By Simon Tegel LIMA, Peru — On a remote hilltop 8,000 feet above sea level in Chile’s Atacama Desert, scientists hope to answer one of the most … [Read more...] about A New Giant Telescope Aims to Answer the Question: Is There Anybody Out There?
Good News! 4 Siberian Tigers Have Been Filmed Prowling Russia’s Wilderness
By Allison Jackson Finally, some good news. Conservationists have released extremely rare footage of four Amur tigers in the Russian wilderness, … [Read more...] about Good News! 4 Siberian Tigers Have Been Filmed Prowling Russia’s Wilderness
Why Refusing to Accept Syrian Refugees in the US is a Terrible Idea
BY RICHARD HALL BEIRUT, Lebanon — In the wake of the attacks in Paris on Friday that left 132 people dead, a host of Republican governors and one … [Read more...] about Why Refusing to Accept Syrian Refugees in the US is a Terrible Idea
Don’t Believe Everything You Read on Social Media About the Paris Attacks
By Allison Jackson As news of the Paris attacks broke on Friday, social media users flooded Facebook and Twitter to express their horror and share … [Read more...] about Don’t Believe Everything You Read on Social Media About the Paris Attacks
Inside Molenbeek, the Troubled Brussels Neighborhood Linked to Terror in Paris
By Paul Ames LISBON, Portugal — The Brussels neighborhood of Molenbeek is in the world spotlight like never before, as police move in looking for … [Read more...] about Inside Molenbeek, the Troubled Brussels Neighborhood Linked to Terror in Paris
Last Sumatran Rhino in Western Hemisphere Relocates to Southeast Asia
By Timothy McGrath A young fella named Harapan is on the adventure of a lifetime. He's left his home in Cincinnati, Ohio and moved to Indonesia, … [Read more...] about Last Sumatran Rhino in Western Hemisphere Relocates to Southeast Asia
These Rescued Circus Lions are Recovering Nicely From a Lifetime of Abuse: PHOTOS
By Simeon Tegel LIMA, Peru — In a cramped, makeshift compound on the dusty outskirts of Lima, 24 rescued circus lions are enjoying more freedom than … [Read more...] about These Rescued Circus Lions are Recovering Nicely From a Lifetime of Abuse: PHOTOS
Want to Get High Abroad? There’s a Travel Guide for You
By Corinne Purtell For the out-of-towner seeking tips on dining, accommodation, night-life and local attractions, there is no shortage of online … [Read more...] about Want to Get High Abroad? There’s a Travel Guide for You
Here’s How Vladimir Putin Spent his 63rd Birthday
By Dan Peleschuk KYIV, Ukraine — Stirring trouble abroad is no easy business, even for macho man Vladimir Putin. So it's only fair that the Russian … [Read more...] about Here’s How Vladimir Putin Spent his 63rd Birthday
Could the Vatican Face Racketeering Charges for Harboring Abusive Clergy?
By Will Carless RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Earlier this year, federal prosecutors in Manhattan made history by arresting officials at the Federation … [Read more...] about Could the Vatican Face Racketeering Charges for Harboring Abusive Clergy?