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Soul-searching begins as Boston bombing suspect remains in hospital

Alexander BesantApril 20, 2013 11:24

The soul-searching began in earnest after the 19-year-old was captured Friday evening in a Boston suburb, just minutes after a lockdown was lifted.

Suspect arrested in Obama ricin letter case

Alexander BesantApril 17, 2013 22:11

Paul Kevin Curtis, a Mississippi man, was arrested Wednesday in connection with a letter filled with the poison ricin sent to President Barack Obama and others.

Jay-Z, Beyoncé visit to Cuba stirs controversy

Alexander BesantApril 8, 2013 15:49

Beyoncé and Jay-Z stirred controversy recently after the couple was spotted celebrating their fifth wedding anniversary in Cuba.

Budget cuts close down 149 air traffic towers in the US

Alexander BesantMarch 22, 2013 17:57

Recent US budget cuts have forced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to close 149 air traffic towers around the country.

North Dakota moves to outlaw abortion making life begin at conception

Alexander BesantMarch 22, 2013 17:08

The North Dakota legislature passed a bill that defines life as beginning at conception.

Evan Ebel, suspected white supremacist in Colorado prison shooting, dead

David TrifunovMarch 22, 2013 13:19

Police are also linking Ebel to the shooting of a pizza deliveryman on Sunday.

NASA contractor arrested en route to China

Alexander BesantMarch 19, 2013 12:21

A former NASA contractor was arrested last week on a airplane leaving for China at Washington's Dulles airport.

Montana rifleman husband shot TV show host, Greg Rodriguez, in jealous rage, police believe

Alexander BesantMarch 8, 2013 22:53Updated March 9, 2013 12:05

Police believe a famous sports TV host was shot by a jealous husband.

Obama signs renewal of Violence Against Women Act

Alexander BesantMarch 7, 2013 17:31

President Obama signed a renewal of the Violence Against Women Act on Thursday.

Hawaiians are the healthiest Americans, study says

Alexander BesantFebruary 28, 2013 16:53

Hawaii ranks number one in the US for overall sense of well-being for the fifth year in a row.