Sun Unleashes Largest Solar Flare in Years | Solar Flares & Sun Storms | Space Weather & Solar Cycle 24 | Space.com

Sun Unleashes Largest Solar Flare in Years | Solar Flares & Sun Storms | Space Weather & Solar Cycle 24 | Space.com: "An extremely powerful solar flare, the largest in over four years, rocked the sun early Tuesday (Aug. 9), but is unlikely to wreak any serious havoc here on Earth, scientists say."

China's first aircraft carrier starts sea trial: Xinhua

China's first aircraft carrier starts sea trial: Xinhua: "China's first aircraft carrier on Wednesday left its shipyard in the country's northeast to start its first sea trial, the state news agency Xinhua said."

Republicans hold off Dems in recalls, win enough seats to keep majority in Senate

Republicans hold off Dems in recalls, win enough seats to keep majority in Senate: "After tens of millions of dollars spent by outside interest groups, dozens of attack ads and exhaustive get-out-the-vote efforts, Democrats on Tuesday fell short of their goal of taking control of the state Senate and stopping the agenda of Gov. Scott Walker."

Global Unrest—Economic Uncertainty Leading to Global Unrest - CNBC

Global Unrest—Economic Uncertainty Leading to Global Unrest - CNBC: "London is reeling from three nights of rioting that's poured hundreds of people into the streets, leaving several local neighborhoods in shambles. One man is dead, dozens injured and arrested."

US Stocks Drop Amid Euro Zone Fears; Gold Soars - CNBC

US Stocks Drop Amid Euro Zone Fears; Gold Soars - CNBC: "Stocks were sharply lower Wednesday in another volatile day to wipe out most of the previous session's sharp rally as financials led the decline amid jitters over the U.S. economy and the ongoing euro zone crisis."