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Sandy benefit concert: Rock legends hit the right notesSandy benefit concert: From Paul McCartney to Alicia Keys, the "12-12-12" benefit concert in Madison Square Garden for victims of superstorm Sandy was a night of great performances.
Boehner: Don't make Christmas plans, 'serious differences' remain in 'fiscal cliff' talksBoehner's comments came as top Democrats pushed back on GOP demands for tough steps like raising the Medicare eligibility age and curbing the cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security.
Following Alaska serial killer's suicide, mysteries remainInvestigations revealed further details of some of the murders committed by a serial killer named Israel Keyes on Tuesday. The FBI suspects Keyes may have been involved in three additional murders.
Oregon mall shooting: Police confirm three deadA shooting at the Clackamas Town Center in Portland, Oregon led to three deaths including that of the gunman. Another person was injured in the attack and taken to a hospital.
Oregon shooting: Panicked people run from mallAn active shooter remained at large after shooting several people at a Portland, Oregon area shopping mall on Tuesday. While searching for the shooter, police and SWAT teams urged shoppers to evacuate the mall.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Vindication for 2013 inducteesAll were among inductees announced Tuesday by Flea of The Red Hot Chili Peppers at a news conference in Los Angeles. For most of this year's inductees, inclusion was a long time coming.
- Supreme Court invites lawyer to argue DOMA is outside their jurisdiction
Vicki C. Jackson will be arguing that it's improper for the Supreme Court to even consider making a ruling on a federal law that treats gay married couples differently from heterosexual married couples.
Trayvon Martin shooter Zimmerman must stay on 24-hour GPS monitorZimmerman is charged with second-degree murder in the killing of 17-year-old Martin following an altercation in Sanford, Fla. in February.
Saints 'Bountygate' player suspensions overturned by TagliabueIn reversing the penalties handed out before the season, former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue said the Saints players and coaches acted to the detriment of the league.
Man convicted in Chicago suicide bomb plot, gets 10 yearsShaker Masri was sentenced after pleading guilty in July to trying to provide material support and resources to a terrorist organization.
- W.Va. gas explosion burns five homes, shuts down highway
Kanawha County Commission President Kent Carper says flames shot 50 to 75 feet high before the fire was put out around 2 p.m.
Federal court strikes down Illinois concealed carry banThe 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said state lawmakers have 180 days to write a new law that legalizesconcealed carry.
Secret shuttle launch: US military's X-37B to spy on Middle East?Secret shuttle launch goes off without a hitch Tuesday. But what is the secret mission of X-37B? The robotic, military shuttle spent seven months in space during its last mission. It could be spying on terrorists, speculates one scientist.
Obamacare fee to offset costs of pre-existing conditionsObamacare fee may come as somewhat of a surprise to companies and employees as part of the President's health-care overhaul legislation. The Obamacare fee will take effect in 2014.
Why union protests won't stop Michigan's new 'right-to-work' lawSome 10,000 protesters are expected to turn out Tuesday. But Michigan is likely to become the 24th "right-to-work" state because Republicans have majorities in the legislature.
Why George Zimmerman wants his GPS tracker removedGeorge Zimmerman's lawyers will argue Tuesday that Zimmerman needs to travel for his personal safety and to assist his lawyers. Judge Debra Nelson will hear this and seven other motions filed by Zimmerman's lawyer, most requesting access to potential evidence.
Are smartphone apps spying on children? FTC to rule.The Federal Trade Commission says smartphone apps are a "digital danger zone," and the FTC is investigating 400 apps for kids to see if they violate the privacy rights of children by collecting personal information and sharing it with advertisers and data brokers.
Hillary Clinton's Middle East trip canceled due to ill healthSecretary of State Hillary Clinton will not be visiting Morocco and the Middle East as planned. The State Department said a stomach bug has Clinton temporarily out of commission.
It's official: Governor makes marijuana legal in ColoradoOn Monday, Colorado become the second state to legalize recreational marijuana use for adults. Washington also voted to legalize pot this November, and 18 states have decriminalized the drug.
In right-to-work debate where's the evidence?Neither supporters nor opponents of right-to-work legislation in Michigan have been able to prove right-to-work laws in other states have a significant impact on the economy.
