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Akai Gurley's Family Settles With New York City Over Police Shooting Death
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
The family will receive more than $4 million from the city. Gurley was killed in 2014 by rookie Officer Peter Liang, who was later convicted of criminally negligent homicide and fired from the NYPD.
Legal Dispute Ends Over Martin Luther King Jr.'s Nobel Medal And Bible
Monday, August 15, 2016
A judge's order ends a disagreement over two of the civil rights leader's treasured possessions. King's sons Martin III and Dexter Scott King wanted to sell them. Daughter Bernice King was opposed.
Larry Wilmore's 'Nightly Show' Will Air For The Last Time Thursday
Monday, August 15, 2016
Cancellation of the satirical news show comes a year and a half into its run. It had replaced The Colbert Report. Comedy Central's president said it wasn't "resonating" with audiences.
Pro-Democracy Activists Avoid Jail Time For 2014 Hong Kong Protests
Monday, August 15, 2016
Joshua Wong and Nathan Law were given community service for their part in massive democracy protests two years ago. Jail time for Alex Chow is being suspended so he can pursue graduate studies abroad.
Louisiana Governor Declares State Of Emergency As Floodwaters Rise
Friday, August 12, 2016
Authorities have rescued 72 people from high water in Tangipahoa Parish. Floods have been blamed for at least one death in Zachary. Heavy rains are expected to continue into the weekend.
French Riviera City Bans Specialty Swimsuit For Muslim Women
Friday, August 12, 2016
Cannes, a major summer destination, has banned a women's swimsuit designed around Islamic ideas of modesty. The city's mayor calls the burkini "the symbol of Islamist extremism."
Record California Wildfire Caused By Wiring On Hot Tub, Investigators Find
Thursday, August 11, 2016
The devastating Valley Fire is believed to have been caused by an improperly wired hot tub. Four people were killed and more than 1,300 homes were destroyed in last year's blaze.
In Wake Of Attacks, Germany's Interior Minister Proposes Stricter Security Measures
Thursday, August 11, 2016
The measures would allow Germany to fast-track deportations for foreigners deemed dangerous and would strip German citizenship from dual-citizens who fight for extremist groups abroad.
Firefighters Gain Ground On 2 Big California Blazes But A 3rd Gains Strength
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Firefighters have made significant progress containing the Soberanes Fire, north of Big Sur, and the Pilot Fire, east of LA. However, the Mineral Fire, in Fresno County, seared 5,000 acres overnight.
50 Years After Texas College Shooting, 'Campus-Carry' Becomes Law
Monday, August 01, 2016
Memorials to the 14 killed and 31 wounded by clocktower shooter Charles Whitman on Aug. 1, 1966, coincided with the legalization of concealed-carry handguns on Texas state universities.
Pope Francis Says It Is Wrong To Identify Islam With Violence
Monday, August 01, 2016
"I believe that in pretty much every religion there is always a small group of fundamentalists," the pope said during a flight from Poland to Italy.
Turkey Latest: Extradition, Crackdowns And Dismissals
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Fethullah Gulen, a former ally of Turkey's president, is accused of inciting the failed military takeover that left some 230 people dead and led to thousands of arrests and dismissals.
Tour Bus Bursts Into Flames In Taiwan, Killing 26 People
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Twenty-four of the people onboard were from China. Taiwanese media quoted officials as saying it is the country's deadliest incident involving tourists from mainland China.
Spacefaring Stamp Sets World Record
Monday, July 18, 2016
The "Pluto: Not Yet Explored" stamp has traveled farther than any other stamp, hitching a ride on the New Horizons space probe, which accomplished its closest flyby of the dwarf planet last summer.
Feds Investigate Fiat Chrysler Over Car Sales
Monday, July 18, 2016
The automaker confirmed the Securities and Exchange Commission is asking questions, along with the Justice Department, about the accuracy of reports the company files on its car sales.
Obama: Medal Of Honor Recipient Offers Needed Inspiration
Monday, July 18, 2016
The president described Lt. Col. Charles Kettles as reminder of "goodness and decency" after a "tough couple of weeks." Kettles is credited in saving 44 lives during the Vietnam War.
U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown And Staffer Indicted On Federal Fraud Charges
Friday, July 08, 2016
The Florida Democrat and her chief of staff are accused of pocketing and misusing money they had helped raise for a charity.
Iraqi PM Sacks Baghdad Security Chief After Deadly Bombing
Friday, July 08, 2016
Iraq's prime minister fired Baghdad's security chief amid outrage over last Sunday's bombing that killed 292 people.
U.S. And South Korea Announce Missile Defense System
Friday, July 08, 2016
Defense forces from the U.S. and South Korea will soon deploy an advanced missile defense system to counter threats from the North.
Ex-FIFA Head Blatter, 2 Others Allegedly Paid Themselves $80 Million
Friday, June 03, 2016
Investigators say a series of contract amendments resulted in payouts of tens of millions of dollars in salary and bonuses to the three executives from 2011 to 2015.