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Terrorism & Security On anniversary of Korea War, cyber fireworks fly

On the 63rd anniversary of the Korean War that divided the peninsula, hackers hit systems in both North and South Korea.
IRS screened liberals? 'Progressive' and 'Occupy' targeted too, says new IRS chief

IRS screening of groups seeking tax-exempt status was broader and lasted longer than has been previously disclosed, the new head of the agency acknowledged Monday.
USA Update Zimmerman murder trial begins: bad language, worse joke (+video)

Opening statements in the trial of George Zimmerman, charged with second-degree murder in the death of Trayvon Martin, featured major stylistic contrasts between the prosecution and defense.
Why wing walkers and stunt pilots inspire us

Wing walker Jane Wicker and pilot Charlie Schwenker were killed Saturday at an air show in Ohio. The kind of feats they performed have thrilled and inspired the earth-bound for generations.
Ohio air show crash leaves wing walker, pilot dead

Ohio air show crash: A Stearman aircraft crashed Saturday. at the Vectren Air Show near Dayton, Ohio.The crash killed the pilot and his wing walker.
South Fork fire forces town to evacuate

South Fork fire threatens to engulf the Colorado tourist town as officials evacuate 400 residents and visitors. In South Fork, fire crews are working to save cabins and homes from the approaching blaze.
Extradition: How will the US get Edward Snowden out of Hong Kong? (+video)

NSA leaker Edward Snowden is being charged under the US Espionage Act for revealing top secret surveillance programs. The US wants to extradite him from Hong Kong, but that could mean a long and complicated legal process.
Misconduct in BP case? New report alleges corruption.

A lawyer working for the team reviewing claims from the multibillion-dollar settlement over BP's Gulf oil spill has been accused of receiving payments from a law firm representing a claimant.
Slim Whitman, a country singer, had a distinctive high-pitched yodel

Slim Whitman sold millions of records through TV ads in the 1980s and 1990s and encouraged a young Elvis Presley. Slim Whitman died recently at age 90.
TWA 800 crash: Should NTSB look at missile theory again? (+video)

TWA 800 crash: A new petition asks that the NTSB reopen the investigation into the cause of the crash of TWA flight 800 in 1996. The NTSB report said that the crash was caused by a center fuel tank explosion. Others say radar shows a missile brought the flight 800 down.
Will 'historic' ceasefire help put Mali back together again?

A new deal brokered between Mali's government and ethnic Tuaregs by the EU and UN diplomats along with regional players may be a key first step.
Aaron Hernandez: Police at Patriots player's home investigating murder

Aaron Hernandez: A body was found near the home of NFL tight end Aaron Hernandez. But Sports Illustrated says Hernandez is not a suspect at this point in the investigation.
Radio hosts fired: Saints safety Steve Gleason responds (+video)

Radio hosts fired: Three Atlanta talk radio hosts were fired for mocking ex-NFL player Steve Gleason, who has been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease. How did Steve Gleason respond?
USA Update Why Colorado's Black Forest wildfire is now being called a crime scene

Authorities are treating Colorado's Black Forest wildfire as the site of a criminal probe. At issue: the start of the fire and the deaths of two people as they were apparently trying to evacuate their house.
Kim Kardashian, Kanye West welcome baby girl: 'This isn't America's baby'

Kim Kardashian, according to a series of family member tweets and anonymous sources, gave birth to a baby girl this weekend. Kim Kardashian and boyfriend Kanye West have so far been mum about the pregnancy.
Miss USA winner: Erin Brady displays her smarts

Miss USA winner: Erin Brady, the winner of the Miss USA pageant, nailed a question about the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold widespread DNA tests. Brady was a Central Connecticut State University finance major.
Octopus pants: Not the worst golf fashion statement (+video)

Octopus pants: Billy Horschel caused a stir when he wore "Octopus pants" in the final round of the US Open golf tournament on Sunday.
Potawatomi shooting: Woman shot in Wisconsin casino (+video)

Potawatomi shooting: A woman was shot at the Potawatomi Bingo Casino Sunday. Police say the shooting happened after an argument between the woman and her boyfriend.
Dick Cheney: Edward Snowden a 'traitor' who likely spied for China (+video)

Officials and lawmakers are scrambling to explain the National Security Agency's massive surveillance program leaked by former intelligence analyst Edward Snowden. Many of them weighed in on the Sunday TV news shows.
Mandela's condition improving though still serious, doctors say

On Sunday, South African President Jacob Zuma said former president and national hero Nelson Mandela's health was improving. Mandela has been in the hospital for 9 days with a recurring lung infection.
Father's Day: Most men aspire to be dads

In an Associated Press poll, 69 percent of dads surveyed said a long-standing desire to have children was important in their decision to have kids. Eight in 10 men said they have always wanted to be fathers.
Alleged Minnesota Nazi: Could 94-year-old US citizen be deported?

A notorious Nazi unit was commanded by Minnesota resident Michael Karkoc, according to the Associated Press. The US has tried to deport ex-Nazis in the past, with mixed success.
Donaldsonville explosion: With Southern industrial boom come dangers

Donaldsonville explosion: Chemical plants are safe overall, but where industries are packed closely together, such as in Texas and Louisiana, worries simmer over looming accidents such as the back-to-back explosions in Donaldsonville and Geismar this week.
Minnesota Nazi: How did Nazi hunters miss Michael Karkoc? (+video)

Minnesota Nazi: US, German, and Polish authorities are now taking a look at 94-year-old Michael Karkoc’s reputed past as a Nazi commander. ‘Nazi hunters’ have had major successes and notable failures in finding and deporting Nazis.
Gunmen in control of Pakistan hospital

A bomb on a bus which killed 11 was followed by an explosion in the emergency room at a southwestern Pakistan hospital Saturday. Armed men have captured the hospital, while staff work to evacuate patients.