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Ryan Lochte Isn't Going Back To Brazil

Ryan Lochte will NOT be returning to Brazil -- despite the fact officials in Rio have reportedly summoned the swimmer to testify in front of the country's Justice Department ... sources tell TMZ Sports.

Hope Solo Suspended From U.S. Soccer Team For 6 Months

U.S. women's goalkeeper Hope Solo was suspended Wednesday for six months by U.S. Soccer for disparaging comments about Sweden following the Americans' early departure from the Rio Olympics.

Vermont Cancels Women's Basketball Game Against UNC Over HB2

The University of Vermont has cancelled their women's basketball game against UNC due to House Bill 2 according to Jeff Schulman, the school's athletic director.

Apple Boosts iPhone Security After Mideast Spyware Discovery

Apple says it is issuing a security update after powerful espionage software was found targeting an activist's iPhone in the Middle East.

Italy Toll Rises To 247 As Anguish Mounts Over Quake Past

Rescue crews raced against time Thursday looking for survivors from the earthquake that leveled three towns in central Italy, but the death toll rose to 247 and Italy once again anguished over trying to secure its medieval communities built on seismic lands.

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Scientists Find Earth-Like Planet At Star Next Door

After scanning the vast reaches of the cosmos for Earth-like planets where life might exist, astronomers have found one right next door.

Republican Vice President Nominee Mike Pence Speaks In Charlotte

Gov. Mike Pence, Donald Trump's running mate, spoke at Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Wednesday morning.

Ford Recalls Over 88K Vehicles Due To Stalling Problem

Ford is recalling more than 88,000 cars and SUVs in North America because the engines can stall without warning due to a fuel pump problem.

Astronaut Breaks US Record: 521 Days In Space And Counting

An astronaut has set a U.S. record for most time spent in space.

GRAPHIC VIDEO: Dramatic Video Shows Shootout At Atlanta Gas Station

A dramatic shootout at an Atlanta gas station is caught on camera.

Aerial Pictures Show Destruction From Italy Quake, Described as 'Dante's Inferno'

A strong earthquake in central Italy reduced three towns to rubble as people slept early Wednesday, with reports that as many as 50 people were killed and hundreds injured as rescue crews raced to dig out survivors.

McDonald’s Recalls Happy Meal “Step-iT” Fitness Trackers

McDonald’s is recalling millions of fitness bands that had been given away in Happy Meals because they might cause skin irritation or burns to children.

Powerful Earthquake Shakes Central Myanmar

A powerful earthquake shook Myanmar on Wednesday, killing at least three people and damaging nearly a hundred ancient Buddhist pagodas in the former capital of Bagan, a major tourist site, officials said.

Many Donors To Clinton Foundation Met With Her At State

More than half the people outside the government who met with Hillary Clinton while she was secretary of state gave money — either personally or through companies or groups — to the Clinton Foundation. It's an extraordinary proportion indicating her possible ethics challenges if elected president.