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Nurse Suffers Fatal Fall From Hoist on Texas Medical Helicopter During Rescue Mission

A nurse died after falling from a hoist on a medical helicopter during a rescue mission on a hiking trail in Austin, Texas earlier this week.

Freddi Gray Police Video: Baltimore Activist Joseph Kent Arrested on Live TV

Prominent Baltimore civil rights activist Joseph Kent was arrested Tuesday night on live television while protesting the death of Freddie Gray 40 minutes after the city's nightly curfew.

Boston Marathon Bomber Trial Update: Defense Says Tamerlan Wanted to Die as a Martyr in Death Penalty Case

Defense lawyers in the Boston Marathon bombing trial continued to make their case to convince the jury why their client, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, should not be sentenced to death.

DARPA Guided Bullet Hits Moving Targets

The guided bullet system, called EXACTO, successfully hit moving targets during various tests. The system is designed to augment sniper's range and accuracy.

Jeffrey Dahmer News: Christopher Scarver Speaks About Why He Killed Dahmer

Scarver details certain events leading up to his murder of Jeffrey Dahmer The name Jeffrey Dahmer is enough to strike a disturbing pulse of horror. The crimes he committed were unmentionable, to say the least.

U.S. Border Patrol Finds Drug Tunnel Linking California and Mexico

Federal officials on Tuesday uncovered a sophisticated drug tunnel in Southern California that connected to a home across the border in Tijuana, Mexico.

McDonald's Menu: Fast Food Restaurant Cuts 7 Sandwiches, Including the Deluxe Quarter Pounder Burger

In order to combat dwindling sales in the U.S., McDonald's has drastically cut down its menu options.

Rand Paul: 'Lack of Fathers' to Blame for Baltimore Riots

Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul on Tuesday said that broken families are to blame for the recent unrest in Baltimore.

Immigration News 2015: Guatemalan Immigrant in Florida Dies, Hate Crime Suspected

An 18-year-old Guatemalan immigrant was murdered by three young men because of his ethnicity. Police investigating the homicide as a hate crime.

American Airlines Flight Delays: iPad Glitches Create Flight Problems for Passengers

Travelers flying on American Airlines flights Tuesday night experienced delays after pilots experienced glitches using the iPads they use for electronic flight plans. Because of the glitches, American Airlines was forced to ground dozens of flights.

Gay Hoteliers Apologize for Hosting LGBT Rights Opponent Senator Ted Cruz

The owners of New York's first gay-centric hotel, Out NYC, have apologized for hosting Republican presidential hopeful Sen. Ted Cruz, following protests and calls for boycotts.

Baltimore Riots: Demonstrators Hold Peaceful Protests Following Night of Chaos and Destruction

Demonstrators in Baltimore continued to hold peaceful protests on Tuesday following a night of chaos and destruction in a call for justice for Freddie Gray, the African American man who died on April 19 after suffering a severe spinal cord injury while in police custody.

Texas A&M Galveston Professor Fails Entire Class, Says None of his Students 'Deserve to Pass'

After dealing with an extremely difficult class, Texas A&M Galveston Professor Irwin Horwitz decided to fail all of the nearly three dozen students who took the course.

Supreme Court Justices Appear Torn Over the Legalization of Gay Marriage

On Tuesday, the US Supreme Court heard oral arguments in four cases concerning the legalization of gay marriage.

Air Force Space Plane: USAF to Launch X-37B Spacecraft in May and Test New Engines

The X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle will be launched in May to test the Hall electric thrusters, which ionize and accelerate xenon to power a craft through space.

Cuban Immigration Policies: Poll Reveals Floridians Want to End Cuban Adjustment Act of 1966

Public opinion is shifting on U.S. immigration policies that favor Cuban immigrants, worrying Cubans wanting to migrate to the U.S.

2015 Tony Award Nominations: 'An American in Paris,' Chita Rivera Nominated; See List of Nominees

The 69th annual Tony Awards nominations are in and several plays could take home multiple awards at the awards show hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming on CBS on June 7 at 8 p.m. EST.

Bigfoot Evidence and Sightings 2015: Arkansas Holds First Bigfoot Conference

For just $10 a pop, Bigfoot enthusiasts convened in Vilonia, Arkansas on Saturday for a day-long conference dedicated to the mysterious apelike beast.

Presidential Candidates Opinions on Gay Marriage: Rubio Woos Gay Republicans While Staying in Favor of Conservative Christians

The GOP senator has distanced himself from his pro-gay remarks, claiming gay marriage is not a constitutional right.

Immigration Reform News: Rep. Luis Gutierrez Says Jeb Bush is the Best Potential Republican Candidate on Immigration [Watch]

According to long-time immigration activist and Democratic Rep. Luis Gutierrez, Jeb Bush would be the most progressive 'GOP presidential candidate on the issue of immigration reform.
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