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People wait on a bus to leave the town of Debaltseve, Ukraine, on Friday to escape the heavy fighting. Nearly 1 million Ukrainians have been displaced by battles between pro-Russian insurgents and government troops.

World News

Brief Cease-Fire In Ukraine Lets Civilians Escape Renewed Fighting

1:14am February 07, 2015

by Christopher Dean Hopkins

Buses were allowed to carry people out of harm's way during a stay of hostilities, which have displaced some 1.6 million. Talks between Ukraine, Russia, Germany and France are to continue Sunday.

James Robertson, 56, has been making headlines for walking more than 20 miles to and from work every weekday in Detroit.

Donations Roll In For Detroit Man Who Walks 21 Miles To Work

10:53pm February 06, 2015

by Jackie Northam

More than $300,000 has been raised in less than a week for James Robertson, who had to commute to his factory job by foot.

Melissa Downer and her family moved to Camp Minden, La., 11 years ago and live on three acres. The mother of three young daughters says they'll move if the M6 is burned in the open air.

EPA Push For Massive Munitions Burn Ignites Opposition In Louisiana

8:17pm February 06, 2015

by Kate Archer Kent

Bayou State residents are upset about the health risks of EPA's plan, while government leaders are running against the clock to dispose of the unsafe and deteriorating artillery propellant.

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A school of vermilion rockfish. After being depleted decades ago by overfishing, rockfish — a genus of more than 100 tasty species — have made a remarkable comeback.

For Rockfish, A Tale Of Recovery, Hidden On Menus

7:59pm February 06, 2015

by Alastair Bland

Once depleted by decades of overfishing, rockfish have rebounded. But it's hard to tell this conservation and fishery management success story if purveyors continue to misidentify the tasty fish.

An artist's conception of the two-way cycle track on Tower Hill. The track is part of London's new plan to boost its bicycle infrastructure.

World News

London Taxi Chief Compares Cyclists To Islamic State Militants

6:12pm February 06, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

Steve McNamara later walked his comments back but says he and his group have been threatened because of their opposition to London's just-approved segregated bike lanes and dedicated traffic signals.

NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams admits that his story of being on a helicopter hit by enemy fire in Iraq in 2003 was untrue and has apologized to troops and viewers.

National

Brian Williams' Self-Inflicted War Wounds

6:09pm February 06, 2015

by David Folkenflik

The NBC News anchor admits his story of being on a helicopter hit by enemy fire in Iraq was untrue. The question is why the veteran newsman's tale took on new — and false — elements in recent years.

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British Tribunal Rules Mass Surveillance By Spy Agencies Was Illegal

5:48pm February 06, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

In what's being hailed as a landmark case, the tribunal found the mass surveillance of cellphone and online communications violated human rights law.

President Obama and former President George W. Bush in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, in 2013.

Polarization Vortex: Obama, Bush Approval Shows Widest Partisan Gap

5:24pm February 06, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The ratings for the two most recent presidents had the biggest split between Republicans and Democrats.

National

NBC 'Gathering The Facts' About Brian Williams' Claims, Network's Chief Says

5:18pm February 06, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

The Nightly News anchor apologized this week for claims he was on a helicopter that came under fire in Iraq in 2003. Doubts have also been raised about his reporting during Hurricane Katrina.

A policewoman detains one of the Indian Christians protesting against recent attacks on churches in the Indian capital outside the Sacred Heart Church in New Delhi, India, on Thursday.

In India, Obama Speeches Spark Debate On Religious Tolerance

4:14pm February 06, 2015

by Julie McCarthy

Twice in 10 days, President Obama referenced India and the need to safeguard against religious intolerance. That left Indian television blistering with debate.