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Hope can be painful for families of missing kids

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 3:51am
The miraculous rescue of three missing women in Cleveland has given hope to many families with missing children. But for some families who have been searching for years, hope can be a dangerous thing.

Bangladesh fire kills 8 as collapse toll hits 912

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 3:51am
A fire in a garment factory in Bangladesh killed eight people, including a top official in the country's powerful clothing manufacturers' trade group, as the death toll from the collapse of another garment building passed 900 on Thursday.

Former Jackson defender now says singer abused him

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 3:51am
A choreographer and television personality who was a key witness in Michael Jackson's successful defense against child molestation charges is seeking permission to file a claim against the singer's estate alleging the pop superstar sexually abused him as a child, court records and an attorney said.

Former US official describes Libya attack

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 3:51am
A former top diplomat in Libya on Wednesday delivered a riveting minute-by-minute account of the chaotic events during the deadly assault on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi last September, with a 2 a.m. call from Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and confusion about the fate of U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens.

Charles Ramsey's turbulent 15 minutes of fame

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 3:51am
Helping to free three women from nearly a decade in captivity would seem to be enough. Neighbor Charles Ramsey has also become a star, offering moments of levity in an unspeakably horrible story, free publicity for a restaurant chain and unexpected lessons in race relations.

Jodi Arias says she prefers death penalty

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 3:51am
Jodi Arias spent 18 days on the stand sharing intimate, emotional and oftentimes X-rated details of her life before a rapt television and online audience. She had hoped it all might convince a jury that she killed her one-time boyfriend in self-defense.

Feds get closer look at fake mobile bill charges

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 3:51am
When a mysterious, unauthorized fee appears on your cellphone bill, it's called "cramming" and consumer advocates and regulators worry it's emerging as a significant problem as people increasingly ditch their landlines for wireless phones.

High hospital bills go public, but will it help?

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 3:51am
For the first time, the government is publicly revealing how much hospitals charge, and the differences are astounding: Some bill tens of thousands of dollars more than others for the same treatment, even within the same city.

Warriors end skid at 30 in San Antonio, tie series

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 3:49am
Golden State coach Mark Jackson insisted the Warriors' historic collapse in the opener of the Western Conference semifinals would only help his team's growth.

Arias case likely far from over even after verdict

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 1:32am
A jury found Jodi Arias guilty of first-degree murder, but the case is far from over.

A romp for the Heat, who top Bulls 115-78

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 1:32am
For the first time in these playoffs, the Miami Heat were facing some real adversity.

10 Things to Know for Thursday

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 1:32am
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Thursday:

Former Jackson defender now says singer abused him

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 1:32am
A choreographer and television personality who was a key witness in Michael Jackson's successful defense against child molestation charges is seeking permission to file a claim against the singer's estate alleging the pop superstar sexually abused him as a child. during a seven-year period, court records and an attorney said.

Cleveland man charged with 3 women's kidnap, rape

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 1:31am
A man suspected of keeping three women captive inside his decrepit house for a decade was charged Wednesday with kidnapping and rape, accused of holding them under conditions so oppressive they were allowed outside for only a few moments in disguise and never saw a chance to escape until this week.

Former US official describes Libya attack

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 11:28pm
A former top diplomat in Libya on Wednesday delivered a riveting minute-by-minute account of the chaotic events during the deadly assault on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi last September, with a 2 a.m. call from Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and confusion about the fate of U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens.

House approves bill to change overtime pay law

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 11:28pm
The Republican-led House on Wednesday approved a measure that would give private sector workers the option of trading overtime pay for extra time off weeks or months later.

Brazilian woman survives harpoon shooting

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 11:28pm
A 28-year-old woman miraculously survived after her husband accidentally shot her in the mouth with a harpoon, Brazilian officials said Wednesday.

A romp for the Heat, who top Bulls 115-78

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 11:28pm
It was the biggest postseason win in Miami Heat history, and the biggest postseason loss in Chicago Bulls history.

Cleveland man charged with rape and kidnapping

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 9:06pm
A Cleveland man suspected of keeping three women captive inside his decrepit house for a decade was charged Wednesday with kidnapping and rape, accused of holding them under conditions so oppressive that they were allowed outside for only a few moments in disguise and never saw a chance to escape until this week.

Hit by liner, Happ says `I feel really fortunate'

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 9:06pm
J.A. Happ feels fortunate.

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