James Doubek
Stories
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Arts & Life
Oarfish keep washing ashore in California. Folklore suggests that could be a bad omen
A deep sea oarfish washed up in Southern California. Japanese folklore suggests seeing the rare fish is a bad omen, some accounts say.
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World
The USS Edsall, sunk by Japanese forces in World War II, has been found
The USS Edsall was overpowered by a Japanese fleet in the Indian Ocean but fought valiantly to the end, the U.S. Navy said. It was found in deep waters south of Australia's Christmas Island.
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Business
Fake bomb threats disrupt travel for scores of flights on Indian airlines
Bomb threats are causing disruptions, diversions and delays for scores of flights on multiple Indian airlines. Indian authorities said they were looking to increase punishments for perpetrators.
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Science
Archaeologists discover 12 skeletons at a buried tomb in Petra, Jordan
The Treasury in Petra, Jordan, is a famous tourist site and features in an Indiana Jones movie. Now archaeologists say they've found a remarkable 12 complete skeletons in a hidden tomb beneath it.
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Politics
Photos: As Jimmy Carter celebrates his 100th birthday, a look through the decades
Former President Jimmy Carter is turning 100. Here are images from notable events or parts of his life, both during his presidency and after.
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Environment
A hydrothermal explosion sends Yellowstone visitors running
A video posted on Facebook showed park visitors running from a massive black cloud as it rose. Hydrothermal explosions happen when water suddenly turns into steam underground.
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National
1 S.C. Law Enforcement Officer Killed, 6 Others Wounded
Authorities in Florence, S.C., are in mourning after a man shot seven law enforcement officers Wednesday. One officer, a 30-year police veteran, was killed.
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Arts & Life
There's No Stopping Toronto's 'Uber-Raccoon'
Toronto is known for its raccoons' aggressive ability to get into garbage cans. The city spent millions trying to fight the gray menace — with mixed results.
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Music
Bobi Wine Is Willing 'To Die Trying' To Win Freedom For Uganda
Ugandan politician and musician Bobi Wine says he was tortured by soldiers. He was allowed to come to the U.S. for medical treatment, but says he's going to return to Uganda, despite the risks.
