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Why Gov. Cuomo of New York wants to reduce marijuana penaltyGov. Andrew Cuomo backs a bill that would change possession of small amounts of marijuana from a misdemeanor crime to a maximum fine of $100.
Jerry Sandusky trial: He could get 500 years in prisonJerry Sandusky, the former Penn State University assistant football coach, faces 52 counts of molesting 10 boys over a 15-year period. Jury selection begins Tuesday in the Jerry Sandusky trial.
Canadian killer caught in GermanyLuka Magnotta was wanted for killing a Chinese student and then mailing parts of his body to Canada's political leaders.
Majority of New Yorkers oppose sugar drink banThe Bloomberg policy would ban sales of sugary drinks over 16 ounces.
Wisconsin recall goes to voters TuesdayThe election has attracted enormous attention and is expected to be decided by a thin margin.
Bill Clinton takes on Romney at campaign eventFormer President Bill Clinton said that a Mitt Romney presidency would be bad for the country.
- CIA targets Al-Qaeda No. 2 with drone strike
US officials are not sure if Abu Yahia al-Libi was killed in the strike in Pakistan.
Attorney: Zimmerman was confused, fearful in $135,000 lieAttorney Mark O'Mara wrote Monday on a website run by George Zimmerman's legal team that he would file a motion asking for another bond hearing.
Tiger Woods win at Memorial shows he's ready for US OpenTiger Woods came from four back to win the Memorial tournament at Muirfield Village Sunday. Tiger Woods has not won a US Open since 2008.
Will George Zimmerman get out of jail after $135,000 lie?George Zimmerman's attorney plans to seek a new bond hearing after a Florida judge put Zimmerman back in jail Sunday for lying about his finances. Zimmerman's attorney says he'll apologize to Judge Lester.
Sub fire could have ripple effects for Navy fleetThe Navy is evaluating whether it's worth spending millions of dollars to repair the USS Miami, the nuclear-powered submarine damaged in a fire in a Maine shipyard. If the submarine is scrapped, the fleet could feel the effects for years.
Fire evacuation order to be lifted in New Mexico ghost townThe Whitewater-Baldy fire has destroyed a dozen cabins while burning in the Gila National Forest. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is monitoring two packs of endangered Mexican gray wolves near the blaze.
George Zimmerman to surrender in Florida. Will he stay in jail?A judge in Florida revoked George Zimmerman's bond, suggesting he and his wife had not been honest about their finances. Zimmerman's attorney says the couple had no access to defense funds raised on the Internet.
Why Ron Paul's fans are still amassing delegatesThe delegate math makes it virtually impossible for Texas congressman Ron Paul to win the Republican presidential nomination. But his supporters keep pressing for delegates in hopes of influencing the GOP's convention.
Romney net worth remains near $250 millionMitt Romney's personal fortune remains near $250 million, about the same as last year even after a mass sell-off of stocks from his vast investment portfolio.
1,200 firefighters battle record New Mexico blazeThe fire had charred more than 354 square miles of the Gila National Forest by Saturday morning. While there was no immediate threat, residents there have been immersed in a thick haze of smoke for days.
Why George Zimmerman is going back to jailThe former neighborhood watch volunteer must turn himself in within 48 hours after a judge revoked his bond Friday.
- Thunder stops Spurs winning streak with Game 3 victory
San Antonio had won 20 consecutive games until Oklahoma City captured their first game in the best-of-seven series Thursday night.
Edwards trial jurors say evidence wasn't there to convictThe jury acquitted the former US senator of one count of taking illegal campaign money and a mistrial was declared on five other federal counts.
New Mexico wildfire, largest ever in the state, continues to burnThe Whitewater-Baldy blaze has burned more than nearly 300 square miles in New Mexico. It's now the largest wildfire burning in the country.
