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Newtown families form tight bonds with troopers
02/19/2013 1:16am
As the family of slain Sandy Hook school psychologist Mary Sherlach mourned her death, Trooper Orlando "Lonny" Mo was the one who brought back her car and personal belongings. He escorted her husband and daughters to a meeting with the president, he answered the door at the family's house, and at the funeral he embraced her husband, Bill Sherlach, who told Mo he was like a brother.
Colo. House Dems lead passage of gun control bills
02/19/2013 1:25am
Colorado's Democratic-controlled House has narrowly passed a handful of gun control bills, signaling a political shift in the wake of recent mass shootings and pressure from the White House.
Younger vets still struggle as jobs scene improves
02/19/2013 1:43am
Two months after completing his five-plus years as an Army medic, Dan Huber is still looking for a job. And while he's had some promising interviews, he has no assurances the search will end soon.
Judge says US-based reporter defamed Haiti's PM
02/19/2013 5:10am
A federal judge in Florida has ruled that a Haitian-American journalist defamed Haiti's prime minister in reporting on the sale of a telecommunications company acquired by the Caribbean country's government.
Court will hear campaign donation limits appeal
02/19/2013 7:49am
The Supreme Court will hear a challenge to campaign finance laws limiting how much an individual can give to political campaigns.
JFK memorabilia fetches about $2M at auction
02/19/2013 7:59am
A private collection of John F. Kennedy memorabilia brought in almost $2 million at auction, including $570,000 for the former president's Air Force One leather bomber jacket.
Priest who founded Flight 93 chapel dies of cancer
02/19/2013 8:11am
A priest who left the Roman Catholic church and founded a nondenominational chapel to honor the victims of hijacked United Airlines Flight 93 has died.
High court limits detention powers in searches
02/19/2013 9:03am
The Supreme Court has limited the power of police to detain people who are not at home when their residence is to be searched.
High court rules against Georgia hospital merger
02/19/2013 9:06am
The Supreme Court has dealt a setback to a deal between two private companies that left one as the owner of the only two hospitals in a southwestern Georgia city.
Texas woman delivers 2 sets of identical twins
02/19/2013 9:22am
A Texas woman has beaten long odds in delivering two sets of identical twin boys.
Lively orphaned bears keep NH rehabilitator busy
02/19/2013 9:40am
When a bad year for feeding followed a good one for breeding, New Hampshire's only licensed bear rehabilitator ended up with 27 orphaned cubs instead of the usual three or four.
S. Ind. school to apologize for racist costumes
02/19/2013 9:52am
Officials at a predominantly white middle school in southern Indiana plan to apologize for costumes students wore to a basketball game that sparked allegations of racism.
Judge approves Transocean's $1B spill settlement
02/19/2013 10:01am
A federal judge on Tuesday approved Transocean Ltd.'s agreement with the Justice Department to pay $1 billion in civil penalties for its role in the massive 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Court: US custody case not moot with child abroad
02/19/2013 10:26am
The United States court system doesn't lose jurisdiction in international custody disputes simply because the child involved is no longer in the country, the Supreme Court said Tuesday.
Court won't hear appeal from ex-Ill. governor
02/19/2013 10:56am
The Supreme Court won't hear an appeal from ex-Illinois Gov. George Ryan over his corruption conviction.
Pa. school settles truancy fine suit for $265K
02/19/2013 10:58am
A central Pennsylvania school district has approved a $265,000 settlement in a lawsuit filed over excessive fines imposed in truancy cases.
Correction: LAPD-Revenge Killings-The Ruins story
02/19/2013 11:30am
In a story Feb. 16 about the manhunt for former Los Angeles Police Officer Christopher Dorner, The Associated Press reported erroneously that section 10851 is part of California's penal code. It is part of the state motor vehicle code.
A look at Mandiant, allegations on China hacking
02/19/2013 11:54am
A private technology security firm on Tuesday described in extraordinary detail efforts it blamed on a Chinese military unit to hack into 141 businesses, mostly inside the U.S., and steal commercial secrets. China denies the claim. Here's a look at the company, Mandiant, and why its report is significant.
Hillary Clinton joins NYC-based speaker agency
02/19/2013 12:04pm
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will give paid speeches now that she's left the government.
Michigan man wins $7.2M jackpot in Mississippi
02/19/2013 12:09pm
A Michigan man who went to Mississippi for a friend's funeral stopped by a casino and won a $7.2 million jackpot from a penny-slot machine.
STORY REMOVED: BC-US--Paul-Immigration
02/19/2013 12:38pm
On Feb. 17, The Associated Press withdrew its story about Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky. Some versions of the original story continue to display online. This retransmission corrects the coding to ensure removal of the original story.
Family seeks answers in Down Syndrome son's death
02/19/2013 12:40pm
A lawyer for the family of a man with Down syndrome who died while being escorted from a movie theater says the grieving family is seeking answers after the death, which was ruled a homicide.
Md. teen pleads guilty in shooting of classmate
02/19/2013 1:13pm
A high school sophomore pleaded guilty to attempted first-degree murder Tuesday in the shooting of an intellectually disabled classmate last year in suburban Baltimore.
Insurer stocks slip over possible Medicare cuts
02/19/2013 1:15pm
Health insurance stocks wobbled Tuesday after data released by the federal government pointed to possible steep Medicare Advantage payment cuts in 2014, which could lead to reduced coverage or fewer options for people buying the plans.
Glance: Updates on key figures in deadly RI fire
02/19/2013 1:17pm
Updates on key figures in the nightclub fire that killed 100 people in Rhode Island 10 years ago:
Kerry 1st trip to Europe, Mideast; no Israel stop
02/19/2013 1:18pm
Secretary of State John Kerry will bypass Israel on his first official trip to the Middle East, U.S. officials said Tuesday as they announced a jam-packed itinerary through nine nations, including several in Europe.
Safety Council: Traffic deaths surged in 2012
02/19/2013 2:41pm
Traffic fatalities rose 5 percent last year, according to an analysis of preliminary state data, reversing a seven-year decline in which the number of annual traffic deaths reached their lowest level in more than six decades.
Smithsonian plans overhaul of DC's Renwick Gallery
02/19/2013 2:54pm
The Smithsonian American Art Museum plans to close its Renwick Gallery near the White House next year for its first major renovation in 40 years.
Peterson hearing ends with no ruling on new trial
02/19/2013 3:33pm
A hearing for Drew Peterson has ended without a ruling on the former suburban Chicago police officer's request for a new trial.
Judge rules man incompetent in son's beheading
02/19/2013 3:44pm
A 31-year-old man accused of beheading his 7-year-old disabled son is incompetent and unable to help his attorneys fight the first-degree murder charge against him, a judge ruled Tuesday.
NY's Fire Island debris effort faces bird deadline
02/19/2013 3:53pm
One special visitor's planned arrival to Fire Island is creating a pressing deadline for the cleanup of tons of rotting wood, sheet rock, old refrigerators and other Superstorm Sandy debris from the popular vacation destination east of New York City.
TransCanada: Pipeline would not affect climate
02/19/2013 3:57pm
In a shift in strategy, the company that wants to build an oil pipeline from western Canada to Texas said Tuesday that the project will have no measurable effect on global warming.
White House tries to keep immigration on track
02/19/2013 5:16pm
The White House on Tuesday sought to keep delicate immigration negotiations on track, as a key Republican senator distanced himself further from a draft bill President Barack Obama's aides are readying in case congressional talks crumble.
New England fishermen plead for gov't help
02/19/2013 5:16pm
New England fishermen facing a dire future for their industry asked Congress in a letter Tuesday for immediate help surviving deep and impending cuts to their catch limits.
Shooting spree across Calif county leaves 4 dead
02/19/2013 5:25pm
A violent rampage that left four dead in suburban Orange County began in the pre-dawn hours Tuesday when a 20-year-old killed a woman in his home and sped away in his parents' car, authorities said.
Allen retirement opens Europe command slot
02/19/2013 5:39pm
President Barack Obama is looking for a new candidate to lead American and allied forces in Europe after his first choice, Marine Gen. John Allen, bowed out Tuesday and announced his intention to retire for what he called personal reasons.
Prosecutors seek death penalty in 'Cathouse' case
02/19/2013 5:43pm
The former girlfriend of a man accused of killing four people, including a prostitute featured on HBO's "Cathouse" series, testified Tuesday she overheard him plan the Oklahoma City shootings because he was unhappy with the amount of money he made from a drug dealer among those killed.
Prison terms handed down in Texas kidnapping case
02/19/2013 5:54pm
An East Texas jury sentenced two women to prison Tuesday after convicting them of kidnapping a Houston boy when he was 8 months old and hiding him for eight years before he was found.
Pot tourism in Colo.? Marijuana regulators OK idea
02/19/2013 6:06pm
Marijuana tourism is on the way to Colorado, under a recommendation made Tuesday by a state task force to regulate the drug made legal by voters last year.
Agreement restricts police role in Denver schools
02/19/2013 6:11pm
Amid a chorus of recent announcements that schools nationwide are adding police officers or enhancing security measures, a new agreement between schools and police in Denver stands out.
Fists, chairs fly at Calif. country club meeting
02/19/2013 6:51pm
Fists of fury flew in ritzy surroundings in the Mojave Desert this weekend. The latest big fight in Las Vegas? Nope. A homeowners' association meeting at a Palm Springs-area country club.
Georgia execution halted at the last minute
02/19/2013 6:54pm
The execution of a Georgia man who killed a fellow prisoner in 1990 was halted Tuesday at the last minute so courts could consider claims that he's mentally disabled and other issues.
Columbia prof strips, shows 9/11 tape during class
02/19/2013 7:12pm
Columbia University says it's reviewing a science class in which a professor stripped to his underwear and showed 9/11 video footage during a lecture on quantum mechanics.
Feds, BP agree oil captured not part of penalties
02/19/2013 7:25pm
BP and the federal government have agreed that 34 million gallons of oil captured during the massive 2010 spill in the Gulf of Mexico can't count toward civil penalties the oil giant faces.
Air Force: Valve stopped fuel flow in F-16 crash
02/19/2013 8:07pm
The Air Force says an F-16 flying from Japan to Alaska last July crashed at sea because a valve stopped fuel from reaching the engine.
Bottle fraud in Mich. may face harsher penalties
02/19/2013 8:53pm
Attention smugglers of empty soda cans: Stay out of Michigan, or you could face jail time.
Official: Cadaver dogs search in Kansas City blast
02/19/2013 10:48pm
Cadaver dogs searched through the smoldering rubble of a Kansas City restaurant after a gas explosion sparked a massive blaze Tuesday evening in an upscale shopping district.
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