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- Vegas theater shooting: Many shooters, few casualties
A shooting outside a Las Vegas movie theater between two non-gang "groups" leaves two critically wounded and a third with a minor injury.
Pentagon leaders: We support plan to arm Syrian rebelsSenator John McCain (R) of Arizona has championed greater US involvement and chided the Obama administration at a hearing, pressing Panetta and Dempsey about whether they backed the recommendation by the State Department and CIA chiefs last year to arm the Syrian rebels.
Christie: Gambling law vetoed until tax rate increasedChristie gambling: It was the second time since 2011 that the Republican governor has vetoed an Internet-betting bill passed by the New Jersey Legislature.
New England blizzard: One for the record books?New England blizzard: Forecasters are predicting more than 2 feet of snow in New England, and blizzard conditions, including high winds, blowing snow, and coastal flooding.
Former LAPD officer suspect in two murdersPolice in Los Angeles are looking for a former officer who is believed to have shot and killed two people on Sunday. The suspect, Christopher Dorner, was dismissed from his job at the LAPD in 2009. The police are seeking the public's assistance in finding him.
Lawmakers to get drone documents ahead of Brennan hearingPresident Obama has instructed the Justice Department to hand over classified documents explaining the administration's rationale relating to drone strikes on American citizens abroad. The documents will be released ahead of a Thursday confirmation hearing for John Brennan, Obama's nominee for CIA director.
Boy Scouts delay decision on gay membershipThe board of the Boy Scouts determined it needed more time to consider its policy banning gay people from participating. The board delayed the policy vote until a national meeting scheduled for May. A coalition of faith-based groups pushed for the delay.
Arizona woman 'felt like a prostitute'An Arizona woman charged with killing her lover in 2008, gave testimony in the case on Wednesday. She described the relationship as primarily physical. If she is convicted she could face the death penalty.
Alabama bunker rigged with two bombsJimmy Lee Dykes, who held a 5-year old boy hostage, rigged his Alabama bunker with two explosives. The boy, who turned 6 Wednesday, appears to be doing well and is back at home.
Can a kinder, gentler Eric Cantor 'rebrand' Republicans?House Majority Leader Eric Cantor says he hopes to work with President Obama on education, health care, immigration, and other issues, but House Whip Steny Hoyer dismisses this 'fourth rebranding.'
Is Facebook setting you up for identity theft?Social media sites like Facebook and YouTube provide a gold mine for bad guys. When you post your birthday or download free apps, you may be setting yourself up for identity theft.
Ravens parade includes Baltimore fans marching to Super Bowl celebrationThousands of Baltimore Raven fans gathered first at City Hall, then made their way to M&T Bank Stadium for a Super Bowl victory rally.
- Brandon Webb decides to call it a career
The 2006 National League Cy Young award winner has been dealing with arm injuries in the past few years.
Beyonce's Super Bowl halftime show not to blame for Super Bowl blackoutNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday that the Super Bowl halftime show was not the cause of the power outage that darkened the Superdome for half an hour during Sunday's broadcast.
Presidential yacht fight heats up in DelawareSequoia Presidential Yacht Group claims in a Chancery Court lawsuit filed late last week that FE Partners reneged on a $5 million loan agreement in a 'dastardly' plan to take control of the historic vessel.
Alabama standoff over but FBI mum on how boy was rescuedJimmy Lee Dykes, who took a 5-year old boy hostage, was killed in a law enforcement raid. Neighbors heard a bang and gunfire, but details of the rescue remain secret. A Christian community's prayers are answered.
Rosa Parks honored with new stampRosa Parks would have been 100 years old today. The Postal Service is honoring her with a new stamp, released today.
Fish McBites join nuggets, burgers in Happy Meal familyFish McBites will appear in time for Lent. The Fish McBites join apple slices and smaller fry portions in McDonald's efforts to reduce the calories in Happy Meals.
Girl, 6, crashes car: Can laws make young drivers safer?A Pittsburgh girl, 6, crashed her mom's car Sunday morning. In South Dakota, lawmakers addressed slightly older drivers in legislation aimed at curbing teen car crashes.
Alabama standoff: week-long hostage ends, boy safe, kidnapper deadAlabama hostage standoff ended Monday afternoon after negotiations had deteriorated with the kidnapper, who a week earlier had abducted a 5-year-old boy from a school bus after fatally shooting the driver.
