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Obama Tells Lawmakers He Has Authority He Needs For Islamic State Fight
The bottom line is that it is unlikely that President Obama will ask Congress for authorization to conduct military strikes against the Islamic State.
Harvard Study Says Economy Is ‘Doing Half Its Job.’ Guess Which Half.
Need more evidence that the U.S. economy is moving on two tracks? A new Harvard Business School study, released Monday, may confirm your fears.
The Flight Of The Passenger Pigeon, Now 100 Years Extinct
Passenger pigeons were once the world’s most abundant birds. Massive flocks of more than 1 million would darken the sky.
Scientists Study How We Evolved To Stand On Our Own Two Fins
Scientists examining an unusual African fish that can walk and breathe air think they’ve learned a thing or two about how our distant ancestors made the leap from the oceans to terra firma some 400 million years ago.
As Cease-Fire Takes Hold, Big Question In Gaza Becomes What’s Next
Palestinians, Israelis and the world started looking toward the future and began asking a tough question: What’s next?
As Truce Takes Effect, Israel Withdraws Troops From Gaza
Israel has also ordered all of its troops out of Gaza. But this may not mean the end of the current conflict, because the Israel Defense Forces said its troops would maintain a defensive position and respond to any attacks.
Toledo Mayor Lifts Water Ban, Says ‘Our Water Is Safe’
“Our water is safe.” That’s the word this morning from Toledo Mayor D. Michael Collins, who lifted a 3-day-old ban on using the city’s water supply.
A Huge New Crater Is Found In Siberia, And The Theories Fly
The area of Russia is said to be called, ominously enough, the end of the world. And that’s where researchers are headed this week, to investigate a large crater whose appearance reportedly caught scientists by surprise.
Germany Wins World Cup Over Argentina With Late-Game Goal
In a tense match that saw a lot of action but no score for more than 90 minutes of play, Germany was finally victorious over Argentina to take home the 2014 World Cup title on Sunday with a 1-0 win.