• Caffeine Exposure Leaves Bees Buzzing, New Research Finds

  The addictive properties of caffeine are well known in humans, but research from the University of Sussex suggests the drug is also having an influence on the humble honey bee.

  

• Speaking About War Against ISIS Only Helps Them, Says German Vice Chancellor

  Speaking about a war against Islamic State only helps the group behind last Friday's bloody attacks in Paris, German Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel said on Tuesday, putting himself at odds with French President Francois Hollande.

  

• France and Russia Stage Airstrikes on ISIS Targets in Northern Syria, Paris Requests EU Assistance

  France and Russia both staged air strikes on Islamic State targets in northern Syria on Tuesday as Paris formally requested European Union assistance in its fight against the group behind last Friday's bloody attacks on the French capital.

  

• U.S. Says Russia Gave Advance Notice of Strikes On Syria's Raqqa Despite Earlier Reports

  Russia gave the United States advanced notice before launching a "significant number" of strikes in Syria on Tuesday targeting the Islamic State stronghold of Raqqa but a U.S. official said the former Cold War foes were still not coordinating militarily.

  

• New York, Other U.S. Cities Beef up Security after Paris Attacks

  New York, Boston and other cities in the United States bolstered security on Friday night after deadly gun and bomb attacks on civilians in Paris, but law enforcement officials said the beefed-up police presence was precautionary rather than a response to any specific threats.