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Arias trial: Does her crime 'justify' the death penalty?
In a long and dramatic trial, an Arizona woman, Jodi Arias, was convicted of murdering her ex-boyfriend by a jury on Wednesday. The sentencing trial will begin on Thursday and will determine whether Arias will face the death penalty.
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McDonald’s to Charles Ramsey, Amanda Berry’s rescuer: ‘We’ll be in touch.’
McDonald’s has reached out to Charles Ramsey via Twitter after the hero of the Cleveland kidnapping case mentioned McDonald’s in his 911 call and a captivating TV news interview. Was the McDonald’s tweet appropriate?
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Casey Anthony appeals lying convictions (+video)
Casey Anthony appeals her convictions on four counts of lying to authorities. Casey Anthony's attorneys say the appeal is based on the fact that her statements were made before she'd been informed of her right to remain silent.
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New laws on New Year's Day, from gay marriage to ‘Caylee’s Law’
While much attention has been paid to the ‘fiscal cliff’ and the federal legislation behind it, thousands of new state laws took effect more quietly at the start of 2013.
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George Zimmerman's bloody nose in high-def: What does it reveal?
The defense team for George Zimmerman is ratcheting up an aggressive pretrial PR campaign, and the new picture of him with a bloody nose is an attempt to sow doubt in prosecutors' claims.
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Keep Calm Good Reads: on Americans' shared economic values, and scandal in China
This week's best long-form articles may change how you think about America's 'polarized' political environment, China's stability, and new journalism ethics. Well, the first two anyway.
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Why George Zimmerman is going back to jail
The former neighborhood watch volunteer must turn himself in within 48 hours after a judge revoked his bond Friday.
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Should the police file on the man who killed Trayvon Martin stay secret?
Prosecutors in the Trayvon Martin case have presented their case against George Zimmerman's to the defense, increasing pressure on the judge to rule on their request to keep the evidence secret.
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Decoder Wire Sen. Rand Paul knows how to fix the TSA: end it
Freshman Sen. Rand Paul, backed by GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul, aims to abolish the TSA – and its intrusive searches of air travelers – and to establish a passenger bill of rights.
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Judge wants answers about $200,000 'Real George Zimmerman' defense fund
George Zimmerman, charged with second-degree murder in the Trayvon Martin shooting, received a $150,000 bond after his family claimed meager means. What the court wasn't told was that Zimmerman had $204,000 in a PayPal account.
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Zimmerman posts bail, goes into hiding
The accused killer is likely in another state; he has been the recipient of death threats.
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George Zimmerman out on bail with GPS tracker (+video)
George Zimmerman paid $15,000, and was released from jail around midnight Sunday. He may leave Florida, but must observe a 7 p.m.-to-6 a.m. curfew.
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Trayvon Martin murder case: next legal steps for George Zimmerman (+video)
Neighborhood watch captain George Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder in the killing of black teenager Trayvon Martin. His attorney hopes to free him on bond Thursday while defense and prosecution build the case for trial.
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Prosecutor in Trayvon Martin case known as tough
Angela Corey, special prosecutor in the Trayvon Martin case is known for her tough tactics aimed at locking up criminals for long sentences and making it difficult to negotiate light plea bargains.
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Casey Anthony resurfaces in her own video diary
Casey Anthony, who was acquitted of killing her daughter, is back in the public eye with a new look and a new video.
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Casey Anthony jurors revealed, but missing
Casey Anthony jurors: Judge Belvin Perry said he waited to make the names public because some of the Casey Anthony jurors had received death threats.
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Conrad Murray: Michael Jackson's struggles on display at doctor's trial
Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson's cardiologist, was charged with involuntary manslaughter. Jurors are set to hear opening arguments in his trial on Tuesday.
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Casey Anthony ordered to reimburse state $97,000. How that still could rise.
Casey Anthony judge rejects a demand by prosecutors that more than $500,000 in investigative and prosecution costs be reimbursed. But he gives the sheriff's office a chance to revise its expenses.
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Should Casey Anthony have to reimburse state for its failed case against her?
Casey Anthony should have to pay more than $500,000 in prosecution costs, the state tells the judge, asserting that the case was 'put in motion' by her lies. Her lawyers decry 'sour grapes.'
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Nancy Grace, Chaz Bono cast in Dancing with the Stars Season 13
Nancy Grace and Chaz Bono will join the cast for Season 13 of ABC's Dancing with the Stars. The entire cast was revealed by America's Funniest Home Videos host Tom Bergeron and Dancing with the Stars Season 7 champion Brooke Burke, who co-hosted Monday night's announcement at the end of an episode of the reality TV show "Bachelor Pad." DWTS pairs celebrities with professional dancers (and choreographers) who perform in front of a panel of the three judges, Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli, and Carrie Ann Inaba. Viewers can vote for their favorite dancing couples. Last season's winner was Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward and professional dancer Kym Johnson. Six of the past 12 DWTS winners have been athletes. The DWTS head of casting says, “There are some strong personalities [in Season 13]," USA today reports, "Any time it gets people talking, obviously that's a good thing. It gets people watching. This first show is definitely going to be water-cooler talk." The show opens on Sept. 19. Who are the DWTS Season 13 contestants?
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Baseball's top numbers guy tackles true crime
In "Popular Crime" baseball guru Bill James ponders centuries of blockbuster American crimes in search of greater meaning.
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Casey Anthony appeal: probation a 'vindictive act by a glaringly biased judge'
Lawyers for Casey Anthony file an emergency petition appealing a judge's order that she must return to Orlando next week to begin serving a year of probation they say she already completed.
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Casey Anthony ordered back to Florida to avoid 'mockery of justice'
Judge says Casey Anthony, who was acquitted of murder charges, must return to Florida to serve probation for check fraud and should not be allowed 'to take advantage of a scrivener's error.'
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Will Casey Anthony be forced back to Florida? Case is a 'mess,' judge says.
Judge Perry hears arguments about whether Casey Anthony, out of jail after her acquittal, has to return to Florida to serve a year of probation from a check-fraud case.
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Casey Anthony: Did she serve probation for previous crime or not?
In 2010, a judge ordered that Casey Anthony complete one year of probation for writing fraudulent checks. Now, it's unclear whether she satisfied that requirement while awaiting her murder trial in jail or whether she needs to serve one more year of probation.
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