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Jet overshoots runway near Minneapolis. No injuries.Jet overshoots runway: A corporate jet ran off the end of a runway, and through at fence at the Eden Prairie airport Monday evening.
Alex Rodriguez suspended through 2014 in latest MLB drug probeNew York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez was suspended for 211 games, starting this Thursday, for his role in the Biogenesis baseball drug scandal. 12 other players each received 50-game suspensions.
US swim team disqualified for .01 second mistakeUS swim team disqualified: Kevin Cordes jumped into the water a little early in his leg of the 4x100 medley relay at the world swimming championship. The US swim team has never lost this race, except when it's been disqualified.
Tawana Brawley hoax: Why she's paying $627 a monthTawana Brawley hoax: At age 15, Tawana Brawley claimed she was raped by six white men. A grand jury ruled her claims a hoax. Today, Tawana Brawley is paying one of those men $627 a month in a defamation case.
Billy Slagle, death-row inmate, hanged in OhioBilly Slagle, an Ohio death-row inmate, was found hanged in his prison cell on Sunday, three days before he was due to be executed. Billy Slagle was convicted of the 1987 murder of a babysitter.
Alex Rodriguez in a race against time before sanctions come downThe baseball player is trying to recover from injuries fast enough to play again for the Yankees before expected sanctions for using performance-enhancing drugs.
Power plant demolition in Bakersfield goes wrongThe old steam power plant in Bakersfield, California, was being demolished when it imploded, sending debris flying and injuring at least five people.
- MLK memorial: Disputed quote removed
MLK memorial disputed inscription: "I was a drum major for justice, peace and righteousness." The words are not an exact quote but a paraphrase from a Martin Luther King speech. Work to remove the disputed inscription from the MLK memorial began this past week.
- Warrensburg murder: Saudi aviation student set free
Warrensburg murder: Charges were dropped against a Saudi Arabian college student in the murder of a Warrensburg, Mo., bar owner. The Saudi student's roommate said he'd paid Ziyad Abid to murder his former boss.
Why US senators want tougher sanctions on Iran's new presidentIn the US, 76 senators are demanding tougher economic sanctions to force Iran to scale back its nuclear program. President Obama wants to give Iran's President Hasan Rouhani time to act before any new sanctions.
- Pilot ejects after two fighter jets collide
Pilot ejects after two F-16C Fighting Falcons collided when their wings clipped each other. One pilot flew back to base. The other Air National Guard pilot ejected, and was dramatically rescued at sea hours later.
U.S. embassies closed: Worldwide travel alert based on terror threatU.S. embassies closed and travel alert issued due to terror threat in Middle East and Central Asia. U.S. embassies in those areas will be closed on Sunday.
Michelle Knight speaks at Ariel Castro sentencingMichelle Knight is one of three Cleveland women that Ariel Castro admitted to abducting and sexually assaulting over an 11-year period. Michelle Knight made her victim impact statement at Castro's sentencing Thursday.
Vi Ripken abduction: Family offers $100,000 reward for informationVi Ripken was abducted last year from her Maryland home. While she was released unharmed, the family of Vi Ripken is offering a reward for information that assists police in making an arrest in the case.
Gay marriage: Weddings begin in Rhode Island and MinnesotaGay marriage: As of August 1, same-sex couples can marry in 13 states and D.C. Freedom to Marry now estimates that 30 percent of Americans live where gay marriage is legal.
Budget plans imploding, Congress is heading homeAfter dealing with student loan rates and preparing a 40th vote to repeal Obamacare, Congress threw in the towel on budget negotiations, transportation and housing, and other major legislation.
Martina Hingis: Her second comeback wows the crowdsMartina Hingis, a five-time Grand Slam singles champion, began her second comeback to the Tour Wednesday night in a doubles match with Slovakia's Daniela Hantuchova in the Southern California Open.
Middlesex deputy, jail prisoner still recovering from hospital shootingMiddlesex deputy: A county sheriff's deputy was shot following a struggle over his gun with a jail prisoner in a Boston hospital Wednesday. A second Middlesex deputy then shot the jail prisoner.
Ripken abduction: Cal Ripken, Jr. offers reward for information on mother's kidnappingRipken abduction: Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr. is hoping a large reward will bring police more information on who kidnapped his mother last year. Police have no new leads in the Ripken abduction.
Bulger trial: Will the defendant take the stand?Prosecutors in the trial of accused murderer and gang leader James 'Whitey' Bulger want to know whether the accused will testify. So far, however, the defense has kept that information private.
