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U.S. Checks For Stolen Passports, But Other Nations Fall Short

Two men apparently boarded Malaysia Airlines flight 370 with stolen passports. The U.S. has safeguards to prevent that from happening on U.S.-bound flights, but other nations are not as diligent.

The schizophrenia drug Risperdal was at the heart of government investigations into improper marketing that stretched back more than a decade.

Johnson & Johnson To Pay $2.2 Billion In Marketing Settlement

A company subsidiary pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge stemming from the promotion of antipsychotic Risperdal for the treatment of dementia in elderly patients. The Food and Drug Administration never approved the drug for that use.

Attorney Francis Chin (center) runs through his lines with Yang Chen at a rehearsal for <em>22 Lewd Chinese Women</em>, the latest trial re-enactment by the Asian American Bar Association of New York.

Asian-American Lawyers Act Like '22 Lewd Chinese Women'

A cast of lawyers and a federal judge in New York City perform dramatic re-enactments of historic trials involving Asian-Americans. Their latest production, 22 Lewd Chinese Women, focuses on a 19th-century Supreme Court case with parallels to present-day immigration debates.

Amanda Knox speaking during a taped interview with ABC News' Diane Sawyer in New York in April.

Amanda Knox Guilty Verdict Reinstated By Italian Court

The appeals court in Florence found Knox and her ex-boyfriend guilty of the 2007 murder of Meredith Kercher and sentenced her to 28 1/2 years in prison. Knox currently lives in Seattle, and the sentence is likely to set up a long battle over her extradition.

Before their split: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, right, and his uncle, Jang Song Thaek, in February 2012. Earlier this month, Jang was executed.

Money Seen As A Motive In Execution Of North Korea's No. 2

Jang Song Thaek, who was a key adviser and regent to his nephew — leader Kim Jong Un — was executed on Dec. 12. Intelligence agencies believe he refused to cede control of lucrative business interests, including fishing grounds. Jang was arrested after a gun battle between his forces and the army.

A police officer walks out of the Electrical Engineering Building on the campus of Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind., Tuesday. One person was killed in a classroom by a gunman who surrendered to a police officer within minutes of the attack, officials said.

One Killed, Suspect In Custody In Purdue University Shooting

The shooting suspect and his alleged victim were reportedly teaching assistants in electrical and computer engineering, under the same professor. The shooting sparked a partial evacuation order Tuesday afternoon.

You learned it all from your folks, right?

Young And In Love? Thank Mom And Dad, At Least A Little

How well people got along with their parents as teenagers affects how satisfied they are with romantic relationships as young adults. But if you were a rebellious teen, don't fret. Researchers say it's just one of many factors that influence your romantic life.

According to the pediatrics study, about three-fourths of children in the U.S. consume caffeine on a given day.

How Caffeinated Are Our Kids? Coffee Consumption Jumps

Energy drinks tend to get a bad rap. But when it comes to caffeine intake, teenagers seem to be getting far more caffeine from coffee drinks. Overall, about three-fourths of children in the U.S. consume caffeine on a given day.

Missing Jet's Mysterious Turn May Have Been Plotted Early In Flight

There are reports that it appears someone programmed a new course into the navigation system before the cockpit's routine-sounding last voice message. That adds to evidence of a deliberate act.

Younger women are most likely to go to the doctor with a headache.

Yes, It's A Headache. No, You Don't Need A Brain Scan

In 2010, 15 percent of people who went to the doctor for a headache got a brain scan, even though the vast majority of headaches aren't symptoms of something seriously wrong.

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