Global carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels have surged to record levels following the 2008-09 global financial crisis, when a stagnant economy resulted in a temporary decline in emissions.
NEW YORK-Today, the Supreme Court made its decision on the case of Bronx Household of Faith v. New York City Board of Education, No. 11-386 today. The Court decided against reviewing the case and rejected the churches appeal, letting stand a lower courts ruling.
BONN, Germany-Today, dozens of nations as well as other organizations met at the former Parliament of West Germany to plan the future of Afghanistan after the scheduled withdrawal of troops there in 2014. The conference was hosted by the Afghan government, but took place in Europe.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska-The three brown bear cubs, left their home in Alaska via Federal Express from the Ted Steven International Airport in Anchorage and arrived at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport in Romulus this morning.