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Drunk driver who killed nun sentenced

The illegal immigrant convicted of killing a nun while driving drunk in August of 2010 has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Full Story

Komen rethinks Planned Parenthood

"We want to apologize to the American public for recent decisions that cast doubt upon our commitment to...saving women's lives." Full Story

Prosecutors close Armstrong inquiry

Federal prosecutors dropped their investigation of Lance Armstrong, ending a nearly two-year effort aimed at determining whether he participated in a doping program. Full Story

Closures, track work, Super Bowl parties

Look for lane closures on I-66 westbound at the Beltway where the Virginia Department of Transportation will be adding a lane. Full Story

2nd teacher from LA school arrested

Another teacher was pulled from class and arrested for lewd acts, just days after a 3rd grade teacher was charged with lewd acts involving photographing nearly 24 children for sexual thrills. Full Story


Take Back the Park

Nats preemptively strike against those notorious Phillies fans.


Party Fowl

Kobayashi downs record 337 wings at Pa. Wing Bowl.


Bunny Bouncer

Sheep herding Swedish rabbit becomes an online hit. (VIDEO)


Meat Your Maker

Puerto Rico plans to kill iguanas and export the meat.

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Trouble spots could hurt Obama

New data coming out could hurt President Barack Obama's re-election prospects. Politico Executive Editor Jim VandeHei says unemployment figures, GOP super PAC funding and swing states will all play roles in the campaign.
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Jim VandeHei

Executive Editor of Politico

"I think there's a lot, lot of trouble spots for the president."
5:53 am, February 4, 2012
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