Juiced: In possibly the biggest athletic doping scheme since the fall of the East German athletic empire, the World Anti-Doping Agency in a 323-page report accuses Russia of running a state-sponsored athletic doping operation that involves athletes, coaches, trainers, and …

Clue: A piece of airplane wing that washed up on a remote island east of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean has been identified as probably coming from a Boeing 777, leading investigators to suspect it may have been a wing …

Explosion: A gas truck blew up today outside a women and children’s hospital in Mexico City, destroying much of the building and killing at least three people. Fifty-four are reported injured. There’s no immediate explanation for the explosion. Deadline: The …

Hostage Killed: American journalist Luke Somers was fatally wounded during a rescue raid in Yemen late yesterday. US officials say Somers was shot by his captors as they were being attacked and died on the way to a naval ship. …

Animal House: Responding to an article about a gang rape published in Rolling Stone Magazine, the University of Virginia has suspended all fraternity activities until Jan. 9th. UVA President Teresa Sullivan said in a statement, “I write you in great …

Exit: Attorney General Eric Holder announced yesterday he is resigning and leaving the Justice Department as soon as his replacement is announced. It was not a surprise. Holder had previously said he planned to leave by the end of the …