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Court strikes down Arizona 20-week abortion banCalif. appeals court strikes down Arizona's ban on abortions starting at 20 weeks of pregnancy
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Jodi Arias looks at her defense attorney Jennifer Wilmott on Monday, May 20, 2013 during the penalty phase of Arias' murder trial at Maricopa County Superior Court in Phoenix, AZ.  Jodi Arias was convicted of first-degree murder in the stabbing and shooting to death of Travis Alexander, 30, in his suburban Phoenix home in June 2008. (The Arizona Republic, Rob Schumacher, Pool)
Arias tells jury what she'll do if allowed to liveJodi Arias tells jury she can contribute from prison if she's allowed to live
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New York Knicks' Amare Stoudemire shoots over Indiana Pacers' Ian Mahinmi (28) during the first half of Game 6 of an Eastern Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff series Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Knicks unsure about Stoudemire's roleKnicks could use another scorer and low-post threat; unsure if it can be Amare Stoudemire
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FILE - This Sept. 13, 2012 file photo shows a cameraman filming one of  U.S. consulate burnt out offices after an attack that killed four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens on the night of Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, in Benghazi, Libya. The U.S. has identified five men they believe might be behind the attack on the diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, last year, and have enough evidence to justify seizing them by military force as suspected terrorists _ but not enough proof to try them in a U.S. civilian criminal court, the process the Obama administration prefers, U.S. officials said. (AP photo/Mohammad Hannon, File)
FBI ID's Benghazi suspects _ but no arrests yetBenghazi suspects: US officials identify five men, but there are questions on possible trials
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FILE - In this March 5, 2009 file photo, Michael Jackson announces several concerts at the London O2 Arena in July, at a press conference at the London O2 Arena. An AEG Live accounting executive testified Monday, May 20, 2013, in a Los Angeles courtroom that the company spent $24 million on preparations for Jackson’s ill-fated “This Is It” shows, however never paid the singer’s personal doctor convicted of involuntary manslaughter because a fully-signed agreement was never obtained.  (AP Photo/Joel Ryan, file)
Lawyer revises testimony on 'This Is It' contractAEG lawyer revises testimony and tells jury director of Jackson's tour had full contract
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Microsoft Corp.'s Don Mattrick unveils the next-generation Xbox entertainment and gaming console system, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at an event in Redmond, Wash. It's been eight years since the launch of the Xbox 360. The original Xbox debuted in 2001, and its high-definition successor premiered in 2005. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Microsoft touts Xbox One as all-in-1 entertainmentMicrosoft reveals Xbox One as all-in-1 entertainment console, last of 3 major systems unveiled
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This undated publicity photo released by Netflix shows Will Arnett, left, and Jason Bateman in a scene from "Arrested Development," premiering May 26, 2013 on Netflix.  (AP Photo/Netflix, Michael Yarish)
At last: 'Arrested' is reborn Sunday on NetflixFans' patience is rewarded at last: 'Arrested Development' will be reborn Sunday on Netflix
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2 Moroccans tried for homosexuality get 4 months2 Moroccan men convicted of being homosexual sentence to 4 months in prison
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This picture taken some time in the late 1970s or early 1980s and provided by the family shows Boruch Spiegel, one of the last surviving insurgents of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. Spiegel died in Montreal on May 9 at age 93.(AP Photo)
Warsaw ghetto insurgent Boruch Spiegel dies at 93Boruch Spiegel, 1 of last surviving fighters of Warsaw ghetto uprising, dies at 93
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  • Steven Spradling fatally shot inside Sterling home

    A woman is accused of killing her husband in their Sterling home over the weekend. TBD.com, Mon, May 20 2013 @ 05:38 PM
  • MWAA Police Officer Shot, Wife Charged

    The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office has identified the victim of Friday night shooting in Sterling as Steven Spradling, 52, a member of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police Department. Patch.com, Sun, May 19 2013 @ 11:53 PM
  • Spring cleaning advice for Loudoun residents

    It's that time of year. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, the air is clear, and your house is a a little funky. Loudoun Times, Mon, May 20 2013 @ 12:32 AM
  • Two Leesburg Residents Displaced by Townhouse Fire

    Two Leesburg residents will have to find a temporary home after a Tuesday morning fire caused an estimated $55,000 damage to their townhouse on Vanderbilt Terrace in Leesburg. Patch.com, Tue, May 14 2013 @ 04:00 PM
  • Drive For Charity On Dulles Greenway Marks 8th Year

    Thursday is the 8th Annual Dulles Greenway Drive for Charity. All proceeds from the Dulles Greenway tolls on Thursday go to several charities and organizations, including: a March of Dimes a Every Citizen Has Opportunity a Loudoun Abused Women's Shelter a Fresh Air/Full Care a Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and of course, the Dulles Greenway ... (more) WUSA-TV Washington, Thu, May 16 2013 @ 03:08 AM
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