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Part of European Rocket Discovered in the Florida Keys

A part of a rocket weighing several hundred pounds washed up in the Florida Keys and was found floating by shark researchers, said Arianespace, the European consortium that launches commercial...

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Pet Store Ban Passed in San Diego

San Diego City Council voted unanimously to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores throughout the city on Tuesday. Local animal welfare groups partnered with Council Member Lori...

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Wife Pays Man to Kill Hubby, Says It's Easier Than Divorce

A woman from New Jersey who was captured on video paying a hit man to kill her husband said she wanted him dead "because it's easier than divorcing him." Julie Merfeld, 21, pleaded guilty to...

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Surviving Ariz. Firefighter: "I Miss My Brothers"

Firefighters honored 19 colleagues at a memorial service Tuesday that included a standing ovation — both inside and outside the building — for the lone surviving member of the Granite Mountain Hot...

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Wedding Gifts Stolen From Reception

Police are searching for the thief responsible for stealing thousands of dollars worth of wedding gifts from a wedding reception in Montgomery County, Penn. Investigators say a bride was moving wedding...

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Man Burns American Flag Outside Manhattan Bar

A Manhattan pub co-owner who is about to become an American citizen was horrified after an American flag he hung outside his business was burned just after the Fourth of July. John Doherty, an Irish...

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Tropical Storm Chantal Likely a Tropical Wave

Tropical Storm Chantal weakened and was most likely a tropical wave as it neared the Dominican Republic and Haiti Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami. As of 8 a.m., Chantal's...

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Dad Charged With Leaving Baby in Car While Gambling

A Philadelphia man is behind bars after he allegedly left his son inside a car while gambling. On Saturday, police say Danny Ngo, 44, drove to the Parx Casino with his 18-month-old son. Ngo allegedly...

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Gun Rights Activist Arrested in Va.

A gun rights activist who loaded a shotgun in downtown D.C. was arrested in Fairfax County, Va.  The Herndon home of Adam Kokesh was searched by U.S. Park Police late Tuesday evening, and he was later...

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Father of Slain Texas Girl Defends Polyamorous Family

The father of the Saginaw, Texas, child who was found dead last week said his polyamorous household is doing its best to hold together in wake of the girl's killing. Miles McDaniel, the father of...

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Group of Kayakers Help Pull Body of 24-Year-Old Woman from Great Falls

News4's Jackie Bensen spoke with a group of brave kayakers who were able to retrieve the body of a 24-year-old woman swept away by turbulent waters at Great Falls.

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East Bay Woman Strives To Clothe Babies In Need

You never know what you'll find on Craigslist. Like a purpose in life. One Bay area woman started a non-profit that provides baby clothing to thousands of families in need throughout the US.

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Spitzer at 1st Place in Comptroller Race: NBC NY Poll

Five years after a prostitution scandal forced former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer from office, many Democrats appear willing to give him a shot at political redemption, according to a new poll that...

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AUDIO: 911 Calls Reveal Drama of Asiana Crash

The California Highway Patrol has released audio of the emergency calls related to the deadly Asiana Airlines Flight 214 plane crash at San Francisco International Airport. The audio begins with a call...

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"Numerous" Women Harassed by Mayor: Attorney

Three high-profile San Diegans described sexual harassment allegations involving “numerous” female employees of Mayor Bob Filner who were subjected to “unfortunate and reprehensible circumstances” but...

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Bloomberg Businessweek Cover Arouses Attention

Bloomberg Businessweek's latest cover is sure to grab your attention. The July 15th cover story “The Hedge Fund Myth” takes on the discrepancy between hedge funds’ reputation as money-making...

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Captain Spots Great White Shark Off Key West

A great white shark was spotted off of Key West by a captain while on a charter fishing trip. "He swam right up to the boat, very docile," Capt. Jason Johnson, of Triple J Charters, said on Thursday....

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Ill. Supreme Court Upholds Abortion Parental Notification Law

The Illinois Supreme Court Thursday ended a long fought debate over the unenforced abortion parental notification law, allowing the state to require doctors to notify a girl’s parents 48 hours before...

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14-Year-Old Gaza Victim Gets New Leg

They never saw it coming. Only heard the thunder in the distance. But then it wasn’t thunder. Then the sound was on top of them and the stairway erupted into an inferno. And when he awoke at his home...

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Saudi Princess Accused of Slavery in Calif.

A Saudi princess was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of keeping slaves after police say a forced domestic servant from Kenya escaped from a three-story building in Irvine and alerted authorities....

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