DEFYING THE ODDS Vet with amputated leg to run NYC Marathon

United States Army veteran Edward Lychik joined the military because he wanted to be part of something bigger than himself. But on his 21s...

Six days after hanging crime victim, Iran defends human rights record before UN panel - Iran blasted on human rights ahead of hearing - Obama adviser likened Iran nuclear deal to ObamaCare

Public executions in Iran are often witnessed by children and are meted out for offenses such as homosexuality and drug possession. (Courtes...

BREAKING NEWS Alleged Pa. cop killer Eric Frein caught after manhunt

Published October 30, 2014 This undated file photo provided by the Pennsylvania State Police shows Eric Frein, who has eluded police, but is...

5-MONTH QUARANTINE Family of girl with rare disease isolates itself

By Elizabeth Armstrong Moore Published October 30, 2014 Newser Talk these days of quarantines revolves around Ebola, but one South Carolin...

5-MONTH QUARANTINE Family of girl with rare disease isolates itself

By Elizabeth Armstrong Moore Published October 29, 2014 Newser Talk these days of quarantines revolves around Ebola, but one South Carolin...

ISIS recruiting call for terrorists sparked Homeland Security action

The Republican chairman of the House intelligence committee told Fox News on Wednesday that a recent message from Islamic State leadership...

ObamaCare death spiral? Short-term plans grow as cheap alternative

A short-term alternative to President Obama's controversial health care plan could rob exchanges of the healthiest customers. (AP) A fas...

BREAKING NEWS Houston drops subpoenas demanding pastors' sermons

Published October 29, 2014 The mayor of Houston announced Wednesday that the city will withdraw subpoenas of sermons from five pastors who...

Feds spend $42,676 to find out if women drink more during PMS

By Elizabeth Harrington Published October 29, 2014 Washington Free Beacon The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is spending over $40,000 ...

BREAKING NEWS Unmanned NASA rocket explodes after liftoff

Published October 28, 2014 An unmanned NASA cargo rocket bound for the International Space Station exploded Tuesday on a launchpad in Virgin...

FLAG FLAP Korea vet, wife defend right to fly Old Glory their way

Bob Willits, 82, of Greenfield, Ind., insists he'll fight a local homeowners Association over the American and POW/MIA flags outside his...

IMMIGRATION WARNING Officers' union raises alarm over work permits order

Published October 28, 2014 A union that represents thousands of federal immigration officers is raising an alarm after the U.S. government...

LURED TO LUNCH Wash. gunman texted victims to meet in cafeteria

The student who opened fire at a Washington state high school Friday leaving three dead, including himself, lured his victims to lunch by ...

Officers' union raises alarm over order of blank work permits, green cards

Published October 27, 2014 A union that represents thousands of federal immigration officers is raising an alarm after the U.S. government...

Is your ObamaCare information safe?

As the second year of ObamaCare enrollment approaches, the focus this time is on the security of information the government requires enrol...

'CALIBRATION ISSUE' Voting machines in Md. switch GOP picks to Dems

By Kenric Ward Published October 27, 2014 Voting machines that switch Republican votes to Democrats are being reported in Maryland. “When I...

WEB CENSOR THREAT? FEC boss: Dems eyeing power to kill pol videos

Published October 27, 2014 The Republican chairman of the Federal Election Commission warned Monday that his colleagues are flirting with ...

HOLY HUDDLE AUDIBLE Atheists get HS coaches banned from prayers

Published October 27, 2014 Praying after games is a football tradition, as seen here following an NFL contest between the Dallas Cowboys and...

'TOO POLITICAL'? Teachers union accused of blocking charitable giving

By Bill McMorris Published October 27, 2014 Washington Free Beacon Two Pennsylvania teachers are fighting the state’s largest teachers unio...

Ford to overhaul Lincoln Brand, this time with big bucks

Ford Motor Co's ( F ) new chief executive, Mark Fields, is giving the automaker's long-moribund Lincoln brand what his predecessor A...

Hawaii residents in lava flow's path told to prepare for possible evacuation by Tuesday

Published October 27, 2014 October 26, 2014: This photo provided by the U.S. Geological Survey shows the lava flow from an eruption that beg...

Lone wolves 'fired up' over Internet propaganda, top Dem says

Published October 26, 2014 A top congressional Democrat and Republican both warned Sunday about more “lone wolf” attacks, inspired by Isla...

MANHUNT IN PA. Search for accused cop killer turns up more blood

Published October 26, 2014 This undated file photo provided by the Pennsylvania State Police shows Eric Frein, who has eluded police, but is...

CALIF. SHOOTING SPREE Suspected cop-killer nabbed after manhunt

A suspect described as a "one-man crime spree" is accused of shooting three Northern California sheriff's deputies, killing ...

HANNAH GRAHAM Family 'devastated' after body ID'd as daughter

Remains found nearly a week ago in a rural area of Virginia are those of a missing 18-year-old university student, authorities said Friday...

ISIS INVESTIGATION US probes claims militants used chemical weapons

Published October 25, 2014 The U.S. is investigating claims that Islamic State militants used chemical weapons against Iraqis last month, ...