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George Zimmerman defense releases photos, texts of Trayvon Martin

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Data released Thursday by the defense from slain Florida teenager Trayvon Martin's cellphone includes texts with a friend about fighting, smoking pot and being forced to move out of his mother's house because of trouble at school, as well as photos of a gun and what looks to be a potted marijuana plant.

George Zimmerman defense releases photos, texts of Trayvon Martin

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Data released Thursday by the defense from slain Florida teenager Trayvon Martin's cellphone includes texts with a friend about fighting, smoking pot and being forced to move out of his mother's house because of trouble at school, as well as photos of gun and what looks to be a potted marijuana plant.

Jodi Arias jury cannot decide on death penalty

Because of the deadlock, the judge ordered a retrial in the penalty phase.

Jodi Arias jury cannot decide on death penalty

Because of the deadlock, the judge ordered a retrial in the penalty phase.

New federal rules for meat labels take effect

Shoppers in the U.S. will soon have more information about where their meat comes from after new federal labeling rules went into effect Thursday. The rules require labels on steaks, ribs and other cuts ...

New federal rules for meat labels take effect

Shoppers in the U.S. will soon have more information about where their meat comes from after new federal labeling rules went into effect Thursday. The rules require labels on steaks, ribs and other cuts ...

More arrests after grisly U.K. terror attack

Counterterrorism officials detain two on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.

More arrests after grisly U.K. terror attack

Counterterrorism officials detain two on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.

NY businessman kidnapped, tortured for month

A businessman was snatched from a New York City street in broad daylight, then held captive for more than a month in a warehouse where he was bound and burned with acid as he was held for a $3 million ransom his family back in Ecuador did not have, authorities said.

NY businessman kidnapped, tortured for month

A businessman was snatched from a New York City street in broad daylight, then held captive for more than a month in a warehouse where he was bound and burned with acid as he was held for a $3 million ransom his family back in Ecuador did not have, authorities said.

Apple's first computer, circa 1976, could fetch $400,000

Apple’s newest iMac has at least 3,000 times more processing power than the company’s first computer model, but the older version could end up being 300 times as expensive.

Boy Scouts vote to end ban on gay youth

The controversial move passed by more than 60% of their national council.

Boy Scouts vote to end ban on gay youth

The controversial move passed by more than 60% of their national council.

IRS ousts Lerner, who oversaw targeting

She was director of division that oversaw agents who targeted tea party groups.

IRS ousts Lerner, who oversaw targeting

She was director of division that oversaw agents who targeted tea party groups.

NASA making progress on asteroid lasso mission

The agency is under White House orders to fly humans to an asteroid as a stepping stone to Mars.

NASA making progress on asteroid lasso mission

The agency is under White House orders to fly humans to an asteroid as a stepping stone to Mars.

Google and NASA Make Quantum Leap With New Computer

The standard computer works with a series of basic units called bits that can be either 1s or 0s: They signify on and off, yes and no. It is binary code, and until now it has been the basic

Parking garage collapse kills one in Maryland

BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Fire and rescue officials say a parking garage that was closed to the public has partially collapsed outside a shopping mall in Bethesda, Md., killing one construction worker and severely injuring another man.

Parking garage collapse kills one in Maryland

BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Fire and rescue officials say a parking garage that was closed to the public has partially collapsed outside a shopping mall in Bethesda, Md., killing one construction worker and severely injuring another man.

New York man, held captive for a month in warehouse, rescued by police

Kidnappers had demanded a $3 million ransom from his family in Ecuador, police say.

New York man, held captive for a month in warehouse, rescued by police

Kidnappers had demanded a $3 million ransom from his family in Ecuador, police say.

Amid heckling, Obama defends drone use

It's time "to fight terrorists without...perpetual war-time footing," he says.

Amid heckling, Obama defends drone use

It's time "to fight terrorists without...perpetual war-time footing," he says.

Gun groups sue to block new Connecticut gun law

Members say they believe the measure won't improve public safety.

Gun groups sue to block new Connecticut gun law

Members say they believe the measure won't improve public safety.

The odd thing about Anthony Weiner's campaign

New Yorkers might notice something just isn't right with the mayoral candidate's literature.

The odd thing about Anthony Weiner's campaign

New Yorkers might notice something just isn't right with the mayoral candidate's literature.

Cleveland hero gets hamburgers for life reward

The man became famous for putting down his Big Mac to help free three women.

Cleveland hero gets hamburgers for life reward

The man became famous for putting down his Big Mac to help free three women.

Body of child found after deadly Minnesota landslide

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Authorities on Thursday recovered the body of a boy missing since a rockslide killed a classmate and left two others injured a day earlier at a St. Paul park.

Body of child found after deadly Minnesota landslide

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Authorities on Thursday recovered the body of a boy missing since a rockslide killed a classmate and left two others injured a day earlier at a St. Paul park.

Get ready for an ‘extremely active’ hurricane season

People should prepare now for a doozy of a year, forecasters say.

Get ready for an ‘extremely active’ hurricane season

People should prepare now for a doozy of a year, forecasters say.

U.S., Israel raise hopes for Mideast peace restart

So far, John Kerry has made little progress getting back to the negotiating table.