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A woman holds up a portrait of late prosecutor Alberto Nisman near the funeral home where a private wake was held for him in January in Buenos Aires.

Arrest Warrant For Argentine President Found In Dead Prosecutor's Home

2:52pm February 05, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

The prosecutor investigating the death of Alberto Nisman denied the arrest warrant existed. She changed her story today, adding further proof of a tense relationship between the president and Nisman.

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush speaks at the Detroit Economic Club Wednesday.

Jeb Bush Continues To Test Campaign Waters In Detroit

2:45pm February 05, 2015

by Don Gonyea

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush isn't an official candidate for president yet. But his speech Wednesday to the Detroit Economic Club got his feet wet.

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A resident of Lathrop Homes leaves one of the few occupied buildings in the development. The city wants to redevelop the public housing as mixed use, and offered vouchers to encourage residents to relocate.

A Chicago Community Puts Mixed-Income Housing To The Test

2:38pm February 05, 2015

by Cheryl Corley

Chicago plans to replace its Lathrop Homes public housing project with a mix of condos and affordable housing. Residents say it doesn't need a revamp — and that the overhaul will displace too many.

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In 1941, superheroes like Captain America were big business for Marvel publisher Martin Goodman. But after the war, as superhero popularity faded, Goodman favored Westerns and romance comics.

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Marvel At 75: Still Slinging Webs And Guarding Galaxies

2:30pm February 05, 2015

by Mandalit del Barco

What became Marvel Comics got its start in 1939 as Timely Publications. It went through many changes — but one constant has been writer Stanley Lieber, better known as Stan Lee.

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British pop star Gary Glitter, real name Paul Gadd, arrives at Southwark Crown Court in London, on Thursday. A jury convicted Glitter, born Paul Gadd, of sex offences in the 1970s and '80s against girls between the ages of 8 and 13.

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Rocker Gary Glitter Convicted Of Sex Abuse

1:37pm February 05, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

The jury convicted the 70-year-old of six offenses, including attempted rape, four counts of indecent assault and one of having sex with a girl under the age of 13.

A Harvard University representative says its new policy on sex between professors and students was created after a review found its old approach "did not explicitly reflect the faculty's expectations."

Harvard Bans Sexual Relationships Between Professors And Students

1:29pm February 05, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Last year, Harvard was among dozens of schools the Department of Education said it's investigating for how they handle sexual abuse allegations.

Traffic clogs the 101 Freeway in Los Angeles.

Stuck In Traffic? It's Likely To Be Worse In 30 Years, Report Says

1:27pm February 05, 2015

by NPR Staff

Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx talks about the challenges facing America's transportation system, and why he says the country needs to invest much more in it.

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Amy Pascal Out As Sony Pictures Chairman

1:25pm February 05, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

The studio said she will launch a new production venture within Sony. Her departure comes shortly after the studio was hit by a cyberattack — one that exposed employee data and Pascal's emails.

Dude, Why Is There A Cow In The Back Of Your Cab?

12:44pm February 05, 2015

by Linda Poon

Author Chris Guillebeau has visited every U.N.-recognized country in the world. He's seen taxi-riding cows, a Mongolian version of Uber and a strong entrepreneurial spirit in the poorest of places.

Pope Francis is cheered by the faithful as he arrives for the weekly general audience at the Vatican on Wednesday.

Pope Francis To Address Congress During U.S. Trip, Boehner Says

12:41pm February 05, 2015

by Juana Summers

House Speaker John Boehner says Francis will address lawmakers on Sept. 24 during his first papal visit to the United States.