It takes 38 minutes to fall through the centre of the Earth: Journey is four.
Cancel your plans to journey through the centre of Earth or, at least, adjust your arrival time at the other side. Research has found that it would only take a person 38 minutes to make it from one side of the planet to the other - not 42 minutes, as.
Suspected Maryland sniper arrested
Early morning reports on Wednesday revealed that a suspect was in custody who was believed to be involved in the shootings that occurred since last Tuesday in the Baltimore-Washington metro area, according to the Washington Post. Lt. Kevin Ayd, a.
Iraqi offensive in Tikrit slowed but not halted
Ismael Alsodani, a retired Iraqi brigadier general and former military attache in Washington, said the remaining Islamic State forces in the city are cut off and the militants are not capable of reinforcing them. Tikrit is under control of Iraqi.
Iran Judge Blocks Effort to Hire Lawyer for Reporter
The Iranian judge overseeing the case of Jason Rezaian, the Washington Post reporter imprisoned in Iran for nearly seven months, has frustrated his familys effort to hire a lawyer for him, Mr. Rezaians brother and the newspaper said Wednesday. The.
Could SACCHARIN help beat Cancer? Researchers say it could inhibit cell growth
After testing its effectiveness on cancer cells, researchers believe saccharin could eventually lead to the development of drugs that treat highly aggressive cancers affecting the breast, liver, prostate, kidney and pancreas. The findings were.
The lesser-known story of how the Civil War ended in North Carolina
Or would he follow the wishes of the Confederacys president, scattering his forces into a festering guerrilla war? Johnston was weary of war. And, as he approached the mud-spattered opponent on the road just west of Durham, he saw a man equally weary.
Sudden Fall: Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock Is Resigning
Only weeks ago, a Washington Post report about his Downton Abbey-style office decor led to questions about his handling of expenses. The ornate redecoration, replete with 1920s-era touches, cost $40,000 and was charged to his office; faced with .
Far-right judge blocks Obamas immigration policy
When several Republican-run state governments decided to go after President Obamas immigration policy, they were selective in where to file the case. The goal was simple: find the most reflexively anti-immigration ideologue they could find.
Baltimore relieved by charges, weary of curfew
On Friday States Attorney Marilyn Mosby filed charges against six police officers involved in the arrest, transport and fatal injury of Freddie Gray, who died a week after suffering a broken neck while inside a police van, she said. At the.
Exclusive excerpt: The Wicked Will Rise by Danielle Paige
After a tornado swept through my trailer park, I ended up in Oz. But it wasnt.. Other than the witches, who were too consumed with squabbling with each other to be in charge of anything, no one seemed much interested in leadership, least of all.
Scientists give up latest attempt to make contact with Philae space probe
After a four billion mile (6.5 billion km) journey, the probe then successfully released the Philae lander from its grip to land on the comet on 12 November 2014, travelling at 1 metre (40 inches) per second relative to the comet. But when it first.
Empires Tajari P. Henson apologises to LAPD cop she accused of racially.
The actress unleashed a scathing attack on officers earlier this week, accusing them of pulling over her 20-year-old son Marcel for no reason to illegally search his car in Glendale, California, in October. But after the force released dash-cam.
Palestinians Want Leverage on Israel in International Court
Beyond seeking war crimes charges against Israel at the court, the Palestinians want the U.N. Security Council to set a deadline for an Israeli troop withdrawal and hope for new momentum of a Palestinian-led international movement of boycott.
F**k that curfew sh*t: Baltimore curfew going about as well.
. curfew going about as well as expected; police under attack. Posted at 9:58 pm on April 28, 2015 by Twitchy Staff | View Comments. (@nasirbinladinn) April 29, 2015. Welp. Feckless Baltimore mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake set tonights curfew for 10 p.m. Eastern.. bowethery Baltimore Relieved by Charges, Weary of Curfew by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS via NYT http://t.co/G758Dbmyfy 1 min ago ��� reply ��� retweet ��� favorite �� 28_10_1928 profile �� 28_10_1928 Baltimore��.
GOP Angst Over 2016 Led to Provision on Funding
After successfully pushing legislation in March to abolish public financing for party conventions, some Republicans had become worried about how they would pay for their 2016 convention, scheduled to be held in Cleveland, in Mr. Boehners home state.
Garden Cameos: Time to give your garden a new look
This is something I recently have done. After 20 years, the long perennial bed needed a makeover. The biggest mistake of my horticultural career was planting mint in this bed, and 20 years later, it is still there. But all of the plants had gotten old.
Investigation underway after noose found on Duke campus
Durham, N.C. ��� Officials at Duke University said Wednesday that an investigation is underway after a noose was found hanging on a tree at the plaza outside the Bryan Center. Vice President for Student Affairs Larry Moneta said in an email to students .