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Accused Russian Agent Deprived of Sleep And Medication in Jail, Lawyer Says
Maria Butina, who was arrested last month by counterintelligence agents and charged with acting illegally as an unregistered agent for the Russian government, has been deprived of proper treatment in jail despite suffering health problems.
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Teen Solves Six Rubik's Cubes Under Water in One Breath
A teen solved six Rubik's Cubes under water in one breath on Friday, in a bid to set a new Guinness World Record.
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Rangers Triple Play, First in a Century, Helps in Comeback Win
The Texas Rangers scored a rare triple play that helped them come from behind to beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-6 Thursday night in Arlington, Texas.
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Pancreatic Cancer, Aretha Franklin's Killer, Tough to Spot Early
Pancreatic cancer, which felled "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin on Thursday is tough to spot in its early phases, and nearly always overwhelming in later stages, making it one of the deadliest cancers in the U.S.
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Spaghetti Breakthrough: MIT Researchers Add Twist to Old Problem
MIT researchers have made a spaghetti breakthrough, adding a twist to the age-old problem of getting the dry pasta to fit in a pan.
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Aretha Franklin Tribute Concert Set for New York City
Aretha Franklin will be honored at a tribute concert presented by record executive Clive Davis on Nov. 14 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Matthew Matheny, Mount St. Helens Survivor, Ate Berries and Bees
Mathew Matheny, a hiker lost on Mount St. Helens for six days, survived by eating berries and bees until rescuers came to his aid on Wednesday.
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Bettie Cook Scott Apologizes for 'Ching-Chong' Slur of Opponent
Bettie Cook Scott apologized on Thursday for an anti-Asian “ching-chong” slur the Michigan state representative hurled at her opponent in the Democratic Party primary election last week.
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Nick Malafronte's Diploma Surprises Studious Paralyzed Lifeguard
Nick Malafronte received his diploma in a heartwarming way on Tuesday that surprised the studious, paralyzed lifeguard and left him speechless.
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Oldest Galaxies Discovered on 'Our Cosmic Doorstep'
Some of the oldest galaxies to be discovered in the expansive Universe are right on our cosmic doorstep, according to a study published Thursday in the Astrophysical Journal.
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Congressional Approval at 17%, Gallup Poll Says
Congressional approval remained low in August at 17 percent, according to a Gallup survey, which indicated that the measure has averaged out at about that level for the past 17 months.
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Rare Nickel: $4.5 Million Paid for 1913 Liberty Head
A rare nickel -- a 1913 Liberty Head -- has sold for $4.5 million at a Philadelphia auction.
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Tiger Woods' Caddie Pays Heckler $25 to Go Away
Tiger Woods' caddie, Joe LaCava, said he paid a heckling spectator $25 to try to get the man to leave the course at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational in early August. It didn't work, so security booted the guy.
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Nephew of 'Goodfellas' Mobster Gets 14 Years for Loan-Sharking
The nephew of notorious a "Goodfellas" mobster was sentenced to 14 years behind bars Wednesday for a loan-sharking scheme that spanned nearly 20 years.
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9 Aretha Franklin Greatest Hits, Career Highlights
Aretha Franklin, one of the most honored singers in the history of the Grammy Awards, died at her home in Detroit on Thursday at 76. Here are nine of her intertwining hit songs and career highlights.
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Colin Kaepernick: No Option as Broncos Backup Quarterback; Passed Up Chance, Elway Says
Colin Kaepernick is not an option as a veteran backup quarterback for the Denver Broncos, general manager John Elway said on Thursday, noting his opportunity to join the NFL team came and went in 2016.
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Scarlett Johansson Is Forbes' Highest-Paid Actress at $40.5M
Scarlett Johansson, Forbes' highest paid actress, landed at the top of the annual list on Thursday, far ahead of Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston, catapulted by her role as Marvel superhero Black Widow.
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Jill Janus Dies: Huntress Metal Band's Singer a Suicide at 43
Jill Janus, lead singer of the heavy metal band Huntress, killed herself outside Portland, Oregon, on Tuesday her family and band said. She was 43.
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Disney, Seminoles War Together Against Florida Gambling Competition
Disney and the Seminole Tribe of Florida appear to be warring together against gambling competition by pumping millions into the state’s anti-casinos campaign, the Orlando Sentinel reported Thursday.
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Mummifying Bodies for Afterlife Started Long Before Pharaohs
The process of mummifying bodies for the afterlife started long before the Pharaohs, according to research published in the Journal of Archaeological Science on Thursday.
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Amtrak Tracks Drug Trafficking Suspect to New Orleans From Coke Cities
Amtrak records helped authorities track a drug trafficking suspect traveling to New Orleans from cities known to be sources of illegal drugs, and on Wednesday he pleaded guilty to drug related charges.
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Sticky Bra Leads to Breast Cancer Diagnosis
A sticky bra saved the life of a 24-year-old woman by ultimately leading to a breast cancer diagnosis , something that could have easily been overlooked had she not decided to use the adhesive bra earlier this year.
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Madonna Turns 60 - Guess 10 Graying Celebrities She Joins
Madonna turned 60 on Thursday, celebrating the milestone in the Moroccan city of Marrakesh where she was throwing a "grand party" in the evening with "hundreds of celebrities." She joins 10 other graying celebrities.
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Girl Scout Cookie Craving? Faux Thin Mints, Samoas, Always at Aldi
Aldi stories carry faux Girl Scout cookies year-round, helping satisfy cravings for Thin Mints, Samoas and other cookies made popular by the youth organization.
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Israel Detains Arriving Americans for Political Questioning
Israel has been stopping Americans from entering the country in recent months until they undergo political questioning, a practice that came to light in an ABC News report on Thursday.