These were the first underwater photos to reveal the ocean floor—in full color

Capturing the first underwater color photographs was no mean feat and involved powerful explosives as well as hours and hours ...

Indonesia declares late dictator Suharto a national hero, despite outrage from rights groups

Indonesia has declared former dictator Suharto a national hero, provoking outrage from rights group who say the move is an ...

A deal to end the government shutdown is on track but faces hurdles

WASHINGTON – A legislative package to end the government shutdown appears on track Monday after a handful of Senate Democrats joined with Republicans to break the impasse in what has become a ...