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Mormon church boosts missionaries and membershipThe Mormon church reported 15 million members worldwide, a record high. At its biannual meeting, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reported there are 80,000 Mormon missionaries – up from 58,500 a year ago.
Fort Hood trial cost government $5 millionTo court-martial and convict former Army psychiatrist Maj. Nidal Hassan cost the US government nearly $5 million. The biggest pre-trial expense was transportation.
Furloughed workers will get backpay when government reopensThe House voted unanimously and the Senate is expected to approve a bill to give furloughed workers back pay for the time they have to take off. Aside from that moment of bipartisanship, divide over the government shutdown continued.
- Undercover cop was among NYC bikers in SUV attack
Should the uncover NYC cop have stopped bikers who assaulted the driver of a Range Rover? Police officers are required to stop a crime, but the rules are murkier for undercover cops.
- Iowa tornado was one of five or six Friday
Iowa tornado: A series of large tornadoes - one tornado more than a mile wide - moved east from northeast Nebraska into northwest Iowa Friday.
Obama would 'think about changing' Redskins namePresident Obama said team names, like the Washington Redskins, offend 'a sizable group of people,' wading into the controversy over the football team's name.
- Oregon highway shootout 'out of character'
Oregon highway shootout: A father of three got into a shootout with an Oregon highway patrolman. A friend of the father said it was "completely out of character."
Family says biker injured in confrontation with SUV tried to calm situation'They are not gang members,' said the long-time partner of the motorcycle rider who was struck by an SUV during a confrontation between the driver and a group of bikers Friday, in New York City.
Lindsey Vonn back on the slopes, prepping for Sochi OlympicsLindsey Vonn says she could be ready to race in the season-opening World Cup event at the end of October. Lindsey Vonn says she'll be competing for a medal at the Sochi Olympics in February.
Even on furlough, some Texans cheer Ted CruzIn Texas some voters say they support Ted Cruz's campaign to stop government growth and Obamacare at all costs, even if that means some personal sacrifice. Texas has more than 131,500 full-time federal employees.
Fall snow storm, tornadoes wallop PlainsA deadly storm rolled through parts of South Dakota, Wyoming, and Nebraska on Friday, dumping at least 33 inches of snow and bringing tornadoes. At least four homes were destroyed and 15 people hurt in Wayne, Neb.
- Missing Michigan Baby Kate: Father charged with murder
Missing Michigan baby: Sean Phillips, the father of the missing Michigan baby, was charged with murder two years after Katherine "Baby Kate" Phillips disappeared. Police say they have new evidence in the case.
- Gunfire erupts on Capitol hill after chase from White House
Tourists watched the shooting unfold on Constitution Avenue outside the Capitol as lawmakers inside debated how to end a government shutdown.
Tennessee: Overturned bus closes I-40After blowing a tire, a church bus crossed the center line and collided into other vehicles on I-40 east of Knoxville, Tennessee on Wednesday. Several were harmed in the incident, which halted traffic in both directions.
Silk Road shutdown sends bitcoin prices tumblingSilk road shutdown: The FBI shutdown the Silk Road website and arrested alleged owner Ross William Ulbricht. Silk Road allowed tech-savvy sellers to post ads for drugs and other illegal products, which they sold for bitcoins.
- Attack in Riverside Park by homeless man with scissors
Attack in Riverside Park: A deranged homeless man attacked five people, including a toddler in Riverside Park, New York City, on Tuesday.
- Obamacare site crashes with too many users
Obamacare site crashes: The first day to sign up for health insurance required by the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare) saw many websites swamped, prompting some site crashes.
Jacksonville evacuation: Packages empty Jacksonville airportJacksonville evacuation: Jacksonville airport authorities tweeted evacuation news and later tweeted that a bomb squad from the Jacksonville sheriff's office was investigating.
UC Berkeley explosion: When will Berkeley be back to normal?UC Berkeley explosion: A massive power outage may have triggered Monday evening's explosion on the Berkeley campus. By Tuesday, most Berkeley classes were held as scheduled, but 11 buildings are still without power.
Marine generals fired? Generals 'retire' in wake of Afghan debacle.Marine generals weren't exactly fired, but the two-star Marine generals did accept a pointed request to retire after an investigation into a 2012 incident when two Marines were killed and eight personnel wounded, say officials.
