Attorney: Colorado school guard is 'a hero'
An attorney for a security guard on the scene of a Colorado school shooting this week says his client acted in the 'best interest' of children, faculty and staff. Officials have identified two suspects in the shooting that left one student dead.
US seizes North Korean ship as tensions mount
The United States has for the first time seized a North Korean cargo ship it accused of illicit coal shipments in violation of US and United Nations sanctions.
Fake German heiress gets 4-12 years behind bars
A judge has sentenced the fake German heiress Anna Sorokin to four to 12 years behind bars for defrauding New York banks and hotels. Judge Diane Kiesel says she was "stunned by the depth of the defendant's deception".
EU leaders meet about post-Brexit future
All 27 EU national leaders meet in Sibiu, Romania, to discuss the post-Brexit era some two weeks ahead of the EU Parliamentary elections.
Baby giraffe gets therapeutic shoes to help walk
A baby giraffe in Seattle has a new pair of custom made shoes designed to try to correct a problem with two of his legs. A veterinarian at the zoo says the calf suffers from a condition known as hyperextended fetlocks.
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