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Sophia Bush Mourns the Death of Ex-beau Dan Fredinburg

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Actress and activist Sophia Bush says she was heartbroken to learn her friend and former beau Dan Fredinburg, an executive atGoogle, had been killed in an avalanche on Mount Everest.
Poker

Computer Faces Poker Pros in No-limit Texas Hold’em

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Four of the world's best poker players face a common opponent, a computer program named Claudico, in a two-week "Brains Vs. Artificial Intelligence" competition at Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh.
Baltimore Protests

Flashes of Violence Stain Peaceful Baltimore Protests Over Freddie Gray Death

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The demonstrations set off by the death of Freddie Gray have been mostly peaceful, but some Baltimore residents have seized the opportunity to protest violently.
Mobile Bay Alaska Boat Capsized

Bodies Recovered After Sudden Storm Capsizes Racing Sailing Boats

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Winds of up to 80 miles per hour capsized boats in part of a race on Saturday. Bodies have been recovered in Mobile Bay, Ala., as the U.S. Coast Guard continues to search for missing sailors after a sudden storm caused boats to capsize during a race.
Great White Shark Attacks

Massive Great White Shark Attacks Aussie Surfer

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A 26-year-old surfer was hospitalized in Southern Australia Saturday after he was attacked by a massive great white shark -- which bit the man's thigh and swam off with his leg in its mouth, witnesses said.
Bruce Jenner

Jenner Explains Desire to Live as a Woman in 20/20 Interview

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Olympic gold medalist and television personality Bruce Jenner on Friday ended speculation that he aspired to become a woman in an interview with ABC News' Diane Sawyer, by officially declaring that he identifies with the female gender.
Nepal Earthquake

Powerful Earthquake Shakes Nepal, Hundreds Dead

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The United States is sending a disaster-response team and an initial $1 million in aid after a 7.9-magnitude earthquake devastated Nepal on Saturday, killing some 1,500 people.
When Boats Fly

When Boats Fly

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State Park rangers worked with boat owners and a crane company Friday to pull 85 boats out of the marina because of low water levels.
Vatican

Italy Disrupts Al-Qaida Terror Cell Plotting Attack on Vatican

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Italian police disrupted an al-Qaida terror cell that was reportedly planning a suicide attack on the Vatican.
Emma Sulkowicz Columbia University

Student Accused of ‘Carry that Weight’ Rape Sues Columbia University

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A Columbia University student accused of raping a classmate -- who in turn carries a mattress around campus in a very public campaign to protest the handling of the alleged assault -- filed a lawsuit against the Ivy League school.
Ex-Guantanamo-detainee

Ex-Guantanamo Detainee Granted Bail in Canada

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Omar Khadr was granted bail in a Canadian court Friday, after 12 years of imprisonment.
Quebec

Quebec Woman Convicted for Instagram Picture of Anti-police Graffiti

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Jennifer Pawluck was convicted of criminal harassment after posting an Instagram picture of graffiti depicting police official Ian Lafreniere with a bullet hole in his head
liberty

Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island Evacuated Over Suspicious Package

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Statue of Liberty and Liberty Island were evacuated Friday after police found a suspicious package in response to a phoned-in bomb threat.
North Korea Blasts US

North Korea Blasts U.S.-South Korea Military Exercise Foal Eagle

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Pyongyang’s state-controlled media outlet accused South Korea of secretly harboring hostile intentions toward the North.