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Vanity, Prince protege, dies at 57

The lead singer of the Prince protege group Vanity 6 died Monday after battling kidney disease for years. Published February 15, 2016

Kanye West demands ‘white publications’ stop commenting on ‘black music’

Hiphop star Kanye West is demanding that "white publications" no longer write about "black music," presumably including his own. Published February 15, 2016

Peter Liang, NYPD officer, guilty in Akai Gurley shooting

A New York policeman has been found guilty in the shooting death of an unarmed black man in a dark stairwell in a Brooklyn housing project. Published February 11, 2016

Powerball numbers for Wednesday, Feb. 10 revealed

The Powerball lottery continues to build into public-event territory as officials drew the winning numbers Wednesday night for a $157 million contest that hasn't seen a jackpot winner in almost a month. Published February 10, 2016

Oregon wildlife standoff: FBI moves in on remaining occupiers at refuge

Federal officials moved in on the remaining occupiers of an Oregon wildlife refuge, the agency said Wednesday night as the four activists continued their stance of public defiance and made a real-time public event of the siege on YouTube. Published February 10, 2016

Mega Millions winning numbers for Tuesday, Feb. 9 revealed

The biweekly Mega Millions drawing continued to climb, offering a top prize of $80 million in Tuesday's drawing in the multi-state lottery game that hasn't seen a jackpot winner in more than a month. Published February 9, 2016

Bowe Bergdahl court martial delayed pending appeals court ruling

A dispute over classified information has put on hold the court-martial of Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl on charges of desertion and cowardice. Published February 9, 2016

John Kasich, Bernie Sanders win in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire

The first New Hampshire votes are in, and John Kasich and Bernie Sanders have grabbed early leads. Published February 8, 2016

Chris Christie ‘a lot overweight,’ says Marco Rubio surrogate Darrell Issa

A key Marco Rubio surrogate "went there" Monday, attacking New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie over his weight struggles. Published February 8, 2016

Michael Bloomberg weighs 2016 bid, calls presidential race ‘insult’ to voters

Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Monday that the presidential race has been an "outrage" and an "insult" to voters and is considering an independent bid himself. Published February 8, 2016

South Korea fires warning shot after North Korean boat crosses border

South Korea fired on a North Korean patrol boat Monday, just a day after the North drew international condemnation by testing another banned long-range missile. Published February 7, 2016

NYPD officers shot in South Bronx

The rash of attacks on New York police continued Thursday night, with a gunfight in the South Bronx that left the suspect dead and one of the two wounded officers seriously hurt. Published February 4, 2016

Carly Fiorina excluded from next Republican debate

ABC News has announced the lineup for Saturday night's Republican presidential debate -- and Carly Fiorina is not on it. Published February 4, 2016

Dave Mirra, BMX champ, dies at 41 in apparent suicide

X-Games legend Dave Mirra has died at age 41, apparently from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, TMZ reported Thursday. Published February 4, 2016

Maurice White, Earth, Wind & Fire founder, dies at 74

Maurice White, the leader of legendary R&B band Earth, Wind and Fire, reportedly died Thursday morning after a battle with Parkinson's disease. He was 74. Published February 4, 2016

Powerball winning numbers for Wednesday, Feb. 3 revealed

Powerball officials drew the winning numbers Wednesday night in a $116.6 million lottery as the twice-weekly game continues to build a month after the richest drawing in history. Published February 3, 2016

Donald Trump’s private jet makes emergency landing

Donald Trump's private Boeing jet had to make an emergency landing at Nashville airport on Wednesday, according to federal authorities. Published February 3, 2016

Rick Santorum endorses Marco Rubio

Rick Santorum endorsed Marco Rubio for president on Wednesday evening, just hours after it was widely reported that he'd drop out of the race himself. Published February 3, 2016

IRS experiencing computer failures, can’t process many tax returns

The IRS cannot accept many tax returns because of broad computer failure across "several" systems. Published February 3, 2016

Bill Cosby sex assault case to proceed after judge rejects immunity deal claim

A judge Wednesday rejected an effort by Bill Cosby to have sex-crime charges against the comedian thrown out prior to trial. Published February 3, 2016