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Hero cop charged with rape
A former "top cop," who had the honor of sitting next to first lady Michelle Obama during a televised presidential speech four years ago, is facing rape allegations.
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When Angelina Jolie revealed she'd had a double mastectomy, she probably had a pretty good idea that her bravery would empower other women to tell their breast cancer stories.
The gene: 7 questions
News of Angelina Jolie's decision to undergo a prophylactic double mastectomy has instantly increased awareness of hereditary forms of cancer caused by mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes.
How Jolie has redefined 'sexy'
At age 27, Jacqueline Kravette had a double mastectomy procedure after she found out she has the BRCA gene mutation.
Syrian Troops Said to Strike Town Near Lebanon
The Syrian military on Sunday launched an offensive to retake a strategic rebel-held town near the Lebanese border, a government official said.
Game 6: Pacers 106, Knicks 99: Knicks’ Path Through Playoffs Is Blocked by Pacers
Despite Carmelo Anthony’s 39 points, the Knicks fell to the Pacers in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series. Indiana will face the Heat next.
Boom in Luxury Towers Is Warping New York Real Estate Market
A tower being built on Park Avenue is part of Manhattan’s booming ultraluxury construction business, a trend that is warping the real-estate market and driving up overall costs.
Pacers 106, Knicks 99: Pacers Knock Out Knicks With Win in Game 6
Despite Carmelo Anthony’s 39 points, the Pacers held off the Knicks to win their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
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Sticky Fingers in the Office Costing Companies Billions;New Twisters Caught on Tape
$590M Powerball: 1 Winning Ticket Sold in Fla.
Zachary Quinto On Coming Out: I Just Did It-No One Knew
By Andrew Lampard When Zachary Quinto, who plays Spock in “Star Trek Into Darkness,” came out publicly that he is gay, he gave no warning to his friends, family or publicists. “I didn’t tell anyone I was going to do it so no one had...
Big Data Knows What Your Future Holds
Forget Big Brother. Companies and countries are discovering that algorithms programmed to scour vast quantities of data can be much more powerful. They can predict your next purchase, forecast car thefts and maybe even help cure cancer. But there is a down side.
U.S. Opens Door to More Gas Exports
The Obama administration cleared the way for broader natural-gas exports by approving a $10 billion facility in Texas, a milestone in the U.S. transition into a major supplier of energy for world markets.
The Low-Price Boost for Stocks
The lousy job environment led the Federal Reserve to launch its latest round of bond buying. The leaden inflation environment could keep it from withdrawing it anytime soon.
Some Banks Halt Foreclosures
Some of the nation's largest banks, including Wells Fargo, suspended foreclosure sales in a number of states following guidance issued by federal banking regulators.
Mixed Transocean Results for Icahn
Transocean shareholders rebuffed many of Icahn's efforts to bring about changes. But they awarded the activist investor one victory, dethroning the company's longtime chairman.
