The tiny, island nation of Iceland is in the middle of a growth spurt. For the past month, the country’s Bardarbunga volcano has been churning out lava at a prodigious rate. And the eruption shows no signs of abating.
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Serena Williams Wins U.S. Open For 18th Grand Slam Title
Williams’ momentum in the tournament saw her not giving up a single set in a quest to take the last big title of 2014
U.N.: Syrian Refugee Crisis Is ‘Biggest Humanitarian Emergency Of Our Era’
The Syrian civil war has sparked “the biggest humanitarian emergency of our era.” That’s according to António Guterres, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.
NFL Lays Out New Penalty For Domestic Violence: 6-Game Suspension
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has announced new guidelines for how the league will handle incidents of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Hamas Says Airstrike Killed 3 Senior Commanders
An Israeli attack on a house has killed three military commanders in Gaza, Hamas says, including one of the group’s most senior leaders. Thursday’s strike follows an Israeli attack on the top Hamas military leader earlier this week.
Iconic TV Announcer Don Pardo Dies At 96
Fans of Saturday Night Live, and the original versions of The Price is Right and Jeopardy recognize Don Pardo’s voice immediately.
WikiLeaks’ Assange Says He’ll Leave Embassy In London
Citing health concerns, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange says he’ll leave the Ecuadorean Embassy in London, where he has lived in diplomatic asylum for more than two years.
Ebola Numbers Vastly Underestimate Reach Of Outbreak, WHO Says
The official count of Ebola cases and deaths may “vastly underestimate the magnitude of the outbreak,” the World Health Organization posted on its website.
‘They’re Talking To People’: Tensions Ease In Ferguson As Police Change Tactics
Ferguson, Mo., saw more protests last night – but instead of meeting demonstrators with tear gas and armored vehicles, police walked with them, and posed for photos.
Sultry Film Star Lauren Bacall Dies At 89
Actress Lauren Bacall, who paired with spouse Humphrey Bogart in films including The Big Sleep and Key Largo, hasdied at the age of 89, according to her family’s estate.