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- Dreamlifter parts land at the wrong airport. Does that happen often?
Dreamlifter parts, carried on one Boeing 747 and intended for another, landed at the wrong Kansas airport. Does landing at the wrong airport happen often?
- Congresswoman mugged: Robbed in DC but not seriously injured
Congresswoman mugged: Congresswoman Grace Meng, a freshman Democrat representing Queens, NYC., was mugged from behind Wednesday night. She was not seriously injured.
Rep. Trey Radel 'owns up' to cocaine possession, takes leave of absenceRep. Henry "Trey" Radel was sentenced to a year of parole and charged a fine of $250 for possession of cocaine. During his time away from Washington, Rep. Radel will enter an in-patient Florida treatment center and will donate his salary to charity. He does not plan to leave office.
How Obama and Clinton paid tribute to JFK togetherPresident Barack Obama granted former President Bill Clinton and 15 other Americans the Presidential Medal of Freedom as a testament to John F. Kennedy, who died this month 50 years ago. Kennedy signed an order creating the award shortly before his death.
- Ohio earthquake triggers 911 calls, but not damage
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Ohio on Wednesday afternoon. It was enough to rattle some shelves and desks, but likely not strong enough to do damage, an expert said.
Illinois same-sex marriage law: 'An epic victory for equal rights'A new Illinois law will grant the rights of marriage to same-sex couples. At the governor's signing Wednesday, he touted the bill as a model for the rest of the country.
Joseph Paul Franklin, white supremacist serial killer, executed in MissouriJoseph Paul Franklin, a white supremacist who targeted blacks and Jews in a US killing spree from 1977 to 1980, was executed Wednesday morning in Missouri. Franklin was convicted of eight murders and claimed responsibility for 20.
NYC tobacco law: New NYC law bans tobacco sales to anyone under 21NYC tobacco law: NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg signed the tobacco ban into law on Tuesday, making NYC the first large city to prohibit sales to all teens.
Congressman busted for cocaine in a joint FBI-DEA stingCongressman cocaine: Congressman Henry "Trey" Radel (R) of Florida, who calls himself a "Hip Hop conservative," faces up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine for cocaine possession.
Maria Bartiromo, CNBC anchor, leaving network after 2 decadesMaria Bartiromo: The New York Times and others reported Bartiromo is joining Fox Business Network. The Fox network said it had no immediate announcement to make Monday.
- White supremacists arrested in North Dakota for 'terrorizing' citizens
Craig Cobb and Kynan Dutton are accused of terrorizing people in Leith, North Dakota, with guns over the weekend. Cobb has purchased 13 properties in Leith and has said he plans to take over the town government with others who share his views of white supremacy.
- New England Patriots vs. Carolina Panthers: Did refs blow the call?
New England Patriots lost to the Carolina Panthers Monday night. The game ended with a controversial reversal of a pass interference call in the end zone as New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski was held.
Methodist jury convicts pastor for officiating his son's gay marriageA United Methodist pastor could be fired and defrocked for officiating his son's 2007 same-sex wedding, which violates United Methodist church law.
Lance Armstrong: Cycling officials covered up my dopingLance Armstrong is claiming that the then-president of the International Cycling Union instigated a cover-up of Lance Armstrong's doping at the 1999 Tour de France.
BCS standings: Baylor creeps closer to Ohio StateBCS standings: The top two teams remain the same after Saturday's games. But the Bears gain some ground on the Buckeyes in the latest BCS standings.
George Zimmerman arrested following Florida house disturbanceThe former neighborhood watch volunteer was taken into custody Monday by authorities in the central Florida town of Apopka.
At least six dead in Illinois from powerful Midwest tornadoesA deadly storm system Sunday spawned multiple twisters from Missouri to western Pennsylvania, also injuring dozens.
- USS Chancellorsville, struck by drone, returns to port
USS Chancellorsville, a Navy guided missile cruiser, was hit by a drone over the weekend. Two sailors on the USS Chancellorsville were injured in the incident.
- Methodist pastor faces trial for officiating gay marriage
The United Methodist church will hold a three-day trial for a pastor who officiated at his son's gay marriage. The Protestant denomination accepts gay and lesbian members, but it rejects the practice of homosexuality as "incompatible with Christian teaching."
Nancy Pelosi says HealthCare.gov will be fixed, but is damage done?Nancy Pelosi and other leading Democrats are well aware they could be caught in the political crossfire if problems with President Obama's signature domestic program, the Affordable Care Act, are not fixed.
