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Colorado shooting: Was James Holmes's notebook 'a cry for validation'?James Holmes allegedly mailed a package to a psychiatrist that foretold a聽murderous rampage at a theater showing 'The Dark Knight Rises.' Was it a call for recognition from somebody whose family worried about his isolation?
Civics lesson from Justice O鈥機onnor: Obama鈥檚 health-care remarks 鈥榰nusual鈥�Retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, testifying in the Senate about her national online iCivics project, was drawn into the lingering controversy over health care. She called criticism of Justice Roberts 'unfortunate' and Obama's remarks aimed at the court 'unusual.'
Colorado shooting: No cameras for suspect's next appearance, judge rulesA day after imposing a gag order on the district attorney and defense lawyers, the judge granted a defense request to keep cameras from the courtroom for the defendant's next appearance.
Colorado shooting: 'No show of emotion' as suspect appears in courtJames Eagan Holmes, the suspect in the Colorado movie theater shooting, appeared bleary-eyed and dazed at a court hearing Monday in which he was advised of possible charges he may face.
Joe Paterno statue: Penn State brings down 'obstacle to healing'In the wake of the Jerry Sandusky child sex-abuse scandal, Penn State officials removed the statue of head football coach Joe Paterno. He had been implicated in covering up the abuse.
Syrian-American sentenced to 18 months for spying on US-based dissidentsMohamad Soueid, a naturalized American, was convicted of acting as a Syrian agent to spy on dissident leaders in the US. His lawyer says his client feared Syria would be overrun by extremists, but 'went too far.'
Colorado shooting: Picture emerges of chaotic scene, suspect James HolmesColorado shooting at聽a midnight showing of 'The Dark Knight Rises' resulted in 12 killed and 59 wounded. Police say James Holmes, the suspect, acted alone and had no criminal record or ties to terrorism.
Colorado shooting: Police look for clues after dark nightBatman moviegoers, at first, think that shooting is part of the spectacle. Paris cancels opening of 'The Dark Knight Rises,' as New York tightens security at film's opening to preempt copycats.- Lawyers want Guant谩namo war crimes case televised, but judge seems skepticalA defense lawyer for accused terrorist Abd al-Rahim Al-Nashiri is asking to have video feeds of his military commission trial at Guant谩namo distributed to broadcast outlets citing public interest in the proceedings. The judge questioned whether he had authority to grant the request.
George Zimmerman's Fox News interview: Risky step for Trayvon Martin's killer?George Zimmerman, charged with killing Florida teen Trayvon Martin, agreed to an interview with Fox News this week. Legal experts say submitting to the media spotlight this way is a tricky step for criminal defendants and their attorneys. What's said can be used against them.
Families sue US for killing three citizens in Yemen drone strikesOne of the three was Anwar al-Awlaki. The complaint, filed in federal court in Washington, deals with the practice of maintaining 鈥榢ill lists鈥� that target suspected terrorists, including US citizens.
George Zimmerman: Is the prosecution damaging his credibility?Before the trial of George Zimmerman begins in the killing of Trayvon Martin, the prosecution has made public material that may not be admissible in court but raises questions about his character and credibility.
Afghanistan detainees get their day in US court, again. Why they're back.The four are all being held indefinitely and without charge in Afghanistan after being captured in other countries. They are seeking the right to challenge their detention.
Patty Murray: Democrats will go over 'fiscal cliff' unless GOP relentsNo. 4 Senate Democrat says that Republicans must agree to let tax cuts expire for the richest Americans or face a tax hike for all 鈥� a move that lifts a page from the GOP playbook.
LIBOR scandal: Will Feds target not just employees, but a whole bank?If a bank reporting its lending rates has given intentionally inaccurate numbers, that could be a crime, say experts. Prosecutors have been poring over documents related to LIBOR for two years.
Penn State takes first steps to recover after Sandusky scandalPenn State trustees, taking 鈥榝ull responsibility鈥� for the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal, announced initial steps to recover the university's tarnished reputation. Some say much more will have to be done,聽especially changing a campus culture in which sports coaches are idolized.
Trayvon Martin case鈥檚 mystery man: George Zimmerman鈥檚 cop connectionNew evidence shows that George Zimmerman, the defendant in the Trayvon Martin murder case, counts a law enforcement officer 鈥� a federal agent 鈥� as a close adviser.
Judge saves Mississippi鈥檚 only abortion clinic ... for nowA federal judge allowed a new Mississippi law targeting the state鈥檚 only abortion clinic, but said the clinic can stay open so as not to cause 鈥榠rreparable harm鈥� to women seeking the procedure.- US charges two with trying to smuggle nuclear-related equipment to IranOne of those charged is Iranian; the other, Chinese. An undercover operation leading up to the indictment offered US officials insight into secret efforts in Iran to obtain nuclear capability.
Jerry Sandusky scandal could cost Penn State more than $100 millionPenn State鈥檚 legal problems from the Jerry Sandusky scandal could include more criminal cases as well as civil suits by the victims, targeting the university鈥檚聽$1.8 billion聽endowment.
