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After an elderly World War II veteran described how he was severely beaten and then robbed during a 2014 home invasion, a Mercer County judge sentenced one of his assailants to 50 years in prison.

Environmentalists likely rejoiced after the company behind the Keystone XL pipeline asked the U.S. government Monday to suspend its permit application for the ambitious, nearly 1,200 miles-long project that would transport crude oil from Canada down to the Gulf Coast. The move was widely seen as an attempt by TransCanada Corp. to avoid an official rejection of the pipeline by U.S. President Barack Obama.

Apple has been granted a patent for a Macintosh computer with a removable monitor.

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MARINETTE, Wis., Nov. 3 (UPI) -- The keel has been laid at a Wisconsin shipyard for the U.S. Navy's 15th Littoral Combat Ship, the future USS Billings.

The Oregon State wrestling team will host its annual Orange & Black intrasquad meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Gill Coliseum. Admission is free.

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Two simply delicious apple breads—one an absolutely classic recipe, the other a savory, sliceable apple-bacon bread pudding—offer a taste of a time before celebrity chefs commandeered our cookbook shelves.

The teen star-studded event draws students across the state who have raised money and support projects here and across the globe. The day kicked off its third year with motivational speeches by the likes of Chelsea Clinton, musical performances by Grammy award winners Ciara and Darren Criss, and words of encouragement by another 20 national speakers.

The United States condemns the practice by armed groups in Syria who reportedly detain soldiers and civilians and use them as human shields.

What was originally intended as a brief intervention has now extended into a lengthy and much-maligned military campaign, leaving Saudi Arabia and its backers with little to show for the thousands left dead.

GOP presidential candidates are backing away from a letter to news networks.

Threat of Uefa punishment for persistent booing of Champions League theme causes Manchester City fans to show, not tell

Three Moroccans with suspected links to the Islamic State group were arrested on Tuesday in Madrid by authorities who said they acted quickly to detain them because of fears the suspects were preparing to carry out an attack in Spain similar to recent attacks elsewhere in Europe.

U.S. Courts has hired new officers to deal with the release of drug offenders. Some "are not going to succeed. ... It's our job to minimize the harm they are going to create," chief of probation said.

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Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday presided over the state security council meeting with an assurance to the people of the state that the government will increase security surveillance across the metropolis and continuously raid identified hideouts of criminals. Commissioner of police, Mr Fatai Owoseni, who spoke to journalists shortly after the meeting which […]

Donald Trump is not known for humility. But in his latest book, which went on sale Tuesday, the twice-divorced real estate billionaire and Republican presidential candidate admitted he had been a flawed husband. Trump even went as far as to blame himself for his failed marriages.

The spooky, skull-like asteroid 2015 TB145 that flew by Earth on Halloween is no longer a mystery. Scientists spent the weekend bombarding the asteroid to receive detailed radar images of the 2,000-foot-diameter object. NASA on Tuesday released new images of the Halloween asteroid that reveal its general shape, size and a few interesting surface features.

Rescue workers from the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations will continue the search operation at the Russian A321 crash site.

Have you seen the sexy Keeping Up With the Kardashians season 11 promo video? Not only are we obsessed with all of the Kardashians in the video, but we also couldn't help but fall in...

Peru's capital, Lima, has a witches market that boasts a smorgasbord of charms and salves that hawkers promise will cure any ailment.

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NEW YORK, Nov. 3 (UPI) -- Susan Williams, widow of comedian Robin Williams, says he was diagnosed after his Aug. 11 suicide with an often misdiagnosed form of dementia.

L.L. Bean is increasing its production and intends to make half a million duck boots this season, and if you’re not lucky enough to get your hands (and feet!) on a pair, you’ll have to wait until next year. The American heritage brand refuses to alter how the boots are made (hand stitched in Maine) in order to accommodate the surge in orders, but don’t fret.

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