Woman fakes being hostage to extort blind date
A woman in Portland, Oregon allegedly tried to get her soon-to-be blind date to pay ransom money to her captors - who police say didn't really exist
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Hundreds of Memphis police officers call in sick to protest health care cuts
Mayor reassures public that safety has not been compromised due to "Blue Flu" even though a quarter of police force isn't working
Atlantic City's casinos face dicey future
Since January, three of the town's 12 casinos have either closed or threatened to close
Washington residents celebrate legalized pot, face shortages
Four dispensaries have opened there, and more than 300 retail licenses are set to be issued
Bodies of the undocumented found on Texas ranch
As number of undocumented immigrants coming into U.S. spikes, ranchers along border say problem has been building for years -- with deadly consequences
Man visiting Chicago jail gets trapped inside for hours
Father's visit to county jail over weekend goes on much longer than expected
Family seeks truth behind soldier's death
Sgt. Anthony Venetz's death from a drug "accident" in Afghanistan was pronounced "not in the line of duty"
Several dead as strong storms sweep through East
At least 4 dead in structure collapses in central N.Y. state, and child loses life when tree falls in Md. summer camp, authorities say
Child killed by falling tree at Maryland summer camp
Eight other youngsters injured as severe storm sends tree crashing down; parents notified to pick up their kids
Storm kills 3 in central New York state
Authorities say winds toppled trees, and at least one home collapsed in town southeast of Syracuse
Donald Sterling lashes out in trial over Clippers sale
"Stand up and be a man," a combative Sterling challenges wife's attorney during trial to determine whether she can sell L.A. Clippers
The Duke vs. Duke: John Wayne's heirs sue university
Movie legend's family wants to trademark his nickname for use in marketing bourbon and other alcoholic drinks
National Cathedral getting needed care from stone masons
After an earthquake damaged the intricate statues and carvings at the National Cathedral in Washington, a team of masons is working to fix the treasured building
Immigrants' deadly route into America
As illegal immigrants try to bypass border checkpoints, they are succumbing to the 100-degree heat in Texas
Pastor pleads guilty to brutal treatment of boy, 13
A Southern California pastor arrested in 2012 pleaded guilty to assault with a deadly weapon against child congregant
Trump says he offered UFC's Dana White the press secretary role
Israel's president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a government
Mass shooting in Polish market leaves at least 6 dead, 15 injured
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Mississippi Senate race still a toss-up; Democrat holds slim lead
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