Secretary of State John Kerry called the current situation in Syria “unacceptable by anyone’s standard” and lashed out at the government of President Bashar al-Assad for using Hezbollah in the fight against rebels.
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High-Wire Artist Nik Wallenda Walks Across Arizona Gorge
Nik Wallenda successfully walked the 1,500 feet across the Colorado River Gorge in Arizona on Sunday.
Supreme Court Sends Affirmative Action Case Back To Lower Court
One of the Supreme Court’s most anticipated cases of its current term — a challenge to the University of Texas’ affirmative action admissions process — has ended with a ruling that does not revisit the fundamental issue of whether such programs discriminate against whites.
He’s An Impostor, The Navy Says About Cap’n Crunch
We don’t know how, but we missed a major scandal brewing in the Navy for decades. It’s important, so even if we’re a little late to the story we still wanted to point it out: Cap’n Crunch is an impostor.
Gay-Therapy Ministry Shuts Down, Says ‘We’ve Hurt People’
Gay-rights activists have welcomed a decision by a Christian ministry dedicated to “curing” homosexuals to shut its doors, praising the organization’s president for his “integrity and authenticity” in offering an apology for the group’s actions.
U.S. Army To Scrap $7 Billion In Equipment In Afghanistan
In preparation for a complete exit from Afghanistan by the end of 2014, the U.S. military has destroyed more than 170 million pounds’ worth of military equipment, The Washington Post reported.
Flooding Forces 100,000 From Their Homes In Calgary
Because of flooding that could prove historic, authorities in Calgary, Canada, have ordered 100,000 people in 22 communities across the city to evacuate their homes.
Obama Working On Plan That Limits Power Plant Emissions
President Obama will soon unveil a plan that will put limits on the carbon emissions of existing power plants, the administration’s top energy adviser said on Wednesday.
Wanna Be A Rock Star? NASA Needs Help Tracking Asteroids
The White House and NASA are seeking the public’s help in hunting for asteroids that could someday smash into Earth.
Microsoft Responds To Fan Outcry, Changes Xbox One Policies
In a reversal of the company’s previous position, Microsoft announced Wednesday that its forthcoming Xbox One gaming console would no longer require a regular Internet connection and would not restrict used or shared games.