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Why O.J. Simpson was so eager to take stand in new trial (+video)
O.J. Simpson wants a new trial to reconsider his 2008 conviction on charges of armed robbery and kidnapping, saying he was misled by a bad lawyer. It's a common problem, legal experts say.
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Drunk driving: Why is MADD among critics of lower alcohol limit?
The National Transportation Safety Board is proposing that the legal limit for a driver's blood-alcohol content be reduced from 0.08 to 0.05. Critics say it's the wrong focus for anti-drunk driving efforts.
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Five ways the IRS scandal will change Washington (+video)
Whatever comes of the investigations into the IRS's targeting of conservative groups, the scandal promises to have broad repercussions in Washington, potentially through the 2014 midterms.
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Russia spy case: Was US diplomat set up? (+video)
From the ill-fitting wigs to wads of cash and a 'recruitment letter,' the whole affair seemed more like a spy scene from a Judd Apatow comedy than a brooding John le Carré novel.
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Military sex-abuse crisis hits new low in Fort Hood investigation (+video)
For the second time in two weeks, a military official tasked with combating sex assault has been accused of sexual assault. All military sex assault counselors must now undergo retraining.
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Pacers, Spurs win easily to take control of NBA playoff series
Indiana has a commanding 3-1 lead over the Knicks in their Eastern Conference semifinal series. Meanwhile, San Antonio enjoys a 3-2 lead over Golden State in their Western Conference semifinal.
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Why federal budget deficit is falling faster than CBO expected
The federal budget deficit will shrink this year to $642 billion, the nonpartisan CBO said in a new estimate Tuesday. Just three months ago, it was forecasting a deficit of $845 billion.
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How deal was struck for abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell to serve life sentence (+video)
A jury on Monday found Philadelphia abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell guilty of first-degree murder in the deaths of three babies. He's waived his right to appeal the verdict, and prosecutors are dropping the death penalty.
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Trayvon Martin: Shouts for help on 911 call, are they his? (+video)
Trayvon Martin: Shouts for help heard on a 911 recording may be Trayvon Martin's or may be George Zimmerman's. Audio experts disagree on the source of the shouts.
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Focus Education reform's next big thing: Common Core standards ramp up
Common Core standards are aimed at building students' critical thinking skills, and 46 states have adopted them. But critics say the methods are unproven and the education reform is moving too fast.
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Focus Common Core promises new tests. Will they be better than the old ones?
Even before teachers have switched to new Common Core curriculum, new assessment tests are in the works. Teachers hope they'll be better than the current fill-in-the-bubble ones.
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Senior prostitution ring in N.J.: Two seniors arrested (+video)
Senior prostitution ring: Three people were arrested for suspicion of using cocaine and running a prostitution ring out of an apartment at a senior citizen housing complex in New Jersey. The complex serves the disabled and low-income residents who are 62 years and older.
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Why Obama agenda group faces pushback from some Democrats
Organizing for Action, an issue-advocacy group that spun off from President Obama's reelection campaign, is going after some Democrats and competing for fundraising dollars.
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Chuck Muncie dies, leaves legacy as NFL star who fought drug abuse
Chuck Muncie dies: A former NFL running back, Chuck Muncie went to jail for selling cocaine. But later, Chuck Muncie helped at-risk kids with his story of drug abuse. "His most impressive work was done in the second chapter of his life," says his former wife.
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Marshals: Tiger lied about Garcia incident
Marshals say Tiger lied about talking to the course marshals before he pulled a club and distracted Sergio Garcia at the Players Championship. If Tiger Woods lied, it's the third incident involving his integrity in recent weeks.
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Teacher removes explosive: Heroic or foolhardy?
A teacher who removes an explosive from a school building, as happened today in Colorado, is not following the 'recommended protocol,' say police, but might just be a hero.
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Cop cuffed to Oswald: Retired cop receives commendation
The cop seen handcuffed to Lee Harvey Oswald in the iconic photo of Oswald being shot by Jack Ruby was honored today for his decades of service to Dallas.
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Man who fled zombies injures seven with strawberry truck
Man who fled zombies: A Tennessee man stole a big-rig truck in California, caused several accidents, and told investigators he was fleeing zombies when he did it.
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Left at hospital with a note: Drunk student got a Post-it
An ASU student was left at a hospital, unconscious, with a note informing doctors that he'd consumed 20 shots of tequila. He may be charged with underage drinking, but the friends who left him at the hospital with a note will likely avoid prosecution, police say.
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IRS report shows why tea party scandal was almost inevitable (+video)
When all the shouting about the IRS targeting of tea party groups dies down, Congress or the IRS will realize that the relevant tax law is devilishly hard to enforce fairly.
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