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A lone polar bear poses on a block of arctic sea ice in Russia's Franz Josef Land.

Arctic Is Warming Twice As Fast As World Average

Polar bears continue to take a hit in regions with the greatest loss of snow and ice, the latest report card on the Arctic shows. Meanwhile, plankton are thriving as the sea heats up.

A wall in Buenos Aires, Argentina, displays posters with an image of U.S. Judge Thomas Griesa and a message in Spanish — "Sovereignty or vulture scam" — in support of Argentina's government in its dispute against a U.S. hedge fund, known locally as a "vulture fund."

The Man Argentines Love To Hate Is An American Judge

Little-known in the U.S., Thomas Griesa is a villain and scapegoat in the Argentine media. The federal court judge in New York has ruled against Argentina in its battles with its "vulture" creditors.

The Long-Range Staying Power Of The B-52

The B-52 bomber has recently undergone an overhaul of its communications systems. The aircraft has remained in continuous service since 1955. We look at what makes it so remarkable and enduring.

White House Mistakenly Blows Cover Of CIA Officer In Afghanistan

A list of U.S. officials who briefed President Obama on his surprise trip to Bagram air base in Afghanistan this weekend inadvertently included the name of the agency's station chief in Kabul.

Researchers raised two groups of walking, air-breathing <em>Polypterus senegalus</em> — one on land and one on the water. They discovered that each group was able to adapt to be best suited to its environment.

Scientists Study How We Evolved To Stand On Our Own Two Fins

They examined an African fish that can breathe air and walk on its fins, discovering insights into the transition from sea to land some 400 million years ago.

U.S. And Turkey Discuss Strengthening Syrian Opposition

Vice President Joe Biden wraps up his trip to Turkey, where he held talks on the fight against ISIS. The U.S. and Turkey disagree on how to deal with the threat of the so-called Islamic State.

Jordanian judges preside over the trial on Monday of Marik al-Tuwayha, charged with the murder of three American military trainers. The military court in Amman found Tuwayha guilty of shooting the trainers as they waited to enter the King Faisal base at Al-Jafr in southern Jordan in November 2016.

Jordanian Soldier Sentenced To Life In Killing Of 3 American Troops

The soldier said he opened fire on the American convoy because they failed to stop at the gate outside a Jordanian air base. He was convicted by a Jordanian military court.

Frank Vincent, seen here in 2007 with colleagues from <em>The Sopranos</em>, has died in New Jersey.

Frank Vincent, Actor Who Portrayed Dapper Mobsters, Dies

With his strong chin, manicured hair and steely glare, Vincent could bring an air of menace to almost any atmosphere.

As the date for North Korea's missile launch toward Guam approached, protesters held a peace rally in Hagatna, Guam. On Tuesday, North Korea's regime opted not to launch missiles toward the U.S. territory.

North Korea Says It Won't Fire Missiles At Guam After All

Instead of launching missiles into the water near Guam, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will "watch a little more the foolish and stupid conduct of the Yankees," state media report.

A new performance audit calls into question the Washington State Patrol's decision to enter into a sole-source contract with Motorola for a new two-way radio system and without an engineering report.

State Audit Questions No-Bid Contract For Washington State Patrol Radio Upgrade

When you sink $40 million into a state-of-the art digital two-way radio system, you don’t expect to hear complaints. But delays, dead air and garbled...

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