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Police raid Occupy camp in Washington

5 hours 46 min ago
U.S. Park Police in riot gear entered the Occupy DC camp in McPherson Square in downtown Washington on Saturday. Six people were arrested.

Teens' tics baffle town

8 hours 23 min ago
In the tiny New York town of LeRoy, one thing is for sure; since October, 16 people suddenly have developed uncontrollable twitching and verbal tics.

'Wild Orchid' director Zalman King dies at 70

11 hours 24 min ago
Zalman King, a one-time actor who went on to produce and direct numerous films including "Wild Orchid," died Friday after a lengthy battle with cancer, his son-in-law said.

Komen apologizes, restores Planned Parenthood funding

11 hours 39 min ago
The foundation apologized for decisions that cast doubt on its mission to save women's lives and said it would keep funding Planned Parenthood grants.

Authorities: Man killed after stealing police car, killing officer

16 hours 44 min ago
An Alabama robbery suspect fatally stabbed a police officer in jail, escaped in a stolen patrol car and wounded another officer before he was killed, authorities said Friday.

Prosecutors drop Lance Armstrong doping investigation

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 20:52
Justice Department prosecutors said Friday that they are closing a criminal investigation of champion cyclist Lance Armstrong without filing charges that he used performance-enhancing drugs.

Second teacher removed from L.A. school in lewd bondage probe

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 20:44
A second teacher has been removed from a classroom at Los Angeles' Miramonte Elementary School, where another teacher has been charged with 23 felony counts of lewd acts on pupils, authorities said Friday.

Teacher must remain in custody over alleged beheading plot

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 16:25
A federal judge on Friday ordered a North Carolina teacher to remain in custody until her trial over an alleged plot to behead witnesses who testified against a would-be terrorist.

'Significant' action possible in case of man accused of murdering girl

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 13:59
A Florida man accused of kidnapping, molesting and killing a 7-year-old girl will be in court Friday for a hearing that a sheriff's office said could include "significant court action" regarding his case.

Major snow storm targets Denver area

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 13:15
Light snow started falling in Denver on Thursday as it braces for a major winter storm that is expected to blast some areas with up to two feet in a few days.

Obama to unveil veterans jobs proposal with hefty price tag

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 13:00
President Barack Obama is unveiling a new jobs initiative geared toward veterans Friday that the administration says will put thousands of former men and women in uniform back to work.

Pardoned DUI convict faces more charges in fatal accident

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 12:31
Unraveling the complex back stories of the more than 200 pardons issued by former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour is revealing serious questions about how pardon review decisions were carried out.

Nevada housing: No silver lining

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 10:10
Republican presidential candidates are campaigning for votes in a state with an unwelcome, eye-popping first-place record. The foreclosure crisis has a seemingly endless ripple effect felt by Nevadans regardless of whether they are homeowners.

Authorities: Human smuggling ring used African-American drivers

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 03:17
A human smuggling ring used non-Spanish speaking African-Americans to drive suspected illegal immigrants across the U.S.-Mexican border to the Los Angeles area, according to immigration authorities.

National Archives unveils fortified display case for Magna Carta

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 22:29
The only original copy of the Magna Carta in private hands worldwide has a fancy new display case at the National Archives, where the document goes on display next month.

Kansas bill seeks to pair undocumented immigrants, jobs

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 22:01
The Kansas legislature on Thursday introduced a bill that would partner some undocumented immigrants with jobs in industries facing worker shortages.

Big rigs won't be getting any bigger -- for a while

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 21:58
A House committee passed a measure Thursday maintaining current tractor-trailer truck sizes and weights for three years until a study can be completed on the potential costs incurred by allowing longer and heavier trucks on U.S. roads.

Senate passes insider trading bill

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 21:51
A bill that clarifies the illegality of insider trading of stocks and other securities by members of Congress and their staff members won approval Thursday from the U.S. Senate.

L.A. players win 4 NBA All-Star Game spots

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 20:27
Basketball fans love L.A., if this year's NBA All-Star ballot results are any indication.

8 remain hospitalized after fatal Florida pileup

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 17:45
Eight people remained hospitalized Thursday after a string of fatal car crashes on a Florida interstate over the weekend.