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Massive storm system in South tosses cars, leaves one fatality in GeorgiaA storm system spawned tornadoes, closed I-75 in northern Georgia, and killed two people, one in Georgia and one in Tennessee.
School bus driver shot, child seizedA gunman shot a school bus driver in Alabama and took one of the 6-year-old passengers, then barricaded himself in a bunker, say news reports.
Ex-governor emerges from prison into changed worldGeorge Ryan, former governor of Illinois, has served five years for racketeering and conspiracy. While George Ryan was in prison, his wife and brother died, and Illinois enacted reforms meant to thwart political wheeling and dealing.
L.A. to crack down on 'birthing tourism'Los Angeles may take action against so-called maternity hotels, where pregnant women from other countries wait to deliver babies that will be born as U.S. citizens.
Hillary Clinton: 'I don't see myself getting back into politics'Hillary Clinton's reins are about to pass to John Kerry, who the Senate has approved as the new secretary of State. What will Hillary Clinton do now?
Did Alex Rodriguez use performance enhancing drugs?A Miami paper says Alex Rodriguez (ARod) of the New York Yankees purchased human growth hormone (HGH) and other banned substances from a Miami clinic.
1913 nickel worth millions? Humble coin on the auction block.The design is unique because the US officially switched to the Buffalo Head nickel that year, but a U.S. Mint worker is suspected of making a handful of the old design with the new year.
Detroit bankruptcy: City 'teetering on the edge' of financial crisisDetroit bankruptcy: Detroit is edging closer to a financial precipice, but unlike its automakers, its chances of getting a federal bailout are almost nonexistent.
Boy Scouts reconsidering anti-gay policyBoy Scouts of America may soon give local troop leaders the power to choose not to discriminate against LBGT scouts, troop leaders, and den mothers — a major change from their previous blanket no-gay policy.
Seattle gun buyback nets Stinger missile launcherIn Seattle, one man brought a used Stinger missile launcher to the weekend gun buyback program. In San Francisco, Trenton, and Seattle, gun buyback programs saw a surge of interest.
KKK robes in class? Students' presentation sparks debateKKK robes in class: Clark County School District officials investigated and the Las Vegas Academy principal sent parents a letter calling the incident "unfortunate" after one of the students was photographed wearing the KKK white robe and hooded mask in class.
- Plane crashes into Hudson, 2 rescued
Plane crashes into Hudson: The small plane was carrying a man and a woman on a sightseeing trip, and crashed about 5:20 p.m., Yonkers Police Lt. Phil Collins said.
- Richard Graham: UK lawmaker's rape remarks draw condemnation
Anti-rape activists said Graham's comments smacked of blaming rape victims for having been assaulted.
Ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick released after weekend prison stayKilpatrick left the Michigan Corrections Department facility in Detroit Monday morning. He had been locked up there since Friday afternoon.
A state divided: Uranium mining in Virginia?Vast uranium deposits in Virginia could make for extremely profitable mining. Opponents fiercely argue mining could lead to an environmental disaster, or water contamination. Lawmakers are expected to take the matter up in this session.
Challenges to Obama birth control mandate could go to Supreme CourtA requirement in the Affordable Care Act mandating most employers to provide contraception for free with health care coverage, has sparked dozens of lawsuits from both religious organizations, and business owners. The Department of Health and Human Service is working to accommodate faith-based groups.
Casey Anthony files for bankruptcy, owes thousands in attorney feesCasey Anthony, the woman found innocent of killing her 2-year-old daughter in 2011, has filed for bankruptcy in Florida. Anthony owes hundreds of thousands in attorney fees and court costs.
Senator Tom Harkin, Democrat from Iowa, will not seek reelectionTom Harkin, considered one of the most liberal Democratic senators, announced Saturday, he will not seek reelection in 2014. Harkin's departure could leave Democrats vulnerable in Iowa.
Newtown residents join gun control march on WashingtonOn Saturday about 100 residents from Newtown, Conn., along with thousands of protesters, will rally in support of gun control legislation on the National Mall.
Ex-CIA officer gets prison time for leaking agent's nameJohn Kiriakou, a former CIA officer, was sentenced to 30 months in prison for leaking the name of a covert officer to a reporter in 2007. Kiriakou was among the first to confirm the use of waterboarding in interrogating al-Qaida terrorists.
