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A 'Scorcher': 2015 Shatters Record As Warmest Year, NASA And NOAA Say

The Northern Hemisphere saw the biggest rise in land temperatures, finishing 2.59 degrees Fahrenheit hotter than the 20th century average.

Falling oil prices have put downward pressure on gasoline prices, now averaging $2.65 a gallon — about 85 cents cheaper than a year ago.

Oil Prices Tumble Again, Hurting Drillers But Helping Drivers

Oil prices are falling, down sharply since mid-June to just over $45 a barrel. That has affected gasoline prices, now down to an average of $2.65 a gallon, about 85 cents less than a year ago.

This handout image provided by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice shows Edgar Tamayo.

Mexican National Executed In Texas After Supreme Court Denies Appeal

A Mexican national was executed by the state of Texas on Wednesday night for killing a Houston police officer. He was put to death by lethal injection shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected his appeal, and despite calls from Secretary of State John Kerry to delay the punishment.

The Supreme Court will hear the case about whether or not Masterpiece Cakeshop owner Jack Phillips has a constitutional right to refuse to create a cake for a same-sex couple.

In Contentious Supreme Court Case, A Cornucopia Of Sugar-Coated Confections

Colorado cake shop owner Jack Phillips refused to create a cake for a same-sex couple's wedding, citing in part his artistic expression. The justices hear arguments on Tuesday.

Former Alabama Chief Justice and U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore speaks at a rally Thursday, in Dora, Ala.

Alabamians Fear Roy Moore Is Bad For Business

The state has long sought to make itself a destination for businesses to invest in. But the current special Senate election may make investors reluctant to come to Alabama.

Jinyoung Lee Englund, the Republican candidate for the District 45 Senate seat in Washington, talks with volunteers at her campaign headquarters in Woodinville, Wash. The race has attracted national attention and money because Englund's loss would give Democrats control of the state Senate.

Millions Of Dollars Pour Into Washington State Special Election

At stake is control of the Washington state Senate, where the GOP holds a one-seat majority. It's currently the only Republican-held legislative chamber on the West Coast.

People watch coverage of the NCAA college basketball tournament at the Westgate SuperBook on March 15 in Las Vegas. Several states are expected to allow sports gaming after Monday's Supreme Court ruling.

States Eye New Revenues After Supreme Court Backs Legal Sports Betting

Several states plan to move quickly to make sports betting legal in the wake of Monday's decision. But they will be competing with an established black market that lacks tax forms.

The United States team walks in the Parade of Athletes during the Winter Olympics opening ceremony on Friday. The team has more athletes than any nation at the Games and it's the most diverse of any U.S. winter squad, in terms of both race and gender. There are 108 women on the team, more than any other U.S. Winter Olympics team in the past.

Bigger Than Ever, And More Diverse: Team USA At The 2018 Winter Olympics

The U.S. squad, 242 strong, has more women than ever. It also includes 10 African-Americans, 11 Asian-Americans and the first two openly gay athletes to compete for the U.S. at a Winter Olympics.

Nik Wallenda crosses over Niagara Falls on a tightrope on Friday. He became the first person to cross directly over the falls from the U.S. into Canada.

Daredevil High-Wired For Success Over Niagara Falls

Nik Wallenda is the first person to walk directly over the falls. Thousands gathered to watch him inch along a tightrope Friday night. Though the wire was dripping from the mist, Wallenda accomplished a dream he'd had since childhood.

Graffiti in the rundown Athens neighborhood of Psiri depicts a woman clutching a sack of euros, a golden halo on her head and the title, "40 Years of Debt-ocracy." The street artist goes by the tag Bleeps.gr.

Voters To Decide Outcome Of Current Greek Drama

Debt-burdened Greeks go to the polls Sunday to choose between an establishment party, and continuing harsh austerity measures, or a leftist party that vows to replace the current bailout deal. Regardless of which party wins, Greeks know they face years of hardship in a rapidly unraveling society.

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