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- Democrats fear Obama may lose
Some of the recent talk in the media may be designed to galvanize donors, though there are growing concerns that Mitt Romney will be a real challenge.
- Edwards trial: prosecutors drop all charges
The U.S. Attorney's office announced that it will not be seeking to reset the trial on any of the counts jurors could not reach a verdict on.
- New doping charges for Lance Armstrong
Federal prosecutors chose not to pursue a case against the cycling champion earlier this year, but now the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency has filed a formal accusation. If he's found to have used performance enhancers, he could be banned from sports and have to return his medals.
- Colorado wildfire 10 percent contained, but more evacuations issued
The Colorado wildfire is one of 19 large fires burning in nine states. In Wyoming, a 4-square-mile blaze at Guernsey State Park is 80 percent contained. In New Mexico, more than 1,500 fire fighters are battling the largest blazes in state history.
- In wake of Sandusky case, AAU takes steps to protect young athletes
The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) on Tuesday announced measures to protect young athletes from sexual abuse. The new steps require all adults to have background checks, and that young athletes should never be left alone with individual adults.
- Roger Clemens case goes to jury
The prosecutor told jurors that they were the "final umpires" on Clemens' perjury trial.
- New Verizon plans will unify devices
Their "Share Everything" plans, which trade data between devices, will likely be copied quickly by AT&T and other competitors.
- Tight race in Arizona for Giffords' former aide
The former Congresswoman has been campaigning for her chosen successor; voters are at the polls today in a special election.
- Trayvon Martin case: George Zimmerman's wife accused of perjury
Shellie Zimmerman was charged with the crime for lying to a judge about how much money the couple had to post George Zimmerman's bond.
- Catherine Greig gets eight years for helping Whitey Bulger
Catherine Greig was sentenced to eight years in prison, and was admonished by the judge for her loyalty and support of wanted mobster James 'Whitey' Bulger. Catherine Greig posed as Bulger's wife, picked up his medicine, and helped him while he evaded the FBI for 16 years.
- Will appearances by Gabrielle Giffords save Arizona seat for Dems?
Gabrielle Gifford is helping the former director of her district office, Democrat Ron Barber, in his race to fill her Arizona seat in Congress. His Republican opponent is Jesse Kelly.
- Jerry Sandusky trial: First accuser describes claims against former coach
Sandusky faces 52 counts that he sexually abused 10 boys over 15 years, allegations he denies. He could spend the rest of his life in state prison if convicted.
- Colorado wildfire takes its first fatality
The Colorado fire has killed one woman, and destroyed at least 118 structures near Fort Collins. Colorado lawmakers are calling for more federal help to fight the uncontained wildfire.
- Commerce secretary will take leave of absence after hit-and-runs
John Bryson, the US Secretary of Commerce, was involved in two hit-and-runs on Saturday. Now, he is taking a leave of absence for medical reasons possibly related to the cause of the accidents.
- Recession took American wealth to 1992 levels, Fed says
Median net worth dropped by 40% between the start of the recession and 2010.
- Kings beat Devils for first-in-franchise Stanley Cup win
The Los Angeles Kings overpowered the New Jersey Devils 6-1 to become the NHL Stanley Cup champions.
- Obama reaches out to Hispanic voters with new ads
The ads are being run by affiliated Super PACs and the SEIU, one of the country's biggest unions.
- Romney campaign reluctant to let the press in
Some say the 2012 GOP candidate is running among the most secretive campaigns in recent history.
- Apple announcements: Google loses, Facebook wins
The tech giant's new software is doing away with Google Maps, but deeply integrating Facebook. The announcements came amidst the debut of new laptop computers.
- Military drone aircraft crashes in Maryland; no injuries
The cause is being investigated and the U.S. Coast Guard has set up a safety zone around the crash site, officials said.