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Ted Bundy's mother: Love never wanedTed Bundy's mother Louise died in December. Her son was convicted of several murders in 1980. For many years his mother refused to believe his guilt. He admitted to the crimes before his execution in 1989.
Colorado shooting: Judge set to decide if Holmes will stand trialThe judge in the case of the Colorado movie theater shooting will decide by Friday whether suspected shooter James Holmes will stand trial. In a hearing on Wednesday prosecutors in the case revealed images of Holmes taken on his cell phone before the shooting last year.
New York City ferry crash injures dozensQuestions remain following the collision Wednesday morning of a ferry into a dock in Manhattan. The ferry had recently undergone an overhaul, but officials said it was too soon to tell if the engine and propulsion work played a role in the crash.
Biden meets with gun safety and victims groups, 'critically important' to actThe meeting was part of a series Biden is holding this week to build consensus around proposals to curb gun violence after the Dec. 14 shooting in Newtown, Conn. Twenty school children were killed.
Obama expected to nominate Jack Lew as Treasury secretaryThe President's chief of staff has an extensive background in government work that includes running the Office of Management and Budget.
Obama administration not ruling out complete troop withdrawal from Afghanistan'We wouldn't rule out any option,' including zero troops [beyond 2014], Ben Rhodes, a White House deputy national security adviser, said Tuesday.
As Cuomo prepares 'State' speech, NY lawmakers buckle down on gun controlsA deal could soon make New York one of the first states to pass gun control laws following the Dec. 14 shooting in which 20 first-graders and six educators were gunned down with a powerful weapon at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut.
Baseball Hall of Fame: Judgement day for Bonds, Clemens, and SosaWith the cloud of steroids shrouding many candidacies, baseball writers may fail for only the second time in more than four decades to elect anyone to the Hall.
NYC commuter ferry crashes into pier, injuring more than 50 peopleDuring rush hour Wednesday morning, a ferry crashed into a pier in lower Manhattan, injuring 57 people, one critically, the New York City Police Department said.
Rob Ryan fired by Cowboys: Will he join brother Rex in New York?Rob Ryan fired by Cowboys: Dallas continues to purge its coaching staff after failing to make the NFL playoffs. With Rob Ryan fired by Dallas, the question is will twin brother Rex add Rob to his New York Jets coaching staff?
James Holmes: Hand puppets, online dating, and tear-gas grenadesJames Holmes turned paper bags into hand puppets just hours after the Aurora theater shooting, says a Colorado detective. In a hearing, prosecutors tried to show that James Holmes was mentally competent, methodically planning the July 2012 attack that killed 12 people.
Egg farm investigation leads to 10 arrestsFederal agents searched an egg farm today that animal rights activists targeted in 2011. No criminal arrests were made, but agents detained 10 employees on immigration-related charges.
Will Lance Armstrong confess to Oprah?Lance Armstrong will finally discuss his doping scandal with Oprah Winfrey, says Oprah's spokeswoman. Lance's tell-all interview is scheduled to air next week.
Second Japan Airlines 787 Dreamliner problem at Logan AirportMassachusetts Port Authority spokesman Richard Walsh said a Boeing 787 was towed back to the gate for evaluation Tuesday after about 40 gallons of fuel spilled.
2012 hottest year on record in the US by large marginA brutal combination of a widespread drought and a mostly absent winter pushed the average annual US temperature last year up to 55.32 degrees Fahrenheit, the government announced Tuesday.
787 Dreamliner struck by electrical fire at Boston airportThe flight's 173 passengers and 11 crew members had already gotten off the jet when a mechanic spotted light smoke in the cockpit and cabin and notified Massport.
Tunisian suspect in Benghazi attack releasedArmed groups assaulted the lightly guarded mission on Sept. 11 and killed US Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans, but despite US promises there has been little news of progress so far in bringing the perpetrators to justice.
Hagel's often blunt words are fodder for criticsThe Vietnam veteran and former two-term senator from Nebraska will need to explain some of his comments and views as President Barack Obama's choice for the next secretary of defense.
AJ McCarron leads Alabama to BCS title over Notre DameWith four touchdown passes by QB AJ McCarron, Alabama won their third BCS title in four seasons. Alabama stomped on Notre Dame, 42-14.
- Hillary Clinton given helmet as joke
Clinton given helmet? Yes, Hillary Clinton was given a gag gift – a regulation white Riddell football helmet emblazoned with the State Department seal – upon her return to work after a month-long absence.
