Ukraine crisis: US urges restraint and warns it is ‘watching Russia’ – BBC News
BBC NewsThe US has called for all sides to “step back and avoid any kind of provocations” amid heightened tensions…
Justin Bieber rejecting plea deal in DUI case: report – New York Daily News
New York Daily NewsProsecutors have cooked up a deal that Justin Bieber and his legal team apparently don’t like. The…
At least 9 dead in Kiev protests; 47 police injured – CNN
CNNKiev, Ukraine (CNN) — At least nine people died Tuesday in protests in Kiev, seven of them civilians and two…
Wave kills Marco Polo cruise ship passenger – NEWS.com.au
NEWS.com.auA MAN has recalled the moment “pandemonium broke out” when a freak wave hit a cruise ship, and killed one…
China says 11 ‘terrorists’ killed in new Xinjiang unrest – Reuters
ReutersBEIJING (Reuters) – Eleven “terrorists” were killed during an attack in China’s far western region of Xinjiang on Friday, state…
Ralph Waite, Patriarch in TV Series ‘The Waltons,’ Dies at 85 – New York Times
New York TimesRalph Waite, in the role of Jackson Gibbs in an episode of the TV drama “NCIS.” Cliff Lipson/CBS,…
What Belgium’s child euthanasia law means for America and the Constitution – Washington Post
Washington PostBelgium has just passed a law allowing euthanasia for children. The Low Countries allow for suicide and doctor-assisted suicide,…
New York Fashion Week: Chaos on the Runway – Businessweek
BusinessweekDespite its glitz, buzz, and Instagram potential, New York Fashion Week (Feb. 6 to Feb. 13) has deceptively simple business…
Thai Vote Fails to Ease Tensions as Protesters Disrupt Election – Bloomberg
BloombergThai voters cast ballots across almost 90 percent of the country yesterday, defying efforts of protesters who disrupted polling stations…
Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy trail record-tying Stephen Gallacher in Dubai – Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesTiger Woods and Rory McIlroy hit the ball well Saturday during the third round of the Dubai Desert…
Ukraine on Brink of Chaos as Amnesty Vote Splits Parliament – TIME
TIMEAfter a week of trying to appease the revolution in Ukraine, the government has finally dug in for a fight.…
Facebook is a disease and could die out within the next few years – NEWS.com.au
NEWS.com.auHERE’S something you might not Like: Facebook could die out within the next few years. Well, that’s according to a…
Extreme Cold Follows East Coast Snow Storm – USA TODAY
USA TODAYResidents of the East Coast can expect to be hit with extremely cold temperatures, as a major snow storm…
Jennifer Lawrence horrified after ‘Homeland’ season finale shocker is spoiled for … – New York Daily News
New York Daily NewsJennifer Lawrence has proven to be a capable actress – but the 23-year-old star couldn’t even pretend…
Ants board the International Space Station – New Zealand Herald
New Zealand HeraldA colony of ants is aboard the International Space Station for a science experiment. Photo / Thinkstock. A…
Serena Williams falls to Ana Ivanovic in Australian Open – USA TODAY
USA TODAYMELBOURNE, Australia – Once her most successful major, the Australian Open has become Serena Williams’ snake bit-Slam. No. 1…
Taiji Cove dolphin hunt begins in Japan amid protests – USA TODAY
USA TODAYDespite protests from conservationists, an annual dolphin hunt took place Saturday at Taiji Cove in Japan. According to the…
Forest needed to cover carbon footprint of icy rescue – New Zealand Herald
New Zealand HeraldThe hapless Australasian Antarctic Expedition is finally homeward bound – and thousands of trees will have to be…
Chinese Icebreaker Delayed in Antarctic Ship Rescue – TIME
TIMEA Chinese icebreaker headed to the Antarctic region to rescue a vessel stalled Friday due to bad weather and icy…
London: Have a ripping time at Jack’s pub – New Zealand Herald
London: Have a ripping time at Jack’s pubNew Zealand HeraldThe Ten Bells has always been on my London itineraries, originally…
Rodman Leaves NKorea Without Word If He Met Leader – ABC News
ABC NewsFormer basketball star Dennis Rodman left North Korea on Monday, but he plans to return next month — even…
Antonio Silva suspended for elevated testosterone level – USA TODAY
USA TODAYDespite gaining approval for the use of testosterone replacement therapy, Antonio Silva still failed his post-fight drug test following…
Is ‘Fast & Furious’ in limbo with Paul Walker’s death? – USA TODAY
USA TODAYAs friends and celebrities said goodbye to Paul Walker on Sunday, fans and analysts pondered the future of his…