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Talia RalphFebruary 6, 2013 13:55

Lance Armstrong under 'active criminal investigation' by the Feds

Lance Armstrong's 'Tour de Redemption' is still a long ways away.

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In this handout photo provided by the Oprah Winfrey Network, Oprah Winfrey (R) speaks with Lance Armstrong during an interview regarding the controversy surrounding his cycling career January 14, 2013 in Austin, Texas. (George Burns/AFP/Getty Images)

Lance Armstrong's "Tour de Redemption" seems more out of reach than ever, as high level officials reported that the disgraced cyclist is still under an active criminal investigation.

David TrifunovFebruary 5, 2013 18:55

Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl parade packs city streets (VIDEO)

More than 200,000 fans pack Charm City streets to watch Baltimore Ravens celebrate Super Bowl XLVII win.

The Ravens beat the Niners 34-31 on Sunday in New Orleans in what became an intense, exciting affair – eventually.

Samantha StainburnFebruary 5, 2013 12:43

Lindsey Vonn airlifted to hospital after skiing crash

Vonn was airlifted off a slope after crashing at the Alpine Ski World Championships in Austria.

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Lindsey Vonn of the United States of America skis before crashing while competing in the Women's Super G event during the Alpine FIS Ski World Championships in Schladming, Austria, on Feb. 5, 2013. (Clive Rose/Getty Images)

The hospital that’s treating Vonn said she has a "complex knee injury."

Freya PetersenFebruary 5, 2013 06:26

Felix Baumgartner reached higher speed than thought during skydive from edge of space

Felix Baumgartner, who skydived from the edge of space — 24 miles up — last October reached a speed of 843.6 miles per hour, faster than previously thought, according to the official numbers.

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Pilot Felix Baumgartner of Austria lands in the desert during the second manned test flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on July 25, 2012.??Red Bull Stratos is a mission to the edge of space to an altitude of 37.000 meters to break several records including the sound of speed in freefall. (Joerg Mitter/AFP/Getty Images)

Felix Baumgartner, who skydived from the edge of space — 24 miles up — last October reached a speed of 843.6 miles per hour, faster than previously thought, according to the official numbers.

Daniel DeFraiaFebruary 4, 2013 11:00

The 5 best SuperBowl halftime shows (VIDEO)

Beyonce stole the show — and maybe a little too much electricity — but she's not the only diva among the top five Super Bowl performers.

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Beyonce performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show on Feb. 3, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

After Beyonce's halftime performance, half of the New Orleans Superdome went black.

Daniel DeFraiaFebruary 4, 2013 10:11

Asian crime syndicates suspected in global soccer match fixing

A 19-month investigation identified about 680 suspicious matches.

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Dejected goalkeeper Brad Friedel of Spurs looks on after conceding a second goal during the FA Cup on Jan. 27, 2013 in Leeds, England. (Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

"This is a sad day for European football," said Rob Wainwright, head of the European Union police organization Europol.

Jill LangloisFebruary 1, 2013 18:03

Japan judo Olympian jailed for 5 years for rape

Japanese Olympic medalist Masato Uchishiba has been jailed for five years for raping a student he was coaching.

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A gavel rests on top of a desk in the courtroom of the Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum in Miami. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Uchishiba, 34, claimed that the sex with his teenaged student in 2011 was consensual, but the Tokyo court where he was tried disagreed, saying he had assaulted her while she slept.

Kristin DeasyJanuary 31, 2013 22:20

Afghan cricket team aims for 2015 World Cup

The Afghanistan national cricket team wants to win big.

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Indian cricket fans hold an Indian flag as Pakistan's flag is displayed in Mohali, India on March 30, 2011. (Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images)

The Afghanistan national cricket team set its sights on the 2015 World Cup.

Jill LangloisJanuary 31, 2013 14:46

Caleb Moore dies after X Games crash

Snowmobile rider Caleb Moore died Thursday morning from injuries suffered during a crash at the Winter X Games in Aspen.

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Levi LaVallee goes airborne en route to winning the gold medal in the Snowmobile Freestyle at Winter X Games Aspen 2013 at Buttermilk Mountain on January 24, 2013 in Aspen, Colorado. (Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Moore's family said in a statement: "He will be truly missed and never forgotten. The family wishes to express their deep gratitude for all the prayers and support they have received from all the fans, friends and family around the world that Caleb has inspired."

Talia RalphJanuary 31, 2013 13:05

Super Bowl snacks: Game day eats from around the world

Super Bowl Sunday is coming up. We've got a slew of international snacks to spice up your game day spread.

Superbowl 47 is coming up this Sunday, and while you may be pumped to watch the 49ers and the Ravens face off in the NFL's biggest showdown, some of us are just as excited to chow down.