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- George Zimmerman rescues four people in SUV crash
George Zimmerman helped rescue four people from an overturned vehicle last week in Sanford, Fla. George Zimmerman was acquitted of a second-degree murder charge in Trayvon Martin's February 2012 death.
'Stand your ground' laws faulted by Sens. Warren and Markey'Stand your ground' laws: Massachusetts Democrat Warren said the goal should be to create a country 'not just where some of us are safe, but where all of our children are safe.'
- Jay Z at Trayvon Martin rally as 'a father,' says Sharpton
Jay Z at Trayvon Martin rally in New York. Jay Z said 'I'm a father. Beyonce is a mother,' according to Al Sharpton, who spoke at one of 100 Trayvon Martin rallies nationwide.
- Ohio tornado hits college buildings, no injuries
Ohio tornado: In the wake of an EF-1 tornado that struck Ursuline College in Ohio Saturday, a relief fund has been set up to rebuild the campus.
Drones: FAA warns public not to shoot at unmanned aircraftIn response to a local ordinance under consideration in Deer Trail, Colo., which would issue hunting permits to shoot drones, the Federal Aviation Administration cautioned against shooting at aircraft, manned or unmanned, which could result in fines or jail time.
3 bodies found in Cleveland suburb, police expand searchOn Friday and Saturday, police found three bodies believed to be female wrapped in plastic bags in a Cleveland suburb. Police have arrested but haven't charged a man, who may have been inspired by Cleveland's notorious serial killer Anthony Sowell.
Cedar Point accident: Log flume ride malfunctions, injures 7A water ride at the Cedar Point amusement park in Ohio malfunctioned Friday, rolling backward down a hill, and flipping over in the water. All the passengers on the ride, seven total, were injured, though none seriously.
Pioneer journalist, long-time White House correspondent Helen Thomas dies at 92A bulldog, fiercely competitive, and well known for her persistent questioning, Helen Thomas, former White House correspondent for United Press International and Hearst, died Saturday at the age of 92. Thomas covered nine presidential administrations before her career ended in controversy in 2010.
Idyllwild wildfire: Thunderstorms could be wildcardA wildfire in Southern California near Palm Springs, which has burned since Monday, could be either hindered or aided by thunderstorms. Moisture could help firefighters, but wind and lightning could exasperate conditions.
Women dies on Six Flags roller coaster, was she properly secured?On Friday evening a woman riding the Texas Giant roller coaster at a Six Flags amusement park in Arlington Texas died while on the ride. Witnesses say she fell while on the coaster, and that park staff did not properly secure her safety bar before the ride began.
Toddler found in trunk, likely died due to heatA missing 2-year-old was found dead in the trunk of a car at his father's auto shop on Wednesday. The boy died from hyperthermia due to heat, authorities said. Police have not said whether his death was an accident, or the result of foul play.
Navy's first black pilot not forgotten as vet returns to North KoreaA retired Navy captain heads to Pyongyang on Saturday with hopes of traveling in the coming week to the region known in North Korea as the Jangjin Reservoir, accompanied by soldiers from the Korean People's Army, to the spot where his wingman, the Navy's first black pilot, died in December 1950.
Laurel plane crash leaves pilot injured, mobile homes destroyed in Md.Laurel plane crash: State police say 70-year-old Ronald Dixon crashed his single-engine Beechcraft Musketeer plane shortly after taking off from Suburban Airport in Laurel on Thursday morning.
Jimmy Carter: Unchecked campaign contributions are 'legal bribery''It's accepted fact,' Carter said during a speech in Atlanta. 'It's legal bribery of candidates. And that repayment may be in the form of an ambassadorship...'
Stand Your Ground protesters meet with Florida governorStand Your Ground protest: Gov. Scott met with seven protesters, part of a group into its third day of a sit-in at Scott's office. They discussed racial profiling, stand your ground legislation, and more.
- Wrong house demolished: Homeowners billed, condemned house still there
Wrong house demolished: A Texas contractor skipped past a condemned house to demolish the three-bedroom home next door – and then billed for the demolition.
World Trade Center: 9/11 lawsuit can't continue, says judgeWorld Trade Center owners can't sue the airlines for the events of 9/11, a judge ruled Thursday. The World Trade Center owners have already received $5 billion in insurance payments, but sought $3.5 billion more from the airlines' insurers.
Obamacare rebates? 8.5 million get health care rebates, says ObamaObamacare rebates: A provision of Obamacare requires insurers to spend at least 80 cents of every premium dollar on medical care or reimburse the difference. Standing in front of rebate recipients, Obama said rebates are being sent for 8.5 million Americans this summer, averaging $100 each.
License plate scanners have allowed police to log location and movement of millionsLicense plate scanners: A rapidly growing network of police cameras is capturing, storing and sharing data on license plates, making it possible to stitch together people's movements whether they are stuck in a commute, making tracks to the beach or up to no good.
Drone crashes in Fla., highway closedDrone crashes: The Air Force closed Highway 98 west of Panama City and east of Mexico Beach because of possible fires from the crash.
