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Oldest living African-American dies at 113

Oldest living African-American dies at 113

The seventh oldest living person in the world dies.

Tom DeLay gets three-year prison sentence

Tom DeLay gets three-year prison sentence

Tom DeLay, a former House majority leader, has been sentenced to three years in prison for his involvement in a money-laundering case.

Southern States Battered By Winter Storms Again

Southern States Battered By Winter Storms Again

Winter storms are expected to hit Southern States yet again with thick snow and ice to make driving conditions treacherous.

Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords in critical condition after getting shot

Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords in critical condition after getting shot

Arizona representative Gabrielle Giffords is currently in critical condition after she was shot in the head by a gunman Saturday morning at a meet-and-greet event outside a grocery store in Tucson.

U.S. to send 1,400 extra troops to Afghanistan

U.S. to send 1,400 extra troops to Afghanistan

In preparation for the spring fighting season, the United States will be sending more Marines in Afghanistan.

Job offers surge in for homeless man with golden voice

Job offers surge in for homeless man with golden voice

A homeless man named Ted Williams became an internet sensation after Kevin Joy, a reporter for Columbus Dispatch, posted a video clip of him demonstrating his “golden voice” by the side of the road.

2 injured, 1 dead in Millard South High School shooting

2 injured, 1 dead in Millard South High School shooting

A high school student at Millard South High School in Omaha, Nebraska killed himself after shooting his principal and an assistant principal on Wednesday.

Jerry Brown Sworn In As Governor Of California

Jerry Brown Sworn In As Governor Of California

Jerry Brown took his oath of office as Governor of California Monday becoming only the second person to hold the post for three terms.

Bank of America Raising Defenses Over WikiLeaks Fears

Bank of America Raising Defenses Over WikiLeaks Fears

Bank of America is gearing up for a barrage of potentially damaging information about the bank from WikiLeaks.

President Obama Signs The James Zadroga 9/11 Health And Compensation Act

President Obama Signs The James Zadroga 9/11 Health And Compensation Act

The newly-signed James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act provides medical care and compensation to volunteer workers who got sick doing rescue operations during the 9/11 terrorist attack.

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