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No grand jury: What does that mean for George Zimmerman?Special prosecutor Angela Corey will not convene a grand jury in the Trayvon Martin case, she announced Monday. So far, George Zimmerman hasn't been charged with any crime.
Tulsa shootings suspects appear in court, bail set at over $9 million apieceJake England, 19, and Alvin Watts, 32, appeared via closed-circuit television from jail. Both are being held on suspicion of three counts of first-degree murder, two counts of shooting with the intent to kill and one count of possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony. They will be formally charged at a later date.
Tim Tebow talks about prayer, faith, and role modelsTim Tebow drew 15,000 to an Easter service in Texas. Tebow, an NFL quarterback, talked about his role, public prayer, and "one nation under God."
How 5 young black men see the Trayvon Martin case The Monitor approached, at random, five young black men in Boston, Los Angeles, Coral Gables, Fla., and Louisville, Ky., and asked them to talk about the Trayvon Martin case, race relations, hoodies, and, of course, their own life experiences. Here's what they had to say.
Bubba Watson: Only the third lefty to win the MastersBubba Watson won his first Masters, and first major title, in a playoff Sunday against Louis Oosthuizen, the 2010 British Open winner. Bubba Watson is a self-taught golfer.
Mike Wallace, '60 Minutes' interrogator, gave show journalistic heft and a showman's flairWallace had such a fearsome reputation as an interviewer that 'Mike Wallace is here to see you' were among the most dreaded words a newsmaker could hear.
Gingrich acknowledges the inevitable: He won't be the nomineeNewt Gingrich didn't formally withdraw from the presidential race. But he's way behind in delegates, and he describes Mitt Romney as 'far and away the most likely' Republican nominee.
How Bo and other 'first dogs' contribute to White House Easter Egg RollBo dons bunny ears for a White House notice about the White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday. But he's not the first presidential pooch to wear special headgear for the occasion.
Mike Wallace of '60 Minutes' was a dogged interviewerCBS newsman Mike Wallace, who died Saturday night, was a dogged reporter and interviewer who took on politicians, celebrities and other public figures and made '60 Minutes' famous.
Race in America: Trayvon Martin, Tulsa killings raise contentious questionsTroubling cases involving race, including the Trayvon Martin shooting and this week's killing of several blacks in Tulsa, Okla., raise difficult social and political issues for many Americans.
Back to the past at Augusta: women still outsidersThe Augusta National Golf Club still forbids women members. At a time when more women are holding political office and becoming corporate CEOs, isn't it time to dump this discrimination?
What’s Rick Santorum’s exit strategy – er plan to prevail?Rick Santorum is falling farther and farther behind Mitt Romney in the Republican convention delegate count. To reverse that, he needs to win his home state of Pennsylvania and then the southern states that follow.
Painter of light Thomas Kinkade: 'I really like to make people happy.'Artist Thomas Kinkade, who died Friday, produced idyllic scenes that became a huge commercial success. 'I'm trying to bring light to penetrate the darkness many people feel,' he said.
Virginia Beach Navy jet crash: No loss of life in ‘Good Friday miracle’The crash of a Navy jet fighter in a residential neighborhood in Virginia Beach, Va. apparently resulted in no fatalities and few injured. Gov. Bob McDonnell calls it 'an act of divine providence.'
'Bully' downgraded to PG-13 as ratings system assailed from all sidesAntibullying advocates wanted 'Bully' to be bumped from R to PG-13 so teens could watch it. But family groups are appalled by the language. Did the process work or fail?
Why Iran got huffy about a certain locale for next nuclear talksThe exact words were, 'Iranian officials are not interested in Turkey as the host.' The declaration masks a mountain of Persian hurt over the Turks and their shifting diplomacy in the region.
Virginia Beach Navy jet crash: what is known so farThe Navy jet crash in Virginia Beach Friday destroyed or damaged several apartment buildings. The search for survivors continues as officials begin investigating what caused the accident.
Setback for legal marijuana? Pot raid rattles top cannabis crusader.A federal raid on the marijuana businesses of Richard Lee has convinced the legal-marijuana leader to take a step back. It could mark an important moment for the movement.
Fred Couples grabs the lead at MastersCouples won the tournament at Augusta 20 years ago.
Poll: Trayvon Martin case divides US by race, age, wealth, and politicsNew polls show a distinct split in how Americans view the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. Some groups, including blacks, women, and Democrats, are more likely to see race as a key factor.
