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- Pleas for calm after black teen shot in Missouri
Unlike other cases that have ignited public outcry, however, Antonio Martin reportedly pulled a gun on officers.
- CDC tech may have been exposed to Ebola
The technician was potentially exposed to the live virus by accident when an experiment was moved into the wrong room.
Sony releases the Interview online, in independent theatersAnalysts say that the unique circumstances surrounding the film mean it is unlikely to be a trendsetter for simultaneous digital release.
Senate and CIA agree: Interrogation program was 'deeply flawed'The Senate and CIA reports disagree on many details, but both largely agree the CIA mismanaged the now-shuttered program.
- Why legal marijuana swells Denver's homeless population
One informal survey shows about 30 percent of the new homeless arrivals at a Denver shelter were drawn to the state because marijuana is now legal.
- Tornadoes sweep the South, killing at least four people
Tornadoes were reported in Mississippi, destroying homes and businesses and knocking out power to thousands Tuesday evening.
- St. Louis police fatally shoot black man carrying a gun. Another flashpoint?
A suburban St. Louis police officer shot and killed an 18-year-old black man who pointed a gun at him at a gas station in Berkeley, Mo., a few miles from Ferguson.
Why the Supreme Court might hear a gay marriage case soonJustice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has said the Supreme Court did not need to get involved as long as lower courts were ruling uniformly. The 6th Circuit's ruling changed that equation.
Money and politics: Who are best at tapping rich for political cash?Liberal-minded donors shelled out the most cash for the 2014 midterms – at least among groups that must disclose what they raise and spend.
Christmas forecast: Severe weather threatens to snarl holiday travelA strong storm system could drop rain along the East Coast and snow from Missouri to Michigan on Christmas Eve, say meteorologists.
White cop in Milwaukee fired after killing black manA Milwaukee police officer fatally shot a mentally ill black man in April after the two men fought. Federal officials said Monday that they may open a civil rights investigation.
Immigrant mom avoids deportation by staying in Philadelphia churchAngela Navarro, from Honduras, is one of about a dozen US immigrants who have recently taken shelter in churches, where authorities generally won't pursue enforcement actions.
Start dreaming of a wet (not white) ChristmasMany Americans traveling for the Christmas holiday may face wet and windy storms along the way.
North Korea regains Internet access, White House remains mumThe North Korean government denies involvement in this week's massive hack on Sony Pictures, but today the entire country's (albeit minimal) Internet connection shut down, just days after Obama promised to "respond proportionally."
- Top 10 news stories of 2014: 'Police killings of unarmed blacks' is No. 1
American police killing black civilians topped the Ebola outbreak, the rise of the Islamic State, and US midterm elections, according to the annual Associated Press survey of US editors and news directors.
Milwaukee cop fired after shooting mentally ill man will not face chargesMilwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm said Christopher Manney won't be charged because he shot Dontre Hamilton in self-defense.
- Urban police across the US put on alert after NYC shooting
The NYC police slayings come at a tense time as police nationwide are being criticized following Eric Garner's death in a New York officer's chokehold and Michael Brown's fatal shooting in Ferguson, Mo..
Why 20,000 immigrants will seek driver's licenses in ArizonaA U.S. District Judge ruled that the state cannot enforce Gov. Jan Brewer's policy of denying the licenses to about 20,000 immigrants.
- Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston cleared of sexual assault
A two-day Student Conduct Code hearing was held to determine whether Florida State University QB Jameis Winston violated four sections of the code of conduct — two for sexual misconduct and two for endangerment.
- Obama considers putting North Korea back on terrorism list after Sony hack
The president fell short of calling the hack an act of terrorism, however, provoking strong responses from Republicans.
