Initiative 59, a gun control campaign in the state of Washington calls for background checks for all gun transfers and sales. Now, it's picking up steam, because Bill and Melinda Gates just donated $1 million to Initiative 59. The Gates' made the…

One little guy and his mom got a lot more than they asked for at a Dairy Queen in Colorado on Thursday. After taking the first sip of his vanilla milkshake, 7-year-old Riley Chase told ABC News that "something was, like, bubbling on my tongue."…

If you're in a band, careful what name you pick — it could come back to haunt you. Just ask the metal rock band formerly known as "ISIS," whose five musicians are receiving a ton of (misdirected) criticism on the group's Facebook page. Apparently,…

On Monday, U.S. officials told The New York Times that President Barack Obama is sending American military surveillance aircraft to Syria — a move that could eventually lead to airstrikes against ISIS militants. Apparently, Obama won't move toward…

Ah, the Ice Bucket Challenge. If you've been living under a rock, here's how it plays out: The person challenged dumps a bucket of icy water over his or her head, and nominates others to do the same within 24 hours. If you don't complete the…

The Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System in California's Mojave Desert may be the world's largest solar thermal plant, supporting the environment with sustainable energy — but it's wreaking havoc on the wildlife population in the area. According…

It's that time of year again — when Congress takes the August recess to get some rest and relaxation, and leaves a huge pile of issues for September. The 113th Congress is quickly becoming known as one of the least productive Congresses in history,…

Asbestos may be able to provide heat-resistant, durable insulation, among other things — but the risks of exposure far, far outweigh the benefits. That's why the mineral, which can lead to mesothelioma, scarring of the lungs, and lung cancer, has…

You've probably heard about Apple's much-anticipated iOS 8, expected to be released with the next iPhone this September. But you might not have realized that the latest software includes a handy app called HealthKit, which Apple says will gather…

Fantastic, if overdue, news: Women may soon have a more prominent role on the NBA court. Becky Hammon, previously a top WNBA player with the San Antonio Stars, has been hired as the assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs. The news was announced…

During an attack at Camp Qargha in Kabul on Tuesday, an United States military officer was killed and more than a dozen other NATO soldiers wounded. While the identity of the officer has not been released, U.S. officials confirmed that the deceased…

Thankfully, Mississippi women still have access to an abortion clinic in their home state, thanks to a decision made Tuesday by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. In the 2-1 ruling, the court declares that the 2012 ruling that abortion doctors need…

First, we moved from actual keys to card keys that fit in your wallet like a credit card. Now, Hilton has dreamed up a whole new way for you to get into your hotel room using your smartphone. That's right — in 2015, you'll be able to access your…

As construction workers at the World Trade Center location in Manhattan worked to rebuild the site in 2010, they discovered something 22 feet under the ground, to the south of where the Twin Towers were erected — an old, wooden sail boat. It took a…

On Monday, an appeals court based in Virginia overturned the state's gay marriage ban in a 2-1 decision, which could pave the way for legal same-sex marriages in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and West Virginia in the near future. The 4th…

In the U.S., someone is a victim of sexual assault every two minutes, and roughly one out of four women between her late teens and early twenties will become a victim of date rape, or attempted date rape. Which is why a team of Canadian developers…

If you're an iPhone lover, you'll dig this: Apple is anticipating major demand ahead of the September launch of the new iPhone and they're planning ahead, calling for suppliers to make anywhere from 70 to 80 million gadgets. This is the biggest…

In May, the St. Louis Rams made history by drafting Missouri defensive end Michael Sam, the first openly gay player in the NFL. While this is a step forward for the league, we're only just hearing from Tony Dungy, the former head coach of the Tampa…

It's summertime, meaning lots of sunshine, high temperatures, and swimming. But in Kansas, a fatal "brain-eating amoeba" lurks in warm freshwater, and has already claimed the life of a 9-year-old girl. The rare microscopic amoeba, Naegleria fowleri,…

So you used to be the press secretary for President Barack Obama. How could you possibly find a gig to top that one? Well, for Jay Carney, who resigned from his position in late May, he may soon land another stellar position, and one not perhaps…