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The day in photos
New York Post - 12 Jan 2015 22:34
Futuristic rides debut in Tokyo and Detroit, fur flies in London, the world shows solidarity with France and more.
Kerry will head to Paris after Pakistan trip
New York Post - 12 Jan 2015 18:23
US Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday he will head to Paris Thursday to show solidarity with the mourning nation - a day after the Obama administration was assailed...
2nd autopsy to be conducted on Mauritius murder victim
Eyewitness News - 12 Jan 2015 08:35
Lee-Ann Palmarozza was found dead at a resort where she was staying with Peter Wayne Roberts.
Here's How J.K. Rowling Responded to Rupert Murdoch's Anti-Muslim Tweet
Time - 12 Jan 2015 00:06
Murdoch said even peaceful Muslims have a "growing jihadist cancer"
Peshawar students vow to fight Taliban
Al Jazeera English - 12 Jan 2015 18:23
As school where Pakistani Taliban killed 149 last month reopens, defiance marks response to continued threats.
Interpol Puts Ex-Ukraine President Yanukovych on Wanted List
ABC News - 12 Jan 2015 18:23
Interpol places former Ukrainian president Yanukovych on international wanted list
Northern Syria Coalition Airstrike Killed At Least 50 Civilians In December: Report
IBTimes - 12 Jan 2015 08:30
Days after the Pentagon announced that it would investigate alleged instances of civilian deaths in airstrikes carried out by the U.S.-led coalition in its campaign against the Islamic State group, McClatchyDC News claim...
First Black Box Is Recovered From AirAsia Plane
The New York Times - 12 Jan 2015 08:22
The flight data recorder from Flight 8501 was retrieved on Monday morning, and divers have also pinpointed the location of the cockpit voice recorder.
Up to 6 Paris Terror Suspects May Still Be at Large, Police Say
Time - 12 Jan 2015 22:39
(PARIS) — Police believe as many as six terror-cell members may still be at large after the Paris attacks, one of whom has been spotted driving a car registered to the widow of one of the slain attackers. Two French po...
Lawyers: 2 Albuquerque Officers Accused of Killing Homeless Camper in March Will Face Charges
ABC News - 12 Jan 2015 18:21
Lawyers: 2 Albuquerque officers accused of killing homeless camper in March will face charges
There's No Place Like Home
Slate - 12 Jan 2015 23:24
This article is part of Future Tense, a partnership of Slate, New America, and Arizona State University. On Thursday, Jan. 15, Future Tense will hold an event in Washington, D.C., titled "How Will Human Ingenuity Handle ...
SEC eyes transfer agents in new front against U.S. stock fraudsters
Reuters - 12 Jan 2015 08:16
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AirAsia Jet Black Box Recovered From Bottom of Java Sea
ABC News - 12 Jan 2015 05:51
Divers have retrieved one of the black boxes from AirAsia Flight 8501 that crashed into the Java Sea two weeks ago, officials said today.
Croatia Narrowly Elects First Female President
IBTimes - 12 Jan 2015 04:30
Croatia has elected its first female president after opposition challenger Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic scored a narrow victory, securing little more than 50 percent of the vote, defeating incumbent Ivo Josipovic in an elect...
New York City to Formally Start Its Municipal ID Card Program
The New York Times - 12 Jan 2015 04:00
On Monday, the city will begin an initiative designed primarily to help undocumented immigrants, the homeless and others navigate government bureaucracy and secure services.
In Cold Political Terms, Far Right and French President Both Gain
The New York Times - 12 Jan 2015 04:00
After the terrorist attack in France, President François Hollande and the far-right leader Marine Le Pen have seen a boost in popularity, but no one expects the praise to last very long.
Religious Bias Issues Debated After Atlanta Mayor's Dismissal of Fire Chief
The New York Times - 12 Jan 2015 03:29
Mayor Kasim Reed's decision to terminate his fire chief last week for giving co-workers copies of a Christian self-help book condemning homosexuality is fanning new kinds of legal and political flames in Atlanta.
Paris Jews Reel After Deadly Kosher Supermarket Attack
Time - 12 Jan 2015 03:22
As they absorb the tragedy, many say they believe the killings prove that their fears have been well-grounded
Haiti rival leaders seek last-minute deal
Al Jazeera English - 12 Jan 2015 03:16
Protests continue as president and opposition officials try to solve election standoff before parliament is dissolved.
Hang Up and Listen: The Football Move Edition
Slate - 12 Jan 2015 23:55
Listen to Hang Up and Listen with Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca by clicking the arrow on the audio player below:
Mitt Romney Is Probably Running for President. Here Are All the Times He Said He Wouldn't.
Mother Jones - 12 Jan 2015 23:51
Last Friday, Mitt Romney confirmed that he's considering running for president once more in 2016. On Monday, the Washington Post reported that Romney is quickly rebuilding his campaign network for an "almost certain" run...
Paul Ryan Won't Run for President In 2016
Time - 12 Jan 2015 23:50
Former GOP vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan will not campaign for the top job in 2016, according to NBC. The Wisconsin Congressman said he hopes to focus his energy on his powerful new role as House Ways and Means C...