Charges dropped against son of Calif murder victim
SANTA ANA, Calif. -- Charges were dropped Friday against the son of a murder victim after detectives linked the case to a suspected California serial killer.
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More charges ahead for man held in homeless deaths
SANTA ANA, Calif. -- Prosecutors said Friday they plan to file two more murder charges against an ex-Marine accused of killing 4 homeless men in Southern California.
Tests show no radiation increase at nuclear plant
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Illinois Emergency Management Agency officials say lab tests show no measureable increase of radiation after steam was released to cool a northern Illinois nuclear reactor.
Heavy snowstorm hits Colorado on its way east
DENVER -- The most powerful storm of the winter season pounded Colorado and parts of neighboring states on Friday, creating whiteout conditions on the eastern plains, cancelling more than 600 flights in Denver and closing hundreds of miles of highway between major Colorado cities and the Kansas border.
Parents believe missing KC baby is alive and well
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The parents of a Kansas City baby missing since October said Friday they believe the child is alive and pleaded for her safe return.
Shareholders sue Hecla Mining Co. after deaths
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho -- Some shareholders have sued Hecla Mining Co. for stock losses they endured after the federal government shut down the Lucky Friday Mine for safety violations.
CEO of chip maker Micron dies in plane crash
BOISE, Idaho -- The head of memory chip maker Micron long known for taking risks in stunt piloting died Friday when a small experimental plane he was piloting steeply banked, stalled and crashed near an Idaho runway.
Surprises about Planned Parenthood cancer testing
To many people, breast cancer screening means a mammogram. But for millions of poor women who visit Planned Parenthood, it's usually just a physical exam by the only health professional they may ever see.
Jobs report lifts Dow to highest mark since '08
NEW YORK -- A drop in the unemployment rate to its lowest in three years propelled the Dow Jones industrial average Friday to its highest close since before the 2008 financial crisis. The Nasdaq composite index hit an 11-year high.
Hackers take over law enforcement websites
SALT LAKE CITY -- Hackers have taken over the websites of several law enforcement agencies worldwide in attacks attributed to the collective called Anonymous, including in Boston and in Salt Lake City, where police say personal information of confidential informants and tipsters was accessed.
More cities consider parades for Iraq War vets
ST. LOUIS -- A St. Louis parade welcoming home Iraq War and other post-Sept. 11 veterans was such a hit that at least 10 other cities around the country are considering similar celebrations.
Komen drops plan to cut Planned Parenthood grants
NEW YORK -- After three days of controversy, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity says it is reversing its decision to cut breast-screening grants to Planned Parenthood.
Go Red for Women promotes heart health with humor
Today is national "Wear Red Day" to promote heart disease awareness among women.
Firefighter on the job finds items stolen from his home
VACAVILLE, Cali. -- A Vacaville, California firefighter didn't expect to find his tools and equipment stolen from his home last week while on the job.
Official: 2nd teacher pulled from S. Calif. school
LOS ANGELES -- A second teacher has been pulled from a classroom at a Los Angeles elementary school where a teacher this week was charged with photographing children for sexual thrills.
Stocks jump after strong jobs report
NEW YORK -- U.S. stocks are opening sharply higher after the unemployment rate dropped to the lowest in two years.
Past claims raise further questions about teacher
LOS ANGELES -- A 10-year-old girl claimed her elementary school teacher tried to fondle her -- 18 years ago. The allegation is gaining new attention with the arrest of teacher Mark Berndt, who's accused of photographing children for sexual thrills.
US supporters rally as breast screening grants cut
NEW YORK -- Supporters are rallying around the United States' most well-known reproductive health organization after a renowned breast cancer charity decided to cut breast screening grants to the group.
35 cases of illness tied to Pa. farm's raw milk
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Pennsylvania health officials say the number of people stricken with illness after consuming raw milk from the same dairy has risen to 35 in four states.
Contraception mandate outrages religious groups
Workplace health plans will have to cover all forms of contraception with Food and Drug Administration approval starting next year, and religious groups are putting up a fight.
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