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MMA Fighter Kills Home Invader

MMA Fighter Kills Home Invader

A professional mixed-martial artist killed one home invader, put another in the hospital with facial injuries, and sent two more fleeing on New Year’s Day in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The four assailants, reputedly all gang members, allegedly forced their

Mexican Anti-Cartel Vigilante Leader Injured in Plane Crash

A small plane crash-landed in western Mexico, killing one person and injuring four others, including the leader of a vigilante group fighting drug cartels, officials said Sunday. Jose Manuel Mireles, a high-profile leader of self-defense forces in Michoacan state, was

U.S. Soldier Killed in Eastern Afghanistan

U.S. Soldier Killed in Eastern Afghanistan

The Department of Defense announced the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom Sunday. Sgt. First Class William K. Lacey, 38, of Laurel, Fla., died Jan. 4, 2014, in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when the

AFC Wildcard: Chargers Rally for 27-10 Win over Bengals

AFC Wildcard: Chargers Rally for 27-10 Win over Bengals

(AP) Chargers rally for 27-10 win over BengalsBy JOE KAYAP Sports WriterCINCINNATISan Diego took advantage of Andy Dalton’s three turnovers in the second half on Sunday, pulling away to a 27-10 victory that extended the Cincinnati Bengals’ streak of playoff

Soccer Legend Eusebio Passes Away at 71

Soccer Legend Eusebio Passes Away at 71

(AP) Soccer star Eusebio dead at 71 of heart failureBy BARRY HATTONAssociated PressLISBON, PortugalEusebio, the Portuguese soccer star who was born into poverty in Africa but became an international sporting icon and was voted one of the 10 best players

U.S. Marine Dies in Afghanistan on New Year's Day

U.S. Marine Dies in Afghanistan on New Year's Day

On Friday, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) reported the death of a Spokane, Washington Marine who died on New Year’s Day.  According to DoD, the death of 22-year-old U.S. Marine Sgt. Jacob M. Hess is “under investigation.” There are

2013 in College Football: Big Numbers, Not Much Defense

2013 in College Football: Big Numbers, Not Much Defense

(AP) 2013 produces big numbers, not much defenseBy EDDIE PELLSAP National WriterNEWPORT BEACH, Calif.With apologies to Florida State, the question must be asked: Can anyone out there play defense? The Seminoles come into the BCS title game ranked first in

Marines delay female fitness plan after half fail

Marines delay female fitness plan after half fail

(AP) Marines delay female fitness plan after half failBy PAULINE JELINEKAssociated PressWASHINGTONMore than half of female Marines in boot camp can’t do three pullups, the minimum standard that was supposed to take effect with the new year, prompting the Marine

Johnny Manziel: Allen Iverson on Grass

Johnny Manziel: Allen Iverson on Grass

After Johnny Manziel likely closed out his college career with a dizzying, dazzling, and daring performance in a 52-48 victory against Duke in the Chick-fil-A Bowl on Monday that showed the world he possesses skills that cannot be taught and

AR-15 Manufacturer Named 'Manufacturer of the Year'

AR-15 Manufacturer Named 'Manufacturer of the Year'

AR-15 manufacturer and accessory designer Daniel Defense (DD) has been named “Manufacturer of the Year” by BusinessInSavannah.com (BIS). DD manufactures custom AR-15s and DAR-15 accessories. According to BIS, DD sold 32,000 guns in 2013, and company founder Marty Daniel is

Frank Gaffney's Secure Freedom Minute: Turkey on the Brink

Frank Gaffney's Secure Freedom Minute: Turkey on the Brink

Center for Security Policy: Frank Gaffney is the Founder and President of the Center for Security Policy in Washington, D.C. The Center is a not-for-profit, non-partisan educational corporation established in 1988. Under Mr. Gaffney’s leadership, the Center has been nationally

Fox Sports Noon to Midnight Big East: Top 25 Players

Fox Sports Noon to Midnight Big East: Top 25 Players

Big East fans have the chance to see every Big East player Tuesday during a Fox Sports Noon to Midnight Marathon day. The nightcap features pre-season favorite Marquette visiting National Player of the Year candidate and top Value Add offensive

Eagles Beat Cowboys to Take NFC East, Final Playoff Spot

Eagles Beat Cowboys to Take NFC East, Final Playoff Spot

(AP) Eagles beat Cowboys 24-22 to take NFC East titleBy SCHUYLER DIXONAP Sports WriterARLINGTON, TexasNick Foles and the Philadelphia Eagles completed a worst-to-first turnaround under rookie coach Chip Kelly. The Dallas Cowboys are stuck in second place and going home