Politics

Kayla Mueller's aunt pays tribute to her caring niece

The aunt of Kayla Mueller, the hostage of the Islamic State group confirmed dead on Tuesday, pays tribute to her niece, saying that she did "more in her incredible 26 years than many people can ever imagine doing in their lifetime." Duration: 00:59

Feb 11, 2015

Spider-Man joins other Marvel heroes, Pattinson in Berlin

Spider-Man is set to join a host of other super heroes. Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios have reached a deal to partner on the next installment of the Spider-Man franchise, uniting the web-slinging

Feb 11, 2015

SpaceX Dragon cargo ship leaves space station

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: Astronauts aboard the International Space Station dispatched a SpaceX Dragon cargo ship for splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday (February 10), while

Feb 11, 2015

New York's homeless census

Thousands of volunteers fan out across New York before dawn to conduct the city's yearly homeless survey. Like other major U.S. cities, New York uses a count of people living on its streets to

Feb 11, 2015

Japanese zoo simulates 'leopard' escaping in a practice drill

Japan's Tama Zoo had visitors riveted, watching an animal escape drill. A staff member dressed up as a snow leopard, escaped from its enclosure while other staff set up their nets, poles and

Feb 11, 2015

US Army radar blimp draws criticism from privacy advocates

Since late December, the US Army has been trying out a powerful surveillance system attached to a giant balloon floating over northern Maryland. Its highly detailed radar has privacy advocates worried. Duration: 02:32

Feb 11, 2015

Chilean soccer players reflect on rediscovery of long-lost teammates

Memories of those lost are renewed after the discovery in Chile of remains from a plane that crashed more than 50 years ago. Deep in the Andes Mountains, mangled metal from the aircraft sat rusting

Feb 11, 2015

Anti-prostitution activists protest during Strauss-Kahn trial

Opponents of prostitution demonstrate in the French capital to demand a Senate debate on a draft prostitution law. The protest coincides with the trial of former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn for aggravated pimping. Duration: 00:54

Feb 11, 2015

Health officials urge vaccines as US faces measles outbreak

American health authorities urged people Tuesday to vaccinate their children in light of a recent measles outbreak and warned against the internet's 'misinformation' about vaccines. Duration: 00:43

Feb 11, 2015

Friends, family praise Kayla for her empathy, compassion

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) Family and friends of Kayla Mueller, the U.S. air worker killed in Syria, recalled the 26-year-old's powerful empathy and compassion during a news conference in

Feb 11, 2015

NYPD officer indicted in fatal shooting of unarmed man: WSJ

The fatal shooting of Akai Gurley was among of string of incidents that fueled protests over what critics say was a pattern of lethal police misconduct toward minority groups. Now the Wall Street

Feb 11, 2015

Polar bear aids scientists in research

Tatqiq, a 14-year-old 520-pound polar bear at the San Diego Zoo, is helping scientists gain knowledge of her endangered species by wearing a specialized collar. The collar is outfitted with an

Feb 11, 2015

What DSK Knew

Outside the courthouse, topless women protest as Dominique Strauss-Kahn heads into court. Inside the courthouse the former IMF chief faces pimping charges. The 65- year old is accused of instigating

Feb 11, 2015

Reactions as Niger votes to send troops to fight Boko Haram

Reactions from the streets of Niamey after Niger's parliament voted unanimously to send troops to Nigeria to join a regional fight against Islamist extremist group Boko Haram.

Feb 11, 2015