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Candidates weigh crime, gun rights
McCain, Obama differ on methods government can use to control the sale and carrying of firearms. Full story
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Sen. Stevens urged pal to 'lay low'
Jury hears audiotape made secretly by contractor for investigators. Full story
Evel Knievel FBI file released
Daredevil Evel Knievel was nearly charged with being part of a crime syndicate. He in turn threatened to sue the FBI. Full story
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8 die in bus crash; driver suspected of DUI
A bus driver with a history of motor vehicle offenses and substance abuse was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence Monday after his casino-bound bus ran into a ditch, killing eight.
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Prosecutors move to delay Rezko sentencing
Federal prosecutors moved Monday to delay indefinitely the sentencing of convicted fundraiser Antoin "Tony" Rezko.
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Experts: Half of mammals in decline
One in two mammal species on Earth are in decline and at least one in four are at risk of disappearing, according to a survey released Monday.
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Police blow up backpack at Texas mosque
Police have blown up a suspicious backpack outside a Texas mosque and arrested a man who claimed it contained a bomb.
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China cancels some U.S. military contacts
China has canceled some military contacts with the Pentagon as a result of America's recent announcement of a planned arms sale to Taiwan, a Pentagon official said Monday.
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Businessman fights affirmative action
When it comes to Ward Connerly, the California businessman on a state-by-state war against affirmative action, it's hard for many people on either side of the issue to be colorblind.
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Spiritual surfers praise ‘The Big Kahuna’
He may not be able to walk on water, but when the mood strikes, Father Matthew Munoz can ride one gnarly wave all the way into the beach.
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American Story: Millionaire monks
Bernard McCoy’s business makes millions in profits per year, but his annual pay is zero. That’s because he is a monk, at a Wisconsin monastery whose Web site sells discount computer printer products online. The profits go to charity.
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