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Pistorius found not guilty of murder

September 11, 2014 in International

PRETORIA, (AFP) -- "Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius was found not guilty of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp Thursday, a shock decision that left the South African celebrity athlete sobbing with emotion in the dock. "The state clearly has not proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused...

Apple reveals larger iPhones and smartwatch

September 10, 2014 in International

[caption id="attachment_787" align="alignleft" width="300"] Apple CEO Tim Cook introduces the new Apple Watch. (AP picture)[/caption] CUPERTINO, California (AP) - For the first time in years, Apple's iPhones weren't the star of the show. Apple unveiled a smart watch on Tuesday, a wearable device that marks the...

British royal couple expecting second child

September 08, 2014 in International

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Prince William said on Monday he and wife Kate were thrilled to be expecting their second baby, after news of the pregnancy was released early because the Duchess had been suffering from morning sickness. The baby will be fourth-in-line to the British...

Joan Rivers remembered at star-studded funeral

September 08, 2014 in International

[caption id="attachment_735" align="alignleft" width="300"] Melissa Rivers and her son Cooper Endicott walk to a waiting car after the funeral service for comedian Joan Rivers at Temple Emanu-El in New York Sunday, September 7. Rivers died Thursday at 81. (Photo:AP)[/caption] NEW YORK (AP) -- Howard Stern delivered...

Ebola vaccine okayed in monkey trials

September 08, 2014 in International

[caption id="attachment_726" align="alignleft" width="300"] A medical worker at an Ebola treatment clinic in Africa (Photo: AFP).[/caption] PARIS, France (AFP) — A novel vaccine temporarily shielded lab monkeys from Ebola, and a booster jab provided lasting protection, according to a study Sunday that endorsed approval for tests...