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Powerful tornadoes strike in four central states

A massive storm front swept north through the central United States.

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Winning $590.5 million Powerball lottery ticket sold in Florida

A single winning ticket for a record Powerball lottery jackpot was sold in Florida.

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House lawmakers reach deal to revamp immigration

Prospects for passage of a major immigration bill has improved.

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House votes to repeal Obamacare for 37th time

The Republican-controlled U.S. House voted to repeal Obamacare in a symbolic move.

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Judge to hear insanity defense in theater shooting case

The judge who will hear the murder case against accused James Holmes has agreed to hear arguments.

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'Hatchet wielding hitchhiker' viral celebrity wanted for murder

An internet celebrity known as "Kai the hatchet wielding hitchhiker" is wanted for murder.

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Boston bombing suspect wrote message in boat

Accused Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev left a handwritten message.

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Tornadoes rip through Texas, killing six

At least six people were killed when tornadoes ripped through a stretch of Texas.

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As scandals mount, White House springs into damage control

With no sign of an end to three scandals, the White House launched a concerted effort at damage control.

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Tax chief forced out in IRS scandal

Steven Miller resigned as the acting head of the Internal Revenue Service.

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White House releases Benghazi attack emails

The White House released 100 pages of emails detailing discussion about deadly attacks in Benghazi.

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Holder sidesteps lawmakers' questions on AP records seizure

Lawmakers pounded Attorney General Eric Holder with questions.

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Accused Cleveland kidnapper plans to plead not guilty

The man charged with holding three women captive and raping them will plead not guilty.

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Once a beacon, Obama under fire over civil liberties

Barack Obama has faced accusation after accusation of impinging on civil liberties.

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FBI opens criminal probe of IRS

The FBI has opened a criminal probe over the IRS's targeting of conservative political groups.

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Attorney General Holder recused himself from AP subpoena

The Attorney General said that he recused himself from the decision to secretly seize telephone records of the Associated Press.

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Lower DUI limit to 0.05% blood-alcohol level, NTSB says

The top transportation safety agency voted to recommend a lower blood alcohol limit for drivers.

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Russia says CIA agent caught trying to recruit spy

Russia said it had caught an American red-handed as he tried to recruit a Russian intelligence officer.

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Controversies give Obama new governing headaches

President Obama learned what can happen to presidents caught up in allegations of scandal.

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O.J. Simpson back in court seeking retrial

O.J. Simpson appeared in court again seeking a new trial in a Las Vegas armed robbery case.

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Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift big winners at Billboard Awards

Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift won the big prizes at the Billboard Music Awards.

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Brad Paisley fulfills dying fan's last wish

Brad Paisley has fulfilled a dying fan's last wish.

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Troubled 'Terminator' star arrested again

Edward Furlong has been arrested again after allegedly breaking a restraining order.

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Soul singer Candice Glover wins 'American Idol'

Candice Glover, a soul singer from rural South Carolina, was named "American Idol."

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Steve Carell helps 'The Office' close its doors

The doors of Dunder Mifflin's Scranton branch closed for the last time.