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Eric Holder on 'Fast and Furious': Never again
Attorney General Eric Holder says an investigation of arms traffickers called Operation Fast and Furious was flawed in concept as well as in execution, never should have happened and "it must never happen again."
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Conrad Murray found guilty of involuntary manslaughter
Michael Jackson's doctor was convicted Monday of involuntary manslaughter after a trial that painted him as a reckless caregiver who administered a lethal dose of a powerful anesthetic that killed the pop star.
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Alaska soldier charged with attempted espionage
The U.S. Army charged an Alaska-based soldier Monday with attempted espionage, issuing false statements and other counts.
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Magic Johnson Foundation holding HIV screenings across America
Two decades after finding out he was infected with HIV, Magic Johnson is not only surviving, he's thriving. On the 20th anniversary of his announcement, he's also making sure others have the chance to make sure they get tested.
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Earthquakes rock Oklahoma, strongest at 5.6
Oklahoma was rocked Saturday by a series of earthquakes, with several above 4.0. One at 5.6 was the biggest in state history. It jolted Oklahoma State University's stadium shortly after the No. 3 Cowboys defeated No. 17 Kansas State.
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Meet the engineers who climbed Monument, Cathedral
Emma Cardini and Katie Francis have scaled the Washington Monument and National Cathedral as engineers looking for damage from the August earthquake.
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Naval officers in their downtime (photos)
Sailors relax, volunteer, and cook while at sea.
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Send a card to a U.S. servicemember this holiday season
For the fifth year, the American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes is working to collect and distribute holiday cards to American service members to veterans and family members serving in the U.S. and around the world.
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Michael Jackson death lawsuit goes to jury
After six weeks of listening, jurors in the involuntary manslaughter case of Michael Jackson's doctor will get their first chance to talk about the case Friday.
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On the march: Occupy Wall Street members walking to D.C.
A small group of activists plans to leave Manhattan's Zuccotti Park at noon Wednesday to embark on a 240-mile march from New York to Washington to protest the proposed extension of Bush-era tax cuts.
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Thanksgiving dinner more expensive this year, Va. Farm Bureau says
It's going to cost more to feed the pilgrims this Thanksgiving.
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Veterans Day events
There are many events taking place in and around Washington, D.C., to commemorate Veterans Day and honor those who served in America's wars. Other perks are available to veterans on Friday and through the weekend; many restaurants will offer free meals and many tourist destinations will give veterans free admission.
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POLL: Should Joe Paterno step down at Penn State?
In the wake of the messy scandal engulfing Penn State football, is it time for Joe Paterno to step down after more than four decades as head coach? Take our poll.
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Andy Rooney, '60 Minutes' commentator, dies
Andy Rooney so dreaded the day he had to end his signature "60 Minutes" commentaries about life's large and small absurdities that he kept going until he was 92 years old.
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Army vets (photos)
A look at U.S. Army veterans throughout history.
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Photos of the Fallen: Americans shot down in Afghanistan
Insurgents shot down a U.S. military helicopter during fighting in eastern Afghanistan, killing 30 Americans, most of them belonging to the same elite Navy SEALs unit that killed Osama bin Laden.
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Report: Ohio deputies faced charging bear, lion during escape
New reports detailing how authorities in Ohio responded when dozens of exotic animals escaped last month show that a lion and a bear charged at deputies before they were shot and killed.
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CIA's 'Open Source Center' tracks Tweets worldwide
In an anonymous building in McLean, the CIA is busily collection social media updates in dozens of languages around the world to keep tabs on events and potential events globally.
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Komen Race for the Cure 2013: Photos of the racers
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Photos of D.C. tiny houses
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Running of the Chihuahuas kicks off Cinco de Mayo weekend