Yemen's Houthis form surprise new government

The Iranian-backed Houthi movement has formed a new government in the capital of Yemen, in a surprise move that is expected to hinder efforts to end a 20-month-old civil war in the impoverished country.

'French Thatcher' wins primary, takes swipe at Hollande

François Fillon appears poised to become the next leader of France's Republican party as millions of voters go to the polls Sunday.

Cubans, world commemorate Fidel Castro's life and death

Cubans will celebrate Fidel Castro's life at mass gatherings this week as the Caribbean country highlights the path Castro took during the revolution he embodied six decades ago.

Fairy Tales Still Inspire Modern Female Writers

In her newest collection, author Aimee Bender writes new versions of classic fairy tales. The post Fairy Tales Still Inspire Modern Female Writers appeared first on WIRED.

Did police homophobia fail serial killer's victims?

It could be the plot of a TV murder mystery -- except viewers might struggle to believe the killer could keep getting away with it.

Power plant collapse: 74 killed

A platform built to help with repairs at a Chinese power plant collapsed Thursday morning, killing 74 people, according to Chinese state-run news agency Xinhua.

Review: Sun and Moon are Kinder, Gentler Pokémon Games

The latest 'Pokemon' games for the Nintendo 3DS tone down the harshness of the monster battles, and focus on friendship and camaraderie. The post Review: Sun and Moon are Kinder, Gentler Pokémon Games appeared first on WIRED.

What parents should know about the VR gear kids want

Thinking about treating your family to a little virtual reality this holiday? Have no idea where to start? Don't worry. From Google's inexpensive Cardboard VR viewer to Sony's new PlayStation VR, this guide will help you figure out what makes sense for your family's interests, needs and budget.

China hits back at Trump's climate change hoax claims

Beijing has turned the tables on US President-elect Donald Trump over his accusation that climate change is a Chinese hoax, claiming that it was the Republican's own party that initiated global warming negotiations.

Trump planned to endorse Chris Christie

Trump planned to endorse Chris Christie

Crash kills one of China's first female fighter pilots

One of China's first female fighter pilots and a member of the country's air force aerobatics team was killed in a training accident over the weekend, according to Chinese state-run media.

Guilty: Dad deliberately left son to die in car

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US military unveils futuristic copter

Aurora Flight Sciences is working on technology that could allow the military to use unmanned helicopters to supply its troops.

8,000 march against Trump

8,000 march against Trump

Pam on marriage to Mark Harmon

Pam on marriage to Mark Harmon

How do little penguins safely cross the road?

How do little penguins safely cross the road?

Trapped deer's shattering exit

Trapped deer's shattering exit

To my breadwinner hubby

To my breadwinner hubby

Will Trump transform European politics?

Will Trump transform European politics?

NC early voting warning for Clinton

The political consensus is virtually unanimous: If Hillary Clinton wins North Carolina, Donald Trump has to win every other competitive state to take the White House.

UVA dean awarded $3 million in Rolling Stone defamation case

UVA dean awarded $3 million in Rolling Stone defamation case

NASA's Mighty Morphing Wings Make for More Efficient Flying

A new kind of wing could make aircraft fly smoother, quieter, and more efficiently. The post NASA's Mighty Morphing Wings Make for More Efficient Flying appeared first on WIRED.