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Swimmer's death casts light on campus sex assaultsSwimmer's death: University leaders said they didn't know about the alleged rape until after Menu Courey committed suicide 16 months later.
Paris Lenon, other players take longer road to Super Bowl XLVIIIParis Lenon is a linebacker with the Denver Broncos. As we get closer to Super Bowl XLVIII, Paris Lenon and players on both teams are sharing stories on their NFL careers.
1974 farmhouse slaying jury can't decide on verdict1974 farmhouse slaying took place in Iowa. Jurors in the 1974 farmhouse slaying trial are expected to continue their work Wednesday.
Joe Biden: 'In my heart' could be president. Is that an announcement?Vice President Joe Biden told NBC's 'Today Show' that he has not made a decision about running for president in 2016. But the door is open.- Deep freeze paralyzes cities, but brings out Southern hospitalityA few inches of snow brought Atlanta and Birmingham traffic to a standstill for hours 鈥� commuters abandoned cars, students spent the night in schools or in churches. But the sudden snow and cold also brought out the best in Southern hospitality and neighborliness.
- State of the Union: What's a MyRA?On Wednesday, the Obama administration will launch a retirement savings vehicle called "myRA," aimed at enrolling more Americans in a government-backed investment option. MyRA would be similar to a Roth Individual Retirement Account, but backed by the U.S. government securities.
- Casino: Snakes are just a rumor, we promiseCasino snakes are just myth, not reality,聽insists Julia Corwin, spokeswoman for the聽Sands Casino聽Resort Bethlehem, despite Facebook rumors about casino snakes.
Hawaii school shooting: Cop shoots teen who assaulted three officersHawaii school shooting: An officer shot a teen in the wrist at a聽Hawaii聽high school after the 17-year-old cut one officer with a knife and punched two others, say police.- Philly mob boss walks. Why?Philly mob boss Joseph "Uncle Joe" Ligambi could have faced a third trial after jurors acquitted him last week of witness tampering. But prosecutors are seeking to dismiss the remaining counts against the reputed Philly mob boss 鈥� a rare setback in their decades-long campaign against the Philadelphia mob.
- N.J. residents say it's 'unlikely' Gov. Christie was ignorant of 'Bridgegate'A new poll finds 53 percent of respondents doubt N.J. Gov. Chris Christie's claim that he didn't know about the 'Bridgegate' scheme in advance. Guess who is attending Gov. Christie's State of the Union address?
Jodi Arias: Her $2.1 million legal bill paid by taxpayersJodi Arias was convicted of murder, but still awaits a sentence. So far, Arizona taxpayers have covered $2.1 million in legal fees for the Jodi Arias legal team and other costs associated with her case.
Medical marijuana in Florida? High court approves language for ballot.Medical marijuana will go before Florida voters in November, after the state Supreme Court narrowly approved the ballot language Monday.
Snow rollers: Pennsylvania wind and snow create rare 'snow roller' displaySnow聽rollers are a rare meteorological phenomenon in which large columns of snow form when wind blows chunks of聽snow along the ground, says the National Weather Service.- How a $250 cocaine buy derailed Rep. Trey Radel's careerFlorida Congressman Trey Radel will resign Monday. Last year, Radel pleaded guilty to cocaine-possession charges.
- Why Maryland mall shooting baffles investigatorsThe Mall in Columbia, Md, reopened Monday. Police say that the suspected shooter, Darion Marcus Aguilar, was a quiet, skinny teenager who graduated from high school less than a year ago and had no previous run-ins with law enforcement.
- Why Midwest frigid cold is getting oldAnother day of below-zero temperatures for many parts of the Midwest leaves many residents ready for Spring. If Chicago makes it to 60 consecutive hours below zero, it will be the longest stretch of sub-zero weather since 1983.
Monica Lewinsky: Why is Rand Paul talking about her?Monica Lewinsky was Sen. Rand Paul's response to Democrats criticizing Republicans for being out-of-touch on women's issues. Rand Paul didn't specifically name "Monica Lewisky," but did reference Bill Clinton's "predatory behavior" with a White House intern.
Pipeline explosion in Canada could affect gas supply in N. DakotaPipeline explosion: North Dakota's governor is monitoring the supply of natural gas in his state, following a weekend gas pipeline explosion in the Canadian province of Manitoba.
'Brain-dead' woman removed from life supportOn Sunday, the聽John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth removed Marlise Munoz聽from life support. A judge had ruled that Munoz should not be kept on life support for the sake of her fetus.聽
Tenure for teachers? 9 California students sue to end policyThis week a Los Angeles judge will hear a case seeking to deem several statutes in California's education code unconstitutional. The case deals with teacher tenure, dismissing teachers, and the last-hired, first-fired rule.
