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Air Jordans spark fights, vandalism and pepper spray incident (VIDEO)

Air Jordans went on sale Friday. Shoppers lined up all night to purchase the coveted sneakers, but in some states fights broke out and police made arrests.
SeaWorld 'killer whale' incident gives parents pause

The 'killer whale' accident at SeaWorld Orlando has some parents questioning the value of bringing children to zoos and animal parks.
Police cite progress in church-shooting case in Richmond, Calif.

Sunday's church shooting of two teens is latest crime to hit a city reeling from a string of attacks and gun deaths. Faith leaders in Richmond, Calif., decry attack, as well as disrespect for sanctuary in a house of worship.
Homecoming rape: When do bystanders become accomplices?

The circumstances of the case – with some witnesses reportedly cheering – means that some bystanders could be charged as accomplices. But that would be difficult for prosecutors to prove.
Supreme Court narrows identify-theft law in immigration case

To prove aggravated identify theft – which brings a mandatory two years in jail – prosecutors must show defendants knew their fake IDs belonged to a real person.
Six more books on Lincoln

Of the 60-plus Lincoln books released this season, several stand out.
Supreme Court lets stand death sentence after Bible reading

A death-row inmate claimed the jury foreman violated his fair-trial rights by reading out loud from Romans.
Companies make room for baby

Despite distractions, they offer this unusual benefit to retain workers.
More Americans search for quality part-time work

Demand from mothers and older workers for such jobs exceeds supply.
At work, the best bottom line is an evenhanded one

Companies that treat employees with respect and fairness are more productive and grow faster, observers say.
Engine of growth: clean-tech jobs

Clean energy work is a rapidly growing industry, but critics say it's no panacea for unemployment.