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Bee Gees Singer, Robin Gibb, Dies Of Cancer

After a long battle with cancer, Rolling Stone reports that Bee Gees singer, Robin Gibb, died on Sunday at the age of 62.

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg Marries Sweetheart

The 28-year-old Facebook founder and CEO has wed longtime girlfriend

NAACP Backs Same-Sex Marriage As Civil Right

The NAACP has passed a resolution endorsing same-sex marriage as a civil right and opposing any efforts "to codify discrimination or hatred into the law."

Autistic Man Offers Free Hugs

Autistic man strives to make world a better place, one hug at a time

Iran, Syria Atop Agenda For G8 Summit Leaders

Leaders at the G-8 Summit displayed unity in pursuing  diplomacy and sanctions against the development of an Iranian nuclear bomb

PHOTOS Released From Trayvon Martin Crime Scene, George Zimmerman Injury

COURTESY OF WTSP.COM: Crime scene photographs released as evidence against George Zimmerman in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. Also included are pictures of Zimmerman's injuries and photos of the gun allegedly used in the shoooting.

Feds: Pilot Tried Bringing Gun On Plane In NY

An airline pilot is accused of trying to board a flight at Buffalo for New York City with a loaded revolver in his bag,

Military Trainer Jet Crashes In Calif., 1 Dead

Federal Workers' 2011 Salary And Bonuses Revealed In Free Database

A new database that went public Tuesday morning opens the curtain on the personal  payroll of over 1.3 million federal workers.

Police: Zimmerman's Encounter With Trayvon Martin 'Avoidable'

Florida prosecutors have released several hundred pages of evidence in the killing of Trayvon Martin.

Data Shows Which Gov't Workers Get Most Of $439M Bonus Pool

New payroll data shows the federal government paid $439 million on bonuses to workers earning as much as $62,895 in individual 2011 awards.

$439 Million In Bonuses Paid To Federal Workers In 2011

The federal government paid at least $439 million in employee bonuses last year, down $43 million since new austerity restrictions were announced.

What Are John Edwards' Chances Of Going Free?

Attorney Debbie Hines, a former prosecutor and founder of Legal Speaks.com, talked to us about the criminal case against John Edwards.

Justice: Prisons To Step Up Anti-Rape Efforts

The Obama administration is ordering federal, state and local prisons to increase efforts to stop prison rape by issuing mandatory screening, enforcement and prevention regulations

Coroner: RFK Jr.'s Estranged Wife Died Of Hanging

A medical examiner in suburban New York says the estranged wife of Robert Kennedy Jr. died of asphyxiation due to hanging.

Warren Buffet To Buy 63 Newspapers From Media General

Billionaire Warren Buffett's company is making its largest foray into newspapers yet, agreeing to buy 63 papers from Media General Inc.

Modest But Steady Gains In U.S. Job Market

The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits was unchanged last week.

John Edwards's Defense Rests Its Case

John Edwards' defense team rested its case on Wednesday without Edwards taking the stand to defend himself.

Bernie Fine's Wife Sues ESPN For Libel

Laurie Fine, wife of former Syracuse basketball assistant Bernie Fine, is suing ESPN for libel, saying the network "destroyed" her reputation "in an attempt to capitalize financially in the tragic wake of the Penn State Abuse Scandal."

Memorial Service To Honor Charles Colson

A memorial service will honor the life of Watergate figure-turned-evangelist Charles Colson.