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7 U.S. Service Members Wounded In 'Insider Attack' In Afghanistan
Saturday, June 17, 2017
The shooter, who was dressed in an Afghan military uniform, was killed in the attack at Camp Shaheen, officials at the base say. It's the second "green-on-blue" shooting in Afghanistan in a week.
Judge Declares Mistrial In Bill Cosby Sexual Assault Case
Saturday, June 17, 2017
After days of deliberations, the jury could not reach a unanimous decision — but this does not spell an end to the high-profile trial. Prosecutors say they will retry the case.
John Avildsen, Oscar-Winning Director Of 'Rocky' And 'Karate Kid,' Dies At 81
Saturday, June 17, 2017
Avildsen won his Oscar in 1977 for Rocky, which was also named best picture. The director, who delivered a string of inspirational and enduring box-office successes, died Friday of pancreatic cancer.
In The Refrains Of 'Arabia Felix,' A Reminder: Often The End Is Just A Start
Saturday, June 17, 2017
Of the scholars who set out on a 1761 quest to Yemen, only one came back alive. But don't let their looming doom distract from the drama in Thorkild Hansen's hybrid of history, fiction and travelogue.
'A Number Of' U.S. Sailors Found Dead After Navy Destroyer's Collision
Friday, June 16, 2017
Seven sailors had been missing before an unspecified number of sailors' bodies were found aboard the USS Fitzgerald, which collided with a container ship off Japan's coast Saturday, the Navy says.
A Bomber Was Behind The Deadly Kindergarten Blast, Chinese Police Say
Friday, June 16, 2017
Authorities have identified the man who they believe set off the explosion Thursday, killing himself and seven others and injuring dozens more. Police say they found bomb-making materials at his home.
Helmut Kohl, Architect Of Germany's Reunification, Dies At 87
Friday, June 16, 2017
The longtime German chancellor, who led West Germany and later a unified country, died Friday. Kohl helmed two vast integration projects: Germany's reunification and efforts to forge a European Union.
Restaurant Siege In Somalia Ends With At Least 31 People Killed
Thursday, June 15, 2017
It took hours for Somali soldiers to reclaim the pizza place from militants, who took hostages and killed many of the patrons. The attack claimed by al-Shabab opened with a bombing on a nearby hotel.
Otto Warmbier Suffered 'Extensive Loss Of Brain Tissue,' No Sign Of Botulism
Thursday, June 15, 2017
The student has been in a coma since before he was returned to the U.S. on Tuesday. Doctors say they've found no evidence of botulism, appearing to contradict the account by his North Korean captors.
At Least 7 People Killed, Dozens Hurt In Blast At Kindergarten, Chinese Media Say
Thursday, June 15, 2017
It is not immediately clear what caused the blast, which tore through the kindergarten in eastern China on Thursday. Grim images of the aftermath quickly began to circulate on social media.
At Least 4 Killed, Including Gunman, In Workplace Shooting In San Francisco
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
The shooter opened fire at a UPS facility just as the workday was getting underway, prompting chaos at the company's building. A company spokesman says the gunman was a current UPS employee.
Ireland's First Openly Gay Prime Minister Formally Takes Office
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
As leader of Ireland's governing party, the 38-year-old son of an Indian immigrant is also the country's youngest-ever taoiseach, or prime minister.
Landslides And Floods Kill Scores Of People In Bangladesh And India
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Heavy rains have overwhelmed the border region in recent days, setting a deadly amount of mud and water in motion and claiming at least 140 victims, according to disaster management officials.
At Least 11 People Killed, More Than 900 Inmates Freed In Congo Prison Attack
Sunday, June 11, 2017
A provincial governor in the Democratic Republic of the Congo said the attackers, who remain unidentified, stormed the prison in a northeastern city with heavy weapons on Sunday.
Puerto Rico Overwhelmingly Votes On U.S. Statehood In Nonbinding Referendum
Sunday, June 11, 2017
The debt-racked territory voted to become the 51st state in 2012, but Congress never picked up the result. Puerto Rico voted again Sunday and partial results show most voters support U.S. statehood.
Make It 10: Rafael Nadal Sweeps French Open Final, Adding To His Record
Sunday, June 11, 2017
The outcome was rarely in doubt for the 31-year-old Spaniard, who cruised to victory against Stan Wawrinka on Sunday. The French Open win simply adds to Nadal's historic dominance on the clay court.
'Dead Woman Walking': Amid Election Fallout, Theresa May Stands On Shaky Ground
Sunday, June 11, 2017
The British prime minister hopes to form a government with a small party in Northern Ireland. But members of her own party are questioning her leadership, and Labour leaders aren't ready to give up.
At Least 3 U.S. Soldiers Killed In 'Insider Attack' In Afghanistan
Saturday, June 10, 2017
An Afghan soldier opened fire on his U.S. counterparts in Afghanistan on Saturday, killing three soldiers and wounding another. The "green-on-blue" violence is not the first to occur this year.
Adam West, Who Played The Dark Knight At His Brightest, Dies At 88
Saturday, June 10, 2017
The actor donned Batman's costume for TV in the '60s, giving an enduring rendition of the hero. Later in his career, West enjoyed a renaissance as a voice actor. His family says he died Friday night.
Jelena Ostapenko Pulls A Thrilling Upset To Win The French Open
Saturday, June 10, 2017
The unseeded Latvian shocked Simona Halep on Saturday, winning her first major in dramatic fashion. Ostapenko overcame dozens of unforced errors on the strength of a number of stunning shots.