Woman charged $787.33 for two-mile cab ride
A college student from Winnetka, Illinois jumped into a cab for a short ride to a restaurant in downtown Chicago, but instead of a couple dollars, she was charged almost $800.
Odd NewsCaptain Retracing Malaysia Flight Asks 'Pray for 370'
The Fateful First Hour of MH370 Would Have Been Busy for Passengers
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The Daily BeastThreats did not sway Putin, now US tries pain
US President Barack Obama's threats of "costs" did not sway Vladimir Putin's calculations on Crimea. Now he must see if the pain he plans to escalate on Russia will be sufficiently acute to do any better. The White House's initial strategy of seeking to defuse the crisis, offering Russia an…
AFPPregnant Sister Facing Jail Arouses Reader Response
DEAR ABBY: Your answer to "Heartbroken in Alabama" (Jan. 2) did not go deep enough. The pregnant sister, "Nicole," who is facing prison time, needs to contact the Department of Children's Services in her county/state as soon as possible. They will oversee the placement of her child if said child is…
Dear AbbyCouple returns from trip to discover their fully paid house has been mistakenly foreclosed
Their locks had been changed, the power had been turned off, and items were missing.
Odd NewsDog 'sold for $2 million' in China
A Tibetan mastiff puppy has been sold in China for almost $2 million, a report said Wednesday, in what could be the most expensive dog sale ever. A property developer paid 12 million yuan ($1.9 million) for the one-year-old golden-haired mastiff at a "luxury pet" fair Tuesday in the eastern…
AFPWhat if the missing Malaysia plane is never found?
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The plane must be somewhere. But the same can be said for Amelia Earhart's.
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By Aleksandar Vasovic and Maria Kiselyova SEVASTOPOL, Ukraine/MOSCOW (Reuters) - The United States warned Moscow it was on a "dark path" to isolation on Wednesday after Russian troops stormed Ukraine's naval headquarters in the Crimean port of Sevastopol and raised their flag. The dramatic seizure…
Reuters30 mins agoNews helicopter crash (18 photos)
A news helicopter crashed and burst into flames in downtown Seattle on Tuesday, killing two people on board and setting cars on fire in a popular tourist area near the Space Needle, police and fire officials said. The chopper appears to have fallen to the street as it attempted to take off from a…
Yahoo NewsIsraeli airstrikes escalate tensions with Syria
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli warplanes unleashed a series of airstrikes on Syrian military posts early Wednesday, killing one soldier and wounding seven in one of the most serious clashes between the countries in the past four decades.
Associated Press22 mins agoRaw: Eight Month Old Baby Weighs Over 40 Pounds
An eight month old baby boy made headlines in Colombia on Tuesday after weighing in at over 40 pounds, three times heavier than an average child of that age. (March 19)
Associated Press VideosNew Jersey teen drops lawsuit against parents over tuition money
By Victoria Cavaliere NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New Jersey teenager who drew international attention when she sued her parents for financial support after leaving home in a dispute on Tuesday dropped the case against them, according to court records. Rachel Canning, 18, filed papers to dismiss the…
ReutersEx-al-Qaida spokesman tells of meeting bin Laden
NEW YORK (AP) — In surprise testimony in a Manhattan courtroom Wednesday, Osama bin Laden's son-in-law recounted the night of the Sept. 11 attacks, when the al-Qaida leader sent a messenger to drive him into a mountainous area for a meeting inside a cave in Afghanistan.
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Good Morning AmericaKansas, Arizona prevail in voter citizenship suit
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the U.S. Election Assistance Commission to help Kansas and Arizona enforce laws requiring new voters to provide proof of their U.S. citizenship.
Associated PressPython's homing trick stuns scientists
The Burmese python has a built-in compass that allows it to slither home in a near-straight line even if released dozens of kilometres away, researchers said Wednesday. Although native to South and Southeast Asia, the snakes have taken up residence in South Florida's Everglades National Park,…
AFPMurray and Lendl end coaching relationship
LONDON (AP) — Following a fruitful two-year relationship, Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has parted ways with coach Ivan Lendl — the man who turned him from a four-time Grand Slam runner-up into a two-time major champion.
Associated PressEvery Viking ‘Fact’ Is Wrong
A new London exhibit proves there’s more to the Norse raiders than bloody battles and walrus ivory.
The Daily BeastOscar Pistorious' girlfriend died in a protective position
Ballistics expert says Reeva Steenkamp died covering her head. Jennifer Davis reports.
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