Multiple Fires Sweep Through Southern California

The Camarillo fire. (Screenshot, Youtube)

VIDEO: Firefighters are trying to contain the three blazes that have destroyed property and caused hundreds to evacute their homes. 



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General Petraeus To Teach At USC

Petraeus at Georgia Tech in 2010. (Creative Commons, Flickr hectorir)

The scandal ridden military leader will join the Trojan family in the summer. 



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Reaction To Boston Suspects Plan To Attack NYC

Times Square in New York City. (Creative Commons, Flickr Kevin813)

MULTIMEDIA: The public reacts to the news on Facebook and Twitter. 



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Report: Boston Bombing Suspect Unarmed During Police Standoff

Boston boming suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. (Creative Commons)

Tsarnaev had no gun when captured by police. 



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Neil Diamond Donates To Boston Victims

Neil Diamond performing in 2011. (Creative Commons, Eva Rinaldi)

VIDEO: Bostonians have adopted "Sweet Caroline" as their city's theme song. 



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Bangladesh Building Collapse Death Toll Rises Over 200

Collapsed building in Bangladesh. (Screenshot, Youtube)

VIDEO: Although building was deemed unsafe, factories made their workers enter. 



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Backlash Over Firing Of Cursing News Anchor

A.J. Clemente's first broadcast. (Youtube, Screenshot)

VIDEO: Fans want A.J. Clemente reinstated. 



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Suspect Charged In Sending Letters Containing Poison To Obama And Others

Paul Kevin Curtis the man accused of sending letters containing poison. (Facebook)

VIDEO: Paul Kevin Curtis allegedly sent out ricin-laced letters. 



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Texas Explosion Sparks Search And Rescue Mission

Fire after an explosion in West, TX. (YouTube, Screenshot)

VIDEO: The blast at the West Fetilizer Co. nearly leveled the small town. 



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Senate Will Debate Gun Control Bill

The Senate's side of the Capital Building in D.C. (Wikimedia Commons)

This action is a big step forward for President Obama and Democrats who have been working hard to get this legislation heard. 



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North Korea Moves Missile Into Firing Position

Display of South Korean missiles in 2012. (Creative Commons, Daniel Foster)

North Korea's threats are to "consolidate and affirm" Kim's power and show he is "in control of North Korea." 



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Bird Flu Responsible For 5 Deaths

Scientists examine birds for insight into the virus. (Creative Commons, ILRI)

VIDEO: The new strain of the flu is causing concern. 



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Connecticut Governor Signs Gun Control Laws

Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy signing a bill in 2012. (Creative Commons, ct senatedems)

VIDEO: The laws ban 100 assualt weapons, limit the capacity of ammunition magazines, and ban armor piercing bullets. 



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North Korea Moves Missile, Threatens To Close Factories

North Korean soldiers in 2012. (Creative Commons, Joseph A Ferris III)

VIDEO: Noth Korea continues to launch threats at the U.S. and South Korea. 



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North Korea To Reopen Nuclear Plant

North Korean flag. (Wikimedia Commons)

This announcement comes after weeks of threats against the United States. 



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Prioritizing Gun Control in America

An anti-gun control supporter in Hartford, CT. (Flickr, John Bunce)

MULTIMEDIA: Will the country's attention span last long enough to see through the new proposed legislation? 



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President Obama Calls For Gun Control Support

Obama backs pro gun control Senate legislature. (Screenshot)

VIDEO: Obama wants citizens to remember why there is a need for tougher laws on weapons. 



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Newtown Shooter Adam Lanza's Investigation Documents Released

Police at Sandy Hook Elementary School. (Wikimedia Commons)

VIDEO: New details on the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting and Lanza's home life have emerged. 



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Assault Weapons Ban Approved By Judiciary Committee

Assault weapons, like this one, may soon be outlawed. (Creative Commons)

VIDEO: Many still oppose the ban believing it is a violtion of the second amendment. 



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Pope Francis' First Day

The new leader of the Catholic Church Pope Francis. (Creative Commons)

TIMELINE: The newly elected pope shunned tradition and showed his humble side. 



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Alleged N.Y. Shooter Kurt Myers Killed

Kurt Myers allegedly shot and killed two people at Gaffey's Fast Lube. (Screenshot)

VIDEO: Myers was killed by police after a nearly day long standoff. 



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Obama Signs Violence Against Women Act

Obama will sign the Violence Against Women Act. (Creative Commons)

VIDEO: The act has several new resolutions designed to help keep women safe. 



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Hugo Chavez's Cause Of Death Revealed

The Venezuelan president died Tuesday. (Creative Commons)

VIDEO: Cancer was not the ultimate cause of his death. 



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North Korea Threatens Nuclear Strike Against U.S.

North Korea threatens U.S. with nuclear strike. (Creative Commons)

VIDEO: Kim Jong Un's North Korea want to launch a pre-emeptive nuclear stike against the U.S. because the nation fears the U.S. is planning one against them. 



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City Attorney Carmen Trutanich Hopes For Runoff Amid Campaign Problems

City Attorney Incumbent Carmen Trutanich fought hard during his campaign. (Creative Commons)

Only a few percentage points stand between Carmen Trutanich and the top spot. 



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Pope Benedict XVI's Reign Comes To An End

Pope Benedict XVI ceases to be pope. (Creative Commons)

VIDEO: Before vacating his office the pope promised to be obedient to his successor and hopes the followers of the Roman Catholic Church will do the same. 



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Dead Body In Water Tank Leads To L.A. Heath Department Tests

The Cecil Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. (Flickr, Ron T)

WATCH: The body was in a tank containing drinking water.



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Former Olympian Charged With Murder

Oscar Pistorius competing in the London 2012 Olympic Games. (Creative Commons, Flickr, Jim Thurston)

VIDEO: "Blade Runner" is charged with the fatal shooting of his model girlfriend. 



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Dorner's Reward Money: Who Gets It?

Many are left wondering who will collect the Dorner reward money.(Screenshot/TMZ)

The Dorner reward solicited hundreds of tips to the LAPD, but it is unclear whether anyone will receive the money. 



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Owner Of Brazilian Nightclub Where Fire Took Place Attempts Suicide

January 27th nightclub fire in Santa Maria, Brazil. (Wikimedia Commons)

One of the owners of the Kiss nightclub attemtped suicide while under police watch. 



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Senate Hears Hagel's New Position On Tough Issues

Chuck Hagel addresses audience at nomination announcement. (Creative Commons)

The Senate learned the new positions the nominee has taken in regard to the military.



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