Costa Concordia Begins Journey to Italian Port

Costa Concordia Begins Journey to Italian Port
Kerry Arrives in Israel in Effort to Broker a Gaza Cease-Fire
They Did This? In Rebel Country, Disbelief
Sinosphere Blog: Town in Northwest China Sealed After Man Dies of Plague
Indonesia's Prabowo to Challenge Election Result in Court
Youth Group Stuck in Israel After Flights Are Halted
Memo From Guadalajara: Promises of Hope Tarnished by Lack of Change
For Israelis on Edge of Battle, Rockets Put On a Show
An Exaltation of Moths, Much-Maligned Kin of the Butterfly
U.S. Military Is Scrutinized Over Trash Burning in Afghanistan
Hamas Gambled on War as Its Woes Grew in Gaza
Reading the Future of Scotland in the Stars
New York City Police Study Use of Force; May Issue More Tasers
State of the Art: Review: Amazon’s Fire Phone
New Questions on Health Law as Rulings on Subsidies Differ
Alex Torres Stands Alone Wearing Safer Isoblox Hat
Ukrainians, Awaiting International Action After Crash, Fear Complacency
Apple Reports $7.7 Billion Profit on Strong iPhone Sales
Airlines Suspend Flights to Israel After Hamas Rocket Falls Near Key Airport
What the Future Holds: Technology, Aided by Recession, Is Polarizing the Work World
A Blast, a Fire and an Israeli Soldier Goes Missing
Square Feet: The Top Properties in Hong Kong Housing Resist Market Forces
More Bodies Possible at Ukraine Crash Site, Forensics Officials Say
Restaurant Review: Racines NY in TriBeCa

Posted: 23 Jul 2014 01:19 AM PDT

The ill-fated cruise ship was recently lifted to the surface, two and a half years after it ran aground in an accident that killed 32 people.

Kerry Arrives in Israel in Effort to Broker a Gaza Cease-Fire

Posted: 23 Jul 2014 01:02 AM PDT

Secretary of State John Kerry pressed his effort to forge a cease-fire to bring a halt to bitter fighting in the Gaza Strip a day after American civilian flights to Israel were suspended.

They Did This? In Rebel Country, Disbelief

Posted: 23 Jul 2014 12:38 AM PDT

In eastern Ukraine, many residents may side with the pro-Russian rebels, but they don't see the fighters as capable of having taken down the Malaysia Airlines plane with a missile.

Sinosphere Blog: Town in Northwest China Sealed After Man Dies of Plague

Posted: 22 Jul 2014 11:28 PM PDT

The police in Yumen, Gansu Province, closed the city on Tuesday as a precaution after health officials said a man had died of pneumonic plague after having come in contact with a Himalayan marmot.

Indonesia's Prabowo to Challenge Election Result in Court

Posted: 22 Jul 2014 09:36 PM PDT

Indonesia's losing presidential election candidate, ex-general Prabowo Subianto, plans to challenge the result in the Constitutional Court, his team's chief lawyer said on Wednesday.

Youth Group Stuck in Israel After Flights Are Halted

Posted: 22 Jul 2014 08:28 PM PDT

Leaders of Jewish organizations that sponsor such trips say they are making sure that the young people under their responsibility are safe.

Memo From Guadalajara: Promises of Hope Tarnished by Lack of Change

Posted: 22 Jul 2014 08:14 PM PDT

Even as the president garners international praise for pushing through reforms in energy, education and taxes, voters are less willing to embrace platitudes without true transparency.

For Israelis on Edge of Battle, Rockets Put On a Show

Posted: 22 Jul 2014 07:27 PM PDT

Residents of the town of Sderot, the so-called bomb shelter capital of the world, gather on a dusty hill every night to watch rockets soar between Israel and Gaza.

An Exaltation of Moths, Much-Maligned Kin of the Butterfly

Posted: 22 Jul 2014 06:52 PM PDT

Enthusiasts gathered in the Meadowlands around black-lighted sheets on Monday as part of National Moth Week.

U.S. Military Is Scrutinized Over Trash Burning in Afghanistan

Posted: 22 Jul 2014 06:50 PM PDT

The United States military spent millions on garbage incinerators in Afghanistan, but they went unused in favor of open burn pits, a report from a watchdog agency said.

Hamas Gambled on War as Its Woes Grew in Gaza

Posted: 22 Jul 2014 06:36 PM PDT

When war between Israel and Hamas broke out two weeks ago, the Palestinian militant group was so hamstrung, politically, economically and diplomatically, that its leaders appeared to feel they had nothing to lose.

Reading the Future of Scotland in the Stars

Posted: 22 Jul 2014 06:30 PM PDT

Actors, writers, athletes and other celebrities find that taking a stand either way on a September referendum can stir anger in about half the population of Scotland.

New York City Police Study Use of Force; May Issue More Tasers

Posted: 22 Jul 2014 06:25 PM PDT

Days after the death of Eric Garner, Commissioner William J. Bratton disclosed a sweeping review of the department's training and tactics.

State of the Art: Review: Amazon’s Fire Phone

Posted: 22 Jul 2014 06:00 PM PDT

Despite its flashy features, such as Dynamic Perspective and Firefly, the Fire Phone can stand alone for those uninterested in such frills.

New Questions on Health Law as Rulings on Subsidies Differ

Posted: 22 Jul 2014 05:58 PM PDT

One federal appeals court panel ruled that the federal government could not subsidize coverage bought by people on the federal insurance exchange. Another said the opposite.

Alex Torres Stands Alone Wearing Safer Isoblox Hat

Posted: 22 Jul 2014 05:50 PM PDT

Major league pitchers, with one exception, have avoided wearing a new safety cap made with impact-diffusing materials that offer more protection from a ball batted in their direction.

Ukrainians, Awaiting International Action After Crash, Fear Complacency

Posted: 22 Jul 2014 05:42 PM PDT

Although the investigation into the downing of a Malaysian jetliner is in its early stages, the lack of a swift concrete response and aggressive denials by Russia have many Ukrainians worried.

Apple Reports $7.7 Billion Profit on Strong iPhone Sales

Posted: 22 Jul 2014 05:40 PM PDT

Sales for the smartphone grew even in a time of year when smartphone sales are expected to be slow.

Airlines Suspend Flights to Israel After Hamas Rocket Falls Near Key Airport

Posted: 22 Jul 2014 04:52 PM PDT

After a rocket fell near Ben-Gurion airport outside Tel Aviv, the Federal Aviation Administration told American carriers to halt service for 24 hours, and some other airlines followed suit.

What the Future Holds: Technology, Aided by Recession, Is Polarizing the Work World

Posted: 22 Jul 2014 03:30 PM PDT

Routine tasks that follow well-defined procedures are especially likely to be taken over by computers, and the recession has sped this process up.

A Blast, a Fire and an Israeli Soldier Goes Missing

Posted: 22 Jul 2014 03:21 PM PDT

Israeli officials said they were uncertain whether the soldier had been captured by Palestinian forces in Gaza or killed in combat.

Square Feet: The Top Properties in Hong Kong Housing Resist Market Forces

Posted: 22 Jul 2014 03:07 PM PDT

While cooling measures have affected most real estate, the very rich are holding onto the city's most expensive homes.

More Bodies Possible at Ukraine Crash Site, Forensics Officials Say

Posted: 22 Jul 2014 02:51 PM PDT

Bodies from the downed Malaysia Airlines jet were delivered to the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Tuesday, but officials said that the remains of victims may still be buried in the wreckage.