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57 indicted in scandal based at purported Fla. veterans' charity57 indicted in scandal: Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll once did public relations for the charity Allied Veterans of the World. She was questioned in the investigation, but she has not been charged with wrongdoing.
New York shooting: Police exchange fire with gunmanA shooter killed four people and injured two others in two separate locations in upstate New York on Wednesday. Subsequently, the suspect was believed to be barricaded in an abandoned building surrounded by police.
Best airport named: Indianapolis airport tops the list againBest airport named: Indianapolis International beat out airports in Ottawa and Tampa. Indianapolis also was named the top North American airport in 2010.
Florida Lt. Governor resigns amid Internet gambling probeAuthorities in Florida have spoken to former Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll about a firm she once represented that is under investigation. Carroll submitted her resignation Tuesday.
George P. Bush running: Return of a Texas dynasty? (Updated)George P. Bush running for Texas land commissioner? Will George P. Bush, the grandson of George H. Bush, continue the political dynasty?
L.A. archdiocese settles sex abuse cases for $10 millionThe archdiocese of Los Angeles, its former leader Cardinal Mahony, and an defrocked priest have agreed to pay $10 million to settle four child sex abuse cases.
Massachusetts Senate hopefuls spar in first debateThe race to fill John Kerry's Senate seat has begun. Three candidates seeking the Republican nomination in the special election had their first debate tonight.
Colorado and Minnesota lawmakers approve unions for gay couplesHistoric votes in Colorado and Minnesota approved civil unions and marriages, respectively, for same-sex couples.
Sinkhole swallows golfer: Friends come to the rescueA sinkhole swallowed golfer Mark Mihal at the 14th hole of a southern Illinois golf course. He stayed in the sinkhole 20 minutes before his friends pulled him to safety.
Police storm Oregon motel, capture Michael BoysenPolice storm Oregon motel where Michael Boysen was holed up. Oregon police outside the motel say Michael "Chad" Boysen.is accused of killing his grandparents shortly after his release from prison.
- 3 inmates escape Missouri jail through ventilation system
Sheriff Mark Dobbs told local media that inmates climbed through air ducts to get out, blaming faulty building design.
Pennsylvania sinkhole victim returns homePennsylvania sinkhole: Doris Jenkins says she was back in her home Monday after being forced to vacate it Sunday due to the opening of a sinkhole, which was an estimated 25-30 feet wide and 10-12 feet deep.
Military plane crashes in Washington state, Navy reportsThe Navy informed Congress that the wingman of the crashed plane reported that no parachutes were deployed.
US expels Venezuelan diplomats in retaliation for US diplomats' removalWashington wants to repair ties with Venezuela after President Hugo Chavez's death but has made little headway so far. Shortly before Chavez died last week, Venezuela expelled two US Air Force attaches in Caracas for alleged espionage.
James Holmes plea expected in Colorado theater shooting caseJames Holmes is accused of killing 12 people and wounding another 70 in a suburban Denver movie theater last summer. He is expected to enter a plea on Tuesday.
- F-35 forced to land in Texas. Why?
F-35 forced to land after a caution light appeared. The aircraft that was forced to land was one of two F-35 aircraft being shuttled to Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada.
Hagel to review Air Force sexual assault caseNewly confirmed Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Monday he will review the case of an Air Force lieutenant colonel, convicted of sexual assault, whose conviction was thrown out by the Air Force general overseeing the court martial.
- 13 hurt in D.C. shooting: Police search for answers
After 13 were hurt in a D.C. shooting, police are looking for signs of a connection to another drive-by shooting in the same Northwest neighborhood last October.
Chipper Jones in Yankee pinstripes? Not likelyChipper Jones tweeted that he was 'flattered' by the Yankees rumor, but likes his 'life as a bad golfer.' Chipper Jones retired from the Atlanta Braves last season.
4.7 California earthquake rattles but no fatalities4.7 California earthquake: The epicenter of the 4.7 magnitude earthquake is in southern California, near Anza.
