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Ralph Kiner remembered as baseball slugger turned broadcasterRalph Kiner was a prodigious home run hitter with three teams during his major league baseball career. The Hall of Famer then parlayed his knowledge of the game into a successful broadcasting career with the New York Mets.
Violence Against Women Act: Tribes have new authority over non-nativesLast year's reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act allows tribes to bring cases against non-natives for domestic violence crimes and violations of protection orders. Three tribes will start implementing the law Feb. 20 in a pilot project.
Pussy Riot joins Madonna onstage at human rights concertPussy Riot stars Maria Alekhina and Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, who were released from prison in December, made their first public appearance in the US at a human rights concert.
USS Forrestal supercarrier on final trip to scrap heapUSS Forrestal: The massive aircraft carrier left under tow early Tuesday to begin its 17- or 18-day trip.
Suzanne Basso executed for murder in TexasSuzanne Basso died by lethal injection Wednesday evening. The US Supreme Court denied a last-minute stay of execution on behalf of Suzanne Basso.
What does drug bust have to do with Philip Seymour Hoffman?Following actor Philip Seymour Hoffman's suspected drug overdose, four people were arrested for drug possession. One of them had Hoffman's cellphone number, officials said. Attorneys in the case denied their clients had any role in the star's death and suggested they were being used as scapegoats.
Texas execution: Suzanne Basso is the 14th woman executedTexas execution: When she was put to death Wednesday for the torture and killing of a mentally handicapped man, Suzanne Basso became the 14th woman to receive the death penalty since its reinstatement 38 years ago. It was the 510th execution in Texas.
Michigan fugitive captured in California after 37 years in hidingAuthorities tracked down a woman who escaped from a Michigan prison nearly four decades ago and had evaded detection by living under an assumed name in California. She is currently being held without bail.
Salt shortage: Northeast cities cope with messy roadsNumerous northeastern storms have left officials scrambling to secure sufficient quantities of rock salt used by road crews to melt ice and snow. They are also struggling to stretch budgets to cover rising costs of salt and snow removal.
- OK to flash headlights to warn drivers of police speed trap, judge rules
A US federal judge in Missouri agreed that flashing headlights to warn other drivers of a speed trap was protected free speech. Will this ruling set a broader precedent?
- Four detained in Philip Seymour Hoffman investigation
New York police detained four people on drug charges in connection with the investigation of the death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman. More than 50 small plastic envelopes of heroin were recovered in Hoffman's apartment, say police.
- Clay Aiken running for Congress: Can he win in North Carolina?
Clay Aiken, the former American Idol contestant, seeks the Democratic nomination for the North Carolina Congressional seat held by Rep. Renee Ellmers. Aiken is running in a solidly Republican district.
LAPD manhunt: Shooting at two innocent women 'violated policy'LAPD manhunt: LAPD officers violated department policy when they fired at women in a truck that the officers believed belonged to Christopher Dorner, a civilian oversight board announced Tuesday.
Nashville plane crash: Four dead after a businessman crashes in NashvilleNashville plane crash: A Kansas business owner, his wife, daughter, and granddaughter were killed when their small plane crashed near a YMCA in Nashville, Tenn.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. seeks next opponent via social mediaFloyd Mayweather Jr. is the WBC welterweight boxing champion. Using social media websites, Floyd Mayweather Jr. wants his fans to decide who his next fight will be against.
Sasha Vujacic heads back to LA, signs with ClippersSasha Vujacic was on a pair of NBA championship teams in Los Angeles last decade. Sasha Vujacic is returning to the City of Angels, this time with the Clippers.
- Michigan prison break: How did Michael David Elliot get out?
Michael David Elliot, a convicted killer, managed to evade guards and slip past motion detectors and two electrically charged fences at a Michigan prison. He was finally caught in Indiana. How was he caught and how did he get out?
- Bill Clinton on Joan Mondale: 'Wise' and 'graceful' as Second Lady
Bill Clinton and Hilllary Clinton said they were saddened by Joan Mondale's passing, but honored by her friendship. President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama praised her many contributions to the arts community.
Keystone pipeline: Obama will wait for Kerry's recommendationKeystone pipeline: President Obama will decide whether to approve the Keystone XL crude oil pipeline from Canada after John Kerry finishes reviewing the 11-volume environmental impact study.
Joan Mondale, art-loving former 2nd lady, has diedJoan Mondale, an arts lover and an avid potter, had a reputation as 'Joan of Art' for her passionate advocacy for the arts while her husband, Walter Mondale, was vice president. She died Monday at 83.
