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Hofstra student killed by police during home invasionAndrea Rebello, a 21-year-old student at Hofstra University, in Hempstead, N.Y., died Friday when police fired on an intruder who had entered her home. The intruder was also killed by police.
Gay man shot point-blank in Greenwich Village hate crimeIn New York City's Greenwich Village, a neighborhood long known for its acceptance of same-sex couples, a gay man was shot at point-blank range on Saturday. Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly called the act a hate crime.
Car drives into a crowd at Appalachian Trail hikers' paradeCar drives into a crowd at a parade in Virginia Saturday. The car, driven by an elderly man, injured 50 to 60 people, but there were no fatalities in the crowd.
Cause of Connecticut train crash: Debris on the track?An investigation is underway to determine what caused a New Haven-bound train to collide with a New York City-bound train in Connecticut on Friday night. Dozens were hospitalized following the crash on what is the busiest rail line in America, serving 125,000 commuters daily.
- Plane makes belly landing at Newark airport
Plane makes belly landing Saturday with no injuries. A US Airways flight from Philadelphia made an emergency belly landing in Newark when the landing gear could not be lowered.
Powerball jackpot: Largest in history?Officials predict last-minute sales will push the $600 million jackpot in Saturday night's Powerball lottery upward. The question remains whether these sales will push these possible winnings over the largest jackpot in history, $656 million (set by Mega Millions in March 2012).
- Ken Venturi dies: What Jack Nicklaus says about him
Ken Venturi dies: What did Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer say about Ken Venturi, a 14-time PGA tour winner and CBS broadcaster?
Can Democrats find moderate candidates in time for midterms?Democrats may struggle to recruit moderate and conservative-leaning candidates for the 2014 midterm elections in states with the most competitive Senate races.
Federal judge blocks Arkansas law banning abortions after 12 weeksOn Friday, a federal judge granted an injunction against a law that would have banned most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy. The judge said the law was likely unconstitutional.
- Warriors fans killed in shooting after playoff game
Warriors fans killed: Two men in a white Porsche were fatally shot after leaving the Golden State Warriors playoff game. The shooting stranded thousands of Warriors fans when I-880 was shut down.
After tornado, Texas town begins to pick up the piecesThough devastation is widespread, residents of Granbury, Texas will be able to return to their homes and retrieve what may be left after a huge tornado struck the town on Wednesday.
- Monkey killer: 7-year sentence for Boise man
Monkey killer 7-year sentence: Michael Watkins was sentenced to 7 years for breaking into a Boise zoo and killing a monkey. But he will likely be eligible for release after 9-12 months.
O.J. Simpson's former lawyer takes the stand, gives damaging testimonyYale Galanter, former attorney to O.J. Simpson, defended himself on Friday against allegations that he botched Simpson's 2008 kidnapping and robbery trial. Galanter denied he knew of Simpson's plans before the crime was committed.
Investigation begins after Connecticut commuter trains collideOn Friday, two Metro-North Railroad commuter trains collided just outside of Bridgeport, Conn., in what officials are calling a 'major derailment.' Seventy passengers were injured.
Ken Venturi dies: CBS golf analyst remembered for 1964 US Open winKen Venturi dies: After a long career both on and just above the golf course, Ken Venturi dies Friday in his native California.
- SEAL dies Fort Knox: SEAL team member killed, others injured in accident
SEAL dies Fort Knox: A US Navy SEAL was killed and other team members injured in a one-vehicle accident at the US Army post in Kentucky.
Former IRS commissioner apologizes on Capitol Hill: 'Foolish mistakes were made'Stephen Miller, the ousted acting commissioner of the IRS, appeared before the House Ways and Means committee Friday and apologized for the agency's inappropriate investigation of tea party and other conservative organizations.
Jets RB arrested: Mike Goodson facing drug and weapons chargesJets RB arrested: State police say Goodson was a passenger in a vehicle driven by 31-year-old Garant Evans of Roselle. Police found them stopped on Interstate 80 in Denville at about 3:15 a.m. Friday.
- Lotto winner in cookie jar: Man facing eviction finds fortune in lottery ticket
Lotto winner in cookie jar: On Wednesday, the Illinois Lottery handed Ricardo Cerezo of Geneva a large commemorative check for $4.85 million — the result of matching all six numbers in the Feb. 2 Lotto drawing.
David Chandler trial: Ohioan to appeal case hinged on dying man's blinksDavid Chandler trial: A jury on Thursday found Ricardo Woods guilty of murder and felonious assault for the death of David Chandler, who was shot Oct. 28, 2010, while sitting in a car in Cincinnati.
