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- Why Virginia AG changed his view of gay marriage ban
Attorney General Mark Herring has concluded that Virginia's gay marriage ban is in violation of the US constitution and he will not defend it. The Virginia shift comes after federal judges recently struck down gay marriage bans in Utah and Oklahoma.
No-fly list challenge: Why is Virginia man on the list?No-fly list challenge: A Virginia man, stranded in Kuwait because he was on a secret, US government no-fly list, is challenging the list in federal court. His is one of three recent no-fly list legal challenges.
Texas: Court refuses stay of execution for MexicanThough Secretary of State John Kerry encouraged Texas Governor Rick Perry to grant convicted murderer Edgar Tamayo a stay from execution, the U.S. Supreme Court denied such a stay on Wednesday. Kerry has said that executing Tamayo, who is Mexican, might make trouble for Americans abroad.
Purdue: 'No ongoing threat' following unconfirmed shooting reportOne day after a deadly shooting on the campus of Purdue University, police investigated a report of shots fired in a nearby apartment building.
Arizona State fraternity suspended for offensive MLK holiday partyArizona State fraternity: Officials at the university are investigating the Tau Kappa Epsilon chapter for hosting a distasteful party on the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend. Arizona State has suspended operations at the fraternity.
- Eight-year-old boy 'hero' saves six from fire
Fourth grader Tyler Doohan helped rescue six people from a New York mobile home after fire broke out. But Tyler Doohan died trying to save his grandfather. An online fund has been set up to pay for his funeral.
NYC triple homicide suspect arrested in TexasNYC triple homicide was discovered Sunday night. The father of two girls slain, along with their mother, in the NYC triple homicide was stopped by police Tuesday.
- Purdue shooting remains a mystery
Purdue shooting: Why did Cody Cousins, a Purdue University engineering student, shoot Andrew Boldt, a 21-year-old teaching assistant? Police are still investigating the motive for the fatal shooting.
Renee Fleming: Opera star to sing national anthem at Super BowlRenee Fleming, a four-time Grammy winner, is the first opera star to sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl. She performed at the 2013 Christmas tree lighting in DC and at the 2003 World Series.
Chris Christie should step down as RGA chair, says CuccinelliChris Christie 'does not serve the goals' of the Republican Governors' Association, says Ken Cuccinelli, who lost his race for governor of Virginia last fall.
Why Bob McDonnell, Virginia's ex-governor, was indictedFormer Virginia governor Robert McDonnell and his wife were charged with 14 counts of accepting cash and gifts from the CEO of Star Scientific Inc, only 10 days after leaving the governor's mansion.
Purdue University shooting: Gunman surrenders after killing on Purdue campusPurdue University shooting: Police say the victim was shot and killed inside a classroom on the Purdue University campus in Indiana.
- Omaha explosion: Rescue operations resume
Omaha explosion: Two of the 38 workers who were at the International Nutrition plant on Monday morning died. Investigators are trying to unravel why the explosion occurred in the Omaha plant.
- Kim Guadagno: What are the allegations against Christie Lt. Gov?
Kim Guadagno strongly denied claims by Hoboken, N.J., Mayor Dawn Zimmer that Superstorm Sandy relief funds were withheld by Gov. Chris Christie's Lt. Governor. Kim Guadagno said the claims were "false" and "illogical."
Seahawks rally to defeat 49ers in NFC championship gameSeattle used a fourth down touchdown pass and last-minute pass interception to beat San Francisco and reach Super Bowl XLVIII.
Mississippi man pleads guilty to sending ricin-laced letters to President ObamaJames Everett Dutschke entered the plea Friday during a hearing in US District Court in Oxford, Mississippi.
West Virginia spill site was subject of 2010 complaintWest Virginia inspectors visited the site of last week's chemical spill in 2010, after a nearby resident complained about a strong odor of licorice, according to documents released Thursday.
Glendora wildfire: Fire halted at LA suburbs as winds die downThe Glendora fire appears to have been halted, as the Santa Ana winds died down after fanning the wildfire into life and spreading it through 1,700 acres, east of Los Angeles.
Mailbox thefts prompt crackdownMailbox thefts: Postal investigators and local law enforcement officers targeted rings that were responsible for bulk mailthefts, particularly in the Sacramento, Fresno and Bakersfield areas, US Attorney Ben Wagner said.
Elkhart shooting leaves 3 dead at Indiana grocery storeElkhart shooting: The gunman killed an employee and a shopper before being found and killed by police.
