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Zimmerman defense says jury selection going well, eager for trial to beginA defense attorney for George Zimmerman, accused of fatally shooting 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, said jury selection may seem slow, but was going well. He also said Zimmerman was eager for the trial to begin.
McMinnville tornado: Weather Service confirms Oregon tornadoMcMinnville tornado: Nobody was hurt, but three commercial buildings, all of them used for storage, were damaged, McMinnvilleFire Chief Rich Leipfert said.
Minnesota Nazi: Commander of SS unit lives in US after World War IIMinnesota Nazi: According to reports, Michael Karkoc was part of a Ukrainian self defense unit affiliated with the German Nazi SS and accused of committing war crimes. He has been living in Minnesota since the late 1940s.
South Florida sports bar deck collapse injures 24A deck attached to a sports bar just north of Miami collapsed during Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs, sending dozens of basketball fans into the water.
Garth Brooks and Toby Keith plan Okla. relief concertGarth Brooks, who lives in Owasso, says he's honored to participate in the concert organized by Moore native Toby Keith.
Tornado looters? Thieves come from afar to loot tornado victimsLooters have traveled from as far away as Virginia and New York State to loot from the homes of tornado victims in and around Moore, Oklahoma, say authorities.
St. Louis shooting: Gunman kills four, including himselfSt. Louis shooting: At a St. Louis home health care business, a man shot two women and another man before turning his semi-automatic handgun on himself, say police.
- Westminster explosion levels home: Missing residents found
An explosion in Westminster, Colorado caused severe property damage but caused few injuries. All residents of the flattened Westminster home, including some missing since the explosion, have been located.
CIA deputy director Michael Morell steps down. Who is the new CIA No. 2?Michael Morell, the CIA deputy director, is leaving. The new CIA deputy director: White House lawyer Avril Haines, who will be the first woman in the job.
Howard's Rock at Clemson University vandalizedHoward's Rock is a talisman that sits inside Clemson Memorial Stadium. Howard's Rock is touched by Clemson Tiger football players as they enter the stadium before every home game.
Southern Baptists soften hard line on gay Boy ScoutsSouthern Baptists vote to condemn gay Boy Scouts, but did not ban Scout troops from Southern Baptist churches.
Who is Edward Snowden? Many questions remain.In interviews Edward Snowden, the former National Security Agency contractor who revealed details of the government's collection of data, has also revealed details about himself. Some question his descriptions and the facts that are known paint an unclear picture of the leaker, currently hiding in Hong Kong.
NSA chief: 'We're trying to be transparent'The National Security Agency is struggling to provide details about its surveillance work to the American people without revealing classified information, said the agency's director General Keith Alexander in testimony to a U.S. Senate committee on Wednesday. Alexander's comments followed last week's public disclosure of NSA contractor Edward Snowden's assertions that the government monitors internet and phone data.
'Very dangerous' storm rattles MidwestHail and high winds struck the Midwest region on Wednesday. The weather inconvenienced many commuters in Chicago and elsewhere. There were, however, no immediate reports of significant damage or injuries.
Cleveland kidnapping: Castro defense aims to avoid death penaltyThe defense attorneys for Ariel Castro, who is accused of kidnapping three women in Cleveland, hopes to avoid a trial which could result in a death penalty, they said at Wednesday's arraignment. Castro faces hundreds of charges, one of which is that he forced a miscarriage by one of the women.
Dodgers brawl with Diamondbacks results in ejections, LA winDodgers brawl: For the second time this season, LA starting pitcher Zach Greinke found himself in the midst of a Dodgers brawl, this time with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Kentucky threats: Ky. town mourning officer's death receives threats against policeKentucky threats: The department received a written threat last week that 'there are more to come,' a reference to the nighttime ambush slaying of Bardstown Officer Jason Ellis last month while the K-9 officer was headed home from work, said Chief Rick McCubbin.
Amelia Earhart: Her plane was found in 2010, says lawsuitAmelia Earhart disappeared in 1937. A lawsuit claims Amelia Earhart's aircraft was found in 2010, and it says a group fraudulently raised $1 million for a 2012 search.
Ballpark sinkhole cancels Rangers batting practiceBallpark sinkhole, caused by a busted pipe, created 3-foot deep sinkhole at Rangers Ballpark. In Florida, a Bob Evans restaurant was threatened by a sinkhole.
E3: Nintendo showcases updated 'Super Smash,' 'Mario,' and 'Zelda'At E3, Nintendo showed off Super Smash Bros, Pikmin 3, Mario Kart 8, Donkey Kong Country Returns: Tropical Freeze, Super Mario 3D World, Bayonetta 2, and The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker.
