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Bronx Man Decapitates Himself in Public in Most Gruesome Fashion

A man from upstate New York decided to end his own life in a rather gruesome and grisly way in New York City earlier this week.

Shazam Movie Cast News: Dwayne Johnson Reportedly to Star in Lead Role

Though there have been whispers about Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in talks to get involved with the upcoming superhero comic book movie "Shazam," the star just confirmed online which role he will be playing.

Michael Brown Shooting: Ferguson Police Chief Says Force ‘Can Be Better' Ahead of Investigation

U.S. Department of Justice to launch a civil rights investigation The day after the U. S. Department of Justice said it's planning a civil rights investigation of the Ferguson, Missouri, police department, the police chief said, "We've done an excellent job, [but] we can be better and we're willing to be.

Rochester Police Officer Daryl Pierson Fatally Shot in Upstate New York

For the first time in 55 years, a police officer in Rochester, New York was fatally shot during a shootout on Wednesday.

'Hot Car Dad' Indictment: Justin Ross Harris Charged with Murder, Child Cruelty

The Georgia man accused of leaving his infant son in a hot car for hours has been indicted for murder.

George Clooney to Direct Rupert Murdoch Phone-Hacking Scandal Film

A new film about a recent newspaper phone hacking scandal is set to be directed by George Clooney. A new film about a recent newspaper phone hacking scandal is set to be directed by George Clooney.

Volunteer Organization Unites With Businesses to Fight Hunger in Southern California: 80% of Those in Need Reportedly Latino

An organization called Food Forward is obtaining unsold produce in order to fight food insecurity in Southern California, a problem felt heavily by the Latino community.

Man Planning to Propose After Cross-Country Bike Trip Stabbed to Death by Homeless Man at Florida McDonald's

A homeless man has been charged with first-degree murder after he stabbed a man to death in a McDonald's parking lot in Florida earlier this week.

Ferguson Investigation 2014: US Department of Justice Probes Missouri Town's Police Department

U.S. Dept. of Justice to investigate practices of Ferguson police department The U. S. Justice Department will investigate the police force in Ferguson, Missouri, following the killing of an unarmed black male last month, the Associated Press reported.

Fast Food Minimum Wage Strike 2014: Workers Stand Against Corporate Greed in Worldwide Protests

Thousands of workers demand a higher wage of $15 an hour around the country and are picketing fast food locations and using civil disobedience to fight for their cause.

Former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg Returns to Bloomberg LP

Former New York mayor had said he wouldn't return full time Michael Bloomberg, billionaire and former mayor of New York, has decided to return to the helm of his business, Bloomberg LP, a financial data and media company.

Revenues From Legal Pot Sales Fall Short of Estimates in Colorado

Revenues in legal pot sales fall short of estimates in Colorado High hopes for revenues in the range of $30 million by the end of June with the legalization of marijuana in Colorado this year have dwindled with less than half that amount realized.

Disney and Deadmau5 Fight Over Rights to Mouse Ears

Disney and the electronic musician Deadmau5, pronounced "dead-mouse," are headed for court over...ears?

California Wildfires 2014, Maps, Updates: Happy Camp Fire Nears 77,000 Acres as Firefighting Costs Creep Toward $45 Million; New Evacuation Updates Issued (Slideshow)

A wildfire complex burning in northwest California for the better part of the past month has now destroyed almost 75,000 acres of land and forces mass evacuations in nearby communities. With thousands of fire personnel and resources being utilized, the cost of fighting the blaze has crawled up to $44.7 million as of Thursday morning.

Theodore Wafer Prison Sentencing: Detroit Man to Spend at Least 17 Years in Prison for Killing Renisha McBride

A Michigan man convicted of killing a 19-year-old woman on his doorstep last November will spend the next 17 to 32 years in prison.

Pacific Hurricane Season 2014 Track, Maps: Norbert Upgraded From Tropical Storm to Hurricane; Severe Conditions Expected Along Baja California Peninsula Through This Weekend

Tropical Storm Norbert, currently off the west coast of Mexico, has officially been upgraded to a hurricane as of Wednesday. Norbert is the ninth named storm in a busy hurricane season in the Eastern Pacific, reports say.

Same Sex Marriage Laws and Court Cases: Federal Judge Upholds Louisiana's Ban on Gay Marriage

A federal judge upheld Louisiana's ban on same-sex marriage Wednesday, claiming that gay couples do not have a fundamental right to marry.

New DNA Evidence Clears Two Mentally Disabled Men Sentenced to Death and Life in Prison

After spending three decades behind bars, two mentally disabled half-brothers were exonerated on Tuesday after DNA evidence proved that they did not rape and murder a child in 1983.

Amazon’s CFO Thomas Szkutak to Retire, Replacement Announced

Online retailer Amazon.com Inc., is planning to replace their financial chief after an announcement of his departure Wednesday.

NY Court Weighs Legality of NSA Phone Data Collection

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals in New York held two hours of oral arguments on Tuesday for the first time over whether it is constitutional and legal for the government to collect data on American's phone calls, through a program that began after the September 11, 2001 attacks.
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