A new intelligence assessment from the CIA estimates that the Islamic State group can muster between 20,000 and 31,500 fighters across Iraq and Syria, up from a previous figure of 10,000.

History Channel's movie 'Houdini' has a thrilling scene that involves the Great Houdini jumping off a bridge, but research shows it probably didn't actually happen.

A solar flare that launched off the sun Wednesday afternoon could cause some fluctuations in Earth's power grid and slight disturbances in satellites and radio transmissions on Friday and Saturday.

History Channel's movie 'Houdini' has a thrilling scene that involves the Great Houdini jumping off a bridge, but research shows it probably didn't actually happen.

A solar flare that launched off the sun Wednesday afternoon could cause some fluctuations in Earth's power grid and slight disturbances in satellites and radio transmissions on Friday and Saturday.

Scientists announced new findings about the first ever non-bird dinosaur that could have lived much of its time in the water. National Geographic created a life-size 50-foot model of the prehistoric creature. (Sept. 11)

An Ocelot kitten at the Cincinnati Zoo plays in water to keep cool during a hot summer day.

Burger King Japan is rolling out a new all black, Kuro Burger in which a black pepper burger will be covered in black cheese, black sauce and a black bun. Patrick Jones (@Patrick_E_Jones) asks, would you try it?

It's one thing to be a parent, it's quite another to be a parent to three children with disabilities. This is Jamie Jenkins' reality and she wouldn't have it any other way.

Pointing to President Obama's newly outlined strategy against the Islamic State, U.S. House Speaker John Boehner said: "Air strikes alone will not accomplish what we're trying to accomplish."

The bad news: A solar flare could mean disturbances in satellites and radio transmissions. The good news: A flare could also mean an expansion of the aurora borealis! Host Carly Mallenbaum talks about the impact of the strong solar storm.

A bat sanctuary in Texas is one-of-a-kind, according to its founder. This unique organization houses over 200 bats that can no longer survive in the wild and helps to rehab many more.

On the 13th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, President Obama paid tribute to all who have served the country since then, especially those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

A bat sanctuary in Texas is one-of-a-kind, according to its founder. This unique organization houses over 200 bats that can no longer survive in the wild and helps to rehab many more.

This young inventor is only in middle school but he has created a new app that he hopes may save lives. It turns the power button on any Android phone into a virtual panic button.

President Obama led a moment of silence at the White House to mark the moment the first plane hit the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.

After years of debate, an anti-discrimination group has approved "The Mighty Arab" as the mascot for a California high school. The previous controversial mascot "The Arab" has been officially retired.

Oscar Pistorius has been found not guilty of the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. The judge said prosecutors failed to prove that Pistorius is guilty of either premeditated murder or second-degree murder, thus ruling those charges out.

A Houston father is being called a hero, and he has the battle scars to prove it. Tony Houck was making dinner for his three kids when an intruder broke in and started attacking him. Houck was able to fight off the man until the police arrived.

A Houston father is being called a hero, and he has the battle scars to prove it. Tony Houck was making dinner for his three kids when an intruder broke in and started attacking him. Houck was able to fight off the man until the police arrived.

Four Washington teens are accused of listing ways in which they would hurt or kill some of their high school classmates. The threats surfaced after the arrest of another student for allegedly threatening to shoot up the school.

Four Washington teens are accused of listing ways in which they would hurt or kill some of their high school classmates. The threats surfaced after the arrest of another student for allegedly threatening to shoot up the school.

The 9/11 Memorial and Museum will be open for the first time during an anniversary of the terror attacks.

President Barack Obama on Wednesday night discussed his strategy for combating Islamic State extremists using air strikes and the deployment of 475 more U.S. military personnel to assist the Iraqi Army.

Police arrested a group of protesters in Ferguson, Missouri who threatened to shut down a portion of Interstate 70.

Police arrested a group of protesters in Ferguson, Missouri who threatened to shut down a portion of Interstate 70.

President Barack Obama on Wednesday night said that he would launch air strikes against the Islamic State terrorist group in Syria, as well as deploy 475 more U.S. military personel to assist the Iraqi Army.

President Barack Obama on Wednesday night said that he would launch air strikes against the Islamic State terrorist group in Syria, as well as deploy 475 more U.S. military personel to assist the Iraqi Army.

A law enforcement official says he sent an NFL executive the video of Ray Rice punching his then-fiancee five months ago, according to the Associated Press.