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FBI: Wisc. Gunman Killed Self With Shot to Head

FBI: Wisc. Gunman Killed Self With Shot to Head

Updates: Authorities say that Wade Michael Page turned his gun on himself after being shot in the stomach by police.

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Poll: 8 in 10 Don't Like the Political Media

Poll: 8 in 10 Don't Like the Political Media

Democrats and Republicans finally find something they can agree on.

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July Was Hottest Month Ever Recorded in U.S.

July Was Hottest Month Ever Recorded in U.S.

All but one of the Lower 48 has seen warmer than usual temperatures over the past year.

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Texas Executes Convict Despite Low IQ Result

Texas Executes Convict Despite Low IQ Result

Marvin Wilson, convicted of murdering a police informant, scored below the minimum IQ threshold normally used by the justice system.

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"Crittercam" Project Shows Cats as Killers

"Crittercam" Project Shows Cats as Killers

TNC: A new study shows that cats are ice cold killers who don't always eat their prey.

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Egypt Launches First Sinai Airstrikes in 40 Years

Egypt Launches First Sinai Airstrikes in 40 Years

The attack was in retaliation for a deadly ambush carried out earlier this week by Islamic militants.

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Ted Cruz Lands Prime-Time RNC Speaking Slot

Ted Cruz Lands Prime-Time RNC Speaking Slot

TNC: Will Tea Party conservatives and Sarah Palin lovers be appeased by a Canadian with a Cuban last name?

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Jesse Jackson Jr. "Responding" to Treatment

Jesse Jackson Jr. "Responding" to Treatment

Rev. Jesse Jackson reports that his son's condition is improving, though he has no concrete plans to return to work yet.

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Seven Cameroon Athletes Missing From Olympic Village

Seven Cameroon Athletes Missing From Olympic Village

Several appear willing to trade their shot at gold for a brighter economic future in Britain.

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