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Paterno Family 'Encouraged' by Lawsuit

Paterno family 'encouraged' by Pa. governor's move to sue NCAA over Penn State sanctions

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Stocks Jump After Budget Deal Passes

The major stock indexes surged after Congress agreed to budget deal late Tuesday night, bringing an end for now to the frenzy over the nation's fiscal cliff.

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Ala. Plane Crash May Be Teen Joyride

Authorities believe plane was taken by teens for joyride before Alabama crash killed all 3

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Watch: Rep. Peter King Blasts Speaker Boehner on House Floor

New York congressman says "cruel knife in the back" was delivered by no vote on Sandy relief.

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Son of LA Clippers Owner Found Dead

Scott Sterling, son of LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling, found dead at home in Malibu

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'Idol' Winner Injured in Car Crash

The American Idol winner and his family were OK.

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Bieber Hopes Photog Death Stops Chases

Justin Bieber hopes that the death of a paparazzo who was trying to photograph his car will slow the snapping masses’ relentless pursuit of him. “While I was not present nor directly involved with this tragic accident, my thoughts and prayers are with the family...

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Lost Bicycle Swallowed by Wash. Tree

A young boy’s lost bicycle has led to a unique piece of natural roadside art on Washington state’s Vashon Island, over 50 years later. Traveling off of Vashon Highway, about 50 feet into the woods behind the local Sound Food Café, travelers will come across...

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Watch: Boos as House Adjourns Without Hurricane Sandy Relief

New York area lawmakers wanted aid package passed before new Congress.

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Man Swept to Sea Trying to Save Dog

Man swept to sea and drowns while trying to save dog hit by rogue wave on California beach

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Twin Moms Give Birth on Same Day

Identical twins in Ohio give birth to sons about two hours apart on New Year's Eve

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Prince William Spends NYE in Daring Rescue Effort

While the rest of the world was ringing in 2013, the heir to the British throne was trying to rescue a man who had been swept out to sea in northwest England.

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Watch: Kim Kardashian, Kanye West Expecting Their First Child

Paula Faris discusses details about the celebrity couple's pregnancy.

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Ariz. Woman Faces Death Over Boyfriend's Gruesome Murder

Prosecutors in Arizona will begin arguing today that 32-year-old Jodi Arias should die for the especially brutal murder of her one-time boyfriend, Travis Alexander, who was found dead in his shower over four years ago.

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NYC Couple Arrested for Explosives; Woman Gives Birth in Custody

A woman who gave birth under arrest and her boyfriend are facing weapons charges after police say they found a powerful substance used to make bombs and an arsenal of weapons capable of mass destruction in their New York City apartment.

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