FBI and DOJ acknowledge forensic unit gave false testimony

The FBI and U.S. Justice Department have acknowledged that almost all of the experts in a forensic unit dedicated to microscopic hair comparison gave flawed testimony against defendants before 2000, the Washington Post said.

5 ways to protect yourself from credit card fraud at gas stations

Consumers typically worry about credit card fraud when making purchases online or conducting ATM transactions, but over the past few years, fraudulent credit card activity has taken the form of gas station scams that use technology to victimize patrons.

Denial blinds people from symptoms that signal cancer

Released in December, a survey conducted by University College London researchers asked nearly 1,800 people aged 50 and older if they considered the possibility that symptoms they’ve experienced could signal cancer.

 
‘Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2’ actually made $24 million this weekend

The fast cars sequel with the gravity-defying stunts is barreling toward the $300 million mark Stateside, having already hurtled past the $1 billion mark globally. Domestically, “Furious 7” has earned $294.4 million.

Zombies and aliens and wizards, oh my!

The Wizard World Comic Con Las Vegas hits the Las Vegas Convention Center Friday for three days of sci-fi, fantasy and otherworldly delights.

 
Body camera captures police shooting man with knife — VIDEO

A 23-year-old African-American man who barricaded himself in his mother’s house in a St. Louis suburb was shot and killed by police when he rushed at them with a knife in one hand and a Bible in the other, authorities said on Saturday.

Follow scenic byway to historic Nipton, Calif.

The two-lane highway from Searchlight to Nipton, Calif., runs 21 miles through scenic high desert and rugged foothills. It often boasts a fair springtime show of desert wildflowers, many varieties of cactus and an extensive forest of Joshua trees.

 
Hundreds of residents evacuated as wildfire threatens homes

The “Highway Fire” was incinerating 300 acres in Riverside County, east of Los Angeles, early Sunday, and emergency officials have evacuated many residents, said Fire Captain Mike Mohler.

Expect big security at Mayweather-Pacquiao fight

Unprecedented security measures will be in place for the May 2 megafight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and challenger Manny Pacquiao, according to sources.

Decker looks like UNLV’s starting quarterback

Blake Decker all but locked up UNLV’s starting quarterback job in Saturday’s spring game, completing 5 of 5 passes for 166 yards and three touchdowns. Devonte Boyd caught four passes for 132 yards and three touchdowns.

Reid eye injury gives rise to rumor and legend

To most people it seemed curious but straightforward enough when U.S. Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada said he suffered a serious facial injury while exercising at his Henderson home on New Year’s Day.

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