US Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy

While you're having fun on your day off (that is, if you're a USAian and your company's actually giving you today as a holiday), take some time off to reflect on why it's a holiday. And get to know more about MLK Jr. -- he's not just the guy who gave the "I Have A Dream"...

Bomb Threat Closes World Bank Buildings in DC

The World Bank has stated that due to a bomb threat, they won't be open for business today. No details on the threat (its seriousness, who possibly could have been behind it, etc.) have yet been released. More details as they come in."WASHINGTON - The World Bank said it would...

Red Sky in Britain: Huge Storms Coming In?

Since Britain hasn't been hit by enough water already, a blood-red sky last night has meteorologists worried about even nastier storms coming in. Apparently this weekend's going to be a doozy:"Thousands of householders are today bedding down for a weekend of torrential rain...

Fan Captures Clip of "Cloverfield" Monster

Don't click on this link if you want to be surprised... a fan's posted to a message board a cell-phone-camera clip of what he claims is the monster from upcoming horror flick Cloverfield. I have to admit, it looks pretty creepy and pretty convincing.

Bus Bombed in Sri Lanka: 24 Dead

A bus bombing suspected to be carried out by the Tamil Tigers has killed at least 24 civilians and broken the fragile cease-fire between the Tigers and the Sri Lankan government. Breaking story, more to come:"The defence ministry said the bus packed with schoolchildren was...

US Embassy Car Bombed in Beirut

UPDATE: death toll's been raised to four, all Lebanese. Two American citizens were in the car and were injured. See AP story here.A bomb blast in a Christian neighborhood in Beirut killed at least three people and also hit a US Embassy car, according to Lebanese TV. Details...