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Woman: Alleged Ohio killer of 7 in estate dispute

Police on Monday identified the man responsible for shooting and killing 7 people in a rampage in this small Ohio town, and a woman who knew him said he was involved in an estate dispute.

9 out of 10 preschoolers' lunches reach unsafe temps

The sack lunches of most preschoolers reach potentially dangerous temperatures by the time kids eat them â€" even if an ice-pack was included, a new study shows.

Polygamist heard on tape training girls for sex

Softly telling five girls to "set aside all your inhibitions," convicted polygamist leader Warren Jeffs was heard Monday giving his child brides instructions on how to please him sexually.

States offered waivers for No Child Left Behind

The Obama administration will provide qualifying states a waiver from No Child Left Behind after Congress failed to act on reforming the program, the Department of Education said on Monday.

Maid sues Strauss-Kahn over NYC hotel encounter

A hotel maid who accuses ex-International Monetary Fund boss Dominique Strauss-Kahn of sexual assault sued him Monday, seeking unspecified damages as a result of what she calls the "violent and sadistic" attack in a room at the upscale Sofitel hotel.

Navy SEALâ€™s widow: â€˜We were blessed to be togetherâ€™

Kimberly Vaughn, wife of Navy SEAL Aaron Vaughn â€" one of 30 Americans killed Saturday in a clash with the Taliban in Afghanistan â€" said Monday that she was grateful that her late husband was home for the births of their two children.

Obama: Fallen troops won't deter US in Afghanistan

The loss of 30 U.S. troops in Saturday's helicopter crash in Afghanistan will not deter the United States from its mission in the country, President Barack Obama said Monday.

Two participants from NYC triathlon die

Two competitors died after experiencing problems during the swim portion of the Nautica New York City Triathlon, leading race organizers to consider demanding more documentation of athletes' training and experience.

Startup generation ready to fix economy

Generation Y is a generation of entrepreneurs, many of whom have proven they have what it takes to start a successful business. Now they say they're ready to save the economy.

Accused Pakistan Taliban backer denied bailÂ

A U.S. federal judge has denied bail for the son of a Florida imam arrested on charges of financing and supporting the Pakistani Taliban.

Ohio serial killer apologizes in deaths of 11

The man who killed 11 women and dumped their remains around his property apologized Monday in front of relatives of his victims and the jury that will decide whether to recommend the death penalty.

Files: Teen showed cash after parents' bludgeoning

A teenager accused of killing his parents with a hammer showed his friends thousands of dollars in cash before playing upbeat host during a party at their Florida home, according to police documents released Monday.

Man who put semen in bottle must pay $27,000

A Southern California man who was convicted of twice secretly depositing his semen in a co-worker's water bottle is ordered to pay more than $27,000 in restitution.

61-year-old thriving in Florida Straits swim

Marathon swimmer Diana Nyad was making good headway through the Florida Straits on Monday, nearly one-quarter of the way into her attempt to log a record swim at the age of 61.