A pretty terrifying drama is unfolding in the Los Angeles suburb of Thousand Oaks: An albino cobra is on the loose and authorities say it may have already bitten a dog.
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Bucking Legal Trend, Federal Judge Upholds La.’s Ban On Gay Marriage
Bucking a long judicial trend, a federal judge ruled on Wednesday that Louisiana’s ban on gay marriage is constitutional.
Ferguson Police Tactics Draw Justice Department Investigation
The U.S. Department of Justice will launch an investigation into police tactics in Ferguson, Mo., with a focus on looking for a pattern or practice of discriminatory policing.
Russia, Ukraine Distance Themselves From News Of A Cease-Fire Deal
The morning started on a hopeful note: The office of Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said that in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin the two had agreed on a “permanent cease-fire.”
‘Justice Will Be Served’ Obama Warns The Islamic State
The Islamic State released a video Tuesday that showed a militant beheading American journalist Steven Sotloff. Overnight, the U.S. intelligence community came to the conclusion that the video was, indeed, authentic.
After Just Two Years, Huge Atlantic City Casino Shuts Down
After operating for only two years, the Revel Casino Hotel has closed down, part of a trend that will reportedly shutter a third of Atlantic City’s big gambling halls by the end of September.
Michael Sam, First Openly Gay NFL Draft, Is Dropped By Rams
Michael Sam, the first openly gay player drafted to an NFL team, has been released by the St. Louis Rams, the team has announced.
Scientists Study How We Evolved To Stand On Our Own Two Fins
Scientists examining an unusual African fish that can walk and breathe air think they’ve learned a thing or two about how our distant ancestors made the leap from the oceans to terra firma some 400 million years ago.
Fatal Shooting At Firing Range Sparks Debate About Safety
A 9-year-old girl in Arizona on Monday accidentally killed her firing-range instructor when she lost control of an Uzi submachine gun.
NFL Lays Out New Penalty For Domestic Violence: 6-Game Suspension
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has announced new guidelines for how the league will handle incidents of domestic violence and sexual assault.