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National Medal of Honor Day honors heroes of war, heroes at home
This weekend marks the annual National Medal of Honor Day to recognize the men and women given the highest military honor awarded by Congress.
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Afghan masscre suspect could face death penalty
Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales has been formally charged with the murder of 17 Afghan civilians, including nine children, during a shooting rampage near a U.S. military base earlier this month.
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Afghan shooter to face murder charges
Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, the soldier accused in the massacre of several Afghan civilians, is expected to be charged with 17 counts of murder and six counts of attempted murder, along with other charges, in connection with a shooting rampage in two southern Afghanistan villages.
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16 of 82 living recipients arrive for National Medal of Honor Day
Sixteen Medal of Honor recipients arrived for a weekend of events and recognition. And the busy airport-- filled with music, balloons, and American flags--came to a standstill with a standing ovation.
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Dating sites take steps to safeguard users
Online dating is becoming more mainstream in the realm of trying to meet that special someone, but after a series of incidents, several websites are banding together to combat fake profiles and dangerous people.
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POLL: Was Trayvon Martin's killing more about racism or abuse of power?
The shooting death of Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black teen killed by a neighborhood watch captain last month, is sparking outrage across the country. Do you think this case is more about racism or abuse of power? Take our poll.
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Angry Birds in space
Your day-time distractions just got much more appealing: a new Angry Birds game is out.
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Kony 2012 founder suffers from psychosis, wife says
Jason Russell, who is the man behind the widly popular video and movement about African warlord Joseph Kony, has been diagnosed with brief reactive psychosis following a public outburst last week.
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DeNiro criticized for Michelle Obama joke
Actor Robert DeNiro is being criticized for comments he made Monday night at a fundraiser attended by First Lady Michelle Obama.
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Rivera: Trayvon Martin shouldn't have been wearing a hoodie
"I think the hoodie is as much responsible for Trayvon Martin's death as George Zimmerman was," TV host Geraldo Rivera said on Fox News Channel on Friday morning.
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New Jersey middle school becomes a "no hugging school"
After some "incidents of unsuitable, physical interactions," New Jersey middle school students are no longer allowed to hug.
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Fla. Gov. appoints new prosecutor in Trayvon Martin death case
Late Thursday, Florida Gov. Rick Scott appointed Angela B. Corey, the state attorney for the Jacksonville area, to take over the Trayvon Martin case. The police chief and the county prosecutor both stepped aside earlier in the day.
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Coroner: Whitney Houston had cocaine in system
Heart disease and chronic cocaine use were contributing factors to the singer's death. The coroner ruled the official cause of death as drowning.
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Oregon state authorities to resume killing California sea lions
After the Humane Society requested that authorities stop killing the sea lions at the Bonneville Dam, the authorities are given permission to kill a select few that are feasting on the salmon.
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Unemployment claims reach new four-year low
The number of people seeking unemployment aid in the U.S. fell to a four-year low last week, bolstering the view that the job market is strengthening.
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Trayvon Martin shooter has ties to Manassas
George Zimmerman, the Florida neighborhood watch captain accused of killing 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, is a 2001 graduate of Osbourn High School in Manassas.
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VOTE: Do presidents have the ability to influence gas prices?
In the midst of increased pain at the pump and the 2012 election, we ask: do you think any president has the ability to influence gas prices?
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Ready to 'kick butts'? Day of anti-smoking activism begins
Wednesday is Kick Butts Day—a national day of activism that urges young people to take action against tobacco companies across the country. The event is the 17th annual of its kind.
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