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John Edwards on trial over $1 million used to support mistressJohn Edwards faces six criminal counts over the use of $1 million. John Edwards says the donations were gifts. Prosecutors say they were campaign donations.
Mysterious explosion and daylight fireball in Nevada, California skiesA loud explosion and a streak of light occurred over roughly a 600-mile line across Nevada and California. It was probably a meteor, say astronomers.
George Zimmerman out on bail with GPS trackerGeorge Zimmerman paid $15,000, and was released from jail around midnight Sunday. He may leave Florida, but must observe a 7 p.m.-to-6 a.m. curfew.
- More firings expected in Secret Service scandal
The chairman of a House committee investigating a Secret Service prostitution scandal predicted more firings as key lawmakers expressed confidence that the agency will effectively deal with the incident.
- Md. neighborhood watch trial set against Fla. fury
Two brothers accused of beating a black teenager while patrolling an Orthodox Jewish neighborhood are set to go on trial Monday in a case with similarities to the Trayvon Martin shooting.
Charles Colson: Watergate 'master of dirty tricks' became prison evangelistCharles Colson, who went to prison for his role in Watergate but then became a Christian evangelical helping inmates, died Saturday.
Unresponsive Cessna: What caused the plane crash?Unresponsive Cessna: Could the cause of the crash of the unresponsive Cessna 421 be the same as the Payne Stewart Learjet crash in 1999?
420 marijuana rally: Can University of Colorado stop it?420 rally: Smelly fish-based fertilizer was spread at the University of Colorado where the annual 420 marijuana rally is held. Will that stop the 'Reefer madness'?
Ted Nugent, 'Motor City Madman,' had 'solid' meeting with Secret ServiceNugent, who told NRA supporters in St. Louis last week that he would be 'dead or in jail' next year if Obama was reelected, said in a statement that he had 'met with two fine, professional Secret Service agents' in Oklahoma.
Mitt Romney vs. Barack Obama: Who gets the dog owners vote?The 2012 presidential campaign has gone to the dogs. But who is winning the Doggy Wars? What pet owners say about their vote.
Will George Zimmerman get out of jail today?George Zimmerman has a bail hearing Friday morning. Will he be allowed out of jail? And is George Zimmerman safe out of jail, ask observers.
Panetta says US ready on Syria if requiredThe Secretary of Defense insisted, however, that diplomacy was the best option.
Zimmerman case will likely go to juryWhile many criminal cases end in plea agreements before trial, experts say the shooting death of Trayvon Martin by a neighhorhood watch volunteer will probably end in a jury trial.
Rubio insists VP spot not in cardsThe Cuban-American senator may be considering a presidential run in 2016, however.
- Forget Romney: scandals plague Obama as campaign season begins
The Secret Service's prostitution problems, the GSA's Las Vegas parties and the latest gruesome photographs out of Afghanistan are all public relations problems for the President.
- White House defends Secret Service director
Press secretary Jay Carney said the President's security was never compromised.
Police search basement in missing boy cold caseEtan Patz vanished in 1979; new clues have led law enforcement to a building near where he was last seen.
Secret Service tries to quell outcry, scandal takes political turnThe Secret Service did not identify the agents being forced out or eight others who remain on administrative leave. In a statement, the service said one supervisor was allowed to retire, and another will be fired for cause. A third employee, who was not a supervisor, has resigned.
Ted Nugent gets call from Secret Service over violent election remarksNugent, who told the gun rights group last week that he would be 'dead or in jail' next year if Obama is re-elected in November, appeared on conservative radio host Glenn Beck's show on Wednesday.
Vatican nun crackdown hits US group for 'radical feminist' ideasVatican nun crackdown: The largest group of American nuns was sanctioned for promoting 'certain radical feminist themes incompatible with the Catholic faith.' The Vatican nun crackdown included the appointment of a bishop to reorganize the Leadership Conference of Women Religious.
