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Police: Encounter with Trayvon ‘avoidable’

Police: Encounter with Trayvon ‘avoidable’

A Sanford officer’s report says George Zimmerman’s encounter with Trayvon Martin was “avoidable” if he had stayed in car and awaited police.

Will U.S.-Pakistan hatch deal on supply route?

Will U.S.-Pakistan hatch deal on supply route?

Will Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari meet with President Obama in Chicago?

2 admit hazing female FAMU band member

2 admit hazing female FAMU band member

Two former Florida band members, including one charged in the death of Robert Champion, admitted hazing a female clarinet player.

Obama nominates ambassador to Burma

Obama nominates ambassador to Burma

President Obama announced that he’s nominated the first U.S. ambassador to Burma in 22 years.

U.S. envoy to Israel: U.S. ready to strike Iran if necessary

U.S. envoy to Israel: U.S. ready to strike Iran if necessary

The U.S. has plans in place to attack Iran if necessary to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons, Washington’s envoy to Israel said.

Slain journalist Marie Colvin remembered in London

Slain journalist Marie Colvin remembered in London

Leading politicians and journalists gathered in London on Wednesday to pay tribute to slain war correspondent Marie Colvin.

Diverse House alliance fights terror suspect detention law

Diverse House alliance fights terror suspect detention law

A diverse House alliance of conservatives and liberals is attempting to change the law governing indefinite detention of terror suspects.

2 Navy ships collide in Pacific; no injuries

2 Navy ships collide in Pacific; no injuries

The U.S. Navy says an amphibious assault ship and a replenishment tanker collided in the Pacific Ocean but there were no injuries.

Antipsychotic medication relieves chemo-related nausea

Antipsychotic medication relieves chemo-related nausea

Zypraxa reduced the number of cancer patients with nausea and vomiting by more than half, a new study shows.

John Edwards’ defense team rests their case

John Edwards’ defense team rests their case

John Edwards’ lawyers swiftly wrapped up their case in his corruption trial Wednesday.

Kucinich won’t run for Congress in Wash.

Kucinich won’t run for Congress in Wash.

Rep. Dennis Kucinich of Ohio said he will not seek election in Washington state and will leave when his term ends in January.

Army reviews mental health cases going back to 2001

Army reviews mental health cases going back to 2001

The Army is launching a servicewide review of mental health cases dating back to 2001.

Coffee drinkers may live longer, study suggests

Coffee drinkers may live longer, study suggests

According to an article in the New England Journal of Medicine, those who drank coffee at the beginning of a 13-year study had a slightly lower …

Romney pushes back on Obama attacks

Romney pushes back on Obama attacks

Mitt Romney pushes back for the first time on attacks by President Obama and his allies on his record at Bain Capital.

Lawyer says Zimmerman medical report leaked to boost case

Lawyer says Zimmerman medical report leaked to boost case

The attorney representing Trayvon Martin’s parents said a medical report on George Zimmerman was leaked to boost his claims of self-defense.

Analyst calls Florida mom’s killings ‘murder out of love’

Analyst calls Florida mom’s killings ‘murder out of love’

The Florida case of Tonya Thomas, who fatally shot her four children this week, then killed herself, is a rare category of tragedy.

‘Forbes’ takes a look at Romney’s wealth

‘Forbes’ takes a look at Romney’s wealth

Forbes magazine analyzes Mitt Romney’s holdings to estimate the de facto GOP presidential nominee is worth $230 million.

Crews working to contain fire near Ariz. mining town

Crews working to contain fire near Ariz. mining town

Firefighters in Arizona worked through the night to prevent a wildfire from spreading.

Emotions flare at Ratko Mladic’s genocide trial

Emotions flare at Ratko Mladic’s genocide trial

Former Serb commander Ratko Mladic has gone on trial at a U.N. tribunal on 11 charges of genocide.

Attorneys for John Edwards rest their case

Attorneys for John Edwards rest their case

John Edwards and Rielle Hunter won’t take the stand in his corruption trial. Defense attorneys could wrap up their case soon.

Army surgeon offers hope to Afghan amputees

Army surgeon offers hope to Afghan amputees

Using scrap tubing and some ingenuity, Army Maj. Brian Egloff makes prosthetic legs for Afghans maimed by landmines.

Dog beaches stir debate in shoreline communities

Dog beaches stir debate in shoreline communities

Dog-beach debates are occurring at shoreline communities across the USA, where most beaches are deemed off-limits to domestic animals.

Higher education linked to longer life, CDC report shows

Higher education linked to longer life, CDC report shows

Education may not only improve a person’s finances, it is also linked to better health habits and a longer life.

Consumers caught in middle of sunscreen debate

Consumers caught in middle of sunscreen debate

New, more accurate labels have been delayed, but sunbathers can still pick a product that might help prevent wrinkles and skin cancer.

Romney wins Nebraska, Oregon primaries

Romney wins Nebraska, Oregon primaries

Mitt Romney is adding two more victories to his win column.