The nation’s biggest comic book convention has issued a cease-and-desist letter to the nation’s third-biggest comic book convention over the use of the name “Comic Con.”
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Lawmakers Reach Deal Intended To Fix VA System In Crisis
Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., have reached a deal to overhaul the embattled Department of Veterans Affairs, multiple news organizations are reporting.
Dutch Day Of Mourning, As Remains Of Some MH17 Victims Come Home
In its first national day of mourning in more than half a century, the Netherlands came to a standstill on Wednesday as the remains of some of the victims who died when Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 was downed over eastern Ukraine came home.
400,000+ Sign Petition To Move ‘Sad Bear’ To Better Life In Canada
Social media has dubbed Arturo, a polar bear living in an Argentinian zoo, the “world’s saddest animal,” and more than 400,000 people have signed an online petition asking that he be moved to a “better life” in Canada.
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 crash: What we know
One day after the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine, investigators are working to learn more about the crash — and who might be responsible.
Israel Warns People To Leave Gaza As Cease-Fire Debate Continues
Less than a day after a cease-fire seemed possible, Israel warned tens of thousands of Gaza residents to leave their homes ahead of fresh strikes. Those who received the warning were given until 8 a.m. local time Wednesday to leave.
Moscow Metro Train Derails, Causing Deaths And Many Injuries
t least two subway cars jumped off their tracks in a tunnel in Moscow’s metro system during morning rush hour today, wounding 150 people, some of them severely, and killing at least 19 others, emergency officials say.
Israel Shoots Down Drone As Clash With Hamas Continues
Exchanges of rockets and airstrikes continue between Israel and militants in Gaza, one week after violence broke out in the area.
Israel Expands Attacks On Hamas In Gaza
With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying Hamas will “pay a heavy price” for a recent spike in rocket attacks, Israel conducted airstrikes early Tuesday.
The One American On The Field At Today’s World Cup Semifinal
The United States will have a presence at today’s semifinal World Cup match between Brazil and Germany. It won’t be the U.S. National Team on the field, but American referee Mark Geiger.