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Minnesota Nazi: Commander of SS unit lives in US after World War II (+video)

Minnesota Nazi: According to reports, Michael Karkoc was part of a Ukrainian self defense unit affiliated with the German Nazi SS and accused of committing war crimes. He has been living in Minnesota since the late 1940s.
Energy Voices Westminster explosion linked to natural gas (+video)

Westminster explosion leveled one house and caused minor injuries in suburban Denver Thursday. Residents in the area said they smelled gas before the Westminster explosion.
NYC, San Francisco aim to stop 'Apple picking' phone muggings

Smart phone theft is up nationwide, and especially in large cities. San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon and New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman hope to counteract it.
Cleveland kidnapping: Castro defense aims to avoid death penalty

The defense attorneys for Ariel Castro, who is accused of kidnapping three women in Cleveland, hopes to avoid a trial which could result in a death penalty, they said at Wednesday's arraignment. Castro faces hundreds of charges, one of which is that he forced a miscarriage by one of the women.
Dobbin explosion: Home destroyed in Texas (+video)

Dobbin explosion: Officials suspect a propane gas leak caused an explosion that destroyed a home in Dobbin, Texas. Three people were seriously injured.
USA Update Arrested 396 times: Chicago woman has done it, using 83 aliases

Arrested 396 times by the Chicago Police, Shermain Miles accepted a plea deal Monday after pleading guilty to charges she attacked a city alderman.
N.C. motel deaths: Mystery solved?

N.C. motel deaths: Three people died in the same motel room in North Carolina. N.C. police say the deaths were probably caused by carbon monoxide poisoning from a nearby pool heater.
How do Americans feel about NSA surveillance? Ambivalent

When terrorists strike, intelligence agencies are faulted for failure to 'connect the dots.' If that's what the NSA is trying to do with its mass surveillance of phone records and Internet use, how do Americans feel about that?
Another NSA leaker? More expected to come on spying revelations

Columnist Glenn Greenwald, who broke the NSA spying story, expects there'll be more whistle blowers and more stories based on leaks. The government is treating that as criminal activity.
Night Stalker, a serial killer, dies but not in the electric chair

Night Stalker, aka Richard Ramirez, was a convicted serial killer in California. The 'Night Stalker' died in prison, awaiting execution.
Terrorism & Security France looking at ways to 'safely' arm Syria's rebels

The French government is considering how it can provide advanced weaponry to Syria's rebels, but with safeguards that could limit the weapons from falling into the wrong hands.
Bikini ban at Miss World pageant. Why?

Bikini ban? The Miss World pageant says no bikini contest this year. The ban comes amid hard-liner Islamic protests. Contestants must wear traditional Bali sarongs, instead.
Decoder Wire Secret Verizon records collection: What is NSA looking for? (+video)

It's possible that the National Security Agency's collection of Verizon records is related to a cybersecurity probe. Or, it could be related to the Boston Marathon bombing investigation.
USA Update Philadelphia building collapse: Was demolition being done correctly?

The Philadelphia building collapse that killed six and injured 14 happened as the building was being demolished. Eyewitness accounts offer clues into what might have gone wrong.
Wayne Newton moving out of Las Vegas home. Why?

Wayne Newton is leaving his home of 45 years, "Casa de Shenandoah." Wayne Newton is downsizing from a 52-acre estate to a $3 million mansion with just 20 acres. The move is part of a bankruptcy reorganization.
Terrorism & Security North Korea will talk to South Korea in bid to ease tension on the peninsula

Relations between the North and the South have been more strained than usual lately, but an agreement to discuss reopening a joint factory venture could shift the mood in the region.
Newtown photos barred: Did lawmakers balance privacy, public's right to know? (+video)

The Connecticut legislature passed a bill Wednesday restricting the release of crime-scene photos of the Newtown victims. The law brought relief to family members, but it's also prompted concerns among civil liberties groups.
USA Update Growth industry? Suburban mom allegedly ran $3 million marijuana business. (+video)

A woman from upper-class Scarsdale, N.Y., is charged with growing pot in a Queens warehouse. That would be illegal, but it points to the possibilities of the legal marijuana industry as states legalize the drug.
Frozen berry mix recalled due to hepatitis A link

A frozen berry mix sold in Costco and Harris Teeter stores has been linked to 34 cases of hepatits A in five states.
FBI raid on California lawmaker's and Latino caucus offices

FBI raid in Sacramento: The FBI searched the offices of California state senator Ron Calderon, a Democrat. FBI agents also searched the the office of the Latino Legislative Caucus. No reason was given.
Hawaii earthquake shakes but no tsunami (+video)

Hawaii earthquake: A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck off the coast of the Big Island, causing no serious damage or injuries. But are more earthquakes coming as a new island forms?
Atari landfill: Why the search for E.T. video game?

Atari landfill hunt: A Canadian company will search a New Mexico landfill for copies of the Atari E.T. video game, considered by some to be among the worst video games of all time.
Minnesota cheerleader busted for 'pimping out' another student

Minnesota cheerleader faces felony charges of sex trafficking and promoting prostitution. The Minnesota cheerleader is accused of prostituting a younger student with online ads.
Bradley Manning's Wikileaks trial shrouded in secrecy

Bradley Manning has admitted turning over classified documents. His lawyer calls him 'naive but good-intentioned,' but prosecutors say he gave secrets to Osama bin Laden.
Sarin confirmed? France, Britain confirm use of chemical weapons in Syria

France said today it has confirmed that the nerve gas sarin was used by the Syrian regime. Britain later said it had found evidence of sarin as well.