What you need to know Wednesday
World News
Prison sentences for Oscar Pistorius and soccer star Lionel Messi, the U.K.'s damning Iraq War report, protests over the police shooting of Alton Sterling and a look ahead.
Video shows moments before Louisiana man was killed by police
US News
On Tuesday, 37-year-old Alton Sterling was killed outside of a convenience store by Baton Rouge police. Reports say that Sterling was known for selling CDs near the store, and was armed at the time of his killing, but never reached for any weapon.
Tony Blair will not apologise for decision to go to war
Chilcot Report
The former Prime Minister has spoken out on the Chilcot report, giving a 45 minute press conference outlining his decision to go to war, and saying in a statement that "the report should lay to rest allegations of bad faith, lies or deceit".
Oscar Pistorius sentenced to six years in prison
World News
The South African High Court has announced the Olympic athlete's new sentence for the 2013 murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.
Patrick Stewart has released a country album
Celebrity
Sir Patrick, aka Professor X aka Captain Picard aka Shakespearean legend of stage and screen aka... "Cowboy Pat" the country and western star? The venerable actor has released a collection of country classics to raise money for the International Rescue Committee. Yeehaa! Make it so!
Iraq War in 2003 was 'unnecessary,' U.K. report finds
World News
Seven years after the Iraq War inquiry was launched, Britain released its 6,000-page Chilcot report Wednesday. Military action in Iraq "wasn't a last resort," said Sir John Chilcot, as he unveiled his report on the Iraq War, which started in 2003.
Taxi driver returns $187,000 left in the back of his car
US News
A passenger left $187,000 in Boston cab driver Ray "Buzzy" MacCausland's car. MacCausland turned the cash in to Boston police and was given a $100 reward by the money's rightful owner, a homeless man. He's upset with the size of the reward, but says he would have returned the fortune regardless.
Leo Messi sentenced to 21 month suspended sentence for tax fraud
Football
The Argentinian player and his father have been sentenced for tax fraud to 21 months but won’t serve any time in prison because his sentence is fewer than two years.
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Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr
World News
Today marks the start of the three-day Muslim festival which signals the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Eid Mubarak!
The Welsh flag is popping up in new places
Euro 2016
As Wales aim for the Euro 2016 final, the Welsh flag is popping up in a few more places and some are uncovering some newly-found Welsh heritage.
Man punches bear in face — twice — walks away. Because Canada
Amazing
"Most bears are right-handed," said the former boxer from Sudbury, Ont.
Someone created a dress made out of donated pubic hair
Weird
Designer Sarah Bryan (@Itssarahbryan), who garnered attention for a dress she created out of Skittles, had a rather hairy idea for her next design creation, asking her social media followers to send in donations to help her put the creation together.
Iconic Wimbledon treat has a number one fan
Haha
Strawberries and cream are a staple at Wimbledon and one fan seems to love the tasty combo more than others.
Is Ray Allen making a comeback?
NBA
The Heat veteran is in talks to return to the NBA, according to several reports. The Warriors, who most recently recruited Thunder player Kevin Durant, have allegedly pursued several free agents, including Allen.
Frank Ocean, Young Thug star in Calvin Klein campaign
Style
The world may be waiting for his second album, Boys Don't Cry, but at least we're seeing more of Ocean after his appearance in the Calvin Klein fall 2016 campaign. Shot by Tyrone Lebon, Ocean joins stars like Young Thug, Kate Moss and Henry Rollins.
Pope Francis meets with slain American student's parents
World News
On Wednesday, Pope Francis made an unscheduled visit to meet the parents of the American student who was found dead in Rome this week. Beau Solomon, 19, was studying abroad at John Cabot University.
ICYMI: Tuesday
World News
From politics to pop culture, if you missed yesterday's news cycle, here's a quick refresher.
University of Tennessee settles Title IX suit for $2.48 million
US News
A settlement was reached in the lawsuit in which eight unnamed women say they were sexually assaulted by University of Tennessee athletes, and that the university violated federal gender discrimination laws in its handling of sexual assault cases.
Trump lauds Saddam Hussein's ability to kill terrorists
Election 2016
At a press conference in North Carolina on Monday, Donald Trump was addressing the Iraq War when he praised the former Iraqi dictator's ability to catch terrorists: "He did that so good."
Want to donate your organs? There'll be an app for that
Technology
Apple reports that the Health app for iOS 10 will have a feature which allows users to register as organ donors. Tim Cook said the feature was inspired by Steve Jobs' wait for a liver transplant.