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Anti-Whaling Group Leader Arrested in Germany

Posted Mon May 14, 2012 10:11 AM ET | 0

The founder of the anti-whaling conservation group Sea Shepherd has been arrested in Germany awaiting extradition to Costa Rica. Read more

How Does a Manhunt Work?

Posted by Eric Niiler Wed May 9, 2012 08:00 AM ET | 0

Catching someone like suspected murderer Adam Mayes is more about being methodical than using overwhelming force. Read more

Can a Heinous Murderer Be Considered Sane?

Posted by Emily Sohn Mon May 7, 2012 11:20 AM ET | 0

Norwegian extremist Anders Behring Breivik may seem insane, but the insanity defense may not work for him. Read more

Fairy Penguin Chicknappers Caught and 'Dirk' is Rescued

Posted Mon Apr 16, 2012 12:22 PM ET | 0

A fairy penguin stolen from an Australian marine park, has been safely returned, but not before being chased by a dog and possibly a shark. Read more

Guns Make Men Seem Bigger

Posted by Emily Sohn Wed Apr 11, 2012 05:00 PM ET | 0

People are wired to size up how big and strong their opponents are, even when no physical fighting is involved. Read more

Liquid Body Armor Hardens on Impact

Posted Thu Apr 5, 2012 03:37 PM ET | 0

Forget Kevlar! Revolutionary body armor promises unprecedented protection. Read more

Trayvon Martin 911 Call: How Experts ID Voices

Posted by Sheila Eldred Wed Apr 4, 2012 03:53 PM ET | 0

Voice recognition software can show the actual speech structure of the vocal cords to make a match. Read more

What Is Pepper Spray?

Posted Wed Apr 4, 2012 12:25 PM ET | 0

The same compounds that give habaneros their bite is the same thing that sprays out of the cans used by police. Read more

Blind Man Drives Car

Posted Thu Mar 29, 2012 03:56 PM ET | 0

Google’s self-driving car allowed a blind man to pick up his dry cleaning and drop by the Taco Bell drive-in for a snack. Read more

Australia's Most Wanted Man Captured

Posted Thu Mar 22, 2012 11:56 AM ET | 0

The fugitive broke into homes to gain supplies before returning to almost inaccessible bushland before he was caught. Read more

The Skies Open Up For Drones

Posted by Irene Klotz Thu Feb 23, 2012 07:00 AM ET | 0

Should you be scared? Only a little.Unmanned aerial vehicles, have their dark side. Read more

Hackers: We Intercepted FBI, Scotland Yard Call

Posted Fri Feb 3, 2012 05:03 PM ET | 0

A sensitive conference call between the FBI and Scotland Yard was recorded and released online by the hackers in Anonymous Friday. Read more

iPhone Flashlight Helps Save Lost Hiker

Posted Tue Jan 3, 2012 11:13 AM ET | 0

A lost Maryland man is located by a helicopter after he uses the flashlight on his iPhone. Read more

Virginia Tech Gunman Thought Dead

Posted Fri Dec 9, 2011 09:30 AM ET | 0

Two people, including a police officer, were killed after a shooting incident at Virginia Tech. Read more

Pepper Spraying Cop Ventures into Space

Posted Sun Nov 27, 2011 12:08 PM ET | 0

Photoshopped for your viewing pleasure: the pepper spraying cop meme in space. Read more

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