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Cincinnati bus crash: 'We're still putting together pieces of the puzzle'Cincinnati bus crash: A Greyhound bus was traveling from Cincinnati to Detroit when it ran off the interstate, hitting a tree and fence before coming to a stop in a cornfield over the weekend. 'We haven't determined the cause,' said Highway Patrol.
- Loveland flooding eases as Colorado rescue efforts continue
Loveland flooding: Colorado counties reported some 1,500 homes have been destroyed and about 17,500 damaged by flooding. Rescuers are reaching more pockets of stranded residents in Loveland and other Colorado cities.
- Boston homeless man: Symbol of integrity
A homeless man in Boston turned in to police a backpack he found stuffed with more than $40,000. The backpack and money was returned its rightful owner.
Bill Thompson concedes, clears way for Bill de Blasio in NYC mayor raceWith Bill Thompson dropping out of the NYC mayor's race, Democrat Bill de Blasio will face Republican nominee Joe Lhota on Nov. 5. A potential runoff between the two front-runner Democrats was avoided.
- Navy Yard shooter: Were there three shooters?
Navy Yard shooter: Police are looking for two more shooters after 10 people were shot, leaving six people dead at the Washington Navy Yard Monday.
Summers withdraws from Fed consideration. Janet Yellen leading candidateFormer Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers was a leading contender to replace Ben Bernanke as chairman of the Federal Reserve Board. But he has been a controversial figure, and on Sunday he withdrew his name from consideration.
- Why George Zimmerman is still in media spotlight
George Zimmerman was found 'not guilty' in July of murdering of Trayvon Martin. But George Zimmerman continues to find himself in run-ins with the police and the media. Why?
- Greyhound bus crash: Medical problem or driver drowsiness?
Greyhound bus crash: The bus crashed on I-75 Saturday while traveling from Cincinnati to Detroit, injuring 35 people but none seriously. The driver had been on duty for an hour and was fully rested, says Greyhound. Passengers say the driver slumped over the wheel.
NPR buyouts: A 10-percent staff cut to reduce deficitNPR buyouts: The public radio network is offering voluntary buyouts in order to reduce costs. NPR employees must have at least three years experience to qualify for the buyout.
- Ohio bus crash: Did driver fall asleep?
A Greyhound bus crashed on I-75 early Saturday, injuring 34 people. The bus was traveling from Cincinnati to Detroit. One passenger says the driver fell asleep at the wheel.
- Scathing obituary tells of abuse, highlights fight against child abuse
Scathing obituary: Now circling the globe on the Internet, the obituary was written by Marianne Theresa Johnson-Reddick's adult children, whose horror stories prompted Nevada to become one of the first states to allow children to sever parental ties back in the 1980s.
Seaside Heights fire: Raging fire strikes at the heart of Sandy-hit NJ townFire: Seaside Heights and Seaside Park both lost four blocks of oceanfront property to a fire that destroyed 32 businesses in Seaside Park and 20 businesses in Seaside Heights.
Boeing C-17: Boeing delivers last C-17 to Air ForceBoeing C-17: Boeing has delivered the final C-17 produced for the US Air Force. At least 250 have been built, at a cost of about $311 million each.
Airport lightning strike: Lightning shuts down BWI airport for two hoursAirport lightning strike: The Federal Aviation Administration says lightning struck BWI's air traffic control tower at 2:21 p.m. The airport was shut down till 4:45 p.m.
Anthony Weiner, Eliot Spitzer fail at polls. Is redemption after a sex scandal possible in NY?On the final campaign day for both men, the spotlight fell heavily on Weiner. His wife, Huma Abedin, who stood by his side at the height of the scandal, was nowhere to be seen.
Colorado flooding results in two deaths, stranded residentsColorado flooding results from heavy rains in the past few days. Recent wildfires have also exacerbated Colorado flooding.
Roller coaster reopening: Six Flags to reopen roller coaster where woman diedRoller coaster reopening: Six Flags Over Texas is reopening the Texas Giant roller coaster, the ride from which a woman fell to her death.
I-55 bank robber caught? Andrew Maberry confesses to being 'I-55 bandit'I-55 bank robber: The FBI announced Wednesday that Andrew Maberry was arrested and charged with bank robbery. He surrendered within a day of the FBIs's 'I-55 Bandit' publicity campaign.
Researcher fired: Think tank fires Syria researcher cited by Kerry, McCainResearcher fired: A non-partisan think tank has fired researcher Elizabeth O'Bagy for misrepresenting her academic record, but they stand by her research, the group said.
World Cup qualifying: US defeats Mexico for 2014 Brazil berthWorld Cup qualifying continued Tuesday night in Columbus, Ohio, where the United States bested its southern neighbor. World Cup qualifying continues this month.
