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Sri Lanka: No Hope of Finding Mudslide Survivors
Sri Lanka: No Hope of Finding Mudslide SurvivorsThere was no hope of finding survivors after a mudslide tore through a tea plantation, a Sri Lankan disaster official said Thursday. Villagers say 200 may be dead. (Oct. 30)Nation
Israeli Police Kill Suspected Palestinian Gunman
Israeli Police Kill Suspected Palestinian GunmanIsraeli police on Thursday shot and killed a Palestinian man suspected of trying to kill a hard-line Jewish activist in Jerusalem. (Oct. 30)Nation
Sri Lanka: No Hope of Finding Mudslide Survivors
Sri Lanka: No Hope of Finding Mudslide SurvivorsThere was no hope of finding survivors after a mudslide tore through a tea plantation, a Sri Lankan disaster official said Thursday. Villagers say 200 may be dead. (Oct. 30)Nation
Studying effects of music on dementia patients
Studying effects of music on dementia patientsThe University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is studying the popular Music and Memory program to see if music, which helps improve the mood of Alzheimer's patients, can also reduce the use of prescription drugs for those suffering from dementia. (Oct. 30)Nation
Love triangle led to Obama visit threat, feds say
Love triangle led to Obama visit threat, feds sayJealousy apparently drove a Yonkers man to suggest former roommate was plotting to kill the president.Nation Now
Spread of Ebola virus in 6 countries
Spread of Ebola virus in 6 countriesThe World Health Organization estimates that the Ebola outbreak in West Africa has killed nearly 4,900 people.Nation
Military plane crashes near military base; 1 dead
Military plane crashes near military base; 1 deadPlane crashed and disintegrated Wednesday afternoon near Naval Station Ventura County.Washington
Special report: America's perpetual state of emergency
Special report: America's perpetual state of emergencyObama has declared or extended 30 states of national emergency, giving him broader powers.Nation
Two decades later, Flight 4184 families to honor victims
Two decades later, Flight 4184 families to honor victimsMemorial wall to be dedicated Friday for 68 victims of flight that crashed in Halloween ice storm in 1994.
Ebola nurse says she'll fight Maine quarantine authority
Ebola nurse says she'll fight Maine quarantine authorityKaci Hickox, who was held in an isolation tent in N.J. for 3 days, says she won't be "bullied by politicians."NationNurse Kaci Hickox talks with reporters
Nurse Kaci Hickox talks with reportersNurse Kaci Hickox talks with reporters Wednesday evening outside the rural home of her boyfriend, Ted Wilbur, in Fort Kent, Maine, where she has been living.Nation Now
Photos: Jack-o'-lanterns feature Robin Williams, Tom Brady, more celebs
Photos: Jack-o'-lanterns feature Robin Williams, Tom Brady, more celebsRobin Williams, Tom Brady, Lauren Bacall and other celebrities are honored in jack-o'-lantern form at the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island.Nation
Uber delivers kittens 'on demand' on National Cat Day
Uber delivers kittens 'on demand' on National Cat DayYou can order a kitten to be delivered to your office by Uber for $30 on National Cat Day. That will get you 15 minutes of play time and help support local shelters.World
Amelia Earhart plane debris may have been found
Amelia Earhart plane debris may have been foundAfter years of mystery around the disappearance of Amelia Earhart, a piece of her missing plane may have been found.Nation
Brown's family pathologist questions leaked autopsy report
Brown's family pathologist questions leaked autopsy reportPathologist hired by slain teen's family questions autopsy reportNation
Gov. Christie tells heckler to 'sit down and shut up'
Gov. Christie tells heckler to 'sit down and shut up'Gov. Chris Christie told a heckler critical of his handling of Superstorm Sandy recovery to "Sit down and shut up" on the second anniversary of the storm.Nation Now
Couple married 50 years have never seen each other
Couple married 50 years have never seen each otherThis couple is celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary together, without ever having laid eyes on each other.News
The day in pictures
The day in picturesJordan Wilmott, 4, races through a mud puddle in front of a fence at Marysville-Pilchuck High School covered with flowers, balloons and messages memorializing a shooting there last week in Marysville, Wash. His mother, Heidi Wilmott, graduated from the school in 1996.
Thursday's forecast: Cooler air for East; Wet Northwest
Thursday's forecast: Cooler air for East; Wet NorthwestFind out the weather where you are and get a few tidbits of weather history.NationKennel owners plead not guilty in 21 dog deaths
Kennel owners plead not guilty in 21 dog deathsOwners said dogs died of heat exhaustion after one dog chewed air conditioner power cord.Nation
Rocket explosion won't seriously impact Space Station
Rocket explosion won't seriously impact Space StationPlenty of food, supplies on Space StationNation
Video shows FBI impersonating repairmen in ruse
Video shows FBI impersonating repairmen in ruseDramatic new video obtained by The Associated Press, filmed through the lapel camera carried by an undercover government agent, shows how the FBI tricked its way inside a villa at Caesars Palace as part of a major international gambling bust. (Oct.Nation
Catcall video targeting awareness goes viral
Catcall video targeting awareness goes viral A public service announcement of a woman being catcalled over 100 times in ten hours on the streets of New York has gone viral. The actress featured in the video says the video was created to heighten awareness of harassment. (Oct. 29)Nation
Nurse won't 'be bullied' into Ebola quarantine
Nurse won't 'be bullied' into Ebola quarantineKaci Hickox, the nurse who was forcibly quarantined in a New Jersey airport tent for three days, says she will not obey instructions to stay home in Maine. She recently returned from treating Ebola patients in Sierra Leone.Nation
New Ebola cases in Liberia appear to be slowing
New Ebola cases in Liberia appear to be slowingNew cases are fewer, but there might be unreported cases or uncounted people sick at home.Nation Now
Cuddle up! Uber delivers cats on 'National Cat Day'
Cuddle up! Uber delivers cats on 'National Cat Day'Ridesharing service Uber is delivering cats to you today for your snuggling pleasure.Nation
Calif. mourns 2 officers killed in crime spree
Calif. mourns 2 officers killed in crime spreeTwo officers die in crime spree.
