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Eight shot in Oklahoma City after NBA playoff series winA total of eight people were shot Monday night in Oklahoma City following that city's NBA team completing a playoff series victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Ohio removes pit bulls from 'vicious' dogs listOhio state law labeled specific breeds, such as pit bulls, as 'vicious.' Now the law defines a dangerous dog based on behavior not breed.
Joplin seniors graduate after year of tragedy and triumphA year ago, the deadliest tornado in six decades leveled Joplin, Missouri; President Obama commemorated that anniversary with a speech to the high school graduates who persevered.
30 days for Dharun Ravi in Rutgers suicide caseThe former student was convicted for his role in harassing Tyler Clementi, who committed suicide after Ravi used a webcam to spy on him.
No verdict yet in Edwards trialJurors will begin a third day of deliberation on Tuesday as they decide whether or not John Edwards committed campaign finance violations by funneling money to his mistress.
SpaceX will try private launch again on TuesdayThe rocket—the first private mission to the International Space Station—scrubbed its planned launch on Saturday.
One year later, Joplin is on the mendOn the anniversary of a tornado that claimed 161 lives, the people of Joplin have made big strides towards rebuilding - but there is work left to be done.
Tropical Storm Alberto expected not to make landfallOn its current track, Alberto is expected to stay offshore of the Carolinas and Georgia coast.
- John Edwards trial jury deliberations continue Monday
The jury of eight men and four women will resume their deliberations in the campaign finance case against the former Democratic presidential contender.
Obama, G-8: Recovery takes both growth and cuttingConfronting an economic crisis that threatens them all, President Obama and leaders of other world powers on Saturday declared that their governments must both spark growth and cut the debt that has crippled the European continent and put investors worldwide on edge.
Trio charged in planned attacks ahead of NATO summitThree men accused of making Molotov cocktails had been planning to attack President Barack Obama's campaign headquarters, Mayor Rahm Emanuel's home, and other targets during this weekend's NATO summit, prosecutors said Saturday.
Mississippi highway shootings: Suspect not a fake copMississippi police arrested James D. Willie, a suspect in two fatal highway shootings. But police said Willie wasn't posing as a cop. Why did police think he was?
Obama to unveil plan for helping African farmersAhead of the G-8 summit, President Obama will unveil a new public-private partnership with DuPont, Monsanto, and Cargill, and almost 20 companies from Africa, to help farmers build local markets and fight hunger.
Facebook to debut at $104 billionThe IPO will be one of the largest in history.
- House reauthorizes Afghan conflict in bipartisan vote
They rejected an amendment that would have required troops to be swiftly withdrawn.
John Edwards trial: Prosecution, defense deliver closing argumentsJurors are now deliberating to decide whether or not Edwards is guilty of diverting campaign funds to his mistress.
- As IPO nears, millions of users still opt out of Facebook
Even though many avoid the service, the 900 million users it does have are a key part of its value.
Romney moves swiftly to rule out anti-Wright adA Republican super PAC had floated the idea of airing attack ads targeting President Obama for his association with controversial pastor Jeremiah Wright, but the Romney campaign firmly rejected making race an issue in the campaign.
Trayvon Martin case: new documents paint complicated pictureThe trove of information released in the Trayvon Martin case provides support both to George Zimmerman's defenders and accusers.
Known for scoring, Thunder turns up defense to edge Lakers in Game 2Oklahoma City trailed Los Angeles by seven late in Game 2 of their NBA Western Conference semifinal series. But a 9-0 scoring run to close out the game gave the Thunder a 2-0 series lead.
