Disasters

With nearly a month left in 2015, officials say 365 people have died so far on Minnesota roads compared with 361 for all of last year, though deaths are down significantly from a decade ago.
Attack on Kunduz hospital a 'tragic but avoidable accident,' Pentagon finds
The Oct. 3 strike on a Doctors Without Borders facility in Afghanistan -- which killed 30 people -- was found to be the result of human error, compounded by faulty equipment and communication failures.
A Beautiful World: The Paris attacks and grieving together
Author Jeff Sharlet and a friend met in Paris to collaborate on a light piece about hospitality. However, a very different and much darker story emerged in the face of a string of terrorist attacks.
With fire deaths in Minnesota already surpassing last year, state officials are pleading with citizens to be careful during the winter holidays, which are historically some of the most deadly months for house fires.
The Fargo Fire Department says at least 40 birds, along with several cats, turtles and a lizard were removed from the home. None of the pets were injured in the fire.
Brussels remains on 'high alert' for a second day
Belgium said it would review its heightened security posture on Sunday. The country was essentially locked down on Saturday after authorities said they had "concrete information" of a terrorist plot.
Officials say the victim was not wearing a helmet.
Man suspected of scouting Paris attack spots is arrested in Turkey
Ahmet Dahmani, 26, was arrested at a luxury hotel. Turkish police say two Syrian men were also arrested nearby, with fake passports in their possession.
How did France become a leading target for extremists?
After two major terror attacks and several near misses this year, France now appears more vulnerable to Muslim radicals than any other Western country.