America
On Sunday News Shows, Obama Official Plays Defense
by Eyder Peralta
White House senior adviser Dan Pfeiffer said Republicans are trying to make political hay with the scandals.
America
Police Accidentally Killed Hofstra University Student
by Eyder Peralta
Police shot Andrea Rebello, 21, while they were trying to free her from a man holding her hostage.
International
WATCH: David Beckham Tears Up At Final Home Game
by Eyder Peralta
The storied midfielder walked off the pitch as fans — and former French President Nicolas Sarkozy — chanted his name.
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America
A Lucky Winner In Florida Could Be $590.5 Million Richer
by Eyder Peralta
If you bought a Poweball ticket in Zephyrhills, Fla., sit down and check these numbers: 10, 13, 14, 22, 52 and 11. Lottery officials say only one ticket matched all six numbers to win Saturday's record jackpot.
International
Prominent Pakistani Politician Shot, Killed On Re-Election Eve
by Eyder Peralta
The PTI party chairman, Imran Khan, blamed Zahra Shahid Hussain's death on a rival party. Police told Pakistan's Dawn newspaper that she was killed during an armed robbery.
International
Bashar Assad: A Political Solution In Syria Is 'Unreal'
by Eyder Peralta
The Syrian president also left no room for his departure. "The captain of a ship doesn't flee when faced with a storm," he said during an interview with an Argentine newspaper.
International
Afghan Parliament Halts Debate On Women's Rights Bill
by Eyder Peralta
The bill would have banned violence against women, child marriages and forced marriages. Detractors said the bill would bring Western values into Afghanistan.
America
WATCH: NASA Spots Brightest Lunar Explosion Ever Recorded
by Eyder Peralta
A nearly 90-pound meteoroid produced a one-second flash visible with the naked eye. Since NASA started tracking lunar strikes in 2005, it has counted more than 300 of them.
International
Russian Official Names CIA Station Chief In Moscow
by Eyder Peralta
The breach of protocol comes after Russia expelled an American diplomat they said was a spy. Analysts said the potential outing is an escalation.
International
North Korea Fires Three Short-Range Missiles, Says The South
by Eyder Peralta
The launch comes at a time when tensions had been ebbing, following months of escalating tensions, including threats of nuclear strikes. All three missiles landed in the waters off the country's east coast.
International
French President Signs Same-Sex Marriage Into Law
by Dana Farrington
Parliament had passed the legislation in April, but the main opposition party challenged its constitutionality. A ruling by the Constitutional Council on Friday paved the way for President Francois Hollande's official blessing.
International
Toronto Mayor Blames Newspaper For Cocaine Video
by Scott Neuman
The Toronto Star says its reporters have seen a video that purportedly shows Mayor Rob Ford smoking crack cocaine.
America
Dozens Injured In Connecticut Train Derailment
by Scott Neuman
Authorities say one train derailed, colliding with a second train near Fairfield.
International
Need A Tattoo Translated? Forget The British Foreign Office
by Scott Neuman
British consular officials say they've gotten odd requests over the past year, ranging from help in getting Olympic tickets to checking the credentials of an online date.
America
America's Cup Death Raises Concerns Over High-Tech Race Boats
by Scott Neuman
The apparent drowning death of British sailor Andrew Simpson has some questioning the safety of cutting-edge catamarans that are difficult for crews to control.
America
Illinois Lawmakers Send Medical Marijuana Bill To Governor
by Scott Neuman
Gov. Pat Quinn has not said whether he will sign the bill after the state Senate approved the measure, which includes tough guidelines for who is eligible.
International
Mother Of India Gang-Rape Victim Faces Suspects In Court
Following her brief testimony, she broke down and pleaded with the court, "Please bring justice for my daughter." Meanwhile, lawyers for the accused say their clients have been "tortured" since the beginning of the trial.
International
Former Argentine Dictator Who Oversaw Death Squads Dies At 87
by Scott Neuman
Jorge Rafael Videla ruled Argentina from 1976-1983 and orchestrated a "Dirty War" against opponents that killed as many as 30,000 people.
Must Reads
Aw-Inspiring Video: Sea Lion Worries When Little Girl Falls
by Mark Memmott
On one side of the glass: A little girl running in circles. On the other side: A sea lion swimming in circles. When the little miss tripped, the sea lion came to a quick stop. It's a feel-good moment.
America
Washington Green? State Creates Logo For Legal Pot
by Mark Memmott
When it becomes legal to sell marijuana in the state, packages will have to be labeled. The logo is a marijuana leaf centered over an outline of the state. Will T-shirts and bumper stickers follow?
