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Indianapolis neighborhood turned 'war zone' after fiery nighttime explosionTwo people were killed, four were injured, and 200 evacuated after a powerful explosion in an Indianapolis neighborhood. Two neighboring homes were destroyed in the blast. Authorities are searching for a cause.
Drivers grapple with NYC gas rationing after SandyWith police monitoring lines, motorists in New York City and Long Island on Friday began dealing with a new piece of fallout from Sandy the monster storm: odd-even gas rationing.
Obama wins Florida, topping Romney in final tally 332-206President Obama was declared the winner of Florida's 29 electoral votes Saturday, ending a four-day count with a razor-thin margin over Mitt Romney that narrowly avoided an automatic recount.
Occupy Sandy: Wall Street protesters find new cause aiding storm victimsThe social media savvy that helped Occupy Wall Street protesters create a grass-roots global movement last year is proving a strength as members fan out across New York to deliver aid.
CIA director David Petraeus resigns, citing extramarital affairThe retired US Army general, who formerly headed up US and NATO forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, asked President Obama for permission to resign Thursday.
NBA LA Lakers: Coach Mike Brown fired after dismal start to seasonAfter a 1-4 start to the season, Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike Brown has been fired, the National Basketball Association team said on Friday.
Gas rationing begins in New York City and Long Island as some power returnsNew York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced gasoline rationing in the five boroughs, starting early Friday morning, along with Long Island. In the meantime, power crews are slowly getting electrical power restored.
Boehner: 'Obamacare is the law of the land'In an interview with ABC, Republican Representative John Boehner suggested he will not prioritize the repeal of the healthcare law to the extent that he has in the past. But following the interview, a spokesman for Boehner said repealing the law 'would be on the table.'
Arizona: Giffords' shooter sentenced to lifeJared Loughner, the man who killed six and wounded 13 in an Arizona shooting spree, was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Thursday. Former U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords attended the hearing, but did not speak.
New York City, Long Island will ration gasTo cut waits and hoarding, New York City's Mayor Michael Bloomberg and New Jersey's Governor have announced rationing plans. Only one quarter of New York City's gas stations are open, according to Bloomberg. He calls the rationing plan 'practical and enforceable.'
Giffords faces Ariz. shooter in court, Loughner receives life sentenceFormer Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords stood in federal court to face Arizona shooter Jared Loughner on Thursday moments before he was sentenced to life in prison. Loughner received seven consecutive life terms plus 140 years in prison, without the possibility of parole.
Pfc. Bradley Manning offers guilty plea in Wikileaks caseManning's civilian defense attorney, David Coombs, revealed the offer Wednesday during a pretrial hearing that continues Thursday.
- Large Hispanic support for Obama worries GOP
According to initial exit polls, Republican candidate Mitt Romney, who backed hard-line immigration measures, came away with 27 percent Hispanic support, less than any presidential candidate in 16 years.
Wet snow and power outages hit recovering East CoastHouseholds in the country's most densely populated region that had waited for days without power after Superstorm Sandy were plunged back into darkness, with temperatures near freezing.
Jared Loughner to be sentenced after pleading guilty to Tuscon mass shootingThe sentencing hearing will mark the first time that victims will confront Jared Lee Loughner in court about the January 2011 shooting.
Karl Rove and Fox News: A 'civil war' over election results?Karl Rove challenged the premature declaration of an Obama win in Ohio. Now Fox News says Karl Rove added to the network's coverage. Meanwhile, what's the feud between Donald Trump and NBC's Brian Williams?
Northeast storm coming: flights canceled and homes evacuatedNortheast storm, coming toward New York and New Jersey, will bring a 3-foot storm surge. The classic Northeast storm has already forced 360 flight cancellations by the airlines, and more are expected Wednesday.
Missouri: McCaskill keeps her seatThe Missouri Republican Todd Akin, known for his rape comments, has lost his senate race to incumbent Democrat Claire McCaskill. Prior to Akin's unpopular rape comments, McCaskill had seemed to be vulnerable.
Election 2012: Voting issues emergeLong lines, voter IDs, crashed computers were reported following Tuesday's voting. The effects of hurricane Sandy were a factor in New York and New Jersey.
Death toll in Fresno, Calif. shooting rises to 3Police said they didn't know what prompted the attack by Lawrence Jones midway through his shift at Apple Valley Farms.
