Police: Man Claims He Strangled Etan Patz, Discarded Body

Etan Patz photographed in 1978 (photo by Stan Patz, courtesy of Wikimedia).

The suspect claims he wrapped Patz’s body in a bag and left it at a location. 



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No Survivors Found In Russian Plane Crash In Indonesia

A Sukhoi Superjet-100 (photo courtesy of Creative Commons).

When the weather clears, bodies will be hoisted by nets and ropes into helicopters.



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Obama Begins Reelection Campaign In Ohio And Virginia

President Obama in Columbus, Ohio, May 5th, 2012 (photo courtesy of Creative Commons).

He argued the country can't afford to adopt Republicans' "bad ideas"



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Junior Seau's Brain To Be Donated For Head Injury Studies

Junior Seau (photo courtesy of Creative Commons).

It is unknown where his brain will be sent for study.



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L.A. Riots: LAPD Commander, 'That Day, It Felt Like Everybody Hated Us'

Commander Andrew Smith looking through photographs from the LA riots (photo by Agnus Dei Farrant).

Twenty years later, Smith said the department is more diverse and less aggressive.



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Secret Service Scandal Spreads To El Salvador

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The agents were allegedly from the advanced presidential security team.



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George Zimmerman Made $200,000 From Website

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The accused shooter's attorney learned of the money on Wednesday.



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L.A. Riots: Deputy Chief Aims To Not Repeat LAPD's Mistakes

South Bureau Deputy Chief Patrick Gannon (Photo by Agnus Dei Farrant).

Gannon talks about efforts—his own and the LAPD's—to prevent another riot.



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Report: Wal-Mart Covers Up Vast Bribery In Mexico

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The New York Times found a possible $24 million were given in bribes for construction permits.



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Pakistan Plane Crash Kills 127, No Survivors

A Boeing 737-200 similar to the one shown crashed in Rawalpindi (photo courtesy of Creative Commons).

At least 110 bodies have been recovered.



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George Zimmerman Bail Set At $150,000

George Zimmerman (left), Trayvon Martin (right). (Photo courtesy of Creative Commons).

Zimmerman apologized to Trayvon Martin's parents for the teenager's death.



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George Zimmerman To Face Criminal Charges In Trayvon Martin Case

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Special prosecutor Angela Corey is expected to announce the charges 6 p.m. ET Wednesday.



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No Deaths Reported In Navy Jet Crash

Firefighting foam covers the scene of a crash of an F/A-18D Hornet (Photo official U.S. Navy imagery)

All 63 residents of the apartment complex have been accounted for.



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Tulsa Police Searching For Suspect In Deadly Shooting Spree

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Investigators are looking for a white male driving a white pickup truck.

 



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Romney Predicting Wisconsin Victory

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Romney has won 54 percent of delegates at stake. Santorum follows with 27 percent.



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Trayvon Martin Marchers Protest In Sanford

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Rev. Al Sharpton and Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke at the march's rally.



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Santorum Wins Louisiana Primary

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Santorum declared winner based on early results and exit polling information.



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Obama In South Korea To Talk Nuclear Threats

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He will visit the Demilitarized Zone and meet some of the 28,500 American troops stationed in South Korea.



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Dick Cheney Gets Heart Transplant

Former Vice President Dick Cheney at CPAC 2011 (photo courtesy of Creative Commons).

The former vice president has had five heart attacks since 1978. 



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Soldier Accused Of Killing 16 Afghan Villagers Identified

A U.S. Army soldier in Khowst Province, Afghanistan (U.S. Army photo)

The staff sergeant allegedly killed seven adults and nine children.



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Invisible Children Co-Founder Detained For Alleged Public Masturbation

Jason Russell speaking at TEDxSanDiego in December 2011 (photo courtesy of Creative Commons).

No criminal charges are pending, police said it was a medical situation



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New iPad Ship Date Pushed To March 19

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The delay applies to all version, and in both colors.



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Romney, Santorum Battle For Michigan After Recent Gaffes

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Santorum's campaign encouraged Democrats to vote against Romney.



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Gingrich Calls Obama's Energy Plan 'Intellectually Incoherent'

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Gingrich promised his energy policies will deliver gas prices of $2.50 per gallon.



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Santorum Loses Major Lead Over Romney

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A Michigan victory could pose a real threat to Romney heading into Super Tuesday.



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Pakistan Demolishes Bin Laden Compound

Osama bin Laden's compound (photo by Sajjad Ali Qureshi, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons).

Local property dealers valued the compound at about $300,000.



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Dow Reaches 13,000, First Time Since 2008

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The Dow fell to 10,655 in the fall. Tuesday's marker is a 22 percent rally from that low.



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NATO Apologizes For Quran Burning At U.S. Base

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Gen. John Allen offered a public apology and said it will be investigated.



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China VP Visits With Obama And Biden

Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping (photo courtesy of Creative Commons).

Xi said he wants to “deepen mutual understanding” and cooperation with the U.S.



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Israel Will 'Settle The Score' For Bangkok Explosions

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An Iranian man sharing the house was arrested at an airport, the third man has not been found.



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Obama Campaign To Support Obama Super PACs

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Priorities USA raised $4.2 million by end of 2011.



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Palestinians To Create Unity Government

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Netanyahu has criticized the plan saying Abbas shouldn't create a government with Hamas.



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Gingrich: I'm Not Quitting

GOP Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich (photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Creative Commons).

Gingrich calls a drop out Romney campaign's "greatest fantasy."



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Gingrich Campaign $600,000 In Debt

GOP Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich (photo courtesy of Creative Commons).

He paid off $203,000 for his bill from law firm McKenna Long and $89,000 to High Tech Win.



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