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Minnesota Dentist Who Illegally Killed Lion in Zimbabwe Issues Public Statement
Walter Palmer, the dentist from Minnesota who allegedly bribed park rangers in Zimbabwe to let him hunt and kill a beloved and protected lion, has released a public statement in which he denies any intentional wrongdoing but also expresses regret for his actions.
911 Operator Hangs Up on Caller, Leaves Teen to Die
A call to 911 in Albuquerque, N.M., turned into a tragic ending.
Officials Release Name of Alleged Louisiana Shooter, John Russell Houser, Plus Latest Updates
Police have identified John Russell Houser, 59, as the person suspected of opening fire in a Lafayette, Louisiana, movie theater Thursday night, killing two people and injuring seven more (one critically), before killing himself. Houser was described as a "drifter" from Alabama who had been living in a nearby motel.
Marines Killed in Chattanooga Shooting Identified
The United States Marine Corps has officially released the names of the four men killed during Thursday's shooting in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
James Holmes Found Guilty in Colorado Movie Theater Shooting Case; Could Face Death Penalty
A jury has found James Holmes guilty on charges that he shot and killed 12 people at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, on July 20, 2012.
5 Shot Dead, Including 4 Marines, at Tennessee Military Recruiting Centers [UPDATED]
A gunman opened fire Thursday morning at two military recruiting centers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, killing four Marines before police shot and killed the alleged shooter. The names of those involved have not been released at this time.
US Women’s World Cup Soccer Team Enjoys Rollicking NYC Parade
The US women's soccer team that thrashed Japan to win the World Cup got its moment in the sun on Friday during a well-earned victory parade in New York City.
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Same-Sex Marriage, Now Legal Across Country
The Supreme Court issued a ruling Friday morning legalizing same-sex marriage in all 50 states. The 5-4 decision found that the Constitution's guarantees of due process and equal protection under the law overturns all gay-marriage bans across the country.
Ad Parodying Classic Coke Commercial Will Scare You From Ever Drinking Soda Again
America's battle with sugary drinks is nothing new. What is new is this powerful commercial reminding you of the dangers of drinking them.
Charleston Shooting Suspect Captured by Police in North Carolina [UPDATED]
Several news outlets are reporting that Dylann Roof, the suspect in the Charleston, South Carolina, church shooting, has been arrested in Shelby, North Carolina.
Donald Trump Announces He Will Run for President, Joins Crowded GOP Field
Reality television star and real estate mogul Donald Trump officially announced his run for the Republican presidential nomination Tuesday morning in Manhattan.
Texas Teacher Fired After Posting Racially Charged Facebook Rant About Pool Incident
Karen Fitzgibbons, who taught fourth grade at Bennett Elementary School in Wolfforth, Texas, has been terminated following her controversial Facebook posting.