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Guilty Verdict Returned In 'American Sniper' Murder Trial

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Guilty Verdict Returned In 'American Sniper' Murder Trial

February 24, 2015 • Former Marine Cpl. Eddie Ray Routh was sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing former U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle and his friend Chad Littlefield.

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Faces Runoff In Re-Election Bid

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel (center and 8th Ward Alderwoman Michelle Harris join phone bank workers Tuesday on Election Day in Chicago. Emanuel was unable to clear the 50 percent threshold in the race, triggering a runoff election against a fellow Democrat in April. M. Spencer Green/AP hide caption

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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Faces Runoff In Re-Election Bid

February 24, 2015 • The one-time White House chief of staff will face off against a longtime county commissioner in April.

Beagle Miss P Is Named Westminster Dog Show's Best

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Beagle Miss P Is Named Westminster Dog Show's Best

February 18, 2015 • The Canadian canine is only the second beagle to win, following her great-uncle Uno in 2008.

David Carr, 'New York Times' Media Columnist, Dies At 58

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David Carr, 'New York Times' Media Columnist, Dies At 58

February 12, 2015 • The widely read journalist, who covered the media for 25 years, died after collapsing in the newsroom Thursday. Carr was also known for his memoir, investigating his addiction to alcohol and drugs.

Brief Cease-Fire In Ukraine Lets Civilians Escape Renewed Fighting

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Brief Cease-Fire In Ukraine Lets Civilians Escape Renewed Fighting

February 7, 2015 • Buses were allowed to carry people out of harm's way during a stay of hostilities, which have displaced some 1.6 million. Talks between Ukraine, Russia, Germany and France are to continue Sunday.

TransAsia Plane Crashes Into Taiwan River; More Than A Dozen Dead

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TransAsia Plane Crashes Into Taiwan River; More Than A Dozen Dead

February 4, 2015 • Many of the 58 people on board remain unaccounted for after the twin-engine turboprop plane rolled and clipped an elevated roadway just after takeoff.

6 Killed When N.Y. Commuter Train Hits SUV

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6 Killed When N.Y. Commuter Train Hits SUV

February 3, 2015 • Twelve more passengers were injured in the crash 15 miles north of New York City. It's the second major accident in 15 months for the Metro-North rail line, which serves 280,000 passengers a day.

Obama's Budget Would Undo Broad, Automatic Cuts Made In 2013

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Obama's Budget Would Undo Broad, Automatic Cuts Made In 2013

January 29, 2015 • The across-the-board spending cuts, known as the sequester, reduced defense and domestic budgets by hundreds of millions each. Republicans are expected to fiercely defend that plan.

Apple Sold 30,000 iPhones An Hour Last Quarter, Scored Record Profits

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Apple Sold 30,000 iPhones An Hour Last Quarter, Scored Record Profits

January 28, 2015 • The tech giant sold 74 million phones in three months.

Chicago Cubs Legend Ernie Banks, 1st Black Player In Team History, Dies

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Chicago Cubs Legend Ernie Banks, 1st Black Player In Team History, Dies

January 24, 2015 • The shortstop known as "Mr. Cub," who began his career in the Negro leagues, hit 512 home runs in his 19 seasons with the team and remained a cherished figure to the team and its fans. He was 83.

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GOP-Led House Drops 20-Week Abortion Limit, Will Advance Funding Ban

January 21, 2015 • Some Republican lawmakers, many of them women, felt the language of the limit was too restrictive — allowing abortions in case of rapes, but only if the attacks were reported to the police.

Republicans' Responses Take Shots At Obamacare, Push Keystone XL

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Republicans' Responses Take Shots At Obamacare, Push Keystone XL

January 20, 2015 • In a response that introduced her as a product of a thrifty Iowa upbringing, new GOP Sen. Joni Ernst echoed many of the president's goals and calls for cooperation while taking aim at Obamacare.

Smoke-Filled Subway Train Leaves 1 Dead, 84 Hospitalized In D.C.

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Smoke-Filled Subway Train Leaves 1 Dead, 84 Hospitalized In D.C.

January 12, 2015 • Two passengers remain in critical condition after a train stalled in a tunnel outside a major junction in the system, then flooded with smoke.

Ohio State Stops Oregon To Win NCAA Title

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Ohio State Stops Oregon To Win NCAA Title

January 12, 2015 • A game between two of college football's most powerful offenses came down to how often Oregon or Ohio State could grind out a yard or two. The Buckeyes usually managed it, and won 42-20.

Andraé Crouch, 'Father Of Modern Gospel,' Dies

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Andraé Crouch, 'Father Of Modern Gospel,' Dies

January 8, 2015 • Crouch wrote songs for Elvis Presley, sang backup on Michael Jackson tracks, led the choir for Madonna's "Like a Prayer," and was nominated for an Oscar after composing music for The Color Purple.