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Ugly Christmas tree, ruining holiday spirit, to be removed in Pa.A group led by the Reading, Pa. city council president is raising money to buy and decorate a more impressive replacement.
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel to exit Obama administrationPresident Obama was to announce Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel's resignation Monday. The president is not expected to nominate a new Pentagon chief Monday, according to one official.
- Anonymous attacks Cleveland website after Ohio police shoot 12-year-old boy
The fatal shooting of a 12-year old boy in Ohio brandishing a toy gun prompted calls for new regulations on toy guns – and an attack on the Cleveland city website by a hacktivist group.
- Ferguson waits for grand jury decision with bated breath
Though some speculated a decision would be made over the weekend, the grand jury is taking more time to deliberate on the shooting of Michael Brown last summer.
- Former D.C. mayor Marion Barry passes at 78
The four-term mayor won re-election even after going to prison for crack cocaine; continually controversial, he was none-the-less beloved by his constituents.
Cultural shift on sexual assault: Why Bill Cosby allegations coming out now?The Bill Cosby allegations reflect an evolving American understanding of the crime of sexual assault, and increased empathy toward those claiming to be victims, say victim advocates.
- Six ways the Ferguson grand jury is unusual
What makes this Missouri grand jury, deciding whether to charge a suburban St. Louis police officer for fatally shooting Michael Brown, so unusual.
- Why dogfighting thrives even after the Michael Vick case
Dogfighting is banned in all 50 states, but most states have no minimum mandatory jail time. Some progress is seen as laws are slowly changing to make prosecuting dogfighting cases easier.
L.A. school district pays $140 million to settle sex abuse cases against teacherThe legal settlement involving 81 students is believed to be the largest ever for a school sex abuse case. A popular Miramonte Elementary School teacher was convicted of committing 23 lewd acts on his students.
- After 7 feet of snow, Buffalo prepares for flooding from Big Melt
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Sunday to Wednesday in Buffalo. A 132-mile stretch of the state Thruway (I-90) that had been closed since Tuesday was reopened.
- What Obama immigration plan means for US economy
Obama's new immigration orders could boost labor income by $6.8 billion, helping to generate 160,000 new jobs and $2.5 billion in additional tax revenues, say economists. But immigration reform by Congress would do more.
Joe Biden: Russia must uphold Ukraine truceVice President Joe Biden met with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko Friday.
- Obama says immigration executive orders are not 'amnesty'
The main beneficiaries of President Obama's executive orders will be immigrants who have been in the U.S. illegally for more than five years but whose children are citizens or lawful permanent residents.
FSU gunman thought government was after him, according to his journalPolice obtained a journal that belonged to a Florida State University alumnus involved in a campus shooting early Thursday morning.
Sec. Kerry joins Iran nuclear talks in ViennaThe deadline to get a deal done in the Austrian capital is next Monday.
- Buffalo snow totals expected to reach eight feet Thursday
With an additional 2 feet of snow possible in Buffalo on Thursday, the one-week totals for the hardest hit areas will approach the average snowfall for an entire year: 93.6 inches, or close to 8 feet.
Judge overturns Montana same-sex marriage banA federal judge ruled Wednesday that Montana's constitutional amendment limiting marriage to a man and woman violates the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause.
Secret Service arrests man with weapons near the White HouseAn Iowa man was arrested Wednesday, after approaching uniformed officers and saying he was told to drive to the White House. Secret Service agents found a weapons and ammunition in his car.
Obama to visit Las Vegas, expected to unveil immigration changesThe president is expected to unveil his executive order aimed at making changes to the country's immigration system on Friday during a trip to Las Vegas. The order will set up a showdown between the White House and Republicans in Congress.
- Buffalo snowfall: Five feet deep and getting deeper
Snow continues in upstate New York and the storm was blamed for at least seven deaths in New York, New Hampshire, and Michigan. Snow blown by strong winds forced the closing of a 132-mile stretch of the Thruway.
