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Valentine's Day jail break: Inmate escapes to see his sweetheartJoseph Andrew Dekenipp escaped on Valentine's Day from an Arizona county jail in order to see his sweetheart. He was captured at a bar where they were supposed to meet.
- Irish nanny charged with baby's murder: Will she make bail?
Irish nanny, charged with murder of a 1-year old in Massachusetts, is seeking $5,000 bail. But US immigration officials say if bail is granted, the Irish nanny will be deported immediately.
- Tennessee bombing case leads to 1830s cabin burned
Tennessee bombing: Richard Parker was arrested Thursday in the package bombing and charged with first-degree murder of his father-in-law in Tennessee.
Tennessee workers vote no to union at VolkswagenTennessee union vote deals a major setback for the United Auto Workers. With Volkswagen workers voting against the union 712-626, the UAW's plan to organize plants in the South is in tatters.
- Missing pregnant woman: Search underway on Maui
Missing pregnant woman's torched SUV was found Wednesday. The woman's missing dog was found nearby. The search for Carly Scott, who is five-months pregnant, continues.
Incognito, other Dolphin players harassed Martin, NFL report findsAn attorney investigated claims by former Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Jonathan Martin that he was subject to harassment by former teammate Richie Incognito.
Jim Fregosi remembered for All-Star playing career and managing stintsJim Fregosi, who died Friday, played for and managed four Major League baseball teams. As a manager, he led the Philadelphia Phillies to the 1993 World Series.
Son-in-law arrested in deadly Tennessee bombing caseAuthorities in Tennessee say they have arrested Richard Parker in connection with a deadly explosion at the home of his in-laws Monday.
Virginia's same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional, rules federal judgeVirginia's gay marriage ban will stay in place while the ruling is appealed. Virginia is the first state in the South to have its voter-approved prohibition overturned.
Immigration reform: More and more deportations are defeated in courtNearly half of immigrants facing deportation from the US are now winning their cases before an immigration judge, their highest success rate in more than 20 years, says a new report.
What's wrong with Tiger Woods? Ian Baker-Finch knowsTiger Woods has yet to win, much less play well, in the early stages of the 2014 season. A former British Open champ has an idea to get Tiger Woods back on form.
- Vicki Kennedy, Ted Kennedy widow, tapped for USPS board
Vicki Kennedy is a lawyer and co-founded the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate. She's also on the board of trustees for the Kennedy Center.
Winter storm triggers states of emergencyThe northeastern U.S. is preparing for a two-day storm that may leave two feet of snow in its wake. In the meantime, southern drivers have been warned to avoid roads, thousands of flights have been cancelled, and schools and offices closed.
Florida execution: Man convicted of child rape and murder executedFlorida execution: The former farmhand, Juan Carlos Chavez, confessed to raping and killing 9-year-old Jimmy Ryce, and received the death penalty, Wednesday in Florida. Ryce's father attended the execution.
Derek Jeter to retire at end of 2014 baseball seasonDerek Jeter has watched teammates Mariano Rivera, Andy Pettitte, and Jorge Posada all step away from the game in recent seasons. Now is the right time, Jeter says, for him to take off the Yankee pinstripes.
- Why Nebraska city hangs tough on illegal immigrants
Fremont, Neb., requires anyone who rents a home or apartment to apply for a $5 permit and swear that they are in the US legally. ACLU threatens to challenge rule in court.
- Atlanta ice storm: City braces for power outages
Atlanta ice storm: Freezing rain fell Wednesday morning in Atlanta. The National Weather Service is still calling the ice storm "an event of historical proportions."
Atlanta braces for 'catastrophic' ice storm hitting southeastThe southeastern US is facing up to 3/4 of an inch of ice and 8 inches of snow, say forecasters. In preparation, Georgia has more than 22,000 tons of salt ready, to avoid the calamitous traffic jams of two weeks ago.
- Naval Academy sexual assault case: Prosecutors put on the defensive
Naval Academy sexual assault case: The judge overseeing the court martial of a former US Naval Academy football player asked prosecutors to explain their sexual assault case, an indication it may not hold up.
Best in Show 2014: Meet Sky, America's top dogBest in Show: Sky beat out almost 3,000 other dogs at the 138th Westminster Kennel Club on Tuesday night. The other finalists were a standard poodle, a Portuguese water dog, a bloodhound, an Irish water spaniel, a Cardigan Welsh corgi, and a miniature pinscher.
