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- Jennifer Mee, 'hiccup girl,' sentenced to life in prisonJennifer Mee was found guilty of murder in a robbery case. She was sentenced to life in prison. Jennifer Mee gained national notoriety in 2007 as the 'hiccup girl.'
U of Alabama ends 'whites only' sororitiesFour black women were admitted to traditionally all-white sororities at the University of Alabama Friday. Earlier this month, two black women were passed over by all-white sororities because of pressure from alumnae.- 850 snakes found in garage of New York animal-control officer850 snakes worth an estimated $500,000 were part of an illegal side business. Among the 850 snakes were two Burmese pythons.
- Amanda Knox: Why she won't return to Italy for retrialAmanda Knox spent four years in an Italian prison for the murder of Meredith Kercher. She appealed and was released in 2011. Italy's Supreme Court has said the appeals court judges overlooked evidence against Amanda Knox.
Amanda Knox maintains innocence as Italian murder case set for new trialAmanda Knox said Friday she's not returning to Italy for a new trial in the killing six years ago of her British roommate. Amanda Knox made her remarks during an appearance on NBC's 'Today' Show.
Caroline Kennedy coasts through Senate confirmation hearing on Japan ambassadorshipCaroline Kennedy:聽The soft-spoken聽Kennedy聽told the Foreign Relations Committee on Thursday that if confirmed, she would work to strengthen the crucial bond between the United States and its Asian ally on trade, the military and student exchanges.
Food stamps cut votes highlights deep divide between House and SenateFood stamps cut:聽The House passed a bill Thursday that would make around $4 billion in聽cuts聽annually to the almost $80 billion-a-year聽food聽stamp聽program and allow states to put in place broad new work requirements for recipients.- Why House wants to cut $4 billion from food stamps programOne in 7 Americans now receive food stamps, or 47 million people. But the House is expected to vote for a 5 percent cut in the food stamp (SNAP) program Thursday.
- Cars in Foss Lake shed light on Okla. cold casesCars in Foss Lake:聽Questions still linger about about how the skeletal remains and two vehicles ended up submerged in Custer County's聽Foss聽Lake, said Sheriff Bruce Peoples.
Work begins on memorial to victims of Rhode Island nightclub fireMourners have visited the site where The Station nightclub once stood in West Warwich, R.I., daily since 2003, when 100 people were killed in a pyrotechnics fire. On Wednesday, workers erected a fence around the site, so work on a memorial park may begin.
Life, liberty, and 'liking': Court rules Facebook likes are free speechIn a lawsuit involving a campaign employees who claimed he was fired in part for 'liking' the Facebook page of his boss' opponent, a Virginia appeals court ruled liking a page could be equated to supporting a candidate at a public rally, and is protected under the US Constitution.聽
U of Alabama students protest 'whites only' sororitiesStudents at the University of Alabama marched Wednesday to protest racial segregation among sororities and fraternities. School President Judy Bonner issued a video statement acknowledging the system is segregated by race
'Green River Killer' wants to help police find other victimsGreen River Killer Gary Ridgway gave his first interview since being sent to prison for life. The Green River Killer says that he killed as many as 80 women, not 49.
Starbucks allows guns, reluctantlyStarbucks says guns are unwelcome but not banned from its outlets. Gun rights advocates have been bringing firearms to Starbucks on "Starbucks Appreciation Days."
Pittsburgh Steelers fall to Bengals 20-10Pittsburgh Steelers聽are at 0-2 for the first time since 2002, done in by another game of self-destruction on offense.
White House firecracker thrower arrested hours after Navy Yard shootingWhite House firecracker thrower:聽With the capital on high alert after the earlier shootings, reaction to the firecrackers was immediate, with some people tweeting that shots had been heard.
Aaron Hernandez case: Does house in Connecticut hold clues?Aaron Hernandez murder investigation leads to a house at 114 Lake Ave in Bristol, Conn. Aaron Hernandez never lived at the house, but a car rented in his name was found there. And Hernandez sometimes slept there.
Navy Yard shooting: Who is Aaron Alexis?Navy Yard shooting: The lone gunman, 34-year-old Aaron Alexis, had been treated by the Veterans Administration for mental problems, including paranoia and a sleep disorder, prior to Monday's Navy Yard shooting that left 13 dead, including Alexis.
William Daley drops out of race for Illinois governorWilliam Daley bowed out early on in the race for Illinois governor on Monday, leaving incumbent Pat Quinn unchallenged in the Democratic primary next March.
13 people killed in Washington Navy Yard shootingAt least 13 people were killed at the heavily secured Washington Navy Yard by gunman Aaron Alexis in the deadliest shooting rampage at a US-based military installation since the 2009 Fort Hood shootings.聽
