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Long Island man suspected of attempting to fake his own death re-arrestedRaymond Roth of Massapequa, N.Y., was arrested on a charge of criminal contempt on Wednesday night, only hours after he was released on $100,000 bail.
Family Research Council: Security guard credited for thwarting DC shootingAfter being shot in the arm, the security guard helped wrestle the gunman to the floor, thwarting an attack that police fear could have turned deadly.
Sept. 11 museum says steel cross, 'historical object,' should staySeptember 11 memorial officials defended the display of a steel cross at the site of ground zero. An atheist group, who has filed a lawsuit, says it is unconstitutional.
Pa. drilling town agrees to settlement in fracking federal lawsuitDocuments indicate that residents of Dimock Township, Pa., who claim their water was poisoned by fracking, have reached a confidential settlement in a lawsuit that has been ongoing since 2009.
Why has this been the slowest economic recovery since WWII?Feeble growth, little consumer spending, unemployment, and shrinking paychecks have all contributed to making this the slowest economic recovery since the Great Depression.
Washington, Oregon, Colorado, and Idaho residents tormented by wildfiresThe west is having one of the worst wildfire seasons in decades. So far 6.4 million acres have burned, and on Wednesday Idaho residents were evacuated to avoid another massive wildfire.
Rafael Nadal withdraws from US OpenThe owner of 11 Grand Slam titles is dealing with an injury and will not compete in the US championships, scheduled to start later this month.
Security guard for conservative Family Research Council shot in DCThe man was taken into custody by the FBI and was being interviewed. Authorities did not identify the man or disclose where he was being interviewed.
The other Paul Ryan plan: $800 billion in cuts to MedicaidUnder the Wisconsin congressman's Medicaid plan, states would take over the program. At the same time,Ryan's budget would reduce projected federal spending on Medicaid by about $800 billion over 10 years.
Romney: President Obama just trying to 'hang onto power'They were some of Romney's harshest words yet against the president. He was interviewed on 'CBS This Morning' from the battleground state of Ohio, one of less than 10 key states that will help decide the November election.
Steve Jobs' wallet, iPhones, iPads, and iPods taken in robberyThe man accused of breaking into the late Apple co-founder and CEO's house, took his wallet and other Apple products. He was caught when he used the stolen devices online.
Records show troubled past of pediatrician accused of waterboarding stepdaughterDoctor Melvin Morse, who faces allegations of waterboarding his 11-year-old stepdaughter, had financial problems and a troubled relationship with his ex-wife. He was also fascinated by the near-death experiences of children.
Vapor cloud visible on security video could be to blame for Chevron refinery fireChemical Safety Board officials are investigating a fire at Chevron's Calif. refinery. A video shows a vapor cloud engulfing the plant and workers before the blaze began.
GOP veterans Tommy Thomspon and John Mica survive primary, but Fla. tea partier steals the showWhile some GOP strongholds have held in the primaries, Florida tea party member Ted Yoho is on the verge of upsetting a 12-term Republican representative.
10 US soldiers injured in lightning strikeMembers of an Army National Guard unit were struck by lightning while training in New York.
GOP-backed voter ID law will stand in PennsylvaniaA Pennsylvania judge upheld a law that will require voters to show a photo ID. Democrats say it may hurt turnout among Obama supporters.
Wildfire destroys about 70 homes in rural WashingtonWildfires rage as dry conditions continue in the west. Authorities are scrambling to put out the blazes.
New York man arrested, suspected of faking his own drowning as insurance scamA man who was reported missing at a New York beach but later turned up in Florida, was arrested Wednesday. He is suspected of faking his own drowning in order to cash in his life insurance policy.
Will Drew Peterson go free?The judge in the murder case involving a former police officer in a Chicago suburb is again considering declaring a mistrial. An attorney for the state asked a witness a question that the judge had told her not to mention in front of the jury.
Will Ryan's fundraising boost Romney's campaign?Before joining Mitt Romney's ticket, Paul Ryan's congressional campaign had brought in more funds than many of its counterparts. Ryan's biggest donors are in the financial sector. It remains to be seen whether he can attract grassroots support.
