Court Rules Chimps Don't Have Same Rights As People
The New York Supreme Court's appellate division declined to extend habeas corpus to Tommy, a chimpanzee living in a cage at a trailer dealer in Gloversville, N.Y.
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NYC Police Will Be Retrained, De Blasio Says At News Conference
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton announce plans to give new training to police officers.
At Beer Mile Championships, Scientist Sets New Women's Record
In a dizzying finish, American Elizabeth Herndon set a new women's mark in the Beer Mile World Championships in Austin, Texas, last night.
Ex-Justice Of The Peace Found Guilty In Texas Revenge Killing
Eric Williams, a disbarred former justice of the peace, was found guilty of killing a DA's wife. He's also charged with the shooting deaths of the DA and a prosecutor.
Where Wages Are Rising (And Falling), In 1 Graph
Overall, wages were stagnant over the past year. But workers in some sectors saw significant gains.
It Wasn't Pretty, But 76ers Manage To Win Their First Game Of The Season
The game got off to a bizarre start when the teams went for the wrong baskets. Still, the 76ers managed to avoid tying a record for the worst start to an NBA season.
NASA Scrubs Launch Of Orion Spacecraft
After several issues, including high winds, stuck engine valves and a boat downrange of the launch site, the space agency said it would cancel today's planned launch of the new vehicle.
Blind From Birth, But Able To Use Sound To 'See' Faces
The area of the brain that recognizes faces can use sound instead of sight. That recent discovery suggests facial recognition is so important to humans that it's part of our most basic wiring.
'Black Lives Matter,' NYC Mayor Says After Grand Jury Doesn't Indict Officer
The encounter between Eric Garner and officer Daniel Pantaleo caused an uproar after video footage was released. It showed Garner gasping, "I can't breathe."
Justice Department Plans New Cybercrime Team
The reorganization being announced today will "provide a central hub for expert advice and legal guidance" and improve coordination among law enforcement, businesses and elected officials.