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Forget museums, train services are now banning the selfie stick
West Japan Railways has officially banned the use of selfie sticks on platforms and station areas to ensure passenger safety.
8 tiny-but-terrific iOS 9 features you may have missed
Discover eight useful, lesser-known features in iOS 9 that can enhance your daily iPhone experience.
A look at the history of the Catholic Church in Cuba as Francis becomes 3rd pope to visit
As Pope Francis visits Cuba, we look back at the complex history between the Catholic Church and the Cuban government.
2.3 million people apply for 368 low-level jobs posted by north Indian state
Over 2 million people, including PhD holders, have applied for 368 low-level government jobs in Uttar Pradesh.
Taliban kill 29 in attack on Pakistan air force base's mosque
A Taliban attack on a Pakistani air force base mosque in Peshawar has resulted in 29 deaths.
Watson is getting closer and closer to being your doctor
IBM's Watson is expanding its healthcare reach by opening a new office in Cambridge and appointing former Philips Healthcare CEO Deborah DiSanzo.
The traditional smartphone flagship is sinking, but don’t count it out just yet
The smartphone market is shifting as budget-friendly devices challenge expensive flagships, leading to a decline in traditional high-end sales.
Heart rate in teen boys linked to violent crime in adulthood
A Swedish study involving over 700,000 men suggests that a low resting heart rate in teenage boys may correlate with higher risks of violent crime.
September 11: We must still run toward the towers
Reflecting on the tragedy of September 11, a visitor shares the emotional experience of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.
Cuba releasing 3,522 prisoners ahead of pope's visit
Cuba is set to release 3,522 prisoners as a gesture of goodwill ahead of the upcoming visit by Pope Francis.
California town of 2,700 told to prepare to leave as wildfire surges
Residents in a California town were told to prepare for evacuation as a rapidly growing wildfire threatened local communities.
America to mark 14th anniversary of September 11, 2001 attacks
From New York City to Shanksville, Pa., from the White House to baseball stadiums around the nation, America will pause once again Friday to mark the 13th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people. The largest ceremony will take place at the
Study finds more sharks than ever swimming in waters along the East Coast
More sharks than ever are swimming along the East Coast, federal researchers announced this week, amid a busy summer in which a record number of the fish have attacked North Carolina beachgoers. Scientists with the National Oceanographic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) captured
Dozens of intelligence analysts reportedly claim assessments of ISIS were altered
Dozens of intelligence analysts working at the U.S. military's Central Command (CENTCOM) have complained that their reports on ISIS and the Nusra Front in Syria were inappropriately altered by senior officials, according to a published report. The Daily Beast reported late Wednes
New tech aims to save Windows
Despite the decline of the traditional PC market, Microsoft hopes that Windows 10 will revitalize the platform.
Apple claims it literally can't even hand over encrypted data to the FBI
Apple and other tech firms argue that their advanced encryption makes it impossible to comply with federal data requests.
Navies could harness 3D-printing to build military vessels, report says
Navies around the world could harness 3D-printing to build high-tech military vessels over the next 15 years, according to a report released on Monday by defense contractor Qinetiq. The Global Marine Technology Trends 2030 report, produced with Lloyd’s Register and the University
Palestinian, Vatican flags poised to fly above UN headquarters
The UN is preparing to vote on a resolution that would allow the Palestinian and Vatican flags to fly at its New York headquarters.
EU president calls on countries to share 160,000 refugees
BRUSSELS – European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker on Wednesday called on EU countries to agree by next week to share 160,000 refugees, warning that Greece, Italy and Hungary can no longer cope alone. In an impassioned appeal at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Fr
Thai police say arrested man admitted giving backpack to Bangkok bomber
BANGKOK – Thai police said Wednesday that a key suspect has admitted to meeting the alleged Bangkok shrine bomber outside a train station and handing him a heavy backpack containing a bomb just before the blast occurred the night of Aug. 17. Police announced the development as th