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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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?