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A Surgeon's Bloodstained Shoes Have Become A Symbol Of Orlando's Defiance
Friday, June 17, 2016
Dr. Joshua Corsa says his shoes are a reminder that "after the worst of humanity reared its evil head, I saw the best of humanity ... come fighting right back."
Iraqi Forces Say They've Pushed ISIS Out Of Key Compound In Fallujah
Friday, June 17, 2016
After days of fierce fighting, Iraqi forces say they've wrested control of Fallujah's main government building from ISIS militants. ISIS has controlled the city for the past 2 1/2 years.
Russian Track And Field Athletes Barred From Competing In Rio Olympics
Friday, June 17, 2016
The International Association of Athletics Federations said that despite "good progress," Russia hasn't done enough to address a "deeply rooted culture of tolerance — or worse — for doping."
'Shakespearean Drama' At Viacom As 5 Board Members Are Ousted
Thursday, June 16, 2016
Media mogul Sumner Redstone, 93, has moved to replace five board members of Viacom Inc., including the chairman and CEO whom he has considered a surrogate son.
'Their Grief Is Beyond Description': Obama Meets With Families, Survivors In Orlando
Thursday, June 16, 2016
President Obama traveled to Florida on Thursday to express his support for the victims of Sunday's deadly attack and their families.
Philadelphia Becomes 1st Major U.S. City To Pass A Tax On Soda
Thursday, June 16, 2016
The new tax will hit thousands of products with added sugar or artificial sweetener. It's expected to raise millions of dollars annually for an expansion of early-childhood education.
Senator Says Orlando Shooter Posted Pro-ISIS Messages On Facebook
Thursday, June 16, 2016
The gunman in Sunday's attack at a gay nightclub used Facebook to search for and post terrorism-related content before and even during the assault, according to Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson.
Scientists Say They've Unearthed A Completely New Kind Of Meteorite
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Scientists say that in a Swedish quarry, they've uncovered a meteorite unique among the 50,000 known on Earth today. They say it could hold clues about the history of the solar system.
National Aquarium Announces Plans For North America's First Dolphin Sanctuary
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
The aquarium says its decision is driven by new understanding of the needs of these highly intelligent mammals. It says a seawater habitat will better allow the dolphins to form social groups.
'They Were So Beautiful': Remembering Those Murdered In Orlando
Monday, June 13, 2016
They ranged in age from 18 to 50. They were dancers and students, a singer and a bouncer, an accountant and an aspiring firefighter — mothers, fathers, teenagers, couples and best friends.
Deadliest Shooting In U.S. History: Suspect Purchased Guns Legally, ATF Says
Sunday, June 12, 2016
Omar Mateen was previously interviewed by the FBI several times over possible ties to terrorism. Authorities say he pledged allegiance to ISIS before attacking a gay nightclub in Orlando, killing 50.
New Airport Security Lanes In Atlanta Are 30 Percent More Efficient, TSA Chief Says
Saturday, June 11, 2016
The two lanes, which were designed by Delta, were rolled out last month. TSA administrator Peter Neffenger told a Senate committee that "initial results show dramatic improvements."
For The First Time In Decades, Herring Are Spawning In A Hudson River Tributary
Saturday, June 11, 2016
The herring are spawning in New York's Wynants Kill tributary after a dam was removed. It's seen as an environmental success and is aimed at restoring the river's health.
'The Voice' Singer Christina Grimmie Killed By Gunman At Orlando Concert Venue
Saturday, June 11, 2016
Singer Christina Grimmie, a former contestant on The Voice, was shot by a gunman after a concert in Orlando, Fla., police say, and later died of her wounds.
Two Deadly Blasts Near Holy Shrine Outside Damascus Kill At Least 12 People
Saturday, June 11, 2016
At least 12 people were killed and 55 injured in twin bombings near a revered shrine, Syrian state media reports. The Sayyida Zeinab shrine is seen as a symbolic stronghold of the regime.
Keiko Fujimori Concedes Defeat To Pedro Kuczynski In Peru's Presidential Vote
Friday, June 10, 2016
In the country's closest presidential election in decades, a former investment banker beat out the daughter of Peru's imprisoned ex-President Alberto Fujimori.
Massive Structure Found 'Hiding In Plain Sight' At Ancient Site Of Petra
Friday, June 10, 2016
Researchers using satellite images and drones discovered a structure the size of an Olympic-size pool near the center of the ancient city in Jordan. But what exactly it was used for remains a mystery.
Stick A Fork In It: Federal Meteorologists Say El Nino Is Done
Thursday, June 09, 2016
This year's extra-large El Nino weather pattern is over, according to federal meteorologists. The pattern brought heavy rain to many parts of the country and was one of the strongest ever.
Captured 'Smuggling Kingpin' Is Actually An Innocent Migrant, Family Says
Thursday, June 09, 2016
After Italy and the U.K. announced they tracked down and captured the human trafficker known as "The General," concerns are growing that they may have the wrong man in custody.
After Attack, Israel Imposes New Movement Restrictions On Palestinians
Thursday, June 09, 2016
Israel says it is suspending tens of thousands of movement permits for Palestinians a day after four Israelis died in a mass shooting at a Tel Aviv food and retail center.