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'Dark Knight' Theater Shooting Trial: Jury Panel Includes One Person of Color in James Holmes Death Penatly Case

A 12-person jury, that includes 12 alternates and two survivors of the 1999 Columbine shooting, has been seated in the death penalty trial of suspected Colorado movie theater shooter James Holmes.

Video Shows Arizona Police Officer Intentionally Running Over Hispanic Man in a Patrol Car [Watch]

A dramatic video showing an Arizona police officer using his cruiser to purposely ram into an armed robbery suspect is raising questions about police abuse and excessive force.

US to Disinter & Identify Almost 400 USS Oklahoma Sailors and Marines Who Died After Pearl Harbor Attack

The Pentagon hopes to identify the remains of almost 400 sailors and Marines who died aboard the USS Oklahoma after it was sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. They believe advances in DNA identification will facilitate the process.

Aaron Hernandez Murder Trial News Update: Ex-NFL Player Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder of Odin Lloyd, Sentenced to Life in Prison

After seven days and over 35 hours of deliberation, a Massachusetts jury found former New England Patriots star tight end Aaron Hernandez's guilty of first-degree murder on Wednesday in the shooting death of his friend Odin Lloyd in 2013.

Tax Day Deals 2015: Tax Day Freebies and Discounts in New York City

While many people will not get a break when it comes to paying Uncle Same and filling out complicated forms, a number of business around New York City are offering great deals and discounts to help alleviate your stress. Here's a list of the some of the Tax Day freebies around the city.

California Tax Day Freebies: Kona Ice Truck, Sbarro & The Los Angeles Dodgers Get In on Tax Day Fun

Take advantage of freebies on Tax Day from Sbarro, Kona Ice and Boston Market. Tax Day is upon us again and if you haven't had a chance to take advantage of the great deals offered around the state, be sure to check in with Forbes to see if your favorite restaurant, travel destination, beauty shop or even home office store is offering free or discounted goods to make a your day a little less stressful.

Man Hides in Bathroom Stall and Rapes Woman Inside of a Manhattan Sports Bar

New York officials are currently on the hunt for a man who is accused of raping a young woman inside of a Manhattan sports bar last weekend.

Cuba State Sponsor of Terrorism List: Barack Obama Writes Support to Remove Cuba From List

President Barack Obama has written his support to remove Cuba from the State Sponsor of Terrorism List. In a letter to Congress, Obama stated his administration has the intent to remove Cuba from the list.

Tax Day 2015: Freebies From Pizza Hut, McDonald's, Boston Market and More

Tax Day is April 15. That means that many people will be hurrying to get their forms filled out and sent in to the IRS. Luckily, there are loads of freebies offered on Tax Day.

Marco Rubio Presidency 2016: National Hispanic Organization Says Senator Can Win 2016 Race Without the Latino Vote

Following Republican Sen. Marco Rubio's campaign launch in the 2016 presidential race, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) released a statement acknowledging him as the third Latino candidate to run for president, while noting that Latinos won't be swayed to vote for him simply because of his Hispanic heritage.

Former Marine Charged With Fatally Shooting Wife at Doctor's Office in Alabama

A 25-year-old ex-Marine was arrested after he allegedly shot and killed his wife inside of a doctor's office in Alabama following a domestic dispute on Monday.

Gay-Marriage Opponents Brace for Supreme Court Ruling, Push Local Legislation

With the Supreme Court poised to hold a "historic hearing" on same-sex marriage later this month, opponents of such unions are aggressively pushing legislation on the state level to shield individuals who cite religious objections in denying services to gay couples.

Hillary Clinton Eats Incognito at Ohio Chipotle: Restaurant's Manager Thought 'She Just Was Another Lady'

Chipotle claims it is all about "integrity," but Hillary Clinton just added some "incognito" to the Mexican fast food chain's recipe. The newly announced presidential candidate managed to lunch at its Maumee, Ohio, location without anyone noticing.

Michael Slager News: Man Files New Lawsuit Against South Carolina Officer Accused of Shooting Walter Scott [Watch]

A new lawsuit has been filed against the South Carolina police officer who is currently facing murder charges for fatally shooting an unarmed black man in the back earlier this month.

Blackwater Contractors Sentenced for Nisur Square Massacre

Three Blackwater contractors have been sentenced to 30 years in prison while a fourth has been sentenced to life in prison for their involvement in the Nisur Massacre of 2007 in which unarmed Iraqi civilians were killed.

Wayne Community College Shooting: Suspect in North Carolina Shooting Found on Daytona Beach

The suspect wanted for a deadly shooting that ended in the death of a North Carolina community college employee was arrested Tuesday in Florida, police said.

Race Car Instructor Killed in Lamborghini Crash at Disney World's Exotic Driving Experience

Officials confirmed that a professional race car instructor was killed over the weekend while riding in a Lamborghini at Walt Disney World's Exotic Driving Experience, where he worked.

Walter Scott Shooting: South Carolina Police Officer Won't Face the Death Penalty for Fatally Shooting Unarmed Black Man

A local newspaper reports that the South Carolina police officer charged with murder for fatally shooting an unarmed black man in the back will not face the death penalty.

Two-Year-Old Boy Falls Into Cheetah Exhibit at a Cleveland Zoo; Zoo Officials Press Charges Against Mother

A two-year-old boy is recovering after falling into a cheetah exhibit at a Cleveland zoo over the weekend.

Ohio Teen Steals $25K From Grandfather and Hands Out $100 Bills to Classmates

A middle school student from Ohio seems to have put a new twist on the folklore of Robin Hood by stealing $25,000 from his grandfather and redistributing the money to his classmates.