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Atty: Hospital hearing set for Fort Hood suspect
An attorney for the Army psychiatrist charged in the mass shooting at Fort Hood says his client will have his first court hearing in his hospital room on Saturday.
US to drop shooting case against Blackwater guard
Prosecutors say they'll drop manslaughter charges against one of the Blackwater Worldwide contractors charged in a deadly 2007 Baghdad shooting.
Lawyer: Ohio's lethal injection a human experiment
An attorney for a condemned killer says Ohio's new lethal-injection plan is so untested it would amount to human experimentation if used for the first time next month.
Terror plot ringleader gets 13-year prison term
The ringleader of a group of men convicted of plotting to destroy Chicago's Sears Tower and bomb FBI offices has been sentenced to 13½ years in prison.
More states add jobs, but many for temporary staff
In a sharp improvement, more than half of U.S. states added jobs in October, though economists said many of the gains likely occurred in temporary employment.
Miley Cyrus tour bus overturns in Va., killing one
The star herself was not on board, but one of Miley Cyrus' tour buses overturned on a highway in Virginia this morning.
CDC: Swine flu cases seem to be dropping in US
Health officials say swine flu cases appear to declining throughout most of the U.S., but the specter of Thanksgiving gatherings next week makes it hard to predict what will happen next.
FBI investigating use of stun gun on 10-year-old
The FBI has dispatched investigators to Arkansas to look into a police officer's use of a stun gun on a 10-year-old girl who refused to take a shower.
Emergency landing on tundra as smooth as runway
An air taxi with eight people aboard made an emergency landing on tundra when the engine failed near Alaska's Bering Sea coast.
Military experiment seeks to predict PTSD
A military experiment is under way to try to predict who's most at risk for post-traumatic stress disorder.


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Chris Spielman's Wife Loses Cancer Battle
Stefanie Spielman, the wife of Detroit Lions and Ohio State star Chris Spielman, who led a public fight against breast cancer, died Thursday after a lengthy battle with the disease. She was 42.
Driver Tasered, Dies after Reckless Rampage
Bloomfield Township police are trying to determine what kicked off a reckless rampage that ended in the death of the suspect. Video Watch Video
POLICE: Lady with Knife Attacks 2 Women
Police say it was jealousy that prompted a knife attack outside a local club, an attack so severe the victim needed nearly a hundred stitches.
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WILSON: Why Are Toyotas Taking Off?
It’s a potentially deadly problem that seems to affect Toyota Avalons down to the Prius, and even some Lexus models, too. Toyota first said the problem was solved with a recall of 3.8 million vehicles, but some owners and safety experts are saying “not so fast.”
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Oprah to Call it Quits in 2011
UPDATED:Holding back tears, Oprah Winfrey told her studio audience Friday that she would end her show in 2011 after a quarter-century on the air, saying prayer and careful thought led her to her decision. INSIDE: Read Oprah's Full Statement Video Watch Video
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Winfrey's emotional farewell
Media queen Oprah Winfrey held back tears in a televised emotional farewell on Friday - as she confirmed she's quitting her U.S. talk show.
Osbourne puts wedding plans on hold
Kelly Osbourne has no intention of walking down the aisle with fiance Luke Worrell until he is 21 - so her beau can legally drink alcohol at their wedding party.
Cyrus' show 'going on as scheduled'
Miley Cyrus' North Carolina concert will go on as planned, following the tragic tour bus accident that killed one man and injured nine others.
Tyler is writing his memoirs
Steven Tyler has opened up about his rumored hiatus from Aerosmith - he's taking some time off to write a book while his injured shoulder heals.
Sparks hospitalized with appendicitis
Singer Jordin Sparks is recovering after emergency surgery to have her appendix removed.
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Atty: Hospital hearing set for Fort Hood suspect
An attorney for the Army psychiatrist charged in the mass shooting at Fort Hood says his client will have his first court hearing in his hospital room on Saturday.
US to drop shooting case against Blackwater guard
Prosecutors say they'll drop manslaughter charges against one of the Blackwater Worldwide contractors charged in a deadly 2007 Baghdad shooting.
Lawyer: Ohio's lethal injection a human experiment
An attorney for a condemned killer says Ohio's new lethal-injection plan is so untested it would amount to human experimentation if used for the first time next month.
Terror plot ringleader gets 13-year prison term
The ringleader of a group of men convicted of plotting to destroy Chicago's Sears Tower and bomb FBI offices has been sentenced to 13½ years in prison.
More states add jobs, but many for temporary staff
In a sharp improvement, more than half of U.S. states added jobs in October, though economists said many of the gains likely occurred in temporary employment.


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