3 Islamic State leaders killed in airstrikes, say U.S. officials
U.S.-led coalition airstrikes in Iraq have killed three top leaders of the Islamic State group in the past month and a half. Published December 18, 2014
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Wal-Mart Barbie Christmas toys stolen during fake heart attack; two men charged
Two Florida men face grand theft charges for engineering a fake heart attack in Wal-Mart so that expensive Barbie toys could be stolen during the confusion. Published December 18, 2014
Sony's Amy Pascal to meet with Al Sharpton in the wake of Obama 'Django' emails
The Rev. Al Sharpton and Sony Pictures Entertainment co-Chairman Amy Pascal will meet face-to-face for the first time since her racial emails regarding President Obama were leaked by the hacking group "Guardians of Peace." Published December 18, 2014
Shepard Smith reacts to Obama's Cuba decision, asks if U.S. will 'ruin' Havana
Fox News anchor Shepard Smith reacted to news that the U.S. was restoring diplomatic relations with Cuba by asking if American capitalism would "ruin" the nation with fast-food restaurants and home improvement businesses. Published December 17, 2014
Blind Mo. boy's cane replaced with pool noodle by school as punishment
A blind boy from Kansas City, Missouri, had his cane taken away by school officials, who then replaced it with a pool noodle when he was accused of acting up on the bus. Published December 17, 2014
Army surveillance over Maryland: Giant blimps to begin three-year test
One of the U.S. Army's giant surveillance blimps will rise to 10,000 feet above Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland on Friday for a three-year test. A second aircraft will begin testing in January. Published December 17, 2014
Marine veteran held in Iran begs Obama to 'end the nightmare'
A Marine veteran who has been imprisoned in Iran since 2011 has started a hunger strike and pleaded with President Obama to "end the nightmare." Published December 17, 2014
New Year's Eve in Russia: State-run show says not to drink with Asians for health reasons
Russia's state-run First Channel featured a segment on "Live Healthfully" with a panel that said not to drink with Asians on New Year's Eve — for their own good. Published December 17, 2014
Islamic State uses Texas plumber's old truck in Syrian terror campaign
A Texas plumber's old truck has come back to haunt him after appearing in the Islamic State group's Twitter feed. Published December 17, 2014
Andrew Luck: Colts star confuses opponents with Jedi Master trash talk
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck has seemingly reached a Jedi Master level of trash talk by confusing the men who tackle him the hardest with compliments. Published December 17, 2014
Jesse Ventura follows up Chris Kyle 'American Sniper' lawsuit by suing HarperCollins
Jesse Ventura is following up his successful "American Sniper" lawsuit against the estate of late Navy SEAL Chris Kyle by suing publisher HarperCollins. Published December 16, 2014
Gun charges stand for N.J. man without use of his arms
A spinal condition that prevents Marcus Hubbard from using his arms hasn't exempted him from gun possession charges in New Jersey. Published December 16, 2014
Pentagon sending 250 MRAPs to Iraq at no charge for Islamic State fight
Iraq will receive roughly 250 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles from the U.S. in 2015 — for free — to deal with roadside bombs set by the Islamic State group. Published December 16, 2014
Iraq's 'ghost soldiers' collected tens-of-millions of dollars from government
"Ghost soldiers" collected tens-of-millions of dollars in payments from the Iraqi government before Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi could put a stop to some of the corruption. Published December 16, 2014
U.S.-Russia locked in Cold War race to deploy submarine drones
The U.S. Navy's Pacific Command's recent announcement that it has successfully completed tests on its GhostSwimmer unmanned underwater vehicle prompted an immediate rebuttal from Russia: They, too, are close to unmanned submarine drones. Published December 16, 2014
'Selma' director Ava DuVernay calls leaked Sony emails on Obama 'sickening'
"Selma" director Ava DuVernay weighed in on Thursday regarding the Sony email hacking that revealed a racial conversation between producer Scott Rudin and Sony Pictures Entertainment co-chair Amy Pascal. Published December 12, 2014
Scalia challenges liberals on CIA torture debate: 'You think it's an easy question?'
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has waded into the CIA torture debate after Democrats on the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee released a report on the interrogation techniques used after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Published December 12, 2014
Scott Stapp said he was CIA-trained to kill Obama, 911 call alleges of Creed singer
Creed frontman Scott Stapp believes the CIA trained him for a mission to assassinate President Obama, family members claim in a 911 call to get help for the singer. Published December 12, 2014
Navy submarine shower scandal nets 12 suspects
A U.S. Navy investigation into the shower scandal aboard the ballistic missile submarine Wyoming Gold Crew has netted 12 suspects. Published December 12, 2014
Angelina Jolie's 'Unbroken' sparks Japanese boycott calls due to WWII torture claims
Angelina Jolie's film "Unbroken," which depicts the life of World War II hero and U.S. Olympian Louis Zamperini, is facing a boycott campaign in Japan over claims made in the 2010 Laura Hillenbrand book it used for inspiration. Published December 12, 2014
