Hundreds of condoms that clogged a city sewer pipe led police to raid a massage parlor in Texas and arrest two people for prostitution and other crimes.
A man wanted for killing his former girlfriend fatally shot an Orlando police officer, prompting a manhunt and a reward of up to R820 000.
Lucy, one of the best known ancestors of humans to ever roam the earth, may have died after a fall from a tree, University of Texas researchers say.
Mutant worms may provide a pathway to prevent people from becoming intoxicated after drinking alcohol.
South Africa has deployed its military, diplomats and police to protect the animals from poachers. But that has not been enough.
Thai citizen Chumlong Lemtongthai could be jailed for 10 years for his role in a rhino-horn smuggling operation.
A kingdom that partly governs a small stretch of the country's platinum belt has managed to transform mineral wealth into social stability.
The area is subject to an astronomy law that prohibits activity interfering with star gazing, which could include “fracking”.
Analysts see little chance of ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema winning his appeal.
The major players on the global stage have laid out their positions since the COP17 talks opened last week.
Countries will make a last ditch effort to save a dying Kyoto Protocol at global climate talks this week.
A UN climate change summit could be in more trouble unless host South Africa sharpens up its international image.