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Texas Legislature passes abortion bill, Democrats vow a fightIn a few days, Texas Governor Rick Perry will sign into law a controversial bill banning abortions after 20 weeks. Democrats, who offered 20 amendments to the bill, all rejected, have vowed to fight it through lawsuits and at the ballot box.
Hundreds of new charges filed in Cleveland kidnapping caseOn Friday, prosecutors filed a 977-count indictment against Ariel Castro, the man who allegedly kidnapped and held three women for nearly 10 years in a Cleveland neighborhood. Castro is being charged with 512 counts of kidnapping and 446 counts of rape.
New York building collapse follows explosion, injures 12New York building collapse: Several insect pesticide canisters, so-called 'bug bombs,' were found in an apartment inside the Chinatown location. Four firefighters were among the injured in the New York building collapse.
Spitzer comeback: Nominating signatures may be challengedFive years after Eliot Spitzer stepped down from his role as New York's governor, he is attempting to return to politics. He presented the New York City Board of Elections with 27,000 signatures in his effort to enter the city's race for comptroller on Thursday evening.
What role will Obama play in immigration reform? It's not clear, yet.The House and Senate appear to have very different opinions of how to achieve an immigration overhaul, however, President Obama has no plans to tour the country to make a case for immigration reform as he did for healthcare. Instead, he is meeting with various groups in Washington.
How prosecutors portrayed Zimmerman as a predatorIn closing arguments presented to an all-female jury in Florida Thursday, prosecutors in the Trayvon Martin case accused George Zimmerman of profiling the black teenager and lying about the events leading up to his death.
Drone carrier landing: Navy successfully completes unmanned carrier landingDrone carrier landing: The landing of the X-47B experimental aircraft means the Navy can move forward with its plans to develop another unmanned aircraft that will join the fleet alongside traditional airplanes to provide around-the-clock surveillance while also possessing a strike capability.
Immigration reform: How is the House approaching it?Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives appeared divided on whether to provide immigrants living in the U.S. illegally a path to citizenship following a closed door meeting Wednesday.
Teen relative arrested in missing boy casePolice located remains near the home of a missing autistic boy in Manifee, California on Wednesday. After questioning the boy's family members, they arrested a 16-year-old relative. The teen is suspected of murder.
San Francisco 49ers sign top draft choice, last of 11 picks to ink dealSan Francisco 49ers: The defending NFC champions have signed the last of their 11 2013 draft picks. Training camp for the San Francisco 49ers starts later this month.
- N.C. deck collapse in Atlantic shore community injures over 20
N.C. deck collapse results in numerous injuries. The N.C. deck collapse occurred at a private residence that was rented.
Obamacare: Smokers to get a break? Glitch may limit penalties.Obamacare glitch benefits smokers: A computer system problem will limit the penalties that Obamacare allows insurance companies to charge smokers. The fix will take over a year.
James 'Whitey' Bulger and his protege fight in courtJames 'Whitey' Bulger and his once-loyal criminal apprentice had an angry, profanity-laced exchange in court during Bulger's racketeering trial after his ex-protege called Bulger and his partner 'rats.'
Cleveland Browns owner Haslam: No plans to sell team despite legal troubleCleveland Browns: In a story published Sunday on the ESPN Cleveland website, Haslam said he intends to own the Browns 'for a long time.'
New York City, comeback city? Weiner and Spitzer hope soEliot Spitzer joins Anthony Weiner in the race for top New York City positions. Both lost their previous positions to sex scandals, but now Weiner is running for mayor and Spitzer for comptroller.
Louisiana sinkhole: Hard choices forced onto neighborsLouisiana sinkhole: A community is being forced to make difficult decisions, due to a massive sinkhole nearby. The Louisiana sinkhole is located some 40 miles south of Baton Rouge.
- Beloit explosion destroys home, injures two
Beloit explosion: The cause of the explosion in Beloit, Wis. is still under investigation.
Parasailing accident: Florida boat owner reaches out to families of injuredParasailing accident: Two Indiana teenagers were critically injured Monday in the Florida Panhandle. The US Coast Guard is now investigating this parasailing accident.
- Fourth of July accident involving fireworks in California injures dozens
Fourth of July accident: A platform containing fireworks for a California Fourth of July celebration tipped over and shot the pyrotechnics into the crowd. The Fourth of July accident resulted in numerous injuries, but no fatalities.
Statue of Liberty reopens on Independence DayThe Statue of Liberty reopening was a sign of recovery as the nation used the day to celebrate its independence in a wide variety of ways — from fireworks tributes to fallen firefighters to parades, concerts, and hot-dog eating contests.
