Fast moving waters could stymie searchers in southern Indian Ocean
Getting equipment to the search area 1,500 miles away could take weeks, recovering it could take months
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Russian troop movements raise concern of Ukraine invasion
As many as 20,000 Russian troops are positioned just to the east of Ukraine, but other units could soon double the border presence
Rough weather hampers search for possible pieces of Malaysia Airlines jet
Australian officials say two large objects seen in satellite images of search area in southern Indian Ocean are "best lead" so far
S&P cuts Russian credit outlook amid Ukraine crisis
Credit rating agency says move to annex Crimea could cause investors to withdraw funds from Russia
Gunmen open fire in luxury hotel in Afghan capital
No guests or staff members wounded at Kabul hotel frequented by foreigners; security forces kill 3 gunmen, trap another
New bragging rights in Congress? Being sanctioned by Russia
Several U.S. lawmakers welcome sanctions from the Russian government with open arms
Iran's fiery festival
Iranians mark the Persian New Year with fireworks in Tehran
Twin polar bear cubs make debut
14-week-old twin polar bear cubs make first public appearance at Munich's Hellabrunn zoo
Search for Malaysia Flight 370 a "literal race against time," expert says
Physics professor discusses turbulent area of Indian Ocean where debris has been spotted, how conditions may hamper search efforts as clock winds down on black box beacons
EU threatens sanctions, Russia tightens grip on Crimea
Tension in peninsula mounts as Ukrainian naval commander released by Russian forces, but thousands more troops remain stranded
Search for Flight 370
Planes and ships search in southern Indian Ocean for possible objects from missing Malaysia Airlines jetliner
Obama expands U.S. sanctions on Russian officials, “cronies”
The president also signed an executive order authorizing the U.S. to sanction sectors of the Russian economy
India pilots suspended for mid-flight holiday antics
SpiceJet pilot and 1st officer suspended as regulator chides them for creating "unruly environment" with crew's Bollywood routine at 35K feet
Suicide bomb tears through Iraq cafe
At least 12 killed in Baghdad cafe as bomber mingling with crowd watching soccer game blows himself up
Objects on satellite imagery could be debris from missing Malaysian jet
Australian official calls it "the best lead we have right now" but cautions link to plane has not been confirmed; aircraft are searching for objects in south Indian Ocean
Christa Pike has pneumonia, unable to move arms after botched execution, lawyers say
Investigation
Congress tried to stop surprise medical bills. It created another problem.
Tropical Storm Isaias forms in Gulf, could reach U.S. as hurricane this weekend
How Israeli and Palestinian kids are coping 3 years after Oct. 7 attacks
Investigation
Weeks before Election Day, the FEC can't enforce the law
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Vance appears to soften U.S. demands on Iranian nuclear enrichment
Man eyed Mall of America for attack, pledged allegiance to ISIS, FBI says
Lawyers seek to stop execution today in Texas, citing Christa Pike's failed injection
