May 25, 2013

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Baby Inspiring "Bucket List," Dies in Texas

A blog created by her parents that went viral, includes a "bucket list" for Avery Canahuati, whose passing this quickly came as a complete shock to all of us," her dad writes.

Obama Pledges Afghan Cooperation, Vows to "Get The Job Done"

President Obama and Afghan President Hamid Karzai sign an agreement on future cooperation on the President's surprise trip to see the troops. "This time of war began in Afghanistan, and this is where it will end," he says in a nationwide speech tonight.

President Signs Deal, Talks Afghanistan Exit Strategy

On the first anniversary of Osama bin Laden's death, President Obama and Afghan President Hamid Karzai sign an agreement on future cooperation. "This time of war began in Afghanistan, and this is where it will end," he says.

Dow Jones Hits Highest Mark Since 2007

The fastest growth in U.S. manufacturing in 10 months gave stocks a lift Tuesday and pushed the Dow Jones industrial average to its highest close in more than four years.

U.S. Auto Sales Continue At Strong Pace

Automakers released April sales figures Thursday, which came in mostly ahead of expectations and prompted further optimism about the industry's outlook in the months to come.

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U.S. Sues Princeton Review For Fraud

Princeton Review, the company behind the test prep books, is being sued by the U.S. government for allegedly bilking a federal program for underprivileged children.

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Romney: Obama Is 'Politicizing' Bin Laden Death

While standing outside Engine Company 24, which lost 11 firefighters on September 11, Mitt Romney reiterated Tuesday he would also have ordered the mission to kill Osama bin Laden but criticized President Barack Obama for politicizing his role on its one-year anniversary.

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Andrew Young's Wife Gves Emotional Testimony

Cheri Young, the wife of former Edwards aide Andrew Young, may compel former presidential candidate John Edwards to take the stand in his own defense in the federal corruption trial now being held in Greensboro, N.C.

Amish Sect Leader Can Afford To Pay For Attorney

The leader of an Amish sect in Ohio, who was indicted on federal charges for allegedly shaving the beards and cutting the hair of community members, must pay for his own legal defense after making millions off an oil-and-gas deal, court documents show.

Baby With 'Bucket List' Dies

The 6-month-old girl whose parents created a "bucket list" blog for their daughter after doctors said she would not live past age 2 died Monday, her father said.

Obama Lands In Afghanistan In Surprise Visit

President Barack Obama made a previously unannounced visit to Afghanistan on Tuesday, the first anniversary of the U.S. raid that killed Osama bin Laden in neighboring Pakistan.

Secret Service

The acting inspector general of the Department of Homeland Security has announced he will launch a separate investigation into the Secret Service prostitution scandal.

Ohio Animals Return

The widow of a man who set free 56 exotic animals he owned before apparently committing suicide will get back the five animals that survived, Ohio agriculture officials said Monday.

California Ferry Shutdown

Ferry service between San Francisco and points north will be suspended Tuesday morning in anticipation of an expected protest, a regional transportation agency said.

Savage Bible Comments

Columnist and gay-rights advocate Dan Savage is standing by his comment that "we can learn to ignore the bulls**t in the Bible about gay people" at a recent conference for high school students, a line that prompted some to walk out and spurred intense online debate.

Florida Stand Your Ground

A task force created by Florida Gov. Rick Scott to examine the state's "Stand Your Ground" law in the wake of the Trayvon Martin shooting meets for the first time Tuesday.

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