The last of the old-school Colombian drug lords has been captured in Venezuela, said Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos during a televised speech on Tuesday. Daniel Barrera, also known as "Crazy Barrerra" or "The Madman" had a $5 million U.S. bounty on his head. "Crazy Barrera has been perhaps the most wanted kingpin in recent times," Santos said....
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U.S. makes show of force to deter Iranian threat to close the Strait of Hormuz.
More and more baby boomers taking extra prescription doses of the hormone.
Colorado man who had microwave popcorn habit wins $7 million in popcorn lung lawsuit
Russel and Brandi Bellew, the "faith healer" parents of an Oregon teenager who died due to lack of medical care will be required to contact a doctor when any of their six children are sick for more than one day, according to the terms of their probation.
A Washington State woman who is accused of trying to saw off her husband's head while he slept is on trial this week on charges of attempted murder.
A teen girl who disappeared from Alabama state custody Monday has allegedly been kidnapped by her stepfather and mother, who are the subject of an FBI manhunt.
A Washington man who gunned down two sex offenders offered little in the way of apology even as he was sentenced to life in prison without parole. Patrick Drum, 34, hailed by some as a vigilante hero and others as a cold-blooded killer, called the grief the victim's families felt "collateral damage that I feel bad about."
Operation 'Fast and Furious,' the controversial undercover operation that allowed U.S. guns to be walked into Mexico, was a 'risky strategy' that did not 'adequately take into account the significant danger to public safety that it created.'
That was the verdict today from the Inspector General of the Department of Justice after an investigation that spanned more than a year and a half.
After months of speculation, Shakira has confirmed that she’s pregnant. “As some of you may know, Gerard and I are very happy awaiting the arrival of our first baby! At this time we have decided to give priority to this unique moment in our lives...
Lady Gaga looked noticeably heavier in Amsterdam.
There have been a lot of iPhone 5 cases and accessories released since Apple announced the new phone last week. Some of the coolest accessories might be made by real people, not the machines at some of the more popular manufacturers like Case Mate and...
Deutsche Bank today got slapped with a retaliation lawsuit after terminating a seasoned vice president who last year sued the Bank for gender discrimination, saying she was "mommy-tracked" for taking maternity leave.
As Election Day, Nov. 6, nears, here is a quick rundown on how U.S. residents can register to vote. To vote by mail, residents should use the National Mail Voter Registration form. North Dakota, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands...