- Micron CEO Killed in Plane Crash
Steve Appleton, the CEO of the semoconductor maker Micron Technology, Inc., was killed in a small plane crash at the airport in Boise, Idaho today. He was 51.
- 4 Die in Egypt Over Soccer Riot
5 killed in Egypt street clashes between police and protesters angry over deadly soccer riot
- Madelyn Wins Out in Facebook Poll to Name Baby
What’s in a name? A lot, according to the more-than-4,200 people who took the time to vote in Facebook poll to determine what Dave and Lindsey Meske of Crystal Lake, Ill., should name their newborn baby daughter. The Meskes set up the poll, which drew...
- Water World: New 'Super-Earth' Found
Scientists report they have found an exoplanet -- a world orbiting a distant star, 22 light-years away -- that they call the best candidate yet to be the right temperature for liquid water and, perhaps, life. It is labeled GJ 667Cc, and it is located in the constellation Scorpio.
- 2nd Accused Molester in LA School
A Los Angeles County school is drawing criticism today after a second teacher in a week has been accused of molesting children and police confirmed that the first teacher had previously been investigated for abuse.
- Grosse Pointe Murder: Husband Passed New Polygraph Test
The husband of murdered Michigan executive Jane Bashara said he has passed a new polygraph test to help prove he is not guilty in the face of mounting revelations about his extramarital love life and suspicion about his role in her death.
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- AP Vietnam Correspondent George Esper Dies at 79
George Esper, who covered Vietnam War as Associated Press correspondent, dies at 79
- Prolonged Redistricting Fight Keeps Texas in Limbo
From donors to counties to politicians, prolonged redistricting battles leave Texas in limbo
- Congressmen Question Pace of Probe at Arlington
House members question why no one has been prosecuted for mismanagement at Arlington Cemetery
- Wis. Governor to Meet With District Attorney
Wisconsin Gov. Walker says he's voluntarily meeting with prosecutor leading investigation
- Son: George Esper, Associated Press Correspondent Who Covered Fall of Saigon, Dies at 79
Son: George Esper, Associated Press correspondent who covered fall of Saigon, dies at 79
- 2 Gays: We Were Jailed in Ohio Without Our Pants
2 gay men say they were jailed in Ohio without pants for a day, claim bias in federal lawsuit
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- Dow Jones Industrial Average Closes at Highest Level Since Before 2008 Financial Crisis
Dow Jones industrial average closes at highest level since before 2008 financial crisis
- Israel Warns US Jews: Iran Could Strike Here
Israeli facilities in North America -- and around the world -- are on high alert, according to an internal security document obtained by ABC News that predicted the threat from Iran against Jewish targets will increase. "We predict that the threat on our sites around the world will increase … on both our guarded sites and 'soft' sites," stated a letter circulated by the head of security for the Consul General for the Mid Atlantic States, Eliran Avitan. Guarded sites refers to government facilities like embassies and consulates, while 'soft sites' means Jewish synagogues, and schools, as well as community centers like the one hit by a terrorist bombing in Buenos Aires in 1994 that killed 85 people.
- Watch: 'Jack Sparrow' Caught in Brawl
No arrests made but one costumed character was pepper sprayed by police.
- FBI, Scotland Yard Call Hacked
The hacking collective Anonymous managed to listen in on a conference call between the FBI and Scotland Yard as the law enforcement officers were discussing anti-hacking operations, the FBI admitted today.
- Watch: Wrong Number Saves Stroke Victim's Life
Loretta Smith of Ohio called a stranger in Colorado after she had a stroke.
- January Unemployment Falls to 8.3 Pct.
Good news for the economy.
- Watch: Animals Seized in Arizona Hoarding Case
93 dogs and five exotic birds were seized from a private residence.
- Komen Foundation Reinstates Planned Parenthood Funding
Amid a firestorm of controversy, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation apologized for cutting off funding from Planned Parenthood and vowed to revise its policy that led to that decision. “We want to apologize to the American public for recent decisions that cast...
- Full Episode: Nightline 2/02: James Deen: Porn's Boy-Next-Door
James Deen: Porn's Boy-Next-Door, Super Bowl Betting, Shattered Voices
- Full Episode: World News: Komen Backlash
Trump Bets on Romney in Las Vegas; Afghanistan Timeline Realistic?
- Watch: Millions in Gold Stolen from Courthouse
The nuggets were on display at California's Siskiyou County Courthouse.
- Watch: Bodies Bound, Burned to Death: Police
Arizona home where bodies were found is owned by Lawrence and Glenna Shapiro.
- Full Episode: GMA 2/2: Secret Valentine Deals and Steals
Emeril and Mario cook off; "Soul Train" tribute; sugar worrries; Afghan troops.