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9-Year-Old Bat Boy Dies After Being Hit by Swing During Game
A 9-year-old boy serving as a bat boy for a summer college league baseball team has died after a freak accident in which he was struck in the head by a player swinging his bat in the on-deck circle.
Minnesota Dentist Who Illegally Killed Lion in Zimbabwe Issues Public Statement
Walter Palmer, the dentist from Minnesota who allegedly bribed park rangers in Zimbabwe to let him hunt and kill a beloved and protected lion, has released a public statement in which he denies any intentional wrongdoing but also expresses regret for his actions.
Officials Release Name of Alleged Louisiana Shooter, John Russell Houser, Plus Latest Updates
Police have identified John Russell Houser, 59, as the person suspected of opening fire in a Lafayette, Louisiana, movie theater Thursday night, killing two people and injuring seven more (one critically), before killing himself. Houser was described as a "drifter" from Alabama who had been living in a nearby motel.
Marines Killed in Chattanooga Shooting Identified
The United States Marine Corps has officially released the names of the four men killed during Thursday's shooting in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
5 Shot Dead, Including 4 Marines, at Tennessee Military Recruiting Centers [UPDATED]
A gunman opened fire Thursday morning at two military recruiting centers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, killing four Marines before police shot and killed the alleged shooter. The names of those involved have not been released at this time.
US Women’s World Cup Soccer Team Enjoys Rollicking NYC Parade
The US women's soccer team that thrashed Japan to win the World Cup got its moment in the sun on Friday during a well-earned victory parade in New York City.
Federal Agents Raid Home of Jared From Subway for Child Porn
Federal officials raided the home of Subway pitchman Jared Fogle on Tuesday morning as part of a child pornography investigation.
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Same-Sex Marriage, Now Legal Across Country
The Supreme Court issued a ruling Friday morning legalizing same-sex marriage in all 50 states. The 5-4 decision found that the Constitution's guarantees of due process and equal protection under the law overturns all gay-marriage bans across the country.
Gmail Now Has Life-Saving ‘Undo Send’ to Save Us From Disaster
The era of sending an email to the wrong person may be a thing of the past.
Donald Trump Announces He Will Run for President, Joins Crowded GOP Field
Reality television star and real estate mogul Donald Trump officially announced his run for the Republican presidential nomination Tuesday morning in Manhattan.