White Florida deputy shoots black man who witnesses say had hands up
By Barbara Liston ORLANDO, Fla. (Reuters) - A Florida sheriff called for calm after a 28-year-old unarmed black man in a stolen car was shot and critically wounded early on Monday by a white officer, after witness reports that the man had his hands up and amid racially charged protests nationwide…
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Before you pay your next mortgage bill, you should see this. An innovative way to pay off your mortgage has banks in a panic. Own a home? Read this!
The USAF Has To Re-Paint Its Trucks Because The F-35 Can’t Fly On Warm Fuel
After a year of several fleet-wide groundings for the F-35, the latest problem to plague the fifth-generation fighter is forcing the U.S. Air Force to revamp an entirely separate fleet to support the military’s most expensive plane yet.
Dead orca was pregnant with full-term fetus
SEATTLE (AP) — The necropsy on the endangered orca found dead off Vancouver Island showed it was pregnant with a full-term fetus, and that someone removed several teeth from the dead killer whale before it could be examined.
Federal autopsy released in Ferguson shooting
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A federal autopsy in the Ferguson police shooting reached similar conclusions to those performed by local officials and a private examiner hired by 18-year-old Michael Brown's family, documents released Monday evening show.
What China's Army-issue underwear reveals
There’s a lot to learn from an article that just appeared on the website of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army; for example, Chinese soldiers’ underpants were equipped with elasticated waistbands only in the 21st century.
Amber Alert issued for baby after mom found dead in fridge
Police believe the 11-month-old baby is with his father, who's also a person of interest in the mother's death
New Prostate Aid Takes CVS by Storm
Men: If you make frequent bathroom trips, there's a new prostate formula that can give you relief.
The Jon Gruber controversy and what it means for Obamacare, explained
In mid-November, conservative news outlets posted multiple videos of Jonathan Gruber, an MIT health economist who worked on Romneycare and Obamacare, crediting the "stupidity" of American voters as one reason that the health law passed. This all comes at a moment when the Affordable Care Act is…
Mexican protesters block key U.S. entry points into Mexico
By Marty Graham SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - Mexican demonstrators blocked or slowed traffic near at least four busy entry points along the United States's southern border on Monday to protest against new Mexican fees and rules on imports of used cars from the United States. The Veterans International…
Nuts! Korean flight delayed by first class spat
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Forget dust-ups over reclining seats in economy class. There's a new and exclusive twist on inflight anger: Nut rage in first class.
Man arrested after three die in North Carolina from cocaine use
(Reuters) - North Carolina authorities have arrested a man after three people died and 10 were made sick at the weekend after using cocaine laced with a potent painkiller, police said on Monday. Edwin Pennix, 38, was jailed on Sunday and charged with three felony counts of cocaine and marijuana…
How Navy SEALs Tried Rescuing al Qaeda Hostage Luke Somers
In the dead of night, a team of U.S. Navy SEALs landed a little more than six miles away from a compound in the Shabwah province of Yemen where U.S. officials believed an affiliate of al Qaeda was holding American journalist Luke Somers captive.About 110 yards away, after making their way through…
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Indonesian maid says tortured with vacuum cleaner tube in Hong Kong abuse case
HONG KONG (Reuters) - An Indonesian domestic helper told a Hong Kong court on Monday that she had been tortured by her employer, with a vacuum cleaner tube placed in her mouth and twisted to cause lacerations, public broadcaster RTHK said. The landmark trial, featuring pictures of Erwiana…
Ugandan maid pleads guilty to child torture
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — A Ugandan nanny on Monday pleaded guilty to charges of torturing a child who was under her care in a case that shocked Ugandans and sparked debate about the role of maids in raising children in this East African country.
8 Cheap White Elephant Gift Exchange Ideas
It's that time of year again, when we stock up on affordable holiday gifts for office parties, friendly get-togethers and family gatherings. The tradition known as the white elephant gift exchange calls for budget-friendly but fun presents. I don't know about you, but every year it gets harder and…
5 Everyday Expenses Worth Eliminating in 2015
From buying coffee on the way to the office to paying for hundreds of unwatched television channels, it's not hard to throw money out the window. As insignificant as these purchases may seem, taken together, they put a huge dent in your wallet.
Inmate stabs officer in face while two major jail inspections underway
State and DoJ inspectors were at Harris Co jail Monday, in part to discuss case of inmate locked in cell for weeks in his own filth. At same time, inmate who had been caught with homemade knives multiple times before stabs jailor in face with shank.
Smart Americans' Way To Pay Off Mortgage
If you own a home and pay for a mortgage, you could reduce your payments by an average of $4,100 a year. Here is how it works.
FOIA reform passed the House unanimously. But one man is blocking it in the Senate.
Recent scandals at the National Security Agency, Internal Revenue Service, Veterans Administration, and other federal agencies have highlighted the importance of transparency to hold government accountable. Legislation to strengthen the Freedom of Information Act passed the House of Representatives…
3 dead in crash after vehicle strikes, kills bear
MIAMI (AP) — A motorist's vehicle struck and killed a black bear on a road in the Florida Everglades and three others from another vehicle who had gotten out to help the woman where then struck and killed by a third vehicle, police said. Several others were reported injured in the three-vehicle…
Chicago police investigate video of cop car playing 'Alabama' song
By Mary Wisniewski CHICAGO (Reuters) - Chicago police said on Monday they are investigating an incident caught on video during a weekend protest that appears to show a Chicago police car blasting the song "Sweet Home Alabama." The 1974 song, by the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, has been taken…
Big Ten faces bigger challenge after ACC last week
Now, the Big Ten has an even bigger challenge ahead — against a pair of undefeated top 10 teams on the same court and the same night.
