WATCH: Unmanned Antares Rocket Explodes Shortly After Takeoff
Orbital's Cygnus cargo spacecraft was carrying 5,000 pounds of supplies and experiments to the International Space Station.
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Some St. Louis Teachers Address Ferguson With Lessons On Race
Educators in St. Louis are using events in Ferguson to spark discussions about race and class in a deeply segregated region. Others have found approaching the subject a difficult task.
FBI Spoofs News Story To Send Spyware To Suspect
How did the FBI get a suspect to click on a link? It created a fake news story about the suspect. When he clicked, spyware glommed on to his computer.
With A Soft Approach On Gangs, Nicaragua Eschews Violence
Despite being in one of the most dangerous regions in the world, Nicaragua remains relatively peaceful. Analysts credit its style of policing, which has rejected the iron fist policies of neighbors.
As Great Barrier Reef Ails, Australia Scrambles To Save It
One Australian report estimated the reef had lost more than half its coral since 1985. The government is considering a new 35-year plan to rescue the reef, but some say it falls short.
Constituent Services Give Voters Something To Remember
If played just right, members of Congress can see a political payoff from simply doing their jobs and helping out voters who elected them. It's one reason incumbents fare well come Election Day.
U.S. Beefs Up Security At Some Federal Buildings
The Federal Protective Service will enhance its presence at some buildings in Washington. Homeland Security said public calls by terrorists to attack the U.S. spurred the new measures.
Who Should Pay To Fix The World's Salt-Damaged Soils?
The area of land no longer suitable for farming because of salt degradation is rising quickly. Scientists argue the private sector should help fund efforts to reverse it since it relies on the crops.
Obama: Ebola Policies Should Support Health Care Workers On Front Lines
The U.S. policies, said Obama, should be crafted to avoid discouraging workers from going overseas to help curb Ebola outbreaks.
Thieves Tunnel Into Indian Bank Vault — From Across The Street
When a bank in northern India opened for business Monday, the staff was surprised to find the strongroom breached from underground. Local media say the crime resembles a movie plot.