Chris Chaberski
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Dead
The longtime president of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, died on Tuesday at the age of 58, following a two-year battle with cancer.
Buzzer Beaters: Pretty Boy Floyd’s New Showtime Contract, Oscar Pistorius Speaks, NBA Trades and More
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This Giant Asteroid Is Barely Going to Miss Earth on Friday
Seventeen-thousand miles might not sound particularly close at first listen, but when it comes to a gigantic rock the size of half a football field, it's a bit scarier.
Buzzer Beaters: Kentucky Star Tears ACL, LeBron/Jordan Talks Heat Up, and the NBA Has PEDs Too
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Police Exchange Gunfire With Alleged Cop-Killer Christopher Dorner
Going on right now in Big Bear, California, is a gunfight between law-enforcement officials and alleged cop-killer Christopher Dorner. Multiple officers have apparently been injured during the battle, in which hundreds of rounds have been fired.
What We Know About Pope Benedict’s Resignation
In stunning news, Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday morning from the Vatican that he will resign his position as head of the Catholic Church, effective on February 28. This has already set off a flurry of speculation, largely because no pope has voluntarily done so since the year 1415.
The news is still coming in, but here's what we know so far:
Post Office Will Not Deliver Mail on Saturdays Anymore
Starting this summer, you won't be getting any mail over the weekend.
Student Shot at Atlanta Middle School
Another school shooting, this one in Atlanta.
Gunman Shoots and Kills Bus Driver, Holds 6-Year-Old Hostage in Bunker
On Tuesday afternoon, a man in Dale County, Alabama, near Midland City, got on a school bus, demanded a child be let off with him, then shot and killed the bus driver when he refused.
North Korea Threatens Nuclear Test, Calls U.S. Its ‘Archenemy’
North Korea ramps up anti-U.S. sentiment in response to UN sanctions.