Hundreds of protesters occupy legislature over China trade pact
Police tried but failed to clear chamber of demonstrators protesting deal between China, Taiwan
World
Thieves pry off ancient fresco from Pompeii wall
Theft of depiction of Greek goddess Artemis occurred in the “Home of Neptune” in Pompeii, officials said; one of several recent setbacks to popular tourist site
Why can plane transponders be turned off from the cockpit?
Malaysia Airlines Flight 370's primary transponder was turned off, preventing air traffic controllers from tracking the plane
Steenkamp tried to shield herself from bullets, expert says
In the trial of "Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius, a ballistics expert who examined the crime scene discusses dead model's gruesome wounds and how she got them
Aid workers struggle to help 9 million displaced by Syria war
U.N. World Food Program in "most complex operation we have ever had" trying to reach people trapped in Syria, and help millions who have managed to escape
Russian forces take over Ukrainian navy base
Ukrainian forces seen packing up and leaving base in Crimea overrun by pro-Russia mob as Crimea's new leaders say top Ukrainian officials unwelcome in peninsula
Investigators scrutinize pilot, co-pilot in Malaysia Airlines disappearance
Evidence surfaces that change of course was entered into onboard navigation system; pilot's friend defends him
Ukraine worries Russia's Crimea annexation is only the start
Ukraine's defense department authorizes soldiers to use weapons in self defense; men in Donetsk take Putin's comments as a warning
Maybe missing Malaysia Airlines plane will never be found
Flight recorder emits an ultrasonic beacon that could be picked up by submarines but has a battery life of just 30 days
"Russia's Bin Laden" reported dead by militant group
Islamic militant group in Russia's North Caucasus reports death of its leader, who had threatened to attack Sochi Olympics
Ukraine: Serviceman killed in Crimean storming
Ukrainian armed forces spokesman says Crimean base was stormed by armed men; Ukrainian PM accuses Russia of committing "war crime"
Flight MH370: What we know about the 239 on board
Latest updates on the pilots, crew, and passengers of the missing Malaysian flight
U.S. closes Syrian embassy in D.C., boots diplomats
Three years into bloody civil war that's claimed an estimated 140,000 lives, U.S. State Department shutters country's embassy and consulates
Malaysia jetliner wreckage may never be found, expert says
Michio Kaku, a physics professor at the City University of New York, discusses some of the challenges of searching the expansive Indian Ocean
Missing jet's computer re-programmed to fly off-course?
Malaysia Airlines can't confirm or deny report suggesting flight computer was re-set, suggesting someone with knowhow diverted Flight 370
Exclusive
Newly obtained footage shows Iran attack on major U.S. post in Kuwait
Maduro expected to face new charges of torture of Americans in Venezuelan prisons
Christa Pike has pneumonia, unable to move arms after botched execution, lawyers say
Tropical Storm Isaias forms in Gulf, could reach U.S. as hurricane this weekend
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Vance appears to soften U.S. demands on Iranian nuclear enrichment
Investigation
Congress tried to stop surprise medical bills. It created another problem.
Trump pitches Trump International Golf Course for site of "presidential retreat"
FBI concerned alleged Chinese agent is serious flight risk, sources say
