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In 1747, members of the notorious Hawkhurst Gang carried out a brazen midnight raid on the King's Custom House in Poole, England: They broke in and stole back their impounded tea. What followed over the next weeks would shock even hardened criminals.

Cuppa Thugs: These Brutal Smugglers Ran An 18th Century Tea Cartel

In the 1700s, steep taxes made tea too pricey for most. Smugglers like the notorious Hawkhurst Gang helped feed England's growing taste for tea, operating with a mix of popular support and fear.

The Zika virus, once thought to be spread only through mosquito bites, was sexually transmitted to a person in Texas, health officials say.

Zika Virus Acquired Through Sexual Transmission, Texas Officials Say

A person has been infected through sexual contact, according to Dallas County health officials. Previously, experts had warned the virus was spread through mosquito bites.

Paul Tang, owner of the People's Bookstore in Hong Kong, is still selling works that are critical of the Chinese leadership and are banned on the mainland. Five people in the Hong Kong book industry disappeared recently. Some have turned up in police custody on the mainland. But Tang says he isn't particularly worried about his safety.

The Hong Kong Bookseller Who's Keeping 'Banned' Books On His Shelves

Five people in Hong Kong's book industry have disappeared. All were linked to books forbidden in mainland China. Paul Tang says he has no plans to remove works critical of the Chinese leadership.

John King Jr., acting education secretary, has called for restoring "balance" to school testing.

Education Secretary Calls For Fewer (But Better) Tests

"Simplistic or poorly constructed tests," says John King, "just take away from critical learning time."

From Football To Opera: Singer Morris Robinson Takes Center Stage

Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul is ending his campaign for the GOP nomination for president, he announced Wednesday morning.

Rand Paul Drops Out Of White House Race

The Kentucky Republican says he is suspending his campaign after a disappointing finish in Iowa to focus on his Senate re-election.

In the Media: Baltimore's Billy Murphy Brings Lawsuit Against Flint; 17-Year-Old BLM Activist

A digest of Baltimore news from local sources.From the Baltimore Sun: Prominent Baltimore Attorney Brings Class-Action Lawsuit Against Flint Officials…

Guests attend the Film Independent Brunch during the 2016 Sundance Film Festival.

In Conversation About Diversity In Hollywood, Where Does Sundance Fit In?

Sundance may be just one part of a much bigger puzzle, but filmmakers of color say it has an important role to play.

Sylvester Williams, a Denver Broncos nose guard, nabs Isaiah Crowell of the Cleveland Browns last October. If measured by BMI, Williams is obese.

If BMI Is The Test Of Health, Many Pro Athletes Would Flunk

Proposed federal rules would let employers penalize overweight or obese workers by making them pay more for health insurance. But having a high BMI doesn't mean you're not healthy.

Matt LeBlanc, seen here at an Emmys party in West Hollywood last fall, will help revamp the BBC's long-running show <em>Top Gear</em>.

Matt LeBlanc Is Joining The BBC's 'Top Gear' Car Show

"Hey everyone, I'm really honored and looking forward to working on Top Gear," the former Friends star said Thursday. He has been a guest on the show several times.

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