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Amanda Knox Ex Sollecito Defends Her On 'Today' Show

Knox's ex-boyfriend has maintained her innocence as both prepare for a retrial in Italian court.
After Fort Hood Army Officer Sexual Assault, Washington Vows Sweeping Reforms In Military

After Fort Hood Army Officer Sexual Assault, Washington Vows Sweeping Reforms In Military

It's happened again. Just one week after a disgraced Air Force sexual assault prevention official was arrested for sexual battery, the U.S. Army is dealing with new allegations of sexual misconduct by one of its own officers in charge of the sex assault prevention unit at Fort Hood.

Voter Turnout For L.A. Mayoral Race Could Be At All-Time Low

Candidate similarity and political agendas are cited as chief reasons why people will stay home on May 21st.

DNA Evidence Links Park To 2008 Redding Murder

Roughly 5 years have passed since Julia Redding's body was found, but now it appears that the case may finally be reaching its conclusion.

FBI Investigating Deadly Police Beating Of Kern County Man

Several witnesses have come forward to state that local police officers savagely beat the man to death.

Columbia University Finally Banning 'Whites-Only' Scholarship After 64 Years On Books

It's taken 64 years, but Columbia University is finally responding to requests to lift restrictions on a fellowship that is only allowed to be awarded to white students.

Analysts Doubtful Over Rumored New Amazon Device: Glasses-Free 3D Smartphone

Rumors are swirling that Amazon has a whole bunch of projects that they're working on, among them a glasses-free 3-D smartphone with eyeball control interface that analysts are publicly doubting but undoubtedly secretly hoping will be a hit.
Father Arrested After 4-Year-Old Son Shoots Neighbor To Death

Father Arrested After 4-Year-Old Son Shoots, Kills 6-Year-Old Playmate

The father of a 4-year-old boy who shot and killed his 6-year-old friend during a playdate was arrested Monday and faces multiple charges of endangering the welfare of children.

Residents At Senior Home Busted For Drug, Prostitution Charges

The biggest scandal to arise in a senior home is usually over an unscrupulous game of bridge but residents in a New Jersey senior center have seen their home taken over by drug and sex rings.

Medical Marijuana Dispensaries To Open Their Doors In Washington, D.C. This Month

Medical marijuana dispensaries are slated to open their doors later this month in the nation's capital, with some locations within walking distance to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and other major federal government agency headquarters.

4 Huntington Beach Teens Arrested For Attempted Murder In Skateboard Beating

The victim is now in critical condition after receiving brutal blows to the head with skateboards by multiple teenagers.
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West Hollywood Doctor Indicted For Drug Trafficking, Charged With 'Dealing' Prescriptions For $150 Payments

A doctor in West Hollywood has surrendered to authorities after being indicted on Friday for allegedly writing more than a thousand prescriptions for addictive painkillers after the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) revoked his license last year, according to the United States Attorney's Office.
Barbara Walters Announces Her Retirement On 'The View'

NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg Among Those In Attendance As Barbara Walters Confirms Her Retirement Plans On 'The View'

After a career in television news of over half a century, Barbara Walters announced on Monday her plans to retire as an on-air personality in 2014.
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Four Children Among Victims Of Deadly Mother's Day House Fire In Pennsylvania

Four children and two adults are dead after a late-night fire on Mother's day tore through a family home in Pottsville, PA.
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NY Man Sued For $2 Million For 'Torturing, Mutilating, Murdering' Former Friend's Pet Cat

A New York City teacher residing on the Upper East Side of Manhattan has filed a lawsuit against a former college friend for allegedly "torturing, mutilating and murdering" her cat, a 3-year-old Siamese named Cassie, amongst other crimes.

TSA Tries To Fine Portland Man $1000 For Nudity

The case is yet another legal battle for the man after what has been a hectic year in court over the case.
Defense Distributed's 3D-Printed AK-47 Magazine

State Department Orders Blueprints For 3D-Printed Gun Removed From Internet, Takes Over Ownership Of Files

The United States State Department has ordered the removal of blueprints for nonprofit Defense Distributed's controversial 3D-printed "Liberator" handgun from the company's DEFCAD Web site.

L.A Voter Fraud Alleged Against Both Candidates For City Council Seat

The campaigns of both John Choi and Mitch O'Farrell claim that the other has engaged in unscrupulous acts.
Marijuana Grow Operation In Oregon Forest

Smokejumpers Stumble Upon Illegal Marijuana Grow Operation In Oregon National Forest; Plants Though To Belong To Mexican Drug Cartel

Smokejumpers parachuting into the mountains of southern Oregon to fight lightning-sparked fires found themselves landing in the middle of a marijuana growing operation.

8 New York Men Charged In $42 Million International Cyber Bank Heist

The United States government on Thursday arrested eight men from New York for their participation in an international conspiracy involving a high-tech theft ring that launched cyber attacks on financial institutions around the world, resulting in losses estimated at $45 million.
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