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Jury Awards Hulk Hogan $115 Million In Sex Tape Lawsuit Against Gawker
Friday, March 18, 2016
The media company, which published a portion of a tape showing the wrestler having sex with the wife of a former friend, is expected to appeal.
Shadowy Video From N. Korea May Show American Student Removing Banner
Friday, March 18, 2016
A 21-year-old University of Virginia student, Otto Warmbier, was sentenced to 15 years of hard labor for allegedly removing a propaganda poster from a hotel in the capital city of Pyongyang.
Snoop Dogg Makes Romanian Village Famous With Instagram Mistake
Thursday, March 17, 2016
The rapper presumably meant to tag his location as Bogotá, Colombia, but instead checked in at Bogata, Romania, a small village that had some fun with the mistake.
Committee Rejects Philly Mob Boss' Home As Historical Landmark
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Angelo Bruno, known as the "Gentle Don," ran the Philadelphia Mafia in the 1960s and 1970s. He was shot and killed outside of his home in 1980.
Lost At Sea And Feared Dead, Dog Found On Island After 5 Weeks
Thursday, March 17, 2016
A 1-year-old, blue-eyed German shepherd mix named Luna fell off a fishing boat, swam to shore and survived on mice. She was found near a U.S. naval facility on an island off California.
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder: 'We All Failed The Families Of Flint'
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Snyder and EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy testified before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. During the hearing, there were multiple calls for their resignations.
The Eaglet Is Landing: The 'Pip Out' Continues On D.C. Webcam
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Pip pip, hooray! A hole in the eaglet's shell, called a "pip," appears to have gotten larger and the baby bird could emerge soon.
Academy's Apology For Asian Jokes At Oscars Falls Flat
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Prompted by a letter signed by more than 20 academy members of Asian descent, the academy apologized Tuesday for offensive jokes about Asians during the awards ceremony, but for some it came up short.
D.C. Metrorail Reopens After Emergency Closure
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Metro's trains were shut down after a fire near one of the system's tunnels on Monday. General Manager Paul Wiedefeld said deteriorating cables were found and will be fixed.
N. Korea Sentences American Student To 15 Years Of Prison, Hard Labor
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Otto Warmbier, a 21-year-old University of Virginia student, had attempted to steal a propaganda sign from his Pyongyang hotel. He was convicted of subversion. The White House called for his release.
Ferguson City Council Accepts Consent Decree Worked Out With Justice Department
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
The city's approval of the deal to overhaul its courts and police comes a month after the council voted not to accept it, which prompted the DOJ to sue the city.
Truck Hit And Shifted Train Tracks, Causing Kansas Derailment, Authorities Say
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
The National Transportation Safety Board says an agricultural feed truck hit the track, causing it to shift and an Amtrak train to derail late Monday night. More than 30 people were injured.
Franciscan Leaders Charged With Protecting Friar They Knew Had Molested Children
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Three retired leaders of the Franciscan religious order have been charged with conspiracy and child endangerment for allowing a friar who was a known sexual predator to work in schools.
D.C. Metro To Shut Down All Day Wednesday For 'Emergency Investigation'
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Starting at midnight Tuesday, the D.C. Metro rail system will shut down for 29 hours while authorities investigate potential dangers related to a cable fire on Monday.
Counterterrorism Raid In Brussels Sparks Gunfire And A Standoff; 1 Suspect Killed
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Both Belgian and French police were involved in the operation, which apparently began with a visit to an apartment that the authorities thought to be vacant. Four officers were wounded.
Sarah Palin's Husband Recovering After Snowmobile Crash
Monday, March 14, 2016
Todd Palin suffered eight fractured ribs and other injuries in an accident in Alaska on Sunday night, his father said.
Gaming Association Boasts More NCAA Brackets Than Votes For Next President
Monday, March 14, 2016
The American Gaming Association estimates Americans will complete upwards of 70 million NCAA tournament brackets this year — potentially more than votes cast for any 2016 presidential candidate.
Putin Orders The Start Of Russian Troop Withdrawal From Syria
Monday, March 14, 2016
Ahead of more peace talks, President Vladimir Putin said the objective of the military intervention had "been fulfilled." President Obama spoke with Putin and said he welcomed the move.
Feds Recover Stolen Indian Antiquities From Major New York Auction House
Friday, March 11, 2016
Agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations seized two ancient sandstone statues just days before they were scheduled to go to auction.
After A Year In Space, Astronaut Scott Kelly To Retire In April
Friday, March 11, 2016
Recently returned from a historic 340-day off-planet mission, Kelly announced Friday he will retire from NASA on April 1, but still continue to participate in research related to his experiment.