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'Batman' theater gunman James Holmes guilty of murder
"Batman" theater gunman James Holmes was found guilty on all charges -- and could now face the death penalty -- over the 2012 massacre that left 12 dead and 70 more injured in Colorado.
17 July 2015
Bernard Hopkins wants to face Golovkin for $50k
Former middleweight champion Bernard Hopkins (55-7-2, 32 KOs), 50, is interested in a possibility of facing the undefeated WBA Super, IBO and WBC Interim middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin (33-0, 30 KOs) from Kazakhstan.
17 July 2015
Wilco surprises with free 'Star Wars' album
US alternative rockers Wilco surprised the music world by releasing for free an unexpected new album, entitled "Star Wars
17 July 2015
Lana Del Rey debuts song to online buzz
The pop noir singer Lana Del Rey enjoyed a flurry of interest as she debuted a song from her upcoming album that returns to themes of rough, troubled love
16 July 2015
Obama calls Putin to discuss Iran deal: White House
President Barack Obama spoke by phone with Vladimir Putin, thanking his Russian counterpart for his role in reaching a deal on Iran's nuclear program.
16 July 2015
Richard Gere speaks up for Tibet at US hearing
Hollywood star Richard Gere expressed outrage Tuesday over the death in a Chinese prison of a key Tibetan dissident, as the US Congress explored ways to ratchet up pressure on Beijing over Tibet.
15 July 2015
Obama prods Ukraine on economic reforms
President Barack Obama urged Ukraine on Monday to follow through with tough economic reforms in order to meet its commitments to the International Monetary Fund and other global lenders.
14 July 2015
Rapper 50 Cent says he's broke after losing lawsuit
The rapper known for the album and movie "Get Rich or Die Tryin'," filed for bankruptcy protection as he faced a hefty payout in a lawsuit related to a sex tape.
14 July 2015
FBI probing drug baron's threat against Trump: aide
The FBI is investigating an alleged threat against US presidential contender Donald Trump from a Mexican drug kingpin on the run from jail.
14 July 2015
Midnight openings for Harper Lee book launch
Bookstores opened at midnight when copies of Harper Lee's eagerly awaited, but controversial second novel flew off the shelves more than half a century after the groundbreaking success of "To Kill a Mockingbird."
14 July 2015
Clinton outlines economic vision
Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton promised Monday to raise incomes of hardworking Americans and rein in Wall Street excesses in the first major policy address of her 2016 campaign
14 July 2015
Miss USA crowned amid Trump controversy
With flashes of flesh and impressive resumes, Miss USA was crowned Sunday, after the pageant was shunned by major networks following controversial comments on Mexican immigrants by presidential candidate Donald Trump.
13 July 2015
Clinton slams Republicans on Trump
US Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton slammed Republicans for not responding "immediately" to halt Donald Trump's divisive comments on Mexican immigrants.
13 July 2015
Thousands turn out for first NY Disability Pride Parade
Thousands of people marched through the streets of New York for the city's first Disability Pride Parade Sunday.
13 July 2015
Trump says will win Hispanic vote despite immigrant storm
Donald Trump doubled down on his controversial claim that Mexico is sending criminals to the United States -- but insisted he was misrepresented.
11 July 2015
FIFA official agrees to extradition from Switzerland to US: Bern
One of seven FIFA officials detained in Switzerland in May as a massive corruption scandal erupted has agreed to be extradited to the United States.
11 July 2015
Kazakhstan's mysterious and exciting singer Galymzhan Moldanazar works with American Break of Reality
A couple years ago, a tall humble fellow with a gentle voice and contemporary take on lyricism stormed into the Kazakhstani music scene.
11 July 2015
'Hunger Games' trailer unveiled at Comic-Con
"Hunger Games" stars Jennifer Lawrence and Liam Hemsworth unveiled a new trailer and poster for the dystopian franchise's finale, due out in November.
10 July 2015
Russia poses 'greatest threat' to US national security: Dunford
Russia now poses the greatest threat to US national security and its behavior is "nothing short of alarming," Marine General Joseph Dunford said.
10 July 2015