Jury Confirms Aurora Theater Shooter Is Eligible For Death Penalty
Convicted of first-degree murder, James Holmes faces either a lifetime prison sentence or execution for a Colorado shooting rampage.
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Court Throws Out Some Convictions Of Former Ill. Gov. Blagojevich
The disgraced Democrat is serving a 14-year sentence for abusing the authority of his office for personal financial gain. He will stay in prison pending further court proceedings.
Fast-Food Workers Cheer As $15 Minimum Wage Advances In New York State
The increase, which boosts the minimum wage for many fast-food workers from $8.75 to $15 over several years, needs the labor commissioner's OK. Franchise holders say they're being targeted unfairly.
Investigators Seek The Gunman's Motivation In The Chattanooga Shooting
Federal authorities in Chattanooga, Tenn., say they still don't know why a man shot up two military installations last week, killing five people. But they are releasing new details on the shooting.
Turkish Government Criticized After Kurdish Community Center Attack
Turkey, one of the key U.S. allies in the fight against the self-declared Islamic State, was shaken this week by a bombing on a Kurdish community center that has the government fending off accusations of being soft on Islamists.
House Bill Would Cut Off Federal Funds For Sanctuary Cities
The U.S. House is poised to pass legislation that would cut off federal funds to so-called "sanctuary cities" that have protected undocumented residents from immigration proceedings.
Zappos: A Workplace Where No One And Everyone Is The Boss
Earlier this year, the online retailer eliminated managers and embraced "holacracy" — a system of self-governance. It's one of a handful of firms that's trying to make middle management obsolete.
What The College Kids Are Reading
Book programs for freshmen — and sometimes a whole campus or community — are meant to spark discussion and unity. This year's picks at eight U.S. schools range from chilling nonfiction to poetry.
Is Hillary Clinton 'Likable Enough'?
A new round of polls in key swing states showed Hillary Clinton's favorability ratings suffering badly. It's a warning sign for Clinton's campaign, but also for politicians generally.
After Cold, Icy Winters, Lake Michigan Is Rising Rapidly
Just two years after dropping to a record low, Lake Michigan's water level is rebounding at a near record rate. It's good news for restoring the habitat, but not so good for some who live on the lake.