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Bruce Wright wrote and worked for The Washington Post, The New York Times and The Boston Globe before coming to the International Business Times. He is a news junkie who loves hip-hop and hoops. Contact Bruce at b.wright@ibtimes.com and/or follow him on Twitter @bctw.

Russia Blames US For Not Stopping Turkey From Shooting Jet: Air Safety Agreement Not Enforced By United States, Kremlin Says

An agreement between Russia and the U.S. over the fight against the Islamic State group in Syria never included sharing of intelligence, the Pentagon has said.

Daniel Holtzclaw Rape Verdict: Black Celebrities Respond On Twitter To Ex-Oklahoma Police Officer Who Sexually Assaulted African-American Women

In the wake of Oklahoma City Officer Daniel Holtzclaw's conviction for the rapes and sexual assaults of 13 black women, black celebrities expressed anger and relief.

'Serial' Season 2: Podcast Returns, Listen To Bowe Bergdahl Talk About Deserting US Army In Afghanistan

The podcast's highly anticipated second season covers the case of Bowe Bergdahl, the U.S. military deserter who abandoned his post in Afghanistan.

Obama Slavery Speech 2015: The President's Remarks On 'Nation's Original Sin' On 150th Anniversary Of The 13th Amendment

Evoking images of lynching that “justice turned a blind eye to,” President Barack Obama said Wednesday that slavery was "wrong in every sense.”

San Bernardino Shooter's Father On FBI Terrorist Watch List: Syed Farook's Travels To Pakistan Cited

The accused shooter's father reportedly told an Italian news outlet that his son supported the ideals of the Islamic State militant group.

Freddie Gray Opening Arguments: Spinal Injury Didn't Happen During Arrest, Baltimore Prosecutor Says During Officer's Trial

The first of the six Baltimore police officers to be tried for their alleged roles in Freddie Gray's death listened to a litany of allegations in court Wednesday.

Hillary Clinton Flip-Flopping On Ground Troops To Fight ISIS? Before US Sends Troops To Iraq, Clinton Says No To Deployment After First Saying Yes

Hours before the U.S. announced it would send ground troops to Iraq to fight the Islamic State, Clinton said she was against the move. That was less than two weeks after she previously said she was in favor of it.

Target's Website Crashes Over 'High Traffic' During Cyber Monday

The retailer's site was down temporarily as online shoppers searched for deals on Cyber Monday.

Will ISIS Enter US Through Canada? Amid Islamic State Fears, Border Worries Linger Ahead Of Resettling Syrian Refugees

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted Tuesday that Canada still has plans to host Syrian refugees as quickly as possible.

French Hostages Taken In Roubaix: Gunmen In Northern France Storm Local Establishment

The situation was reportedly not related to the Nov. 13 terror attacks in Paris.

After Paris ISIS Attacks, Morocco Terrorism Under Scrutiny: Islamic State Is North African Country's Latest Terror Threat

Four alleged members of the Islamic State were arrested Monday in Morocco, where the family of the alleged mastermind of Friday's attacks in Paris is from.

Paris Terrorism Updates: House Arrests In France Ordered For More Than 100 People, Interior Minister Says [VIDEO]

Click here for the latest news from France and around the world on this developing story.

Myanmar Election Results 2015: Opposition Leader Aung San Suu Kyi Wins Seat In Historic Vote

Although she may be legally barred from assuming the country's presidency, the opposition leader has said that would not prevent her from making "all the decisions."

Who Is Melissa Click? University Of Missouri Professor Resigns Courtesy Position With Journalism School After Confrontation With Student Journalists

Melissa Click, a University of Missouri journalism professor, had a videotaped encounter Monday with student journalists during a protest on campus.

At GOP Debate, Rick Santorum Says He Respects The Democratic Party Because 'They Fight'

Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum got a bit emotional Tuesday night during the undercard Republican debate.

DraftKings, FanDuel Legal Scandal Update: No More Fantasy Sports Bets In New York, Attorney General Says

The state attorney general has effectively shut down DraftKings and FanDuel in New York.

Immigration Reform In Dallas: Texas Sheriff's 'Sanctuary' City Policies For Undocumented Immigrants 'Will No Longer Be Tolerated,' Gov Abbott Says

“Policies like yours compel Texas to take action to protect Texans’ safety,” Gov. Greg Abbott wrote in a letter Monday.

Oklahoma State University Parade Car Crash: Homecoming Festivities End With At Least 3 Dead

The driver of the vehicle has been identified as a woman, and authorities took her into custody at the scene of the tragedy.

Lamar Odom Video Surfaces: Khloe Kardashian's Ex Transferred To Hospital By Ambulance Because Of Height

The former professional basketball player descended into a state of unconsciousness after being found unresponsive Tuesday in a Nevada brothel.

Immigration Reform In Texas: Undocumented Immigrants In Dallas No Longer To Be Held In Jail 48 Hours After Release Date, Sheriff Says

U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement mandates that undocumented immigrants arrested on minor charges be detained for an additional two days post-release-date.

EU Refugee Crisis In Serbia: Quota A Condition Of Pending European Union Membership, Will Turn Country Into 'Immigration Colony,' Official Says

"Serbia must oppose the dictate from Brussels that plans to turn Serbia and other Balkan states into the largest refugee reception point."

Spies At Oktoberfest? German Intelligence Agency Pays For Secret Agents To Get Drunk At Annual Beer Celebration, Report Finds

Germany reportedly carried out an unusual demographic experiment during the annual celebration of carousing.

Marijuana Legalization 2015: US Pot Arrests Increased In 2014 With 1 Every 45 Seconds, FBI Data Show

In 2014, nearly 701,000 people were arrested for marijuana-related offenses in the United States, and the number is growing.

200 Boko Haram Fighters Surrender In Nigeria Amid Crackdown On Militant Group

The news of the militants surrendering Friday was confirmed in a statement by a Nigerian army representative.

Hajj Stampede Victims' Nationalities: Iranians, Africans, Indians Among Hundreds Trampled To Death During Muslim Pilgrimage

The death toll as of Friday morning was 719 people, and more than 850 Muslim worshippers were injured Thursday on the third day of the annual Islamic event.

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