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Bobby Jindal headlines prayer rallyLouisiana's two-term Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal opened an all-day prayer rally that drew thousands to LSU. Critics argued the American Family Association, the group hosting the rally, promotes discrimination.
- Why Colorado teen got four years for trying to join ISIS
Shannon Maureen Conley of Arvada, Colo., was sentenced to four years in a federal prison for conspiring to provide material support to Islamic State, designated by the US government as a foreign terrorist organization. She had planned to fly to Syria join ISIS.
Do Patriots have a Super Bowl win in them?The New England Patriots could become three-time Super Bowl losers next Sunday. Despite their amazing success in the AFC East the Patriots have gone a full decade between titles.
- What made Ernie Banks great?
Ernie Banks hit 512 home runs during his 19-year career. Banks became known as much for his optimism and love of the game as his home runs and back-to-back National League MVPs.
Northeast gets a wet, wintery weekendResidents from Maryland to New England will see a mix of sleet, rain, and snow over the weekend, as winter's first major storm moves along the Eastern Seaboard. Boston is expected to get between 4 to 6 inches of snow.
- California helicopter crash kills two Marines
The Third Marine Aircraft Wing helicopter was carrying just two Marines when it went down late Friday afternoon at the base in Twentynine Palms, Calif.
Obama changes travel plans to pay respects in Saudi ArabiaCutting his three-day trip to India short, President Obama plans to visit the new Saudi King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud and pay his respects following the death of King Abdullah.
NFL says Patriots used underinflated footballs in AFC Championship gameOn Friday, the league said it has conducted nearly 40 interviews in connection with their 'Deflategate' investigation.
TSA finds record number of firearms at US airports in 2014Among the weapons discovered were an assault rifle with three loaded magazines and a loaded folding-stock rifle with two loaded magazines.
Fort Hood officials: Base lacked system to ID threat before 2014 rampageThere was no indication that Spc. Ivan Lopez would go on a two-block shooting spree before killing himself on April 2, the report concluded.
Northeast preps for fast-moving coastal stormA mix of snow, sleet, and rain is expected to blast several major cities in the Northeast on Saturday. Forecasters warned that temperatures hovering near freezing could make for slippery driving conditions across the region.
Judge: Tsarnaev lawyers' use of juror quotes 'improper'In a court filing Thursday, Tsarnaev's lawyers included comments some prospective jurors wrote saying they believe Tsarnaev is guilty and should receive the death penalty.
Twin 9-year-olds left mostly alone for months in N.H.The boys' uncle was charged in December with one count of endangering the welfare of a child. He was freed on $500 bail.
Cuba and US come to a crossroad on human rightsAs the United States and Cuba continue discussions, the U.S. makes human rights a sticking point.
'Saved by the Bell' star claims innocence in bar stabbingDustin Diamond faces charges from a bar fight, and has pleaded not guilty in a Wisconsin courtroom today.
Man accused of US Capitol bomb plot pleads not guiltyChristopher Lee Cornell appeared in US federal court in Cincinnati on Thursday.
Wendell Ford, Kentucky's longtime ex-senator and mentor, diesFormer US Senator and Kentucky Governor Wendell Ford, whose best known for his 25 years in the senate and for helping to define a generation of Kentucky Democrats, has died.
Jeff Gordon says 2015 will be his last full-time NASCAR seasonGordon, a four-time NASCAR season champion, said he is not officially retiring from the sport.
Belichick says he had no knowledge of Patriots deflated footballs until MondayThe Patriots' head coach spoke to the media at a press conference for the first time since the controversy broke late Sunday night, after New England's AFC Championship victory over the Indianapolis Colts.
N.Y. Assembly speaker arrested on fraud chargesSheldon Silver has served in the New York State legislature for more than 35 years.
