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Nation & World

Published
June 27, 2012

Syria: TV station attacked, 7 staffers killed

Gunmen raided the headquarters of a pro-government Syrian TV station early Wednesday, killing seven employees, kidnapping others and demolishing buildings, officials said.
Published
June 27, 2012

Casey Anthony’s attorney doubted her mental health

The Florida mother who was acquitted last year of murdering her 2-year-old daughter had mental health issues that contributed to her habitual lying, according to her lead attorney.
Published
June 26, 2012

Judge may grant house arrest to Pa. monsignor

Monsignor William Lynn is the first U.S. church official convicted in the cover-up of child sex-abuse complaints.
Published
June 26, 2012

Vt. couple plead not guilty to upgraded charges in killing of teacher

They chose to kill the popular St. Johnsbury teacher because she had beautiful blond hair and they felt socially snubbed by her, according to a police affidavit.
Published
June 26, 2012

Large Liz? Tower housing Big Ben to get a new name

The iconic Clock Tower of Britain's Parliament — widely, though incorrectly, known as Big Ben — is being renamed in honor of Queen Elizabeth II, authorities said Tuesday.

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Published
June 26, 2012

Arizona must now adjust after high court ruling

The Supreme Court's decision to uphold the state's "show me your papers" statute has left the state's police chiefs and county sheriffs with more questions than answers.
Published
June 26, 2012

Under pressure from scandals, News Corp. considers split in 2

Under pressure to limit contagion from the British phone hacking scandal, Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. said Tuesday that it is considering splitting into two publicly traded companies.
Published
June 26, 2012

CDC trying out free rapid AIDS test at drugstores

The test involves a swab of the inside of the mouth and the results are ready in about 20 minutes.
Published
June 26, 2012

NRA wielding influence in Fast and Furious case

But the White House and experts say Issa's challenge has little merit, and legal precedent and the behavior of previous administrations side with President Obama.
Published
June 26, 2012

Man gets happy birthday wish from Obama at NH stop

DURHAM, N.H. — Bob Noble isn’t sure how he’ll top future birthdays after he got special wishes from the president himself in New Hampshire. The 73-year-old Noble and his wife Betty, stopped for lunch at the University of New Hampshire Dairy Bar after listening to President Barack Obama give a campaign speech at Oyster River […]