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Circumstances of soldier’s disappearance examined
U.S. forces in Afghanistan have opened a fact-finding investigation into the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of Pfc. Bowe Bergdahl, the soldier in the hands of the Taliban, CNN has learned
UK hostages confirmed dead after bodies identified
British authorities have identified two bodies recovered in Iraq, saying Sunday they are "highly likely" to be those of two British men kidnapped two years ago in Baghdad. Based on “strong indications,” the bodies are those of Jason Creswell, originally from Glasgow, Scotland, and Jason Swindlehurst, originally from Skelmersdale, England, the British Foreign Office said in a statement. Iraqi authorities discovered the remains of the two bodies and handed them over to British authorities, the Foreign Office said Saturday.
White House report warns of climate change effects
Man-made climate change threatens to stress water resources, challenge crops and livestock, raise sea levels and adversely affect human health, according to a report released by the Obama administration on Tuesday.
Komodo dragons kill with venom, not bacteria, study says
A new study dispels the widely accepted theory that the Komodo dragon kills by infecting its prey with toxic bacteria. Instead, the world’s largest lizard delivers a powerful bite with its serrated teeth and uses a powerful venom to bring down its victims.
Japan economy takes a record fall
Japan’s GDP fell 4 percent last quarter, the fastest pace on record, the government said on Wednesday. The January-March quarter for Japan was 15.4 percent lower than the same time period last year, according to figures released by the Cabinet Office.
New York moves closer to same-sex marriage
The New York State Assembly passed a same-sex marriage bill Tuesday evening, bringing New York one step closer to legalizing such marriages.
China: Trade showing signs of recovery
China’s exports increased last month, but still were down 17 percent year-on-year, according to figures released by the government Friday.
Large ice shelf expected to break from Antarctica
A large ice shelf is "imminently" close to breaking away from part of the Antarctic Peninsula, scientists said Friday. Satellite images released by the European Space Agency on Friday show new cracks in the Wilkins Ice Shelf where it connects to Charcot Island, a piece of land considered part of the peninsula. The cracks are quickly expanding, the ESA said
Barbara Bush has heart surgery in Houston
Former first lady Barbara Bush underwent heart surgery Wednesday at Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas, a hospital spokeswoman told CNN. Jean Becker, chief of staff for former President George H.W