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Colbert Busch and Sanford advance in South Carolina primariesElizabeth Colbert Busch, sister of TV's Stephen Colbert, trounced her competition in the Democratic primary, while disgraced former Governor Mark Sanford will advance to a Republican runoff against either Curtis Bostic or Larry Grooms, in a statistical tie for second place.
Pentagon suspends 60 mm mortar use after eight Marines die in trainingThe Pentagon has issued a freeze on all use of 60 mm mortar rounds and has announced that the death toll from the mortar accident has increased from seven to eight Marines; another seven Marines were injured, four critically.
- Can Ashley Judd represent Kentucky with a Tennessee address?
Ashley Judd's address says Tennessee — she lives outside Nashville — but she's considering a run for Kentucky's senate seat, thanks to Kentucky's vague laws.
- 'Cal' Whipple helped get WWII photo published, changed photo journalism
A.B.C. 'Cal' Whipple was a Pentagon correspondent for Life magazine who tried to convince the military to allow the photo by George Strock of three dead soldiers on a landing beach during World War II to be published.
Stop-and-frisk trial: What's next for the controversial tactic?The stop-and-frisk tactic under fire in New York City has already survived a constitutionality challenge, but could face reform from the current class action suit charging that stop-and-frisk is disproportionately used against minorities.
More charges coming in Steubenville, starting with two teen girlsOhio officials are considering charges against anyone who failed to speak up after the Steubenville rape, including other teens, parents, school officials and coaches. Two Steubenville girls have already been charged with threatening the rape victim over social media.
$22/hr minimum wage: Will Senator Warren get a wisecracking ally?Minimum wage hike? Sen. Elizabeth Warren's comments about a $22 minimum wage have gone viral, but she didn't bring it up at a lighthearted gathering on St. Patrick's Day, when she met in Boston with several of the candidates for the other Senate seat in the Massachusetts delegation.
Pastor gets life sentence: Did he kill his first wife, too?A pastor was sentenced to life in prison today after being convicted of murdering his second wife. This case prompted police to re-examine the death of the pastor's first wife, and he has been charged in that case as well.
- $4m of pot on beach in California highlights smuggling trend
$4m of pot on beach: The $4 million in marijuana found near an abandoned boat near Santa Barbara is not the first. Police say more than 20 of these pot smuggling boats have landed in the area in the past year.
Two dead after small plane crashes into Indiana homeTwo passengers on the small jet died as a result of the crash near South Bend, Ind., Sunday afternoon.
- Brawl on train in New Jersey gets 16 riders ejected
Brawl on train: It's not yet clear what sparked the brawl, which broke out shortly after 4 p.m. Saturday on a northbound Bergen/Port Jervis line train.
- Florida campus closed after explosive devices found
Florida campus closed by authorities investigating the apparent suicide of a man inside a dormitory on the University of Central Florida campus in Orlando also discovered weapons and explosive devices.
- Boehner: Gay marriage is not marriage
Boehner: Gay marriage is not what his church teaches, he says. While Sen. Rob Portman may have switched his views on gay marriage, Rep. John Boehner "can't imagine" that his position on the issue would ever change.
Donte Stallworth burned in hot air balloon crashDonte Stallworth and his girlfriend were injured in a hot air balloon crash Saturday morning in Miami. Donte Stallworth has "some burns, but he's going to be fine," said his agent.
- Winds ease, helping crews fight Colorado wildfire
The Galena wildfire, west of Fort Collins, has burned about 1,000 acres. But weather conditions are improving. The wildfire was only 5 percent contained.
100-game suspension for Detroit Tigers pitcher100-game suspension: Minor league pitcher Cesar Carrillo was handed a100-game suspension for violating baseball's drug prevention and treatment program.
Jack Curran, legendary high school coach, diesJack Curran racked up dozens of Coach of the Year awards and was inducted into nine different Halls of Fame, but those who knew him say his character outshone his trophies.
Boehner unable to join US delegation to VaticanBoehner says in a statement that he'd like to go, but it's impossible with his duties including the budget debate and hosting the Irish prime minister at the Capitol.
- Matt Cassel cut by Chiefs with 2 years left on deal
Matt Cassel: The decision to cut ties with Cassel came one day after new general manager John Dorsey and coach Andy Reid held a press conference to introduce Alex Smith, whom they landed in a trade with the San Francisco 49ers to be their quarterback of the future.
Lance Armstrong urged to make full confession by doping-lobby groupLance Armstrong was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles by the USADA, and in a subsequent television interview with Oprah Winfrey the American admitted he had taken performance-enhancing drugs before each of his tour victories.
