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Maadhav Shah, 16-Year-Old Student With Multiple College Degrees, Aces SAT [Watch]

16-year-old Maadhav Shah received a perfect 2400 SAT score, shortly after graduating with three associate college degrees.

Contraception News: Remote-Controlled Birth Control Implant Coming Soon?

A MIT-developed implant that allows women to control the level of birth control hormones emitted via remote control could be available as soon as 2018.

Drone Operators Arrested After Near-Miss with NYPD Helicopter

Two people have been arrested in connection with a near collision between a NYPD helicopter and an unmanned drone aircraft over the George Washington Bridge Monday.

Spain’s San Fermin Festival Pamplona: Fiesta Kicks off With Thousands of Celebrators

Spectators and participants came out in droves Sunday to celebrate the beginning of Spain's annual San Fermin festival in Pamplona.

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife: Euthanized Cougar Results in Protest About Dealing With Wild Animals

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife decided that shooting the animal was best, since the cougar reportedly had "lost its fear of people."

Siamese Twins: Ohio Conjoined Twins Outlive Famous Thai Pair

Donnie and Ronnie Galyon of Beavercreek, Ohio, surpassed the lifespan of the original "Siamese Twins" at 62 years, 8 months and 8 days.

Miami Boat Crash: 4 Dead in Fourth of July Collision

Boaters leaving celebratory Fourth of July fireworks off the coast of Miami collided, killing four people and injuring a dozen others, according to police.

Washington Legal Marijuana News: State Predicts Major Shortage in Near Future

As the first legal recreational marijuana retailers in Washington prepare for business, the one product customers might not see on shelves is the pot itself.

Current Global Headlines: Germany Seeks Answers After Catching Suspected Spy Communicating With US Via Weather App

Investigators in Germany are demanding that the U.S. clear up accusations that a man working in German intelligence was really spying for the CIA. The man was arrested on suspicion of spying by officials Friday.

Fourth of July Weekend: 37 People Injured, 3 Fatally, in Chicago

A rise in violence over the beginning of the long holiday weekend in Chicago killed three people and injured dozens more.

Icelandic Girl's Passport Denied: 'Harriet' Not Among 1,853 Recognized Female Names by Committee

A 10-year-old Icelandic girl was denied a passport renewal because her name is not a recognized first name in the country.

Heavy Metal Fan Suffers Brain Bleeding After Motorhead Concert, Doctors Explain

German doctors treated a man whose habit of headbanging led to a brain injury. However, the doctors say that there is very little risk to metal fans in general.

'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes': South Korean Filmmakers Not Enthused About Early Release

Filmmakers in South Korea are speaking out against the early release of “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” in their country, after 20th Century Fox Korea announced Friday that the film would premiere in theaters July 10 instead of July 16.

California Highway Patrol Officer Caught on Tape Punching Woman on Freeway [Video]

The California Highway Patrol said Friday that it is investigating a video of one of its officers holding down and repeatedly punching a woman on the side of a Los Angeles freeway.

Texas, Kansas & Oklahoma: Earthquakes in American Heartland Rise as Fracking Increases

States with normally little seismic activity are experiencing significant increases in earthquakes over the last year, and scientists are examining whether increased oil fracking is the culprit.

JP Morgan 2014: Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon Diagnosed with Cancer; How Will This Affect the Company?

Chairman and Chief Executive J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., Jamie Dimon, told shareholders and employees Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with throat cancer.

Nicolas Sarkozy Investigation in France: Former President Accused of Abusing Political Power, Corruption

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, 59, is formally under investigation on allegations of misuse of his political power.

Twitter CFO Mike Gupta Repaced By Former Goldman Sachs IPO Leader Anthony Noto

Twitter announced Tuesday that Chief Financial Officer Mike Gupta would be replaced by Anthony Noto from Goldman Sachs who led the social media company through its IPO in 2013.

Adam Richman 'Man Finds Food' Instagram & Twitter Feud: Travel Channel Postpones Show After Social Media Disaster

Travel Channel has postponed "Man vs. Food" star Adam Richman's new show following an Instagram fight amongst followers over body image issues.

Cannibal Cop News: Former NYPD Officer, Convicted of Plotting Kidnapping and Cannibalism, Has Verdict Overturned

Gilberto Valle's, a former NYPD officer, 2013 conviction of kidnapping conspiracy was overturned Monday when the judge ruled there was insufficient evidence that Valle planned to actually kill and eat anyone.

'Cougar Town' Update: Courteney Cox Engaged to Snow Patrol’s Johnny McDaid

Actress Courteney Cox, of "Friends" and "Cougar Town" fame, announced Thursday that she and Snow Patrol Johnny McDaid are engaged.

NBA Draft 2014: Isaiah Austin Receives Special Recognition

Between the 15th and 16th picks in the 2014 National Basketball Association Draft, Baylor center Isaiah Austin was surprised with a ceremonial pick, even after he was diagnosed with career-ending Marfan syndrome days before the ceremony.

New Orleans Shooting Update: Injured Toll Rises to 9 in Bourbon Street Shooting, Mayor 'Confident' About Finding Shooter

The total number of victims injured in an early morning shooting in New Orleans’ French Quarter has risen from seven to nine, according to police.

New York HIV/AIDS Epidemic: Governor Andrew Cuomo Plans to End Epidemic by 2020

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration on Friday announced plans for new methods of tracking and treating people with HIV and AIDS.

Local Summer Tragedy: 3-Year Old Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Girl Dies at Italian Ice Shop, Store Under Investigation

In the Philadelphia Brewerytown neighborhood Saturday afternoon, a 3-year-old girl died when a metal security gate from an Italian ice shop fell onto her.
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