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Utah Lower House Approves Death by Firing Squad

Utah wants to make sure it has a back-up method to execute prisoners on death row with the approval on Friday by the state's House of Representatives of a bill that would bring back the firing squad.

Craig Stephen Hicks

Investigators Find Gun, Ammo Stash in Home of Chapel Hill Muslim Killer

The condominium unit of Craig Stephen Hicks had four handguns, a pistol he used to gun three Muslims who also live in the same building in North Carolina, two shotguns, six rifles and several loaded magazines and cases full of ammunition.

Marie Holmes

One of 3 Winners of Powerball Jackpot is Mother of 4 Kids, One of Whom Has Cerebral Palsy

Lady luck appears to have shone on Thursday on 26-year-old Marie Holmes of North Carolina. She claims to be one of the three winners of the US$546 million Powerball jackpot by betting on the winning number combination of 11, 13, 25, 39, 54 and Powerball 19.

"The Breakfast Club" Returns to Theaters in March to Celebrate 30th Anniversary

Good news for "The Breakfast Club" fans, as the coming-of-age comedy drama will be returning to theaters in March! Variety revealed that the restored version of John Hughes' classic film will be shown in hundreds of theaters all over the United States to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the movie's original release.

Liv Tyler and David Garner Welcome a Baby Boy

Liv Tyler and her beau David Garner just welcomed their first child together. The couple just recently confirmed the birth of their son, who was born on Wednesday, February 11, 2015.

Emma Stone

Emma Stone and Bradley Cooper To Join SNL's 40th Anniversary Episode

In a report released by Deadline, it has been revealed that Bradley Cooper and Emma Stone will be joining the guest list for NBC's Saturday Night Live's 40th Anniversary Special, which will air on Sunday, February 15. Other A-list celebrities who are included in the cast are Edward Norton and Billy Crystal.

Gary Owens

Laugh-In’s Voice Actor Gary Owens Passes Away at 80

Sad day for fans of Gary Owens, as the baritone-voiced veteran announcer, best known for "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In" has passed away at 80 years old.

Password

The World's Dumbest Passwords Just Keep on Going: Don't Use Them

In 2014, the top 25 most frequently used passwords accounted for 2.2 percent of total passwords.

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Apple Watch 3D Display Tech Coming to iPhone 6S

The 3D Touch display can automatically detect a difference in pressure on touch.

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Panasonic Launches ToughBook with Improved Design

Panasonic has launched its new ToughBook CF-54.

Google Struggling with Early Android Wear Sales

Google has struggled to find early adopters for its Android Wear platform.

John Kitzhaber

Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber Steps Down Over Fiancée Scandal; Replacement Kate Brown Is First Openly Bisexual Governor in U.S.

John Kitzhaber, the longest-serving governor of Oregon, resigned on Friday, bowing down to political pressure over allegations that his live-in partner got juicy contracts for her green energy consulting business because of his position.

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Egyptian Court Frees Al-Jazeera Journalists On Bail

Al Jazeera journalists Baher Mohamed and Mohamed Fahmy are now free. An Egyptian court has ordered their release on bail, after more than 400 days in detention.

Ferguson Protests

U.S. Slips in Press Freedom Ranking After Arrest of Ferguson Reporters

The United States has slipped down further in this year's World Press Freedom ranking.

Tang Chi Wai and Ben Chong Team Up With Whoo Kid As They Launch Their Own Entertainment Production Company

Music producers Tang Chi Wai and Ben Chong just recently announced the launch of their own entertainment production company, Unleash Entertainment, along with announcements about new music collaborations and projects.

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