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This pooch is officially the World's Ugliest Dog
The Week - 27 Jun 2015 17:37
One human took home a $1,500 prize Friday night just for owning an unattractive dog. Quasi Modo, 10, is a pit bull-Dutch shepherd mix with a birth defect that left him hunchbacked. A panel of three judges at the World's ...
One of the Escaped Prisoners, Richard Matt, Is Fatally Shot
The New York Times - 27 Jun 2015 00:05
Richard W. Matt, one of the convicted murderers who staged an elaborate escape from New York's largest prison nearly three weeks ago, was fatally shot on Friday.
This hunchbacked mutt is the World's Ugliest Dog
New York Post - 27 Jun 2015 10:24
PETALUMA, Calif. -- A 10-year-old mutt named Quasi Modo, whose spinal birth defects left him a bit hunchbacked, is the winner of this year’s World’s Ugliest Dog contest. The pit...
What you need to know about the gay rights movement
CNN - 27 Jun 2015 09:55
After today's Supreme Court same-sex marriage decision, CNN's Anderson Cooper explores the key moments of the gay rights movement.
2 More Shark Attacks Reported in the Carolinas
Time - 27 Jun 2015 17:00
Two men were attacked on Friday
San Francisco ordered to stop taking water from river during drought
Fox News - 27 Jun 2015 07:20
California water regulators told San Francisco Friday to stop taking some of the river water it stores in the Hetch Hetchy reservoir.
Five Things A Workplace Bully Will Say To Intimidate You
Forbes - 27 Jun 2015 07:13
Workplace bullies have a tried-and-true playbook, and Liz Ryan lays out five of their favorite plays here
US Senators Visit Cuba, Hope Congress Will Ease Restrictions
IBTimes - 27 Jun 2015 22:09
Three visiting U.S. senators said on Saturday they hoped Congress would support President Barack Obama's opening toward Cuba, including lifting a ban on U.S. citizens traveling to the Communist-run island. Democratic Sen...
Making Corporate Offshore Tax Dodging A Campaign Issue
OpEdNews - 27 Jun 2015 22:02
Probably the vast majority of honest tax-payers oppose the current practice by corporations of setting up post office box headquarters in Bermuda and like places to dodge paying taxes. If this practice isn't stopped, Jan...
Protester Removes Confederate Flag at South Carolina Capitol
The New York Times - 27 Jun 2015 16:40
The flag's placement at the State House is protected by law, and it was quickly replaced.
Philadelphia Turns Crosswalks Into Rainbows to Support Gay Community
Time - 27 Jun 2015 16:27
The goal is to show people that Philadelphia is a gay-friendly city
Iran nuclear talks resume days before deal deadline
Al Jazeera English - 27 Jun 2015 16:13
US Secretary of State Kerry and Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif say "hard work" is needed to reach agreement by June 30.
6 Homes Evacuated in Florida Town Over Possible Sinkholes
ABC News - 27 Jun 2015 14:16
The depressions may have been caused by repairs at a property with sinkholes.
Actors, celebrities whoop with joy at US gay marriage ruling
Eyewitness News - 27 Jun 2015 09:51
Celebrities whooped with joy at the US Supreme Court's ruling that made gay marriage legal nationwide.
Chinese City of Shanghai Stymies Protest Over Chemical Plant
ABC News - 27 Jun 2015 09:22
Protest over petrochemical plant stymied in central Shanghai, China's financial hub
For Obama and Clinton, Twisty Paths to 'Yes' on Gay Marriage
ABC News - 27 Jun 2015 09:10
From opposition to embrace: Obama's and Clinton's public evolution on same-sex marriage
Significant Obstacles Lie Ahead for Nuclear Talks With Iran
ABC News - 27 Jun 2015 09:04
As negotiators try to reach a deal, significant obstacles remain for nuclear talks with Iran
Iran nuclear talks at crucial stage
Al Jazeera English - 27 Jun 2015 09:02
Warnings given of dangerous consequences if negotiations under way between Iran and six major powers fail.
Tunisia's torture victims hope for justice at hearings
Al Jazeera English - 27 Jun 2015 08:42
A new commission will be reviewing the cases of victims of Tunisia's past regimes, yet some doubt its potential.
Venezuela, Iran Sign Economic Cooperation Deals; Venezuela Signs $500M Credit Line With Iran
IBTimes - 27 Jun 2015 08:18
Venezuela and Iran have agreed to deepen their economic cooperation with the signing of a series of agreements to fund joint investments and improve the supply of goods, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Friday...
On Syria, words don't go far enough
Al Jazeera English - 27 Jun 2015 08:14
The fighting is so horrific, the UN Security Council agrees it has to stop. Yet the attacks have only become worse.
Tourists flee as chilling details emerge in Tunisia
USA Today - 27 Jun 2015 07:47
The second terror attack this year could cripple Tunisia's tourism industry.