Syrian Helicopter Downed in Damascus
CAIRO — Syrian rebels say they shot down a military helicopter during heavy fighting with government forces in Damascus Monday.
Explosion Rips through Venezuela's Largest Refinery Killing 24
A huge explosion that generated a tremendous blast wave shook the surrounding area of the Amouy refinery in Venezuela this morning.
Armstrong to be Stripped of Titles, Banned from Cycling
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency said late Thursday it will strip famed cyclist Lance Armstrong of his titles and ban him from competitive cycling.
Ruled Sane, Norwegian Mass Killer Goes to Prison
Norwegian terrorist Anders Behring Breivik was sentenced to a maximum jail term of 21 years on Friday. The court found Breivik, who killed 77 people last year, legally sane.