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June 13, 2012

Mountain fires devour homes in Colo., NM

With at least 19 large fires burning in nine states, President Obama says federal agencies are ready to provide personnel, equipment and emergency grants for states battling fire.
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June 13, 2012

Accusers: Sandusky used threats and gifts to quiet victims

"He told me that if I ever told anyone that I'd never see my family again," a former foster child testified Wednesday at Sandusky's child sexual-abuse trial.
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June 13, 2012

JD Salinger’s son stunned by veto of NH bill

The author's heirs wanted to prevent commercial exploitation of the author such as the use of his image and name on coffee mugs.
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June 13, 2012

NYC mayor Bloomberg forms $9M mayors’ challenge

The billionaire mayor invites 1,300 mayors to compete for millions in funding for new programs to solve urban challenges and enhance city life.
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June 13, 2012

Car bombs kill at least 63 during Iraq pilgrimage

A Baghdad military spokesman says the attacks are meant to reignite all-out sectarian bloodshed, "but Iraqis are fully aware of the terrorism agenda and will not slip into a sectarian conflict."

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June 13, 2012

Feds: Horse racing operation tied to drug cartel

"This case is a prime example of the ability of Mexican drug cartels to establish footholds in legitimate U.S. industries," says the chief of the IRS' criminal investigation unit.
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June 13, 2012

Giffords protege wins Ariz. House seat

Ron Barber, who almost lost his life in the Arizona shooting rampage that wounded former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, defeats Republican Jesse Kelly.
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June 13, 2012

Ex-assistant recalls seeing Sandusky, boy

A major witness in the sexual abuse case testifies he had no doubt he was witnessing anal sex.
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June 13, 2012

Zimmerman’s wife accused of lying about finances

ORLANDO, Fla. — The wife of Trayvon Martin’s shooter was charged with perjury Tuesday, accused of lying when she told a judge that the couple had limited funds during a hearing that resulted in her husband being released on $150,000 bond. Shellie Zimmerman, 25, was released on $1,000 bond on the third-degree felony that is […]
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June 13, 2012

‘Whitey’ Bulger’s girlfriend gets eight-year term

BOSTON — The longtime girlfriend of mobster James “Whitey” Bulger was sentenced Tuesday to eight years in prison for helping one of the FBI’s most-wanted men stay on the run for 16 years, a life her lawyer said she doesn’t regret because she still loves Bulger. Catherine Greig showed no emotion when U.S. District Judge […]