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- 'Dead zones' predicted for Gulf, Chesapeake Bay
- New book: Lululemon murderer was likely a prostitute
- Official: Solar plane to help energy use on ground
- Law enforcers corral escaped cows along interstate
- Va. inmate who escaped found in D.C.
- Man charged with poking holes in meat packages
- Academy: 3 midshipmen charged with sexual assault
- 4 women stabbed, slashed in Northwest D.C.
- It's a blast: Va. students launch experiments into space
- Va board OKs 6-year roads plan; billions fatter
Animals in the News
A month-old liliger cub walks in Novosibirsk Zoo. Mom is a liger - half-lioness, half-tiger, and dad is a lion.
World's first licensed armless pilot inspires others
Jessica Cox is petite in stature but she's a giant in life. This 30-year-old woman from Arizona was born without arms due to a rare birth defect. She is the world's first licensed armless pilot.
Chief says Santa Monica killings were premeditated
Police chief says Santa Monica killings premeditated; gunman had 1,300 rounds of ammo
Strong winds cause several hot air balloons crashes in Colo.
After a morning of strong winds, authorities in the Denver area responded to several hot air balloon crashes Saturday.
IRS names new official as investigations continue
IRS names new official to help oversee applications for tax-exempt status
Free gun initiative begins in Houston neighborhood
Texas nonprofit that gives away shotguns begins training, arming first neighborhood
Voice expert hearing goes to 4th day
Voice expert hearing in Zimmerman case goes to 4th day
FBI: Wife tried to frame husband for ricin letters
Authorities: Texas actress sent ricin letters to Obama, Bloomberg, tried to frame husband
After storm deaths, search on for perfect warning
Tornado forecasters seek perfect warning approach so people seek shelter rather than flee
Ohio man in missing women case faces 329 charges
Man in case of 3 Ohio women held captive faces 329 charges including murder, rape, kidnapping
White House: Obama adjusting cyber offense stance
White House: Obama adjusting use of cyber offense in response to threats
State laws varied on gun, abortion laws
Idea of constitutional rights varies, as state lawmakers widen gaps on gun, abortion laws
Calif. serial killer Richard Ramirez dies
California's 'Night Stalker' serial killer Richard Ramirez dies after decades on death row
Fertility drugs, nature better than horse roundups
Independent panel: Wild horse roundups don't work; use fertility drugs, let nature cull herds
Officials renew call for closing Gitmo after visit
After visiting facility, US officials renew support for closing Guantanamo detention center
Man kills 4 in Calif. before police shoot him dead
Gunman kills 4, injures 5 in Santa Monica before he's shot to death by police
Calif. utility to close troubled nuclear plant
After battle over safety, Southern Calif. utility will close troubled San Onofre nuclear plant
Obama: Gov't records sweep not targeting Americans
Obama: Gov't not spying on Americans, surveillance programs needed to track terror threats
Texas actress charged in Obama ricin threat
FBI: Texas actress admits sending ricin-tainted letters to Obama, says husband made her do it
Andrea bringing rains, flood watches to East Coast
Weakened Andrea brings rains, flood watches as it zips up East Coast toward New England
Equipment operator to be charged in Pa. collapse
City official: Equipment operator to be charged in 6 deaths in Philly building collapse
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