No charges after US boy, 13, shot dead for stealing
A man who shot and killed a 13-year-old boy as he was stealing from an unlocked car was arrested but US prosecutors declined to press charges, police said. Martinez Smith-Payne, who is black, was found unconscious and bleeding in a back alley when police were called about a shooting in St Louis,…
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Moscow: Russian plane crash complicates Syria talks
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey's downing of a Russian warplane near the Syrian border has not only frayed previously warm ties between Russia and Turkey, but has also put a strain on the peace talks for Syria, Russia's foreign ministry spokesman said Tuesday.
Jailed for Miscarriage, Women Reveal the Cost of Criminalizing Abortion
Maria Teresa Rivera didn’t know she was pregnant until the November morning four years ago when she suffered a miscarriage. “I hardly ever get visitors because of my mother-in-law’s economic situation," Rivera, a single mother to a 10-year-old, said in interviews with Amnesty International.
Brady seething after NFL Patriots loss
Tom Brady urged the New England Patriots on Monday to use their first loss of the season as motivation, describing the upset defeat to the Denver Broncos as one of the lowest points of his career. The Patriots' chances of going through the season unbeaten ended in snowy Denver on Sunday night, when…
West says it's 'painful' to watch retiring NBA star Bryant play
Basketball Hall of Famer Jerry West, who engineered the trade two decades ago that brought Kobe Bryant to the Los Angeles Lakers, said on Monday it has been painful to watch the struggling 17-time NBA All-Star play this season. Bryant, enduring by far his worst season since entering the National…
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San Francisco's 'Hot Cop of Castro' Arrested After Allegedly Driving Into Two Men, Fleeing the Scene
Chris Kohrs was off-duty when he allegedly drove into two men who were walking across Broadway near Montgomery Street about 2:20 a.m Sunday.
Woman rescued from Oregon mountain after husband plunges to death
Rescue climbers who were deployed about 2,000 feet (610 meters) from Alison Fountain on Sunday ran into rough terrain and were unable to reach her until Monday morning, Marion County Sheriff spokesman Chris Baldridge said. The 29-year-old woman was airlifted in good condition from Mount Jefferson,…
Buckingham Palace state dining room closed over safety fears
The state dining room of Britain's Buckingham Palace, where visiting heads of state retire for coffee after banquets, has been closed off due to safety concerns, a palace spokesman said on Monday. "As the result of a routine survey, an issue was found with one of the ceiling beams in the roof space…
Daughter Dreads Holiday Visit To Mom In Diminished Health
DEAR ABBY: I gave birth to a baby girl two months ago. I have a wonderful husband and my in-laws are incredible. We live far away from both sides of the family. My mom is a former cocaine and prescription pain meds addict. Her addiction diminished her mental capacities, and it's difficult to relate…
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These stunning pictures of beautiful Icelandic waterfalls will take your breath away. The mesmerizing shots show the striking waterfalls set against the night sky and the hypnotic green glow of the northern lights, as well as the picturesque Icelandic scenery and stunning sunrises. Photographer…
Erdogan says would resign if Putin IS oil trade claims proven
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday said he would be ready to quit office if allegations by Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that Turkey traded oil with Islamic State (IS) jihadists were proven. If such a thing is proven, the nobility of our nation would require that I would not stay…
California mother convicted of killing 3 daughters
COMPTON, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California woman who slit the throats of her three children and left their bodies on her bed was convicted Monday of first-degree murder.
Ted Cruz Lauds Anti-Abortion Extremist Eight Days Before Planned Parenthood Shooting
In 1994, Troy Newman called a man who murdered an abortion provider "little more than a political prisoner."
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Indonesia says faulty component, crew response contributed to AirAsia crash
By Kanupriya Kapoor and Fergus Jensen JAKARTA (Reuters) - Chronic problems with a faulty rudder system and the way pilots tried to respond were major factors in the crash of an Indonesian AirAsia jet last year that killed all 162 people on board, investigators said on Tuesday. The Airbus A320…
Boko Haram destroys Nigerian military base; 107 troops MIA
YOLA, Nigeria (AP) — Boko Haram destroyed a Nigerian military base as soldiers fled and only self-defense fighters prevented the insurgents from retaking a northeastern town, residents said Monday.
Eyes May Offer Window into Cardiovascular Disease
Vision problems may sometimes be the only symptom a person has of a serious cardiovascular condition, a new case report suggests. The man was diagnosed with "amaurosis fugax," a condition in which a person loses vision in one eye, usually for a few minutes at a time, because of an interruption of…
U.S. Marine jailed in Philippines for killing transgender woman
A Philippine court found a U.S. Marine guilty of killing a transgender woman on Tuesday, jailing him for six to 12 years in a case that has reignited debate over the American military presence in its former colony. The Olongapo City regional trial court also ordered Lance Corporal Joseph Scott…
Kobe Bryant stops at favorite cheesesteak shop, "feels good to be back"
A night before he takes on the 76ers one final time, Philadelphia native Kobe Bryant had cheesesteaks on his mind.
Warriors win 19th straight, 106-103 over the Jazz
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Stephen Curry was held in relative check for most of Monday night. The reigning MVP and NBA's leading scorer had 16 points through three quarters as Draymond Green and other teammates did the heavy lifting.
Body found in stolen car near Whittier identified; parents speak out
A body that was found in a stolen car near Whittier has been identified as 19-year-old Dawn McEveety of Huntington Beach.
