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Pope Francis Urges World To Never Forget Armenian Genocide
Saturday, June 25, 2016
His characterization of the slaughter of 1.5 million Armenians is likely to cause tensions with Turkey. He was not expected to use the term but then ad-libbed it into his prepared remarks.
EU's Founding Members Urge The U.K. To Quickly Exit The Bloc
Saturday, June 25, 2016
Six European Union foreign ministers at a crisis meeting in Berlin say they want to avoid a period of uncertainty, a day after referendum results showed that Britain has voted to leave the EU.
Dozens Burned During Tony Robbins Motivational Exercise
Friday, June 24, 2016
Seminar participants were hoping to conquer their fears by walking over hot coals. Instead, dozens at the Dallas event were treated for burns. A Robbins representative says there was no emergency.
Historic West Virginia Flash Floods Kill At Least 23 People
Friday, June 24, 2016
Flooding across West Virginia has killed at least 23 people and seriously damaged or destroyed more than 100 homes. It's the worst flooding in a century for some areas of the state.
Shock, Rage And Gallows Humor: A Brexit Backlash On Social Media
Friday, June 24, 2016
Young voters had overwhelmingly voted to remain in the European Union. Now there's a flood of anger from those who accuse older generations of choosing a future they don't want.
Scores Of People Killed After Powerful Tornado Slams Into Eastern China
Thursday, June 23, 2016
A tornado and hailstorms hit east China's Jiangsu Province, killing at least 78 people. At least 500 people were injured — 200 critically — and search and rescue efforts are ongoing.
Jury Clears Led Zeppelin In 'Stairway To Heaven' Plagiarism Suit
Thursday, June 23, 2016
A California jury has ruled that the members of Led Zeppelin did not steal the melody that opens a seminal song in rock history.
Officer Who Drove Van In Freddie Gray Case Found Not Guilty Of Murder
Thursday, June 23, 2016
A Baltimore court has acquitted Officer Caesar Goodson of second-degree murder in a case related to the death of Freddie Gray. Goodson drove the van that transported Gray.
'Beautiful Flight' Across The Atlantic Is Major Milestone For Solar Plane
Thursday, June 23, 2016
After 71 hours and 8 minutes of flight time crossing the Atlantic, Solar Impulse 2 touched down in Spain. It's a big step toward the goal of circumnavigating the globe using only the sun's power.
'Intelligent' And 'Whimsical': The Pumi Dog Breed Gains Full U.S. Recognition
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
The American Kennel Club says it is officially granting full status to the pumi, a herding breed originally from Hungary. It opens the door for the breed to compete at the Westminster Dog Show.
'They Made It Worse': Michigan Sues 2 Companies Over Flint Crisis
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Two corporations that were hired to assist Flint and advise on handling the water crisis are now accused of negligence, and officials say the damages could reach hundreds of millions of dollars.
Jaguar Used In Olympic Torch Ceremony Escapes, Is Shot Dead
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
The Brazilian army says a soldier fatally shot the jaguar, which had slipped out of its leash shortly after it was displayed as part of an Olympic torch relay event in the Amazonian city of Manaus.
'Angels' From Orlando's Theater Community Guard Mourners From Protesters
Sunday, June 19, 2016
As mourners hold funerals in Orlando for the victims of Sunday's nightclub shooting, the Orlando theater community is banding together to protect them from anti-gay protesters.
Colorado Mother Fights Off Mountain Lion To Save Her Son
Sunday, June 19, 2016
A Colorado woman managed to fight off a mountain lion that was attacking her 5-year-old son. During the harrowing rescue, she reportedly reached into the cat's jaws to free her child's head.
Former Vanderbilt University Football Player Found Guilty Of Rape — Again
Sunday, June 19, 2016
Brandon Vandenburg was found guilty of aggravated rape in a case that stems from the 2013 gang rape of a woman he had been dating. A previous guilty conviction had been dismissed due to a mistrial.
PHOTOS: Thousands Protest Against U.S. Military Presence In Okinawa, Japan
Sunday, June 19, 2016
Tens of thousands of people demonstrated against the heavy U.S. military presence on the island of Okinawa, Japan, after an American allegedly raped and killed a local woman.
Investigators Say Orlando Shooter Showed Few Warning Signs Of Radicalization
Saturday, June 18, 2016
After interviewing dozens of people who knew Omar Mateen, investigators say his profile is more like that of a "typical mass shooter" than an individual radicalized by ISIS.
Suspect Charged With The Murder Of British Lawmaker Jo Cox
Saturday, June 18, 2016
When he was asked to give his name, suspect Thomas Mair used the opportunity to say "Death to traitors, freedom for Britain." He was formally charged with Cox's murder, which has shocked the U.K.
Canada Legalizes Physician-Assisted Dying
Saturday, June 18, 2016
Canadian lawmakers have passed legislation to legalize physician-assisted death. It comes after an intense debate about who should be eligible for the option.
Rio's Governor Declares 'State Of Calamity' Ahead Of Olympic Games
Saturday, June 18, 2016
Just seven weeks before the opening ceremony of the Olympics, the governor of Rio de Janeiro has declared a "state of calamity." He says the state's government is bankrupt.