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Colorado shooting prosecutors would face uphill battle with insanity pleaA court hearing Thursday will examine his relationship with a University of Colorado psychiatrist to whom he mailed a package containing a notebook that reportedly contains violent descriptions of an attack.
Rain persists as Isaac heads toward Arkansas, MissouriTropical Storm Isaac winds are dying but heavy rain continues over Louisiana, causing flooding. Isaac's rains may help drought-struck Midwestern states on Friday.
When do budget cuts go too deep?The Republican National Convention and Hurricane Issac spotlight a conundrum for the GOP, reducing the size of the government sounds good until the waters start rising.
Two health groups sue US for failure on food safetyIn the wake of numerous food-borne illness outbreaks this year, two health and environment organization are suing the federal government for failing to protect the food supply.
Yosemite closes campgrounds, two dead due to deadly rodent-borne lung diseaseYosemite National Park has closed part of their campgrounds after two visitors died due to hantavirus. The disease is carried by wild rodents.
Ryan promises he and Romney 'will take responsibility'Republican vice presidential contender Paul Ryan delivered his speech at the Republican National Convention Wednesday, promising he and his running mate Mitt Romney would lead America out of the economic crisis.
Three-judge panel grants George Zimmerman new judgeA Florida appeals court has granted George Zimmerman a new judge after he and his lawyer claimed the judge in his case made 'gratuitous' and 'disparaging remarks' about Zimmerman.
GOP convention coverage: Are more people watching online than at home?Though there's little interest in the Republican National Convention from at-home viewers, the social media universe is abuzz with Tweets and mentions about the Republican leadership.
Retailers prepare for possible ports strike next monthA dock workers union may authorize a strike at the end of September if a contract deal isn't reached. The strike would affect ports up and down the East Coast.
As Isaac floodwaters top levee, Plaquemines ordered to evacuatePlaquemines Parish officials have ordered a mandatory evacuation as flooding from Hurricane Isaac topped a levee Wednesday morning.
Katrina anniversary: Seven years later, Hurricane Isaac impacts MississippiKatrina anniversary is marked by the arrival of Hurricane Isaac, seven years to the day after Hurricane Katrina struck the US Gulf coast.
Hurricane Isaac tests levees, knocks out power in LouisianaHurricane Isaac packed 80 mph winds is about 50 miles south of New Orleans. It drove a wall of water nearly 11 feet high inland when it game ashore Tuesday night.
Ann Romney praises Mitt: The 'man America needs'At the Republican National Convention on Tuesday in what she called 'the biggest speech' of her life, Mrs. Romney told voters 'you can trust Mitt.' Her husband, Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, will speak at the convention on Thursday.
Hurricane Isaac hits land in LouisianaAs Hurricane Isaac struck New Orleans Tuesday, the city's mayor Mitch Landrieu told residents, 'your city is secure.' Emergency services are ready for search and rescue missions if necessary. Residents in low-lying areas have been encouraged to leave.
Baby beluga whale born at Chicago's Shedd AquariumBaby beluga whale: This baby is one of 35 beluga whales in captivity in North America. But is it a girl – or boy – baby beluga whale?
Hurricane Isaac slows, sucking up energy over the GulfHurricane Isaac is crawling along at 10 m.p.h., and winds hit 75 m.p.h. as Isaac gained strength moving over the warm, open waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Isaac is forecast to reach New Orleans early Wednesday morning.
Amish hair attacks: Hate crimes trial of Amish splinter group beginsAmish hair attacks: The government on Tuesday began laying out its case against 16 men and women charged with hate crimes in the hair- and beard-cutting attacks last fall in Ohio.
Roger Federer quickly bests Young at US OpenTop-seeded Federer played up to his billing Monday night, dispatching American Donald Young to open his quest for a sixth US Open title, which would be an Open-era record.
GOP Convention: Chris Christie, Ann Romney to hype, humanize RomneyAfter a one-day weather delay, the convention proceeds according to its latest script: delivering Romney the presidential nomination he fought years to achieve, calling the party to unify around him and setting the stage for the final stretch of the hotly contested campaign to unseat President Barack Obama.
Maryland school shooter facing attempted murder chargesThe victim, a fellow high school student, remains in the hospital Tuesday morning. Police believe the shooting was a random act.
