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France President François Hollandea, Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel Present Peace Plan in Kiev, Ukraine: Leaders to Meet With Russia President Vladimir Putin

French President François Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel joined forces on Thursday in an attempt to help halt the hostilities in eastern Ukraine.

Anchor Brian Williams Backtracks on Iraq War Helicopter Story on 'NBC Nightly News'

Brian Williams, the anchor of "NBC Nightly News," admitted on Wednesday that he had not been aboard a helicopter hit and forced down by enemy fire during the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq after making the false statement repeatedly and for years.

New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty for Trying to Sell $300K Worth of Guns Reportedly Belonging to Family of Saddam Hussein

A New Jersey man on Wednesday pleaded guilty to conspiracy to transport stolen firearms after prosecutors accused him of scheming to sell several guns believed to have belonged to the family of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein.

Vermont College Suspects Someone Stole Their Missing 4-Foot-Long Brazilian Rainbow Boa Constrictor

A small liberal-arts college in western Vermont has lost a 4-foot-long Brazilian rainbow boa constrictor. Castleton State College asked students and staff to keep an eye out for the snake, which apparently escaped from its cage at the school's zoology lab.

United Kingdom May Allow Medical Technique That Allows Baby to Be Born With 3 Different People's DNA

The United Kingdom is set to become the first country in the world to allow the creation of babies with DNA from two women and one man. Lawmakers in the House of Commons on Wednesday sanctioned a technique that stops genetic diseases being passed from mother to child.

North Korea News: Kim Jong-Un Commission Threatens US With Cyberwarfare, Nuclear War and 'Final Doom'

The North Korean propaganda apparatus is not known for understatements, but Pyongyang on Wednesday upped the ante even by its own standards when it threatened the United States with the "most disastrous final doom on its mainland," warning that "the time of the nightmare" was near."

Vietnam Buries Thousands of Cats Meant to Be Used for 'Tiger Lily' Cat Meat Alive

Thousands of cats who had been spared from becoming the entrées on Vietnamese dinner plates were then apparently buried alive by the country's authorities.

Malware-Infected Apps on Official Google Play Store Worry Android Users

Google is facing increasing concerns about adware infecting its Android operating system, which is used on smartphones and tablets. The attention comes after several popular applications, which were available for download on the official Google Play store, turned out to contain hidden code that made malicious ads pop up.

Ukraine, Pro-Russia Rebels Conflict Extrends to Area Previously Considered Safe, Donetsk

Ukrainian forces intensified their attacks on pro-Russian rebels in the east of the country on Wednesday and hit a section of Donetsk, the capital of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic, that had previously been considered safe.

Super Bowl Parade 2015: Watch New England Patriots' Winners Tom Brady, Robert Kraft & More Celebrate the Lombardi Trophy in Boston, Massachusetts [Video]

Thousands of New England Patriots fans on Wednesday cheered their team's Super Bowl victory at a parade in the Massachusetts capital.

Critics Cry Foul as Administration Tightens Limit on NSA Bulk Data Collection

In the wake of Edward Snowden's revelations of bulk collection, the National Security Agency and other U.S. intelligence operations will have to comply with new limits on how they collect personal data. Critics of the administration's data-collection efforts said the new rules fail to address the main problem.

Dominique Strauss-Kahn Scandal: Maid Who Accused Frenchman of Rape Now Runs Restaurant in New York

The May 2011 liaison between Dominique Strauss-Kahn and Nafissatou Diallo, then a maid at New York's Sofitel, led to the Frenchman's resignation as head of the International Monetary Fund and effectively ended his political career, which had included presidential aspirations. But Diallo's fortunes, too, seem to have turned.

Powerball Results: Players Running Out of Time to Play Winning Numbers for Biggest Jackpot in Months, $317 Million

What would you do with $317 million? It's something Powerball players will be dreaming about Wednesday across 45 U.S. jurisdictions. But they will only have a chance to take home the giant jackpot if they purchase their tickets by 9:59 p.m. Eastern Time, and even then, the possibilities are slim at best.

Trivia Crack iOS & Android App Cheats Hack: Player Suspects the Game Is Rigged

Trivia Crack, the smartphone game that lets people compete against friends and strangers from around the world, embarked on yet another victory lap this week: The hugely popular - and highly addictive - application once again topped the charts for free downloads for both the iPhone and its Android competitors.

AMC 'The Walking Dead' Season 5, Episode 9 Spoilers & Preview: Rick Grimes and Crew Move on Sadly in Midseason Premiere [Watch]

"The Walking Dead," AMC's much-hyped horror series, is set to return to TV screens on Sunday, when its Season 5 continues with Episode 9, titled "What Happened and What's Going On."

Oscar Nominations 2015: Nominees Mingle, Get Instructions at Academy's Luncheon

The 87th Oscar ceremony is still 18 days away, but the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Monday already invited award nominees to a luncheon at the Beverly Hilton.

Egypt News: 1 Bomb Kills in Alexandria, 2 Bombs Found at Cairo International Airport in Same Day

A bystander was killed on Tuesday when a roadside bomb exploded in Alexandria, Egypt's second largest city. Meanwhile, authorities defused two more explosive devices at Cairo International Airport.

Cuba Publishes Photos of Fidel Castro Amid Concerns He's Dead: Former Cuba President Reportedly Spoke With Student About Astronomy and More

The Cuban government on Monday published a series of 21 photographs of Fidel Castro in an apparent effort to quell rumors about the health of the 88-year-old revolutionary leader.

National Transportation Safety Board Finds Fatal 2014 Colorado Plane Crash Was Caused by Pilot Texting, Taking Selfie Pics

The National Transportation Safety Board has determined that a fatal May 31 plane crash was likely caused by the pilot taking selfies. Amritpal Singh, 29, and a passenger were killed when their Cessna 150K crashed into a Colorado wheat field.

'Revenge Porn' Law in California Leads to Conviction as Jury Finds Man Guilty on 27 Counts

A California jury convicted a 28-year-old man of 27 felony counts for posting more than 10,000 sexually explicit photos of women online to extort them for hundreds of dollars each. Kevin Bollaert was found guilty of 21 identity theft and 6 extortion counts.

Texas School & Education News: Kermit Elementary School Reportedly Suspends Boy Over 'Lord of the Rings' Terrorist Threat

Anyone who has seen the Peter Jackson's film versions of "The Lord of the Rings" remembers that J.R.R. Tolkien's famous piece of jewelry can be a bit spooky. But a 9-year-old Texas boy recently found out that invoking the "ring" could also get him suspended from school.

28-Year Veteran Deputy Retires From Sublette County, Wisonsin Police Department Because He Can No Longer Wear Cowboy Hat, Boots

A 28-year veteran of the Sublette County, Wisconsin Sheriff's Office decided to leave his job in rather than conform to a new dress code that would require him to hang up his cowboy boots and cowboy hat.

Ukraine and Russia Conflict & Crisis News 2015: NATO General Supports Sending US Weapons to Fight Militants

The United States may go beyond its logistical support and provide weapons and equipment to Ukraine as the country confronts Russian-backed militants.

Dominique Strauss-Kahn Case: Former French Official Accused of Running Prostitution Ring Goes On Trial

Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the former head of the International Monetary Fund and one-time contender for the French presidency, on Monday went on trial for sex charges. Prosecutors accuse Strauss-Kahn of aggravated pimping and involvement in a prostitution ring operating out of luxury hotels.

China Executes Two From Illegal Cult After Beating Woman to Death at a McDonald's

Chinese authorities on Monday executed two citizens convicted of beating a woman to death inside a fast-food restaurant.
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