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- Train cars explode after freight train derailment in Montana
Fifteen tanker cars containing the fuel additive denatured alcohol and one car hauling cardboard derailed Sunday between Baker and Ismay, about 180 miles northeast of Billings.
Sec. Clinton visits Nelson Mandela in South AfricaThe US Secretary of State made a special trip during her African journey to visit the aging former South African president.
Sikh temple shooter identified as Wade Michael Page, white supremacistPage was a 'frustrated neo-Nazi' who led a racist white supremacist band, the Southern Poverty Law Center said Monday.
Motive sought for mass shooting at Wis. Sikh templeTerrified congregants ran for cover Sunday morning when the shooting began at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin. The gunfire finally ended in a shootout between the gunman and police outside.
NASA rover lands safely on Mars'Curiousity' dropped down onto the surface of the red planet early Monday morning and is already sending back pictures.
At least six killed in shooting at Wisconsin Sikh templeA gunman opened fire on a Sikh Temple in Wisconsin where several dozen people were worshiping, killing at least six. The suspected shooter died in an exchange with police.
Republicans say Harry Reid was lying in statement about Mitt Romney's taxesOn Sunday morning news programs GOP leaders said Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid was lying in a statement he made claiming Mitt Romney hadn't paid his taxes in ten years. Democrats say Romney should release more tax information.
Illinois Megabus crash: Bus made in 2011, inspected days agoInvestigators on Friday were looking into passenger reports that the bus blew a tire just before it crashing.
List of legislation left undone as Congress departs for vacationMajor bills that Congress left unfinished as it left for its August recess:
Vt. man accused of crushing 7 cop cars with tractor due in courtState Police say 34-year-old Roger Pion was taken into custody in Newport on Thursday, shortly after he allegedly crushed the Orleans County sheriff's vehicles.
Is Mitt Romney 'hiding something' as Reid claims?Presidential candidate Mitt Romney denied unsubstantiated claims made by Nevada Senator Harry Reid that Romney is 'hiding something' by refusing to release more of his tax returns. Returns that Romney has made public show that he paid a lower tax rate than most Americans in 2010.
Chick-fil-A sets sales record amid controversyA Chick-fil-A executive's comments against gay marriage have sparked national debate. Meanwhile, the company set a one-day sales record Wednesday. Now, gay rights activists have scheduled a 'Kiss In' for Friday.
Sneiderman, widow of slain Ga. man, charged with murderAndrea Sneiderman was charged Thursday with malice murder, perjury and other charges in the November 2010 slaying of her husband, Rusty.
3 jets near Washington never close to colliding, FAA saysThe Federal Aviation Administration said a trio of commuter jets, two taking off from and one approaching the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Tuesday, were not on a collision course.
Political infighting blocks Senate passage of cybersecurity bill despite dire warningsDeep divisions between the two parties over the right approach to cybersecurity will make it difficult to forge a compromise.
Judge rules against mistrial in Drew Peterson caseThe murder trial against former Illinois police officer Drew Peterson continued on Thursday.
- Goldman Sachs sees investment opportunity in NYC jail program
The New York Times reports that the city will be the first in the nation to test "social impact bonds" that could save governments money over the long term.
Psychiatrist tried to discuss Holmes with security staff, according to reportKMGH-TV, citing sources it did not identify, said psychiatrist Lynne Fenton telephoned some members of the team about graduate student James Holmes in early June.
Drew Peterson judge set to rule on mistrial motionJust days after it began, the judge in the Drew Peterson murder trial outside Chicago will announce his ruling Thursday on whether or not it will continue.
Judge in Drew Peterson case considers mistrialA furious Judge Edward Burmila sent jurors out of the courtroom before grilling prosecutor Kathleen Patton for allowing a witness to mention a bullet and leave the impression that Peterson left it in the witness' driveway.
