Family, friends remember fallen troops as heroes

The troops who died when a U.S. military helicopter was shot down in eastern Afghanistan all had something in common: a love of family and country, according to friends and family members.

Woman: Alleged Ohio killer of 7 in estate dispute

Police on Monday identified the man responsible for shooting and killing 7 people in a rampage in this small Ohio town, and a woman who knew him said he was involved in an estate dispute.

Polar bear kills camper, 17, mauls 4 others

A polar bear attacked British campers on Friday, killing a 17-year-old boy and seriously injuring four people in Norway's Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic, Norwegian officials said.

Billionaire philanthropist dies in car crash

Billionaire and philanthropist Charles Wyly, whose family donated millions of dollars to Republican causes and Dallas arts projects, has died after a car accident in Colorado.

Accused Pakistan Taliban backer denied bail 

A U.S. federal judge has denied bail for the son of a Florida imam arrested on charges of financing and supporting the Pakistani Taliban.

Man who put semen in bottle must pay $27,000

A Southern California man who was convicted of twice secretly depositing his semen in a co-worker's water bottle is ordered to pay more than $27,000 in restitution.

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