By Alexei Oreskovic and Jennifer Saba (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc said it is buying blogging service Tumblr for $1.1 billion cash, giving the struggling Internet pioneer a much-needed platform in social media to reach a younger generation of users. The deal, announced on Monday, is a bold bet by Yahoo Chief Executive Marissa Mayer to revitalize the company by co-opting a Web property with strong visitor traffic but little revenue. Yahoo made clear it was sensitive to concerns that it might damage Tumblr by making it less irreverent or more corporate. ...

By Alexei Oreskovic and Jennifer Saba (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc said it is buying blogging service Tumblr for $1.1 billion cash, giving the struggling Internet pioneer a much-needed platform in social media to reach a younger generation of users. The deal, announced on Monday, is a bold bet by Yahoo Chief Executive Marissa Mayer to revitalize the company by co-opting a Web property with strong visitor traffic but little revenue. Yahoo made clear it was sensitive to concerns that it might damage Tumblr by making it less irreverent or more corporate. ...

At 12:30 PM EST, join Yahoo's Virginia Heffernan and biohackers Dave Asprey and Alisa Vitti

At 12:30 PM EST, join Yahoo's Virginia Heffernan and biohackers Dave Asprey and Alisa Vitti

The plan gives legal status to millions without necessary interviews, says the USCIS leader.

The plan gives legal status to millions without necessary interviews, says nion President Kenneth Palinkas.

BEIRUT (AP) — Fierce street fighting in a Syrian town near the Lebanese border has killed at least 28 elite members of Lebanon's militant Hezbollah group, activists said Monday, as Syrian government forces pushed deeper into the strategic, opposition-held town.

BEIRUT (AP) — Fierce street fighting in a Syrian town near the Lebanese border has killed at least 28 elite members of Lebanon's militant Hezbollah group, activists said Monday, as Syrian government forces pushed deeper into the strategic, opposition-held town.

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A suicide bomber dressed in a police uniform killed 14 people including a prominent provincial council chief outside the council headquarters in northern Afghanistan on Monday, authorities said. The Taliban insurgency quickly claimed responsibility.

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A suicide bomber dressed in a police uniform killed 14 people including a prominent provincial council chief outside the council headquarters in northern Afghanistan on Monday, authorities said. The Taliban insurgency quickly claimed responsibility.

A college student was taken hostage by a masked intruder when he aimed at an officer.

A college student was taken hostage by a masked intruder when he aimed at an officer.

The past few months produced a sustained bout of sectarian violence.

The past few months produced a sustained bout of sectarian violence.

By Chookyung Kim SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea fired two short-range missiles on Monday, making six launches in three days, and it condemned South Korea for criticizing what it said were its legitimate military drills. South Korea's Defense Ministry said North Korea had fired one missile on Monday morning and a second one in the afternoon. Both were fired into the sea off North Korea's east coast, a ministry official said. ...

By Chookyung Kim SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea fired two short-range missiles on Monday, making six launches in three days, and it condemned South Korea for criticizing what it said were its legitimate military drills. South Korea's Defense Ministry said North Korea had fired one missile on Monday morning and a second one in the afternoon. Both were fired into the sea off North Korea's east coast, a ministry official said. ...

The Justice Department collected James Rosen's telephone records.

The Justice Department collected James Rosen's telephone records.

The storm system kils at least one, injures a dozen, and caused extensive damage.

The storm system kils at least one, injures a dozen, and caused extensive damage.

The country once had several dozen cases every year. It now ranks second in Europe.

The country once had several dozen cases every year. It now ranks second in Europe.

Connecticut's governor tells commuters to consider staying in NYC if they can get there.

Connecticut's governor tells commuters to consider staying in NYC if they can get there.

One Brazilian tourist was killed while 24 other people on board were injured.

One Brazilian tourist was killed while 24 other people on board were injured.

A graduate in 2013 pays 250% more than someone in 1982.

A graduate in 2013 pays 250% more than someone in 1982.

By Jane Lee SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Humor may not always translate well, but Jon Stewart is picking up millions of fans in China, where his gloves-off political satire is refreshing for many in a country where such criticism is a rarity - especially when directed at their own leaders. A recent segment on North Korea scored over 4 million views on microblogger Sina Weibo, and even stodgy state broadcaster CCTV has used Stewart's "The Daily Show" in a report, though they wouldn't let a Chinese version of him near their cameras. ...