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Oregon authorities are investigating an explosion inside a World War II-era tank that left two people dead. Paramedics at the Central Oregon Shooting Sports Association firing range tried in vain to revive the victims. It is unclear why the tank was at the range. “I know that there was an incident, but I can’t comment on anything because I don’t ... Read More »

Ben Fields, the officer caught on tape snatching a black 16-year-old student from her desk and body-slamming her at Spring Valley High School in South Carolina, has been fired, Sheriff Leon Lott noted in a press conference Wednesday. Lott said that after reviewing the footage and speaking with officials, he determined that the senior deputy had “violated policy” in tossing ... Read More »

Jason Mraz tied the knot with fiancée Christina Carano on Sunday. The singer, 38, made the touching announcement by posting a picture of the gorgeous wedding. He captioned the shot of his bride in her stunning high-necked dress surrounded by their outdoor, Virginia wedding, “Today I was made the luckiest man in the world.” Read More »

Halle Berry and husband of two years Olivier Martinez announced on Tuesday that they have split. ‘It is with a heavy heart that we have come to the decision to divorce,’ the joint statement read. ‘We move forward with love and respect for one another and the shared focus for what is best for our son. ‘We wish each other ... Read More »

Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale have reportedly reached a divorce settlement. According to a new report, the married couple of 13 years settled their divorce two months after filing. TMZ reports they will have joint custody of their three kids, nine-year-old Kingston, seven-year-old Zuma and one-year-old Apollo, though they will spend slightly more time with Gavin, 49, while The Voice ... Read More »

Dick Maugg, who played the always silent cohort Ed Jaymes in the 1980s Bartles & Jaymes wine cooler ads is dead at 83. Dick Maugg died almost three months ago, on July 28 following a battle with cancer. His family kept his passing private as Maugg’s daughter was also battling cancer and she died earlier this month. Read More »

Julianna Snow has never been healthy enough to attend Sunday school at the City Bible Church in Portland, Oregon, where her family belongs, so most of what she knows about heaven, she knows from her parents. Tribune Media Wire reported that when 5-year-old Julianna was 4, her family made her an offer: The next time she got seriously ill, she ... Read More »

Apple has announced that it is expanding its Apple Pay mobile payment service to more countries, Apple mobile payments service will be available for American Express cards in Canada and Australia before the end of the year. However given that this is a partnership with American Express, it also means that those with American Express credit cards will be able ... Read More »

The long-awaited African Union Commission of Inquiry report on the South Sudan conflict has been released. It finds that both the South Sudan government and rebels loyal to former Vice President Riek Machar committed human rights violations, some of which the report says constitute war crimes. The report says the violations included killings and murder, torture, cruel, inhumane and other ... Read More »

William Daley, Obama’s former chief of staff, writes in the Washington Post today that “the GOP dysfunction began with Sarah Palin.” He cites a front page Post story that declared, “Republicans are on the verge of ceasing to function as a national party.” Daley, who served as the White House Chief of Staff in 2011, writes: Once McCain put Palin ... Read More »

Court clears Lieutenant Mark Tiller of Seneca police, who said he killed Zachary Hammond because the 19-year-old drove a car at the officer. Hammond, 19, was shot and killed by the police officer on July 26 during what investigators say was a drug sting in the parking lot of a restaurant. The officer has said he fired in self-defense. Read More »