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Man claims to have poisoned passengers on Newark-bound flight

A passenger aboard a United Airlines flight from Hong Kong to New Jersey was restrained by other passengers Monday after he told crew members he had "poisoned everyone on board," sources told ABC News. Published June 17, 2013

Gunman shoots father-in-law ‘point blank’ during Catholic Mass

A 35-year-old man has been arrested for walking into a Catholic Mass and shooting his father-in-law in the head, police in Ogden, Utah, said. Published June 17, 2013

Thai Buddhist monks under scrutiny for indulgences

Thailand's national Buddhism body said Monday it is monitoring monks nationwide for any behavior that does not adhere "to Buddha's teachings of simplicity and self-restraint." Published June 17, 2013

Shipping magnate Paul Soros, George Soros’ brother, dies at 87

Shipping magnate Paul Soros, the older brother of billionaire financier George Soros, died in New York City on Saturday "after a long bout with a host of illnesses," his son Peter Soros confirmed. He was 87. Published June 16, 2013

Venezuelan Socialists propose ban on bottle-feeding

The Venezuela congress, in an attempt to improve children's health, will discuss legislation this week that would ban bottle-feeding, Reuters reported Friday. Published June 16, 2013

Sarah Palin on Syria: ‘Let Allah sort it out’

"Militarily, where is our commander in chief?" former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin asked a Faith & Freedom Coalition audience in Washington on Saturday. Published June 16, 2013

Vladimir Putin: I did not steal Super Bowl ring

Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman has denied accusations by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft that Mr. Putin pocketed his Super Bowl ring during an encounter in 2005. Published June 16, 2013

Man charged with DUI after stealing cookies in motorized shopping cart

Police charged an Alaska man with a DUI after he took off with stolen cookies and cake mix in a motorized shopping cart. Published June 16, 2013

Pope Francis blesses Harleys as thousands of bikers descend on the Vatican

Pope Francis blessed thousands of Harley-Davidsons on Sunday as bikers descended on the Vatican to celebrate the manufacturer's 110th anniversary. Published June 16, 2013

Vote meow: Furry feline runs for mayor of Mexican city

Morris the Cat is running in Xalapa, and it's not from the neighborhood dogs. Published June 16, 2013

Muslim Lawyers Association calls for Obama’s arrest during trip to S. Africa

The Muslim Lawyers Association in Johannesburg has called for the arrest and prosecution of President Obama for war crimes when he arrives in South Africa on June 29, the nonprofit said in a statement. Published June 16, 2013

5 aboard diverted Egyptair flight seek asylum in Britain

A jet heading to New York from Cairo was diverted to Scotland on Saturday after a female passenger found a note reading, "This flight will be on fire," in one of the plane's restrooms. Published June 16, 2013

Steven Spielberg, George Lucas agree: Film industry headed toward ‘meltdown’

Speaking at the University of Southern California Wednesday, Steven Spielberg predicted the "implosion" of the film industry, leading to a major paradigm shift. Published June 13, 2013

D.C. residents can now apply for medical pot card

The District's Department of Health is now accepting applicants for a medical marijuana card. Published June 13, 2013

Sarah Palin returning to Fox News as contributor

Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin is rejoining Fox News as a contributor, network Chairman and CEO Roger Ailes told the Wall Street Journal. Published June 13, 2013

Bill Clinton honored as ‘Father of the Year’

The non-profit National Father's Day Council awarded former President Bill Clinton as "Father of the Year" at a New York fundraiser for Save the Children on Tuesday, Reuters reported. Published June 13, 2013

Surge in eye infections among Japanese youngsters due to sexual eyeball-licking trend

Japanese students are putting their health at risk in a new eyeball-licking trend called "worming." Published June 13, 2013

Gov. Rick Perry signs ‘Merry Christmas’ bill into law

Texas Gov. Rick Perry signed into law Thursday a bill that would protect public schools from legal actions if they chose to say "Merry Christmas." Published June 13, 2013

Chris Matthews likens Ted Cruz to Nazi sympathizer Father Coughlin

MSNBC host Chris Matthews has once again railed against Sen. Ted Cruz, this time likening him to the notorious Nazi sympathizer, Father Coughlin, Mediaite first reported Wednesday. Published June 13, 2013

Member of pro-Trayvon Martin group tries to get onto George Zimmerman jury

A member of a pro-Travyon Martin group was caught by a circuit judge trying to sneak his way onto the George Zimmerman jury in Florida, the New York Daily News reported Wednesday. Published June 13, 2013