The Ebola outbreak in West Africa is spreading at an alarming rate. The death toll rose Monday to 900 when the World Health Organization reported 61 new deaths across four countries. Here in the U.S., an American doctor is being treated for Ebola at an Atlanta hospital. And doctors in New York City are testing […]
It’s been a long journey, but it’s nearly over. On Wednesday, the European Space Agency’s Rosetta spacecraft will finally arrive at the comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. Humans have sent spacecraft hurtling past comets before, but Rosetta is doing something very different. It’s sidling up next to 67P to join the big, dirty ice ball on its journey
i i hide captionFirst baseman Jim Thome stands in at the plate in a 1997 Cleveland Indians game. The team signed Thome to a special contract this weekend so he could retire with the team that brought him to the big leagues. Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images First baseman Jim Thome stands in at the plate in
Extremist group the Islamic State have seized small oil fields and several towns, in a successful push against Kurdish forces in northern Iraq. There are conflicting reports that they’ve also taken control of Iraq’s largest dam. The militants are hoping to cement control of the border area between Iraq, Syria and Turkey. After Iraqi news
i i hide captionScores of African leaders gather in Washington this week at an unprecedented summit organized by President Obama. Paul J. Richards /AFP/Getty Images Scores of African leaders gather in Washington this week at an unprecedented summit organized by President Obama. Paul J. Richards /AFP/Getty Images Africa rarely gets a break — in the
For months now the Ebola virus has been wreaking havoc in the West African countries of Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. More than 700 people have died, and it seems that doctors are near-powerless to help. With the threat of the disease tearing communities apart, it’s hard not to think of a legendary novel from
i i hide captionAn ambulance departs Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Ga., Saturday. Dr. Kent Brantly, an American infected with the Ebola virus, was transferred to Emory University Hospital in Atlanta today. Mike Stewart/AP An ambulance departs Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Ga., Saturday. Dr. Kent Brantly, an American infected with the Ebola
i i hide captionPunter Ray Guy, No. 8 of the Los Angeles Raiders, kicks the ball past the Denver Broncos’ rush during a 1985 game. Guy has officially been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. George Rose/Getty Images Punter Ray Guy, No. 8 of the Los Angeles Raiders, kicks the ball past the
Like the United States, Mexico is dealing with a substantial increase of Central Americans migrants, including unaccompanied minors, crossing its borders. Earlier this month, Mexico’s president announced plans to crack down on the illegal flow and strengthen security along the southern border with Guatemala. That has human rights advocates worried. They say the country’s already
i i hide captionThe death of Eric Garner in police custody has sparked controversy in New York City — and it’s now been ruled a homicide. On Thursday, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio (center) sat with Police Commissioner Bill Bratton (left) and the Rev. Al Sharpton during a discussion on police-community relations. Spencer Platt/Getty
i i hide captionU.S. Army soldiers from 1st Platoon, G Troop, Task Force 1-35, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, move out on patrol in Iraq in 2008. A bi-partisan panel says a Pentagon plan to cut Army strength go too far. Sgt. Eric C. Hein/AP U.S. Army soldiers from 1st Platoon, G Troop, Task Force 1-35,
i i hide captionMore than 170 volunteers in the Brattleboro area have contributed urine to the Rich Earth Institute field trials. Mike Earley/Courtesy of Rich Earth Institute More than 170 volunteers in the Brattleboro area have contributed urine to the Rich Earth Institute field trials. Mike Earley/Courtesy of Rich Earth Institute Let me guess how