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U.S. 'expedites' weapons shipments to Iraq in wake of ISIS advances
The U.S. is "expediting" weapons shipments to Iraq in light of the ISIS advances in Ramadi, Vice President Joe Biden told Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi in a telephone call on Friday.

Dishwasher lost 100 pounds by eating on the job at soup and salad restaurant
Laying at the bottom of a skateboard pool in 2011, Lucas Weaver had -- quite literally -- reached rock bottom. He fell while working promotions at a skating competition and tore every ligament in his knee.

U.S.
Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev sentenced to death
A federal jury Friday sentenced Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to death, the final chapter to a brutal, emotionally exhausting trial that brought forth indelible images of an unspeakable crime.

Frequent tanner shares grisly skin-cancer selfie
Tawny Willoughby grew up in small-town Kentucky, where, she said, it was normal to use a tanning bed four or five times a week.

Musicians mourn the loss of B.B. King
Blues legend B.B. King influenced countless musicians with his virtuoso picking style and full-bodied song delivery. Many of those musicians took to social media to remember the guitarist, his prized instrument and the gift he bestowed on generations of music lovers after his death Thursday night at 89.

What is a littoral combat ship?
The U.S. Navy on Wednesday said one of its newest warships, the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth, had completed a weeklong patrol in the South China Sea.

WORLD
ISIS on offensive in Iraq's Ramadi, taking over mosque and government buildings
The months-long fight for the key central Iraqi city of Ramadi now appears to be going ISIS's way, with the Islamist extremist group capturing police headquarters, the Ramadi Great Mosque and even raising its trademark black flag over the provincial government building, sources said.

Winston the python bites off more than he can chew
An Adelaide snake owner had to take his python for emergency medical treatment after the animal swallowed a set of barbecue tongs that were being used to feed him a rat.

Chinese baby rescued after being buried alive
Police rescued a baby boy buried alive in a shallow, unmarked grave on a hillside in southern China's Guangxi province, according to the country's state media.

U.S. mom gives birth in transit, finds herself in hospital predicament
Wendy Morrow, who was seven months pregnant, was ready to board the plane at the Hong Kong International Airport to visit her brother in Xiamen, China, but moments before she got to the gate -- her water broke.

BUSINESS
The Obamas' money: Boring investments, steady income
Like millions of other Americans, President and Mrs. Obama are still paying off their mortgage.

Blue Bell announces first layoffs in 108 years
Blue Bell Creameries, still reeling after shutting its entire operation over a fatal listeria recall of its ice cream, is laying workers off for the first time in its 108-year history.

HEALTH
Study: Chronic depression may increase stroke risk
If your older loved one is among the millions of Americans who struggle with chronic depression, beware: They have an extremely high risk for stroke. And a new study from the American Heart Association says the risk seems to remain high even after the depression goes away.

Tame travel tension with yoga-inspired moves
From daily commuting to globe-trotting, travel takes a toll on our bodies and minds in various forms of discomfort, anxiety and frustration. Whether you battle travel-induced backaches, a fear of flying or are prone to road rage, you'll benefit from these five yoga-inspired ways to decrease tension and increase comfort.

TECHNOLOGY
Electronic skin makes your body a computer
A patch of gold, just a few centimeters wide and light as a feather, could reveal your innermost thoughts and feelings.

How a high-tech bra could be your next doctor
To find out all you need to know about your body's vital signs, all you need to do is to get dressed.

ENTERTAINMENT
Top 10 reasons David Letterman is a comedy god
When David Letterman airs his last show Wednesday night, late-night rival Jimmy Kimmel plans to give him the ultimate tribute.

It's official: 'Mindy Project' moves to Hulu with supersized season 4 order
"Mindy Project" fans, rejoice.

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