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Montana high court rules judge cannot change sentence in rape caseMontana's Supreme Court ruled Friday Judge G. Todd Baugh cannot change the controversial 30-day sentence he gave Stacey Rambold, a former teacher who raped his 14-year-old student. In a separate process, prosecutors are appealing the case.
- Jim Kowalski plane crash misreported. Cause of death unknown
Jim Kowalski plane crash did not happen, according to a family member. Jim Kowalski died Thursday in Canada, but not as the result of a plane crash.
Peyton Manning ties NFL TD pass record in Broncos romp over RavensA pregame lightning storm was perhaps a precursor to Manning's performance Thursday night against the defending Super Bowl champions.
Oneida tribe launches campaign: Change the 'Redskins' mascotOneida tribe, a Native American tribe in upstate New York, is launching an ad campaign pushing for the Washington Redskins to shed a name often criticized as offensive.
- Drug 'Molly' behind at least three deaths
The drug 'Molly' – a pure form of ecstasy – is being blamed for several overdoses in New York and Massachusetts. The drug Molly, also known as MDMA, comes in a powder or crystalline form.
- George Zimmerman, in a beard, gets speeding ticket
George Zimmerman was stopped – again – for speeding Tuesday. George Zimmerman faces a $256 fine for going 60 in a 45 m.p.h. zone.
Texas high school stabbing leaves one dead, others injuredClasses have been cancelled for the rest of the week at a Texas high school after a stabbing on Wednesday morning. Authorities suggest the crime may have been gang-related.
After Ariel Castro's suicide, questions lingerAriel Castro, convicted of holding three women hostage in his Cleveland home for 10 years, hung himself in prison on Tuesday. This news has prompted reactions of anger from some and left others wondering why he was taken off suicide watch.
Senate committee backs Obama on Syria strikeThe Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted Wednesday afternoon to give President Obama the latitude to strike at Syria for the Assad regime's alleged use of chemical weapons against its own people.
Cleveland Browns fill placekicker position with NFL veteranCleveland Browns fans will recognize the name of the team's new placekicker. The Cleveland Browns have reached agreement with a specialist who last played for the franchise four years ago.
NFL power rankings out, prior to 2013 opening nightNFL power rankings have one of February's Super Bowl teams at the top. The Associated Press has released their NFL power rankings before Thursday night's opener between the Broncos and Ravens.
- Family finds gold treasure worth $300,000 off Florida
Family finds gold in old shipwreck off Florida. The family found gold chains and coins from the wreckage of a convoy of 11 ships that went down in a hurricane off the coast of Florida in 1715.
- Ariel Castro, Ohio kidnapper and rapist, found dead in prison
Ariel Castro was not on suicide watch. Castro hung himself Tuesday, say prison officials. Castro was sentenced to life in prison plus 1,000 years for 937 counts against three women, including kidnapping and rape.
N-word on trial: Should the law hold a double standard?The N-word is unacceptable from whites, but some argue it is socially acceptable within the African-American community. A recent court case challenges that double standard, arguing that it is a degrading term regardless of the race of the speaker.
Serena Williams dominates US Open quarterfinal 6-0, 6-0Serena Williams played a near-perfect US Open quarterfinal, winning 53 of 71 points. The first set took only 19 minutes, the second 33 minutes.
Judge orders new hearing in 30-days-for-rape caseA Montana judge, under fire sentencing a former teacher to 30 days for raping a 14-year-old who the judge said was 'older than her chronological age,' has ordered a new sentencing hearing.
Skywalker Ranch fire: A short time ago on a ranch far, far away...Skywalker Ranch fire: Early Tuesday morning, a fire caused minor damage at George Lucas's Skywalker Ranch, the Star Wars creator's filmmaking outpost in northern California.
What's the difference between sex trafficking and pimping?Illinois's move to decriminalize prostitution pushes the question of whether prostitution really is a choice.
Tim Tebow not ruled out by Belichick, could door still be open?Tim Tebow: Patriots coach Bill Belichick on Monday declined to rule out bringing back the popular but underperforming quarterback some time this season, noting that it's not uncommon for him to re-sign a player he's already cut.
McCain on Syria: Any resolution must include authority to attack air defensesMcCain on Syria: Authorization from Congress must change the balance of power and give the rebels a fighting chance.
