In spite of fans' hopes, comedian John Oliver will not replace Jon Stewart on "The Daily Show." The British comedian will continue his own show on HBO after the network confirmed he would continue with his current show "Last Week Tonight."
Carnegie Mellon is the latest university to accidentally send acceptance notifications to rejected students. The university apologized to the more than 800 applicants that received the wrong email.
A vote on Friday in Utah's House of Representatives has brought execution by firing squad closer to reality. The bill now moves to the state senate, where it could pass and reinstate an execution method banned a decade ago.
Around 17 tanker cars carrying crude oil exploded or caught fire after a CSX train derailed near a West Virginia lake. Federal and state officials are investigating the incident and testing the river's water for possible contamination.
The Mexican government has condemned the death of migrant worker who was shot to death by police in Pasco, Washington. The man, from Michoacan, had thrown rocks at police, who responded by shooting 13 rounds at the fleeing man.
President Nicolas Maduro announced to the Venezuelan people his government had thwarted a coup d'etat by some military officers to overthrow him. He claims the plotters had American backing.
The injured Marines were exposed to halon, used in fire extinguishers, but none were seriously injured. The Marine Corps. say the men were treated at a hospital and most were released soon after.
American troops will leave Liberia by the end of April and only leave a small force to coordinate with and help Liberian efforts to combat the Ebola epidemic.
Bay Area residents in California may have been exposed to measles a week ago after an infected rider traveled aboard the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART). City officials have told residents to be aware of symptoms as they conduct their investigation.
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has chosen where its 2016 convention will be held: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The DNC had been deciding between various cities, including Brooklyn, New York and Columbus, Ohio.
North Korea showcased new missiles in recent tests conducted on its territorial waters. The images the government released also show a new naval vessel, believed to be a surface effect ship.
Republicans in New Mexico are pushing to repeal a decade-old law allowing undocumented immigrants to have driver's licenses. The Republican-controlled state legislature has already begun pushing for the law's repeal, and Gov. Susan Martinez has expressed her support.
President Barack Obama has submitted to Congress a draft bill to allow limited military action against ISIS for three years. The bill allows for continued airstrikes as well as limited troop operations, avoiding a large-scale invasion and mass troop deployments. On Wednesday, President Obama submitted the draft Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) against ISIS.
Both the U.S. government and Kayla Mueller's family have confirmed the American aid worker held captive by ISIS is dead. The news comes days after ISIS claimed Jordanian bombings had killed the hostage, though the U.S. and coalition forces were skeptical. No information on how Mueller died has been released.
A report released by Argentine forensics specialists argues that the Mexican government mishandled the investigation into the death of 43 university students. The Mexican attorney general's office has criticized the forensics team's involvement and findings, arguing they are instigating doubt in an investigation the Mexican government considers nearly solved.
Cpl. Hassoun's trial has been on hold for almost a decade after he disappeared for a second time, before his trial for desertion started. He allegedly deserted his post in Iraq back in 2004.
Joe Langdell lived to 100 after surviving the disastrous Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. He worked to keep the memory of the USS Arizona alive.
As same-sex couples line up to file for marriage licenses, Alabama's Chief Justice Moore orders probate judges to not issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Many judges followed his order across the state.
The new weapon, which can fire a projectile using high electrical currents, was shown to the public this week. The EM railgun has been tested for some years and will continue trials into next year.
The Navy has been testing a firefighting robot along with Virginia Tech that can put out fires in place of human sailors and that can use sensors to see through smoke.
The FBI and Justice Department found the group was sending money and supplies, such as combat clothes and firearms accessories, to ISIS fighters in Syria.
A TransAsia plane, flying from Taipei to a Chinese island, crashed minutes after take off. The number of dead has risen to 25 and could continue to rise. Taiwanese officials have begun investigating the airline, which has had previous accidents.
