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Parents of Kayla Mueller hold out hopeThe parents of Kayla Mueller, hopeful their daughter is still alive, addressed the leaders of the Islamic State group in a statement Friday. Jordan has dismissed claims Mueller died in a Jordanian airstrike as propaganda.
At prayer breakfast, Obama condemns those who seek to 'hijack religion'With the Dalai Lama in the Washington audience, the President singled out the Islamic State as a 'death cult.'
Train derails in Iowa, catches fireEleven cars on a freight train derailed Wednesday in Iowa. Three cars caught on fire and three plunged into the Mississippi River.
California appeals judge's foie gras-friendly rulingOn Wednesday, the state of California filed an appeal of a judge's decision blocking the state's ban on foie gras. The restaurant industry and foie gras producers remain at odds with animal rights activist.
Investigators focus on SUV driver in Metro-North crashEllen Brody, a jewelry store employee and a mother of three grown daughters, is the focus of investigations surrounding Tuesday's Metro-North crash in Valhalla, N.Y. Brody's vehicle was stopped on the train tracks when the train struck it, killing her and five men on board.
Member of the 'Texas 7' executedDonald Newbury became the third member of the 'Texas 7' to be executed for the fatal shooting of a police officer in 2000. The gang was part of the biggest prison break in Texas history.
Obama's top aide Dan Pfeiffer plans to leave White HousePfeiffer, who has advised Obama since the 2008 presidential campaign and is one of the last of the president's close confidants from that period to be leaving his inner circle, is stepping down from his post in March, the White House said.
Immigration debate: Is there a path to compromise?Republicans and Democrats wrangle over a $39.7 billion House-passed bill that funds the department for the remainder of the budget year while overturning President Obama's immigration orders.
How Cleveland churches want to change the city police forceA northeast Ohio religious coalition have presented their recommendations for reforming the Cleveland Police Department.- Where did the fugitive treasure hunter hide 21 tons of gold?Tommy Thompson is scheduled for an extradition hearing Wednesday in a federal court in Florida. His former business associates want to know what happened to millions of dollars' worth of gold he recovered from a historic shipwreck.
At least six dead after N.Y. commuter train hits SUV at crossingThe SUV was apparently caught by the crossing gates when the Metro North train hit the vehicle during the Tuesday evening commute north of New York City.
Train hits Jeep in New York crashMany people were evacuated in a tense scene outside of White Plains, NY.
Lance Armstrong lets girlfriend take blame for hit-and-run crashThe infamous ex-cyclist allowed his girlfriend to take the blame for a Colorado car crash after a night of partying.
Suge Knight rushed to hospital after 'not guilty' pleaAn undisclosed health issue adds another layer to the drama surrounding the embattled rap mogul and the fatal hit-and-run that has landed him in court.
NYC mayor focuses on affordable housing in State of the City speechDe Blasio said his plan he outlined Tuesday, focusing on affordable housing, would be a big step toward fulfilling his campaign promise to narrow the divide between New York City's rich and poor.
US taking another look at sending arms to UkraineThe policy rethink reflects what US officials say is a frustration with Moscow's continued support for rebels despite months of international economic sanctions, and the collapse of the latest attempt at peace talks last weekend.
Why a Wyoming sheriff banned cowboy boots and hatsSublette County Sheriff Stephen Haskell imposed the new dress code in the western Wyoming county. He says sheriffs look like a "Skittles platoon." One deputy quit rather than take off his hat and boots.
The rich-poor gap for US college grads widensCollege completion for students from the wealthiest US families has risen dramatically, climbing from 44 to 77 percent. But among poor families, it rose from 6 to 9 percent, according to a new study.
Snow pummels Northeast US twice in one weekSnow and icy winds howled through the Northeast and Midwest, setting a record in Boston for the snowiest week in history.
Snowed in, Boston pushes Super Bowl parade to WednesdayA record-breaking week of snow has led city officials to postpone the Super Bowl parade.
