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US Senate Rejects Gun-Control Measures After Orlando Shooting

The U.S. Senate on Monday rejected four measures restricting gun sales after last week's massacre in an Orlando nightclub, dealing a bitter setback to advocates who have failed to get even modest gun curbs through Congress despite repeated mass shootings

9 years, 7 months ago

Omar Mateen: Angry, Violent 'Bigot' Who Pledged Allegiance To ISIS

As the world mourns the 49 victims of the Orlando nightclub massacre, investigators are working to piece together a picture of the man responsible for the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.

9 years, 8 months ago

Orlando Shooting: 50 Killed, Shooter Pledged ISIS Allegiance

An American-born man who'd pledged allegiance to ISIS gunned down 50 people early Sunday at a gay nightclub in Orlando, the deadliest mass shooting in the United States and the nation's worst terror attack since 9/11, authorities said.

9 years, 8 months ago

World Turns to Louisville for Sendoff of Favorite Son Muhammad Ali

In the end, it was Ali himself who planned his own funeral.

9 years, 8 months ago

Here's Why Obama Decided To Go to Hiroshima

President Barack Obama's visit to Hiroshima Friday is a trip more than six years in the making by a man who has sought to recognize history without being what he has called "imprisoned" by it.

9 years, 8 months ago

Apple Just Revealed the Future of Its Retail Stores

In downtown San Francisco, situated across the street from the city's iconic Union Square Park, Apple's newest vision for retail is close to being realized.

9 years, 8 months ago

Pop Superstar Prince Dead at 57

Seven-time Grammy winner Prince, who was known for megahits like “When Doves Cry” and “Purple Rain,” has died at the age of 57.

9 years, 9 months ago

Microsoft Sues U.S. Government Over Data Requests

Microsoft Corp has sued the U.S. government for the right to tell its customers when a federal agency is looking at their emails, the latest in a series of clashes over privacy between the technology industry and Washington.

9 years, 10 months ago

Why the SpaceX Rocket Ocean Landing is a Big Deal

When a SpaceX Falcon rocket flew itself back to its Florida launch site last December, the feat was hailed as a key step in company founder Elon Musk’s quest to develop an inexpensive, reliable reusable rocket. But that was just half the story.

9 years, 10 months ago

Pfizer and Allergan Scrap $160 Billion 'Inversion' Deal

U.S. drugmaker Pfizer Inc and Ireland-based Allergan Plc formally announced the scrapping of their $160 billion merger on Wednesday, in a big win for President Barack Obama who has been pushing to curb tax-slashing "inversion" deals.

9 years, 10 months ago

'Panama Papers' Leak Spells Danger for Offshore Tax Havens, World Leaders

A huge leak of documents that implicate government heads in the setting up of "shell" companies to harbor billions of dollars is set to cause upheaval on offshore hubs and shake up global political governance.

9 years, 10 months ago

Apple Wins Ruling In New York iPhone Hacking Order

A federal magistrate judge on Monday denied the United States government’s request that Apple extract data from an iPhone in a drug case in New York, giving the company’s pro-privacy stance a boost as it battles law enforcement officials over opening up the device in other cases.

9 years, 11 months ago

Oscar Winners 2016: Here's Who Won Academy Awards

Leo finally took home an Oscar for a great performance that included being assaulted by a bear. "Spotlight" was the surprise Best Picture winner.

9 years, 11 months ago

Bill Gates Says Giving FBI Access to iPhone Info No ‘Special Thing’

In the days since the FBI revealed it needs Apple’s help to unlock an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters, many have taken sides in what the company, resisting the request, has framed as a debate about fundamental civil liberties.

9 years, 11 months ago

Kalamazoo Uber Driver Picked Up Fares Between Killings, Source Says

The man accused of killing six people and injuring two more in a Saturday evening shooting rampage in Kalamazoo, Michigan, was an Uber driver who picked up and dropped off passengers between shootings, a source with knowledge of the investigation told CNN.

9 years, 11 months ago

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US Senate Rejects Gun-Control Measures After Orlando Shooting

Omar Mateen: Angry, Violent 'Bigot' Who Pledged Allegiance To ISIS

Orlando Shooting: 50 Killed, Shooter Pledged ISIS Allegiance

World Turns to Louisville for Sendoff of Favorite Son Muhammad Ali

Here's Why Obama Decided To Go to Hiroshima

Apple Just Revealed the Future of Its Retail Stores

Pop Superstar Prince Dead at 57

Microsoft Sues U.S. Government Over Data Requests

Why the SpaceX Rocket Ocean Landing is a Big Deal

Pfizer and Allergan Scrap $160 Billion 'Inversion' Deal

'Panama Papers' Leak Spells Danger for Offshore Tax Havens, World Leaders

Apple Wins Ruling In New York iPhone Hacking Order

Oscar Winners 2016: Here's Who Won Academy Awards

Bill Gates Says Giving FBI Access to iPhone Info No ‘Special Thing’

Kalamazoo Uber Driver Picked Up Fares Between Killings, Source Says

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