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Ohio Slavery

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Disabled Ohio woman held in slavery

Three Ohio residents are accused of holding a cognitively disabled woman and her daughter against their will and forcing the woman to perform physical labor for them.

Taliban Political Office

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U.S. to meet Taliban to seek Afghan peace

The U.S. will meet the Taliban for talks aimed at achieving peace in Afghanistan.

NSA

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NSA head says surveillance thwarted more than 50 attacks

General Keith Alexander claims the NSA's data gathering has prevented terrorist attacks.

Contract Secrets

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Moves to limit contractor access meets resistance

The intelligence community is pushing back against curbing contractors' classified access.

Dave Chappelle

In Entertainment

Dave Chappelle plans comedy comeback

Dave Chappelle is returning to headline a comedy tour with the Flight of the Conchords duo.

Miss Utah

In Viral Videos

Miss USA pageant FAIL

Miss Utah has the answer! We just need to create education better!

Betty White

In Entertainment

Betty White wants to be your date

Betty White is auctioning off a date to support an animal charity.

Star Wars Prank

In Viral Videos

Star Wars elevator prank

Gone to the dark side, this one has.

Spider-Man

In Entertainment

Andrew Garfield confirmed for four Spider-Man movies

So when can we expect to see The Amazing Spider-Man 2?

Starbucks

In Lifestyle

Starbucks to post calorie labels in stores

Starbucks will display calorie counts for coffees and snacks starting June 25, ahead of a federal requirement.

Baby Fox Help

In Viral Videos

Fox cub comes to people for help

Restore your faith in humanity with this adorable rescue video.

Mexico cat runs for mayor

In Weird

Cat runs for mayor in Mexico

Disillusioned citizens across Mexico are showing their support for Morris the cat.

Virginia Governor

In Weird

Virginia governor billed taxpayers for sunscreen

Governor Bob McDonnell used taxpayer money to pay for sunscreen, dog vitamins, sleep aids and more.

Same-Sex Marriage

In Lifestyle

Support for gay marriage high in developed nations

According to an international poll, most adults in developed countries favor legal recognition for same-sex couples.

Charity

In Lifestyle

Charitable giving grew in 2012

U.S. donations totaled $316.2 billion in 2012, a 3.5 percent increase from 2011.

Detroit Tigers

In Sports

Max Scherzer improves to 10-0 as Tigers maul Orioles

Max Scherzer secures a 10th straight victory in pitching the Detroit Tigers to a 5-1 triumph against the Baltimore Orioles.

Hockey Boston Bruins

In Sports

Stellar Rask shuts out Chicago

The Boston Bruins blanked the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 to take control of the Stanley Cup Final.

Wimbledon

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Wimbledon holds no fear for Agnieszka Radwanska

After surviving all the way to the finals last year, Wimbledon holds no fear for Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska.

Fort Hood Trial

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Judge considers giving accused Fort Hood gunman more time

An Army psychiatrist accused of shooting 13, may have more defensive preparation time.

Trayvon Martin Jury

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Lawyers probe Trayvon Martin jurors for hidden agendas

Prospective jurors claim to keep an open mind but later reveal case involvement.

Hottie of the Day

June 19, 2013