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Primary roundup: Tea party favorite wins in Nebraska, women win in West VirginiaVoters in Nebraska and West Virginia decided their lineups for the November elections in the latest round of spring primaries.
FBI: Hundreds have contacted us about pedophile caseThe discovery of William Vahey, a man the FBI regards as one of the most prolific pedophiles in memory has set off a crisis in the community of international schools, where parents are being told that their children may have been victims, and administrators are scurrying to close loopholes exposed by Vahey’s abuses.
California heat wave: Parched conditions feed a wildfire near San DiegoCalifornia: A heat wave brought record temperatures and gusting winds to southern California, creating the perfect conditions for a wildfire that has forced evacuations of homes and schools.
- Atlanta: Shooting near high school injures five
Atlanta shooting: Atlanta police say five people, all believed to be students, were shot near Therrell High School in Atlanta. Their injuries don't appear to be life-threatening, say officials.
West Virginia coal mine was a 'pattern violator'West Virginia coal mine Brody No. 1 was only one of three US coal mines to earn the label 'pattern violator' for repeat safety problems last year. On Monday two miners were killed during a severe coal burst in Brody No 1.
Student loans lawsuits settled, Sallie Mae pays $90 millionStudent loans giant Sallie Mae reached a $60 million settlement with the Justice Department Tuesday, following claims the company imposed interest rates above six percent on members of the military. Facing allegations that it maximized late fees, Sallie Mae settled for an additional $30 million.
Christie spokesman says governor knew nothing of bridge plotSpeaking before a New Jersey legislative committee, Gov. Chris Christie's longtime press secretary, Michael Drewniak, said he had complete confidence Christie had no involvement with the lane closures on the George Washington Bridge.
- Why 500 flights out of Chicago were cancelled
An electrical fire at an air traffic control facility near Chicago, halted all flights at O'Hare and Midway airports Tuesday afternoon and shutting down one of the nation's busiest aviation crossroads.
- Jodi Arias faces another death penalty hearing
Jodi Arias was convicted of first-degree murder in 2013. But a jury could not reach agreement on whether to give Jodi Arias the death penalty. A second sentencing hearing begins Friday.
N.H. home explosion: Police officer, gunman dead after alleged domestic disputeN.H. home explosion occurred Monday afternoon. A Brentwood police officer was shot and killed before a fire led to the N.H. home explosion.
- Donald Sterling slams Magic Johnson as unfit role model
An attempt at rehabilitating his public image turned sour for the Clippers owner when he repeatedly criticized Magic Johnson during an interview with Anderson Cooper. Sterling's remarks let to further condemnations from the NBA.
- Satanic Mass cancelled at Harvard. Why?
Satanic mass: A re-enactment of a satanic ritual – a so-called 'Black Mass' on the school's historic campus was cancelled after being criticized by Catholic Church officials.
Gay couples marry in Arkansas, but only five clerks are issuing marriage licensesArkansas update: Only five of Arkansas's 75 clerks have granted marriage licenses to gay and lesbian couples, though a circuit judge tossed out the 10-year-old ban on same-sex marriage on Friday evening.
Clay Aiken's Democratic challenger dies after 'accidental fall,' family saysKeith Crisco, the entrepreneur who was locked in a too-close-to-call Democratic primary with former 'American Idol' singer Clay Aiken, has died. 'He was a gentleman, a good and honorable man and an extraordinary public servant. I was honored to know him,' Aiken said in a statement.
- Vegas bird death: Law school grad gets probation for animal cruelty
Vegas bird death: A University of California law school grad beheaded a helmeted guineafowl named Turk. For killing the bird during a drunken escapade in Las Vegas, he was sentenced to up to four years probation and 16 hours of work per month in an animal shelter.
- Why IMF chief won't speak at Smith College graduation
Smith College's commencement speaker IMF managing director Christine Lagarde withdrew from speaking after student and faculty protests.
Chuck Hagel: Transgender ban in military should be reviewedChuck Hagel did not indicate whether he believes the policy should be overturned. However, he said 'every qualified American who wants to serve our country should have an opportunity if they fit the qualifications and can do it.'
- Colorado, Wyoming snowstorms close parts of I-80
Colorado, Wyoming snowstorms dumped up to two-feet of snow in places. Some 70 snowplows were in the streets of Denver, Colorado. In Wyoming, snowstorms closed a 150-mile stretch of Interstate 80 from Cheyenne to Rawlins on Sunday.
Ground Zero victims: Unidentified remains moved to 9/11 memorialGround Zero victims: Some families of the Ground Zero victims are unhappy remains are being placed in the 9/11 memorial in New York.
NFL Draft: Memphis defensive back is 'Mr. Irrelevant'NFL Draft 2014 final pick is defensive back Lonnie Ballentine from the University of Memphis. At the NFL Draft, the last pick has also come to be known as 'Mr. Irrelevant' with some fun parting gifts.
