Ferguson Police Chief Apologizes To Michael Brown's Family
Thomas Jackson said he was sorry to the victim's family and to anyone who felt their right to "peacefully protest" had not been protected by authorities.
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Grand Jury Won't Indict Officers In Ohio Wal-Mart Shooting
The Department of Justice says it will begin a review of police department procedures in Beavercreek, Ohio, where officers fatally shot a 22-year-old black man at a Wal-Mart store.
U.N. Security Council Passes Anti-Terrorism Resolution
In a vote presided over by President Obama, the U.N. Security Council has unanimously approved a historic resolution aimed at stopping the flow of foreign extremists to battlefields around the world.
Airstrikes Hit ISIS-Controlled Oil Refineries
The facilities, captured by Islamic State militants earlier this year, are said to produce $2 million worth of refined oil each day to help fund the extremist organization.
Your Guide To Dining From The Dump
Maximus Thaler really puts his money (or, at least, his morals) where his mouth is when it comes to food waste. He's a dumpster diver. And he's happy to share tips for foraging from trash bins safely.
Liberian Expatriates In Atlanta Join Together To Fight Ebola
A community of about 20,000 Liberians lives around Atlanta. "We all know family, friends, neighbors that are falling victim" to the epidemic back home, one man says. He's collecting supplies to help.
As Run-Ins Rise, Police Train To Deal With Those Who Have Mental Illnesses
As the availability of mental health services has declined, many police departments have trained Crisis Intervention Teams to respond to people with mental illness.
U.N. Security Council Unanimously Passes Anti-Terrorism Resolution
The measure targets travel of militants abroad as well as recruiting and funding for extremist groups. It was adopted at a meeting chaired by President Obama.
Research Institutions Will Have To Identify 'Dual-Use' Pathogens
Scientists are deeply divided on whether lab-made flu viruses are legitimate medical research or national security threats. A new federal policy asks institutions to evaluate those risks early on.
The U.S. Bombing Campaign: Is It War Or Counterterrorism?
President Obama has been reluctant to call it a war, yet the administration and the Pentagon boast of a 40-nation coalition and warn of a military operation that could last for years.