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A gaffiti artist admires his work on a main pedestrian street in Istanbul, Turkey, on Saturday. Police and protestors clashed during the day in the city. MCT PHOTO

Thousands protest in Turkey

Protesters have unleashed resentment against the prime minister, who many Turks see as an uncompromising figure with undue influence in every part of life.



Police shoot man after he stabs daughter

A South Bend man fatally stabbed his 6-year-old daughter and wounded his wife Sunday before police officers forced their way into his apartment and shot him to death.


Hollywood temple gets $150 million makeover

Now, in the grand tradition of long-running Hollywood franchises, LA’s oldest synagogue is getting a $150 million reboot — just in time for summer release.


The Heat’s Dwyane Wade loses the ball to the Pacers’ Lance Stephenson in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals in Indianapolis on Saturday. Indiana won 91-77, leading to Game 7 tonight in Miami, Fla. MCT PHOTO

BASKETBALL: Pacers, Heat prepare for Game 7

To the winner, a trip to the NBA Finals. To the loser, an offseason loaded with regret. It’s that simple now for the champion Heat and the confident Pacers.



Social media threats spark new law

A new law, which will take effect July 1, creates the crime of intimidation for using Internet social media sites to post threats.


Controversy springs from 3-D printing

Experts warn this innovation could soon turn contentious- because of safety concerns and the potential for the technology to alter economies that rely on manufacturing.


Proposed bill would withhold Newton documents

The bill would allow authorities to withhold from the public photographs, videos, and other records depicting the physical condition of any victim of the shootings.


SARS-like virus spreads to new countries

Three people were being treated Saturday for a new respiratory virus that is alarming global health officials, in the first cases in Italy, the country’s health ministry said.