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Connecticut rail crash: Investigators find segment of broken…

Connecticut rail crash: Investigators find segment of broken…

A fractured segment of track has been found on the rail line of a Metro-North passenger train from New York that derailed in Connecticut and…

National
Winning ticket for $590.5 million Powerball lottery sold…

Winning ticket for $590.5 million Powerball lottery sold…

A single winning ticket for a record U.S. Powerball lottery jackpot worth $590.5 million was sold in Florida, organizers said last night, but there was…

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More than a dozen injured as car plows…

More than a dozen injured as car plows…

A car driven by an elderly man who may have lost consciousness plowed through a small-town parade of hiking enthusiasts in southwestern Virginia on Saturday, injuring more than a dozen…

International
Pope says Church must help the poorest

Pope says Church must help the poorest

Pope Francis shared personal moments with 200,000 people on Saturday, telling them he sometimes nods off while praying at the end of a long day and that it "breaks my…

Entertainment
Factbox: The 2013 Eurovision song contest

Factbox: The 2013 Eurovision song contest

With Eurovision finals today, here are some facts about the long-running music competition.

Entertainment
Native American actress proud to walk Cannes red…

Native American actress proud to walk Cannes red…

The Cannes Film Festival saw the debut of "Jimmy P.," starringNative American actress Misty Upham and Benicio Del Toro.

Music
Au naturale chamber pop

Au naturale chamber pop

The phrase 'chamber pop' is often thrown around in indie rock circles, but Brooklyn-based six-piece Friend Roulette have the resume to show that they're worthy…

Local
Googa Mooga: Great expectations

Googa Mooga: Great expectations

On many levels, the Great Googa Mooga Festival, taking place this weekend in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park, is the source of high expectations.

NFL
Jets RB Goodson arrested for drugs, gun possession

Jets RB Goodson arrested for drugs, gun possession

Jets running back Mike Goodson was arrested early Friday morning on Route 80 West in Denville, N.J. for possession of a loaded handgun and marijuana.

NBA
Knicks eliminated from playoffs with Game 6 loss…

Knicks eliminated from playoffs with Game 6 loss…

The Knicks almost rallied for a hard-fought road win, but in the end they came up short as the Pacers ended the series with a 106-99 win.

NBA
Phil Jackson compares Kobe and Jordan

Phil Jackson compares Kobe and Jordan

Phil Jackson talks Kobe, Jordan.

MLB
Pettitte leaves with injury in Yankees' loss to…

Pettitte leaves with injury in Yankees' loss to…

Pettitte allowed two runs and four hits in 4 2/3 innings but only lasted 79 pitches during last night’s 3-2 Yankees loss to the Mariners.

Career
Volunteer to start your career

Volunteer to start your career

Working as a volunteer can make your LinkedIn profile more desirable to employers.

International
Saudi Arabia religious police takes issue with Twitter

Saudi Arabia religious police takes issue with Twitter

While many people in Saudi Arabia may be using Twitter, it doesn't mean some Saudi officials are happy with that.

Food
Super smoothies by Julie Morris

Super smoothies by Julie Morris

Julie Morris, talk smoothies and shares her favorite recipe from her new book "Superfood Smoothies."

Wellbeing
Today in Medicine: Can nicotine prevent Parkinson's?

Today in Medicine: Can nicotine prevent Parkinson's?

Plus: Will there one be a cocaine vaccine?