One of the world’s best-known scientists Stephen Hawking, lauded for his work on cosmology, quantum gravity and theoretical physics, says spontaneous creation created the universe. In a new book, the scientist suggests that a series of developments rather the existence of God is more likely a reason. “Because there is a law such as gravity,…

Coast Guard rescued crew of 13 after another oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico. It is the second blast in four months. A mile-long oil sheen was spotted at the site, which is west of where the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig exploded on April 20. Eleven people died and the blast caused millions…

Police shot and killed a man with an explosive device who took three people hostage Wednesday at the headquarters of the Discovery Channel. The fatal shooting ended four hours of drama at the media company in Silver Spring, Md., outside of Washington, D.C. Police said the suspect James Lee was angry over programming. Montgomery County…

In a speech to the nation Tuesday night, President Obama announced the end of Operation Iraqi Freedom. “Ending this war is not only in Iraq’s interest — it’s in our own. The United States has paid a huge price to put the future of Iraq in the hands of its people. We have sent our…

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