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Arguments wrap up in Naval Academy assault caseBoth the defense and prosecution rested on Wednesday in the trial of Midshipman Joshua Tate, a former US Naval Academy football player accused of sexually assaulting a female midshipman at a party.
'Encouraging' suicide allowed by US constitution, says Minnesota Supreme CourtThe Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a law banning 'encouraging' or 'advising' suicide violates the free-speech rights. The court reversed the conviction of a former nurse accused of encouraging two people whom he met online to kill themselves.
Multimillionaire wins GOP nod for Illinois governor: Will Obama's state turn red?Democrats have held the Illinois governorship since 2003, but financier Bruce Rauner's massive campaign war chest - holding over $6 million of his own money - could pose a serious threat
Death penalty drug shortage: Oklahoma resets executions amid drug searchAn Oklahoma court on Tuesday rescheduled executions for Clayton Lockett and Charles Warner, to give state prison officials time to find a supply of drugs for the lethal injections.
KOMO crash: Investigators comb scene of deadly KOMO-TV helicopter crashA KOMO-TV chopper crashed into a city street near Seattle's Space Needle, killing two people on board and critically injuring a person in a car on the ground.
Rachel 'Bunny' Mellon wealthy arts patron, was thrust into spotlight in Edwards indictmentRachel 'Bunny' Mellon lived a private life dominated by arts, fashion, and horses, until presidential candidate John Edwards's 2011 indictment, when it was revealed that Edwards used what prosecutors alleged was campaign money, including $750,000 from Mellon, to hide his mistress and their child during his 2008 presidential bid.
- Miami opens academy for political candidates: Integrity 101?
The Candidates Academy aims to identify six future political leaders and train them for the job. The program offers a six-month intensive fellowship in good, honest government.
- Jodi Arias faces second death penalty trial. Why?
Jodi Arias, a 33-year-old former waitress, was convicted of first-degree murder for the 2008 killing of her boyfriend. In September, Jodi Arias faces a second jury trial to decide her sentence.
Navy SEALs: Libyan oil tanker seized from rebelsNavy SEALs have taken control of an oil tanker seized earlier in the month by Libyan rebels, the Pentagon says. No one was injured in the Navy SEALs mission, which was approved by President Obama.
- Washington, D.C., sort-of shutdown by snow, again
Washington's Dulles airport recorded 10 inches of snow. Philadelphia now has its second snowiest winter on record. But mid-Atlantic residents are bouncing back quicker after so much practice digging out.
After Crimea vote, Obama hits seven Russians with sanctionsThe US will freeze the assets of seven Russians close to Russian President Vladimir Putin, and four Ukrainians including former President Viktor Yanukovych.
Army general's plea deal means no 'sex offender' registrationBrig. Gen. Jeffrey Sinclair will not face sexual assault charges as part of a plea deal reached over the weekend. A sentencing hearing for the highest-ranking officer to face a court-martial on sexual assault charges is expected to begin Monday.
White House denounces Crimea referendum, calling it illegalThe United States says the vote violates Ukrainian law and is being held under threat from Russia.
- Trayvon Martin redux? New Mexico shooting death of a black Iraq war vet
Trayvon Martin redux? The New Mexico State Police will investigate a 2013 shooting of a black Iraq war veteran by his white neighbor. The NAACP compared his death to the shooting death of Florida teenager, Trayvon Martin.
- US Airways Flight 1702: What passengers say happened
US Airways Flight 1702: The pilot of US Airways Flight 1702 aborted the flight during takeoff. A tire blow out first or smoking engine? Some passengers yelled 'fire' and a quick evacuation of Flight 1702 followed.
Panel urges US military to end ban on transgender troopsA panel led by former Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders called the ban 'an expensive, damaging and unfair barrier' to about 15,000 transgender troops currently serving.
Former Fiesta Bowl chief sentenced in campaign schemeA former longtime Fiesta Bowl chief executive, John Junker, was sentenced to eight months in federal prison on Thursday after pleading guilty to a conspiracy charge.
Google cameras take rafting trip at Grand CanyonGoogle has taken its all-seeing eyes on a trip through the Grand Canyon, courtesy of a Google time-lapse camera making sequential images.
Obama orders review of US deportation practicesPresident Barack Obama is directing the government to find more humane ways to handle deportation for immigrants in the US illegally, the White House said Thursday.
- Chicago-Portland flight disrupted, man accused aggressiveness with flight crew
Chicago-Portland flight: The Oregonian reports that 29-year-old Jared McKay appeared Tuesday in federal court, accused of interfering with a United Airlines flight crew after the plane left Chicago on its way to Portland.
