The acting government in Kiev dispatched a special police unit to try to control the deadly clashes in the southern Ukrainian port city of Odessa.
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California Chrome Wins The Kentucky Derby
California Chrome won the 140th running of Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville Saturday. The horse was favored to win, despite quirks that set him apart from his more traditional competitors.
Sen. Reid: NFL Should Follow NBA’s Lead Regarding Redskins Owner
Nevada Sen. Harry Reid says the NFL should consider ousting Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder.
Reactions To NBA’s Ban Of Clippers Owner Donald Sterling
Current and former NBA players praised the league’s decision to punish LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling with a lifetime ban over racist remarks he made in an audio recording. Commissioner Adam Silver announced the punishment Tuesday, days after the audio emerged.
Lab Rats May Be Stressed By Men, Which May Skew Experiments
During the course of an experiment, students at McGill University in Montreal noticed something odd: Rodents didn’t seem to be showing signs of pain if they were handled by male students.
U.S. Tells Users To Stop Using Internet Explorer For Now
The Department of Homeland Security is warning Americans to stop using the Web browser Internet Explorer because it has a bug that could allow hackers to install malicious software without the user knowing it.
49ers Fan Sues NFL For $50 Million Over Seattle Playoff Tickets
A 49ers fan is suing the NFL, claiming the practice of limiting ticket sales to pro-Seahawks markets amounts to “economic discrimination.”
NYPD Shuts Down Controversial Unit That Spied On Muslims
The New York Police Department said Tuesday it would disband a special unit charged with detecting possible terrorist threats by carrying out secret surveillance of Muslim groups.
Did You See It? If Not, Here’s The ‘Blood Moon’
There were “whistles, cheers and howls” early Tuesday on the grounds of the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles as the moon turned red during a total lunar eclipse.
Boston Stronger: City Marks One Year Since Marathon Bombings
On this April 15, Americans are thinking about the Boston Marathon bombings that occurred one year ago; in and around Boston, people are also looking back on a year of healing.