'The Shark' Has Died: Coach Jerry Tarkanian Was 84
Famous for his ever-present white towel and what seemed to be a perpetually worried expression, former UNLV basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian has died.
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DNA Evidence Frees Illinois Man Convicted Of Rape, Murder In 1984
A judge agreed to vacate Christopher Abernathy's 1987 conviction in the killing of a 15-year-old girl after a request from the prosecutor. Abernathy, now 48, spent nearly 30 years in prison.
Hate Crime Or Parking Dispute? Killing Of 3 Muslims In N.C. Sparks A Debate
Craig Stephen Hicks, who turned himself in, was charged with first-degree murder. The police chief said the department would investigate whether the crime was "hate-motivated."
House Sends Keystone XL Pipeline Measure To Obama Despite Veto Threat
Republicans do not appear to have enough votes to override a presidential veto. It's unlikely to be the last standoff between the GOP and the president on energy issues.
Gitmo Translator's Past At CIA Throws Wrench In Sept. 11 Trial
Government prosecutors confirmed in a Guantanamo Bay war court today that an interpreter for one of five alleged co-conspirators in the Sept. 11 attacks had earlier worked for the CIA. But they insisted no federal agency had tried to place the interpreter on the defense team to gather intelligence. Defense lawyers cried foul and asked that all further proceedings be suspended until the issue is resolved.
Chicago Little League Team Stripped Of U.S. Championship
Chicago's Jackie Robinson West Little League team — that was lauded for their play and sportsmanship, even honored at the White House — has been stripped of their U.S. championship title. On Wednesday, league officials said adult mangers of the team cheated by skirting fair play rules that require all players to live inside the same geographical boundaries.
NYPD Officer Indicted By Grand Jury For Unarmed Man's Death
Officer Peter Liang faces multiple counts, including manslaughter, for shooting Akai Gurley, an unarmed 28-year-old black man, during a routine patrol in November.
Basketball Coach Jerry Tarkanian Remembered As Successful, Controversial
Hall of Fame college basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian has died. He was 84. Tarkanian was known as an innovator who challenged convention — both on an off the court.
What Matters More To America: The Brian Williams Debacle, Or Jon Stewart's Departure?
A new online survey shows only 27 percent of Americans can identify the NBC Nightly News anchor from his photograph.
One Of The Chapel Hill Victims Was Raising Funds To Help Syrian Refugees
Following the shooting at Chapel Hill that left three young Muslims dead, a donation fund created by one of the victims is receiving a flood of contributions.