Use of bat boys suspended after 9-year-old's death
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The National Baseball Congress has suspended using bat boys and girls during its World Series games in Kansas following the death of a 9-year-old boy who was accidentally hit in the head with a bat during a game.
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Grandma Feels Disrespected When Her Advice Is Ignored
DEAR ABBY: Whatever happened to respecting one's elders and recognizing grandparents as head of the family? I recently returned from visiting my son, his wife and my new grandchild. My son's wife and I had many disagreements on how to care for my grandchild. Instead of respecting my years of…
Suspect in Memphis officer's death says he's no coward
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The man accused of killing a Memphis police officer had a few words for the department's director when he turned himself in, ending a manhunt that dragged on for two days.
Darren Wilson opens up a year after Michael Brown’s death
A year after fatally shooting Michael Brown, an unarmed black teenager, in Ferguson, Mo., the former police officer reflects on a year spent in relative seclusion.
Idaho woman comes under fire for celebrating her killing of giraffe
By Laura Zuckerman SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) - A big-game trophy collector from Idaho has ignited a firestorm of criticism from animal-rights activists for flaunting online images of herself posed with the carcasses of a giraffe and other wildlife she killed during a recent guided hunt in South…
Forget 'Googling' Your Name, New Site Knows it All
This new site makes it easy for anyone to search through someone's Past online. Simply type in a name and select a state to start learning the Truth!
APNewsBreak: Officials puzzled over Yosemite jumpers' deaths
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — World-famous wingsuit flier Dean Potter had strapped his iPhone to the back of his head and hit record before jumping from a cliff in Yosemite National Park in what was to be an exhilarating flight through a V-shaped rocky formation — a route that left little margin for error.
South China Sea tensions flare at Asia security talks
Southeast Asian diplomats said Tuesday that China's controversial island-building drive is raising regional tensions, with the Philippines slamming its "unilateral and aggressive activities". The US and some Southeast Asian states have watched with growing alarm as Beijing expands tiny reefs in the…
This May Be the Coolest Camping Invention Yet
Not only does this tent keep you cool, but it also makes other campers less annoying.
Suspect caught on camera installing ATM skimmer, police say
Philadelphia Police are trying to identify a man suspected of installing skimming devices on several ATMs in Philadelphia and Montgomery County
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Arizona man accused of decapitating wife emits howl in court
PHOENIX (AP) — A Phoenix man who authorities say decapitated his wife and two dogs and gouged his own eye out let out a moaning howl in court after a prosecutor told a judge what the man had allegedly done, according to video released Monday.
5 Things You Should Never Do While Waiting to Hear Back About a Job
Your job interview went great, and the employer said you'd hear something soon. But it's been a week, your phone hasn't rung, and you're getting antsy to hear from them. When you're waiting to hear back about a job, time often seems like it's passing incredibly slowly, and each day of silence can…
Endangered species projected on Empire State Building (23 photos)
A giant photo of the beloved Zimbabwean lion killed by an American trophy hunter was among images projected Saturday onto the Empire State Building in New York in a dazzling display. The "Projecting Change on the Empire State Building" initiative was designed to raise awareness about the plight of…
Man pleads guilty to killing 10-year-old son found in river
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota man admitted Monday that he killed his 10-year-old son, saying he beat the boy in a fit of rage, then wrapped the child with duct tape and threw him in a river because he feared he'd get in trouble.
Warren Buffett Just Gave Americans A Big Warning
Warren Buffett is perhaps the greatest investor of all time, so when the billionaire issues a warning, it pays to listen.
Japan suspends work on U.S. base on Okinawa as Abe battles low ratings
By Elaine Lies TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan said on Tuesday it was suspending construction of a contentious U.S. air base on the island of Okinawa for a month to give time for talks between the central government and island authorities opposed to the facility. Residents of Okinawa, the site of bloody…
Reba McEntire, Narvel Blackstock announce separation
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country superstar Reba McEntire and her husband and manager Narvel Blackstock announced they are separating after 26 years of marriage.
Syria Qaeda captures five more US-trained rebels: monitor
Al-Qaeda's Syria affiliate captured at least five more US-trained rebel fighters in overnight raids on a village in northwestern Syria, a monitoring group said on Tuesday. "Between Monday and Tuesday, Al-Nusra Front seized at least five rebels from Division 30 in the village of Qah, near the…
German Roads Are Smarter Than Yours
Americans and Brits merge "courteously" and as early as possible. But Germany is teaching us to zip it up.
Harry's Razors are Getting Excellent Reviews
Should an 8 pack of quality blades really cost $32? Meet Harry's, a new men's razor brand poised to take on the shaving industry.
Chevrolet 2016 Volt's EPA label boasts 53-mile EV range
Chevy's second-generation Volt RE-EV improves both its stated electric and gasoline-powered efficiency.
Coroner: Ohio motorist shot by cop had bottle of fragrance
CINCINNATI (AP) — A bottle held up by a motorist during a traffic stop before he was fatally shot by a University of Cincinnati police officer apparently contained a fragrance, not alcohol, a coroner said Monday.
Parents say older child attacked toddler son at Jersey City daycare
A 20-month-old boy was picked up at a daycare center in New Jersey by his parents who say he was beaten up while he was there.
