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Mary Fetchet, the mother of 9/11 victim Brad Fetchet, told the Daily News that Kathryn Bigelow's "Zero Dark Thirty" featured an audio clip of her son's last words without her permission.

Public support for same-sex marriage by some prominent conservatives could potentially affect the outcome of two Supreme Court cases this term.

Sgt. Loran “Butch” Baker and Det. Elizabeth Butler were investigating allegations of sexual harassment when they were shot and killed.

Obama has called a meeting with congressional leaders Friday -- the day the 2013 sequester is to take effect.

Apple CEO Tim Cook will tell his shareholders' meeting what his plans are for the company's $137 billion cash pile.

A $5 million class-action lawsuit has been filing claiming Budweiser is watered down. The lawsuits take aim at Anheuser-Busch and were filed after testimony from former employers who detailed the deceptive practice.

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has joined prominent Republicans, ex-military leaders and 60 other U.S. companies including Facebook, Intel and Morgan Stanley, who have signed on to a filing that will be presented to the Supreme Court in favor of the nationwide legalization of gay marriage in the United States.

The Coast Guard called off the search for a sinking boat after they believed it to be a hoax.

Apple has proposed a settlement to a 2011 case alleging that it inform its customers of the financial risks involved in unregulated in-app purchases.

A family is missing at sea off the California coast, and the Coast Guard has released audio of a distress call made before they abandoned ship.

African leaders have agreed on new framework for peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Details are lacking, but potential is great.

A donation-based food stamps for pets program has been launched to help families feed their dogs, cats or other animals.

A few lines of code nestled away in Google's most recent update for its YouTube Android application have revealed more about the company's rumored pay-to-view services than it is currently admitting.

Sunlamps raise cancer risks, but some U.S. states don't have age restrictions on tanning salons.

Facebook has partnered with a number of mobile carriers to cut costs for its mobile messaging service.

Google has shut down two buildings near its HQ, ordering all staff to evacuate as the air in those buildings has become too toxic to work in.

Intel Corp. announced its new Atom “Clover Trail+” chips geared at winning momentum in the burgeoning market for smartphones and tablets.

Which actresses were the best -- and worst -- dressed on the red carpet of the 2013 Oscars?

There's no way the Oscars will net more global viewers than the World Cup. Not this time. Not ever.

Rapper MC Hammer was arrested in Northern California on Thursday for allegedly obstructing an officer. Two days later, Hammer launched into a lengthy rant on Twitter charging that the arrest was the result of racial profiling.

It's Tim Cook’s turn to face the music when Apple holds its annual meeting on Wednesday. HP's Meg Whitman and Michael Dell know the challenge.