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Ricin case in Washington state sparks FBI probe

11:13 AM, May 18, 2013

No injuries reported in the latest case which has been turned over to the FBI.

Child kicked by startled pony dies in Pennsylvania

11:07 AM, May 18, 2013

The child was taken to a hospital after the accident, where he later died.

Tornado-ravaged Texas town to start recovery

5:25 AM, May 18, 2013

Residents whose homes were torn apart or blown away by a North Texas deadly tornado will soon be allowed to return to retrieve what belongings may be left and start cleaning up.

Military ordered to recertify anyone with roles in sex abuse prevention programs

5:22 AM, May 18, 2013

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has ordered the military to recertify all 25,000 people involved in programs designed to prevent and respond to sexual assault.

Probe begins after Conn. commuter trains crash

5:16 AM, May 18, 2013

Two commuter trains packed with rush-hour commuters collided on Friday in an accident that sent more than 60 people to Connecticut hospitals.

Ga. flesh-eating bacteria victim gets bionic hands

10:56 PM, May 17, 2013

A Georgia woman who lost both her hands and legs to a flesh-eating bacteria this past summer has been outfitted with prosthetic hands.

85-year-old wife of Mormon church president dies

10:55 PM, May 17, 2013

The wife of the president of the Mormon church has died.

Conn. commuter trains collide; 60 go to hospitals

10:32 PM, May 17, 2013

Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy says a total of 60 people have been taken to hospitals with injuries from a collision between two New York-area commuter trains.

Long Island college student, armed intruder killed

10:11 PM, May 17, 2013

A 21-year-old Hofstra University junior and an armed intruder were fatally shot in an overnight break-in near the school's Long Island campus, police said Friday.

OJ's ex-lawyer contradicts his testimony on guns

9:29 PM, May 17, 2013

Testimony has concluded in a Las Vegas court hearing on O.J. Simpson's bid for a retrial of the armed robbery and kidnapping case that led to a conviction and a prison sentence of nine to 33 years.

5.1-magnitude earthquake felt in Ontario

8:29 PM, May 17, 2013

Earthquakes Canada is reporting a 5.1-magnitude earthquake just west of Ottawa that was felt as far away as Toronto.

Miss. high school purchases 3D printer

8:27 PM, May 17, 2013

Students at a high school in Mississippi just got a high-tech addition.

Man stabs girlfriend 20 times near church, then stabs self

8:15 PM, May 17, 2013

Nebraska police were called to the scene of a stabbing incident that broke out near a house of worship.

Idaho man in court for Uzbekistan terrorism plot

8:12 PM, May 17, 2013

An Uzbekistan national living in Idaho has made his first court appearance on charges he gave support, cash and other resources to help a recognized terrorist group in his own country.

Milwaukee backs off bra ban for historic bar

7:47 PM, May 17, 2013

A historic Milwaukee bowling alley and bar almost went without the appropriate support after a city inspector decided dozens of bras hanging from its ceiling were a fire hazard.