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George Gaynes dies at 98; acted in ‘Punky Brewster,’ ‘Police Academy’

George Gaynes, an actor who appeared in "Punky Brewster" and "Police Academy" has died at 98, NBC News reported.

February 16, 2016

China deploys surface-to-air missiles on disputed South China Sea island

China has deployed surface-to-air missiles on a disputed island in the South China Sea, according to the Taiwan Defense Ministry.

February 16, 2016

Apple ordered to help FBI access Syed Farook’s cellphone

In a potentially major blow to the security of personal data, a federal judge has ordered Apple Inc. to help with decoding the cellular phone of the San Bernardino gunman.

February 16, 2016

Hillary Clinton barks like a dog in attack on Republicans

In attacking Republicans as liars during a rally in Nevada, Hillary Clinton broke into an impromptu series of barks Monday, imitating a truth-monitor dog.

February 15, 2016

Vanity, Prince protege, dies at 57

The lead singer of the Prince protege group Vanity 6 died Monday after battling kidney disease for years.

February 15, 2016

Kanye West demands ‘white publications’ stop commenting on ‘black music’

Hiphop star Kanye West is demanding that "white publications" no longer write about "black music," presumably including his own.

February 15, 2016

Peter Liang, NYPD officer, guilty in Akai Gurley shooting

A New York policeman has been found guilty in the shooting death of an unarmed black man in a dark stairwell in a Brooklyn housing project.

February 11, 2016

Powerball numbers for Wednesday, Feb. 10 revealed

The Powerball lottery continues to build into public-event territory as officials drew the winning numbers Wednesday night for a $157 million contest that hasn't seen a jackpot winner in almost a month.

February 10, 2016

Oregon wildlife standoff: FBI moves in on remaining occupiers at refuge

Federal officials moved in on the remaining occupiers of an Oregon wildlife refuge, the agency said Wednesday night as the four activists continued their stance of public defiance and made a real-time public event of the siege on YouTube.

February 10, 2016

Mega Millions winning numbers for Tuesday, Feb. 9 revealed

The biweekly Mega Millions drawing continued to climb, offering a top prize of $80 million in Tuesday's drawing in the multi-state lottery game that hasn't seen a jackpot winner in more than a month.

February 9, 2016

Bowe Bergdahl court martial delayed pending appeals court ruling

A dispute over classified information has put on hold the court-martial of Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl on charges of desertion and cowardice.

February 9, 2016

John Kasich, Bernie Sanders win in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire

The first New Hampshire votes are in, and John Kasich and Bernie Sanders have grabbed early leads.

February 8, 2016

Chris Christie ‘a lot overweight,’ says Marco Rubio surrogate Darrell Issa

A key Marco Rubio surrogate "went there" Monday, attacking New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie over his weight struggles.

February 8, 2016

Michael Bloomberg weighs 2016 bid, calls presidential race ‘insult’ to voters

Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Monday that the presidential race has been an "outrage" and an "insult" to voters and is considering an independent bid himself.

February 8, 2016

South Korea fires warning shot after North Korean boat crosses border

South Korea fired on a North Korean patrol boat Monday, just a day after the North drew international condemnation by testing another banned long-range missile.

February 7, 2016

NYPD officers shot in South Bronx

The rash of attacks on New York police continued Thursday night, with a gunfight in the South Bronx that left the suspect dead and one of the two wounded officers seriously hurt.

February 4, 2016

Carly Fiorina excluded from next Republican debate

ABC News has announced the lineup for Saturday night's Republican presidential debate -- and Carly Fiorina is not on it.

February 4, 2016

Dave Mirra, BMX champ, dies at 41 in apparent suicide

X-Games legend Dave Mirra has died at age 41, apparently from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, TMZ reported Thursday.

February 4, 2016

Maurice White, Earth, Wind & Fire founder, dies at 74

Maurice White, the leader of legendary R&B band Earth, Wind and Fire, reportedly died Thursday morning after a battle with Parkinson's disease. He was 74.

February 4, 2016

Powerball winning numbers for Wednesday, Feb. 3 revealed

Powerball officials drew the winning numbers Wednesday night in a $116.6 million lottery as the twice-weekly game continues to build a month after the richest drawing in history.

February 3, 2016