An explosion in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City injured 29 people in what Mayor Bill de Blasio called an "intentional act." Investigators found components indicative of an improvised explosive device on the scene
The future of a partial cease-fire in Syria’s civil war plunged even deeper into doubt after an airstrike by the U.S.-led international military coalition mistakenly killed dozens of Syrian government troops
A knife-wielding suspect who was dressed in a private security uniform and made references to Allah while attacking at least eight people during a mass stabbing incident at a Minnesota shopping mall was shot dead by an off-duty police officer, authorities said
Blair Witch, 'Bridget Jones's Baby and Snowden didn't ground Sully at the weekend box office. The dramatization of the Miracle on the Hudson remained at No. 1 for the second week with $22 million
All beaches have reopened in the Jersey Shore town where a pipe bomb exploded shortly before thousands of runners were to participate in a charity 5K race to benefit Marines and sailors
Donald Trump suggested that Hillary Clinton's Secret Service detail should be disarmed of all weapons, saying "let’s see what happens to her." Trump made the reference at a rally in Miami while discussing Clinton's support for gun control
A controversial tribute to former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno on Saturday was met with a standing ovation by some, while others in the stadium crowd turned their backs in protest. Penn State honored the 50th anniversary of Paterno's first game as head coach
Suspected rebels using guns and grenades sneaked into a crucial army base in Indian-controlled Kashmir and killed at least 17 soldiers in the deadliest attack on a military base in the disputed Himalayan region in recent years, the army said
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari apologized Saturday for plagiarizing President Barack Obama's 2008 victory speech and said he will punish those responsible. Several lines were almost identical to Obama's in a speech Buhari made launching his campaign
At least 13 people died after a double-decker boat carrying more than 100 people capsized in the Chao Phraya river, in an area north of Bangkok. More than 30 people were injured in the incident
Third-party candidates Gary Johnson and Jill Stein failed to qualify for the first presidential debate, the Commission on Presidential Debates announced. Johnson and Stein need to achieve a 15% polling average in order to be included in either of the following debates
A terminally ill minor has been helped to die in Belgium for the first time since the country did away with age restrictions on euthanasia two years ago, according to the senator who wrote the law. Liberal Senator Jean-Jacques De Gucht confirmed the death
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