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Source: John Edwards has life-threatening heart condition

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 07:11:00 -0500

A federal judge disclosed Friday that former presidential candidate John Edwards has a life-threatening heart condition, a court source confirmed to CNN.

Record snow in Anchorage as Alaskan communities run out of shovels following 27ft snowfall... and there's more to come!

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:56:00 -0500

Weary Alaskans woke up to another heavy snowfall as Anchorage experiences its snowiest period since records began, causing more headaches in coastal areas already struggling to dig out.

Washington DC Council Considering Gay Divorce Bill

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:41:00 -0500

The D.C. Council is considering legislation that would make it easier for gay and lesbian couples who marry in the nation’s capital to get divorced.

38,000 Farmers, Ranchers Sue Former New Jersey Governor Corzine Over Missing Millions

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:41:00 -0500

Montana farmers have filed a class action suit against former New Jersey governor Jon Corzine, charging that the failed financial firm run by Corzine stole millions from their accounts to pay off its spiraling debts, and that Corzine's "single-minded obsession" with making MF Global a big player on Wall Street led to the firm's collapse.

White House 'covered up' Tim Burton-staged Alice in Wonderland Halloween party

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:44:00 -0500

The White House covered up an Alice in Wonderland-themed Halloween party staged by film director Tim Burton and actor Johnny Depp for fear of creating the wrong impression during a recession, a new book on the Obamas has claimed.

Possible tornado damages Houston-area mall

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:33:00 -0500

City roads were flooded and thousands of Houston residents lost power Monday after powerful thunderstorms plowed through the area, with a possible tornado damaging and shutting down a nearby mall.

Key witness excused from testifying in U.S. leaks case

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:44:00 -0500

A key witness was excused from testifying in the case against Army intelligence analyst Bradley Manning on Sunday after he invoked his right against self-incrimination at a hearing about the largest leak of classified documents in U.S. history.

New Haven Asks State to Allow Illegal Aliens to Vote

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 06:50:00 -0500

New Haven Mayor John DeStefano plans to ask the state Legislature to allow illegal immigrants who live in the city to be able vote in municipal elections.

Black Widow Spiders Infest Navy Warship

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 06:48:00 -0500

A Navy shipbuilder in Maine says it had to fumigate a warehouse and part of a warship because a shipment of parts from the West Coast contained about two-dozen venomous black widow spiders.

Survey: More US teens using synthetic drugs

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 06:48:00 -0500

Nearly one in nine high school seniors have gotten high in the past year on synthetic drugs, such as "K2" or "Spice," second only to the number of teens who have used marijuana, a new survey shows.

Obama calls on Iran to give back downed US drone

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:21:00 -0500

The Obama administration has delivered a formal request to Iran for the return of a U.S. surveillance drone captured by Iranian armed forces, but said it is not hopeful that Iran will comply.

Radioactive Scare Shuts Down Boston Subway Station

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:48:00 -0500

A radiation scare shut down Haymarket MBTA station to passengers Tuesday morning.

Woman says she and GOP presidential hopeful Herman Cain had 13-year affair; Cain denies accusation

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 03:52:00 -0500

An Atlanta businesswoman has accused GOP presidential hopeful Herman Cain of having had an affair with her that lasted nearly 14 years, a claim the candidate flatly denied Monday.

Devastated hunter kills himself moments after accidentally shooting his friend dead

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:35:00 -0500

A hunter who accidentally shot and killed his friend was so devastated he turned his rifle on himself, police believe.

Occupy L.A. says city is offering incentives to move

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 02:14:00 -0500

City officials have offered Occupy L.A. protesters 10,000 square feet of indoor space and other incentives to vacate the City Hall lawn they have camped on for over seven weeks, a lawyer for the group said on Tuesday.

5 trapped in U.S.-Mexico border tunnel filled with sewage

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:56:00 -0400

Five people were trapped in a tunnel near the U.S.-Mexico border and had to be rescued early Wednesday.

More than 2.3 million without power as Northeast recovers from storm

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 05:51:00 -0400

More than 2.3 million people in at least five states were without power early Monday, a day after the storm moved offshore. At least five deaths were blamed on the storm.

Feds not helping Alabama enforce immigration law

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 05:59:00 -0400

The government hasn't offered to help Alabama put in place a strict immigration law that the Obama administration is challenging in court, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Wednesday.

US Army to fly 'kamikaze' drones

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 03:34:00 -0400

A miniature "kamikaze" drone designed to quietly hover in the sky before dive-bombing and slamming into a human target will soon be part of the US Army's arsenal, officials say.

US worries over China's underground nuclear network

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 06:19:00 -0400

A leading US lawmaker who fears budget cuts could delay modernizing the US nuclear arsenal voiced concern Friday about an extensive tunnel complex designed to house Chinese nuclear missiles.