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Jimmy Hoffa

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FBI search for Jimmy Hoffa could continue

Investigators widened the search, but have yet to find the remains of the former Teamsters boss.

Health Care

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Hospital investors still sold on healthcare reform

Shares of hospital operators have been posting triple the gains, despite healthcare reform.

NSA Obama

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Germany concerned over U.S. Internet monitoring

Chancellor Angela Merkel tells Obama the Internet monitoring needs to remain within limits.

Trayvon Martin Jury

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Trayvon Martin case close to jury selection

The Florida murder trial anticipates begin opening statements and witnesses testimony soon.

Afghan President Hamid Karzai

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Afghan government irked over U.S.-Taliban talks

The Afghan government is unhappy over the official status being given to the Taliban.

Ohio Slavery

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Disabled Ohio woman held in slavery

Three Ohio residents are accused of holding a woman against their will and forcing the her to perform physical labor.

Taliban Political Office

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U.S. to meet Taliban to seek Afghan peace

The U.S. will meet the Taliban for talks aimed at achieving peace in Afghanistan.

NSA

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NSA head says surveillance thwarted more than 50 attacks

General Keith Alexander claims the NSA's data gathering has prevented terrorist attacks.

Contract Secrets

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Moves to limit contractor access meets resistance

The intelligence community is pushing back against curbing contractors' classified access.

Fort Hood Trial

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Judge considers giving accused Fort Hood gunman more time

An Army psychiatrist accused of shooting 13, may have more defensive preparation time.

Trayvon Martin Jury

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Lawyers probe Trayvon Martin jurors for hidden agendas

Prospective jurors claim to keep an open mind but later reveal case involvement.

California Accused Alphabet Murderer

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Accused 'Alphabet Murderer' claims 'I'm not the monster'

An man charged with killing prostitutes opens his own defense at the serial-murder trial.

Jimmy Hoffa

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FBI resumes hunt for Jimmy Hoffa's body

FBI agents resume searching for former Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa, who disappeared nearly 38 years ago.

Edward Snowden

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Snowden hits back against critics of NSA leaks

NSA contractor Edward Snowden says the government's "litany of lies" about the programs compelled him to act.

Airplane

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FBI rushes to Newark airport after poison claim

A passenger who screamed that he had poison aboard a plane is taken into FBI custody.

George Zimmerman

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Jury selection in Trayvon Martin case continues

Jury selection in the murder trial of George Zimmerman resumes for a second week.

Obama Putin

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Putin, Obama set to spar over Syria arms

President Obama may face a frosty G8 meeting after a clash over plans to arm Syrian rebels.

Colorado Wildfire

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Colorado wildfire now 65 percent contained

Authorities say that firefighters are getting the upper hand on the deadly Colorado wildfire.

Solar Plane

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Solar plane lands in Washington

A sun-powered airplane lands in Washington during it's journey across the United States.

Guantanamo Files

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Detainees' lawyers want secret Guantanamo files

Lawyers for five Guantanamo prisoners have requested confidential reports from the ICRC.