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Supreme Court hands Democrats a win in Virginia racial gerrymander case

In a victory for Democrats in Virginia, the Supreme Court held Monday that the Republican-led Virginia House of Delegates did not have the legal right to challenge a lower court opinion that struck several district maps they had drawn as …

A video that shows a robot turning on its creators is scary -- but also fake

A viral video has the internet worried a robot revolution is near.

Climate change threatens nearly 40% of the world's primates, study says

As cyclones and droughts are expected to grow in frequency and intensity while global temperatures rise, humankind's closest relatives will become increasingly vulnerable to extinction, scientists say.

Papa John's delivery driver shot, killed on Cleveland's East Side

Cleveland police are searching for suspects involved in a shooting early Sunday morning that left a pizza delivery driver dead on Cleveland's East Side.

McConnell vows to fully fund 9/11 victim fund, wonders why Jon Stewart is 'all bent out of shape'

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell strongly pushed back Monday against Jon Stewart following the comedian's complaints that the senator has not dealt "compassionately" with the health problems 9/11 responders have faced in the years following the terrorist attack.

Former vice president of Walt Disney sentenced to more than 6 years in Portland sex abuse investigation

A former vice president for the Walt Disney Company has been sentenced to more than 6 years in prison following a child sex abuse investigation.

Steven Spielberg's 'West Side Story' remake shares its first cast photo

The Sharks and Jets made a rare civil appearance together in the first look at Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story" remake.

Trump chastises Mulvaney for coughing during TV interview

President Donald Trump chastised his acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney for coughing during the taping of a TV interview, ordering the aide out of the Oval Office while he was in the middle of an answer.

BSO musicians locked out of after failed salary negotiations with management

Musicians with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will not be going to work.

Mistrial declared on murder counts in trial of Benghazi suspect

A federal judge on Monday declared a mistrial on 15 criminal charges against Benghazi conspirator Mustafa al-Imam, including murder charges related to the death of Ambassador Christopher Stevens and other Americans, after the jury couldn't reach an agreement on al-Imam's …

Police shot and killed a gunman at a federal courthouse in Dallas

A man opened fire at a federal courthouse in Dallas on Monday before he was shot and killed by federal officers, authorities said.

A pro-migrant German politician was shot dead. Officials now suspect a far-right motive

A man arrested over the killing of a senior German politician earlier this month is believed to have links to the far right, prosecutors said Monday.

'GLOW' Season 3 trailer drops with the ladies in Las Vegas

Netflix has released the first trailer for Season 3 of "GLOW" and this season the gorgeous ladies will make their wrestling debut in Las Vegas.

Investigator hired by St. Louis Circuit Attorney in Greitens case facing indictment

An investigator hired by the St. Louis Circuit Attorney to work the criminal cases against former Missouri Governor Eric Greitens last year has been charged with crimes stemming from that investigation.

'Grand Hotel' checks out as summer TV for 'The Bachelor' crowd

Reality TV used to aspire to replicate the rhythms of scripted drama, albeit for considerably less money. Now dramas are being developed that seem to approximate the simple (or if you prefer, "guilty") pleasures of unscripted shows.