Outbreak: The Centers for disease control says that if the Ebola outbreak continues on its current curve, there could be 1.4 million cases in Liberia and Sierra Leone by Jan. 20th. The CDC notes that many cases go unreported and …

Allies Hit ISIS in Syria: In a major escalation, the US and its allies hit ISIS militants inside Syria early today in a combined attack using cruise missiles, drones, and precision-guided bombs in the area of Raqqa. The attacks targeted …

Political Climate: An estimated 100,000 to 300,000 people marched in Manhattan yesterday, calling for action against global warming and climate change. Scientists carried oversized chalkboards and survivors of Hurricane Sandy wore life preservers. The People’s Climate March, as it was …

Islamic State: About 60,000 Syrian Kurds fled the country into Turkey over the weekend as Islamic State militants advanced and captured border towns. The Kurds said they feared a massacre in Kobani, a key city that would consolidate the hold …

Scotland: First Minister Alex Salmon is stepping down after losing the independence vote and also resigning as leader of the Scottish National Party. Salmon dedicated his political life to Scottish independence and leaves in disappointment. He said, “For me as …

The Scottish Play: Scottish voters rejected a resolution to become an independent country by a significant margin. The “no” vote was 55.3 percent while the “yes” for independence won 44.7 percent. Expressing relief, British Prime Minister David Cameron said, “As …

The Coming Fight: In a rare moment of agreement, House leaders from both parties voted to train and arm Syrian rebels to fight the Islamic State extremists in Syria and Iraq. Some dissenters said it was a step toward re-entering …

The Football Business:After a flurry of outrage over his re-instatement, The Minnesota Vikings have once again sidelined their star running back Adrian Peterson, who’s facing criminal charges that he hit his four-year-old son with a switch. A statement by the …

Ebola: President Obama is expected today to announce a dramatic step-up in aid to stop the Ebola virus epidemic in West Africa. He’s sending 3,000 military personnel for medical and logistical help. The aid also would include five treatment centers …

ISIS: French President Francois Hollande told a world summit that the Islamic State in Iraq presents a global threat and must be dealt with by a global effort. Hollande called for support of the more moderate rebel forces in Syria …