Women In Pakistan Dared To March — And Didn't Care What Men Thought
The women marchers shouted slogans: "Women are here, harassers must fear!" Male bystanders gaped and shook their heads. It was a milestone event.
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Sister Of Charleston Shooter Dylann Roof Arrested After Menacing Social Media Post
After a Snapchat post saying she hoped students participating in a walkout to protest gun violence "get shot," Morgan Roof, 18, was taken into custody on drug and weapons charges.
SEC Charges Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes With 'Elaborate, Years-Long Fraud'
Holmes and Theranos promised to revolutionize blood testing. The SEC says they raised $700 million by making "false statements about the company's technology, business, and financial performance."
Slovakia's Prime Minister Offers To Resign Amid Protest Over Journalist's Murder
Robert Fico says he will step down if his ruling party is allowed to choose a successor. The turmoil has been sparked by the death of a journalist who was reporting on mob ties to the government.
British Prime Minister Expels 23 Russian Diplomats After Poisoning Of Ex-Spy
Britain is expelling 23 Russian diplomats after accusing Moscow of involvement in the poisoning of a former Russian spy and his daughter.
Court Ruling On Texas Anti-Sanctuary City Law Sets The Stage For More Legal Battles
An appeals court backs a Texas law banning sanctuary city policies. Supporters of the ban say public safety is at stake. Opponents say it opens the door to racial profiling.
Minor League Baseball Kicks Up Dust With Changes To Extra Innings, Pitch Clocks
Beginning in the 10th inning, teams will open with a runner already on second. That's one of the rules being tested in hopes of speeding up the pace. Major league extra innings aren't affected. Yet.
Life's Nice In The Nordic Ice: Finland, Neighbors Top U.N. Happiness Index
The Finns took No. 1 on the annual World Happiness Report, while perennial leaders Norway and Denmark weren't far behind. Meanwhile, the study devoted a chapter to the decline of happiness in the U.S.
In Gun-Friendly Montana, Student Walkout Steers Clear Of Politics
Students in Helena, Mont., who participated in Wednesday's walkouts called it a memorial, not a protest — unlike demonstrations across the U.S. that explicitly called for laws to restrict gun rights.