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Court sets aside 2 of 4 Anthony convictions
ORLANDO, Fla. — A Florida appellate court on Friday set aside two of the four convictions Casey Anthony faced for lying to detectives during the investigation into her missing 2-year-old daughter. ...
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Woman convicted of abuse, kidnap
MIAMI — A former caretaker was convicted Friday of child abuse and kidnapping in a 4-year-old foster child’s disappearance more than a decade ago, but a mistrial was declared on a murder charge aft...
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Police seek 2nd suspect in college shooting
HOUSTON — Texas authorities are still seeking a second suspect charged after an argument at a Houston-area community college erupted in gunfire that wounded three people. Court documents release...
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Obama picks former prosecutor to head SEC
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama sent his strongest signal yet Thursday that he wants the government to get tougher with Wall Street, appointing a former prosecutor to head the Securities and Ex...
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American Mumbai plotter sentenced
CHICAGO — Minutes before an American was sentenced to 35 years in prison for helping plan an attack on Mumbai, India, one of his victims tearfully pleaded for a harsh punishment despite the terrori...
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Kerry tackles questions on Iran, Syria, Hagel
WASHINGTON — Sen. John Kerry, President Barack Obama’s nominee for secretary of state, collected pledges of support Thursday and testified at his confirmation hearing that U.S. foreign policy shoul...
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Women already serve in some combat-related jobs
The Pentagon is knocking down old barriers to women serving in combat, but some already are in risky jobs. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta’s order, signed Thursday, opens 238,000 new jobs to women. ...
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Associated Press Army soldiers Staff Sgt. Brian Hall (from left), 1st Sgt. Marcia McGee, Spc. Vanessa Davila, Spc. Heidi Olson and Maj. Sheila Medeiros talk to reporters Thursday at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington. The soldiers spoke about the decision announced by defense leaders Thursday to open a quarter-million combat and other military positions to service members regardless of gender.
Women in combat: Good to go if they meet standards
WASHINGTON — Women in the military must have the same opportunities as men to take on grueling and dangerous combat jobs, whether loading 50-pound artillery shells or joining commando raids to take...
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Associated Press Eric Dompierre (left), 19, who has Down syndrome and is the kicker for the Ishpeming High School varsity football team, prepares for the first day of practice Aug. 6 in Ishpeming, Mich. Breaking new ground, the U.S. Education Department is telling schools they must include students with disabilities in sports programs or provide equal alternative options.
Agency: Disabled’s civil rights include sports
WASHINGTON — Breaking new ground, the U.S. Education Department is telling schools they must include students with disabilities in sports programs or provide equal alternative options. The directiv...
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Biden: Magazine rounds limit ranks as bigger priority
WASHINGTON — Vice President Joe Biden said Thursday that he’s more concerned about limiting the number of rounds in a gun magazine than about banning assault weapons that account for a small percen...
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