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Paralyzed man identifies his assailant by blinkingAn Ohio man was identified and later convicted when his victim, who was paralyzed, communicated with authorities by blinking. The paralyzed man was shot in the head and neck and died two weeks after communicating with police.
Uzbekistan national arrested on terrorism charges in IdahoFazliddin Kurbanov, a 30-year-old Uzbekistan man, was arrested by Idaho authorities Thursday. He is suspected of helping a terrorist organization conspire to use a weapon of mass destruction.
Obama pledges to halt military sexual abuseOn Thursday, Army Chief of Staff General Ray Odierno acknowledged the military is failing to stop sexual assaults. President Barack Obama vowed to leave no stone unturned to halt the abuse.
- Florida airport shooting: Police shoot car theft suspect in Jacksonville
Florida airport shooting: Police tried to stop a vehicle after tracking it to the parking garage at the airport. When they tried to stop it, the driver rammed two police vehicles and another car.
Tommy Chong: Why he wants to legalize marijuanaTommy Chong says legalizing marijuana will boost the US economy. Will hemp 'save the world,' as Tommy Chong says?
Caroline Kennedy: Jury duty before ambassadorship?Caroline Kennedy: Jury duty in New York City lies ahead for Caroline Kennedy. The only surviving child of President John F. Kennedy, Caroline Kennedy will serve on the jury in a case of an alleged crack cocaine dealer.
- Bin Laden son-in-law: Warning issued by NY judge
Bin Laden son-in-law warning: A N.Y. judge gave Osama bin Laden's son-in-law a warning that he may have chosen the wrong lawyer to represent him. The judge told Sulaiman Abu Ghaith that his Jewish lawyer may be facing jail time.
- Fred White dies: Longtime Kansas City Royals announcer recently retired
Fred White dies: After spending time as the voice of Kansas State University athletics, Fred White moved into the Royals radio broadcast booth in 1973. Fred White is also remembered for his TV work as a college basketball play-by-play announcer.
Texas tornadoes leave six dead, hundreds homelessTexas tornadoes: Several tornadoes tore through three towns in Texas Wednesday night, leaving six dead and 14 missing. One of the Texas tornadoes was a mile wide.
Benghazi emails: What do they reveal?One email confirmed officials removed information about CIA warnings regarding an al Qaeda threat before the attacks in Benghazi, Libya in September 2012 from talking points the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations presented to the public. The administration released the emails in an effort to seem more transparent.
White House reaction to IRS scandal: Too little, too late?President Barack Obama forced out the acting IRS commissioner on Wednesday in response to allegations the agency had inappropriately targeted conservative groups. Critics have said the IRS scandal is just one of a series of incidents where the Obama administration has avoided taking responsibility.
- Trayvon Martin: Shouts for help on 911 call, are they his?
Trayvon Martin: Shouts for help heard on a 911 recording may be Trayvon Martin's or may be George Zimmerman's. Audio experts disagree on the source of the shouts.
Senior prostitution ring in N.J.: Two seniors arrestedSenior prostitution ring: Three people were arrested for suspicion of using cocaine and running a prostitution ring out of an apartment at a senior citizen housing complex in New Jersey. The complex serves the disabled and low-income residents who are 62 years and older.
Chuck Muncie dies, leaves legacy as NFL star who fought drug abuseChuck Muncie dies: A former NFL running back, Chuck Muncie went to jail for selling cocaine. But later, Chuck Muncie helped at-risk kids with his story of drug abuse. "His most impressive work was done in the second chapter of his life," says his former wife.
Marshals: Tiger lied about Garcia incidentMarshals say Tiger lied about talking to the course marshals before he pulled a club and distracted Sergio Garcia at the Players Championship. If Tiger Woods lied, it's the third incident involving his integrity in recent weeks.
Teacher removes explosive: Heroic or foolhardy?A teacher who removes an explosive from a school building, as happened today in Colorado, is not following the 'recommended protocol,' say police, but might just be a hero.
Cop cuffed to Oswald: Retired cop receives commendationThe cop seen handcuffed to Lee Harvey Oswald in the iconic photo of Oswald being shot by Jack Ruby was honored today for his decades of service to Dallas.
Man who fled zombies injures seven with strawberry truckMan who fled zombies: A Tennessee man stole a big-rig truck in California, caused several accidents, and told investigators he was fleeing zombies when he did it.
- Left at hospital with a note: Drunk student got a Post-it
An ASU student was left at a hospital, unconscious, with a note informing doctors that he'd consumed 20 shots of tequila. He may be charged with underage drinking, but the friends who left him at the hospital with a note will likely avoid prosecution, police say.
Billie Sol Estes dies: Flamboyant Texas swindler was king of con menBillie Sol Estes dies: Estes, whose name became synonymous with Texas-sized schemes, greed and corruption, died in his sleep at his home in DeCordova Bend, a city southwest of Dallas, his daughter said Tuesday.
