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Syrian rebels launch broadest push yet for Aleppo

Syrian rebels launch broadest push yet for Aleppo
By KARIN LAUBAssociated Press BEIRUT (AP) - Rebels on Friday pressed their broadest assault yet to drive President Bashar Assad's forces out of Syria's largest city, activists said, with fierce fighting erupting in an Aleppo neighborhood that is home to Kurds, an ethnic minority that

Utah mine operator to pay nearly $1M in fines

Utah mine operator to pay nearly $1M in fines
By PAUL FOYAssociated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - The operator of the Utah mine that collapsed in 2007, killing nine people, has reached a $949,351 settlement with the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration over safety violations. Genwal Resources Inc., an affiliate of Ohio-based Murray

2 men get life for acid deaths in San Diego

2 men get life for acid deaths in San Diego
By ELLIOT SPAGATAssociated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) - Two men were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Friday for their roles in a Mexican drug gang that dissolved victims' bodies in acid. Jose Olivera, 38, got five consecutive life terms and David Valencia, 42, got

Warning signs seen before actor's violent end

Warning signs seen before actor's violent end
By GREG RISLINGAssociated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) - An attorney said Friday he believes a drug-induced psychosis was responsible for an outburst by an actor that police say ended in the slaying of his landlady before the former "Sons of Anarchy" cast member plunged to his death. Johnny Lewis, 28

Minneapolis gunman's family feared mental illness

Minneapolis gunman's family feared mental illness
By PATRICK CONDONAssociated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Andrew Engeldinger's parents were worried about their son's growing paranoia. In 2010, they sought help, enrolling in a 12-week class for families of the mentally ill. For the last 21 months, the family said they reached out in hopes

Drew Swank's Family Files Lawsuit

Drew Swank's Family Files Lawsuit
SPOKANE, Wash. - Nearly three years since the tragic death of Valley Christian High School football player Drew Swank, his parents have filed a lawsuit against the school and a private doctor. Swank died in 2009, one week after suffering a concussion during a football game that doctors later say

Drew Swank's Family Files Lawsuit

Drew Swank's Family Files Lawsuit
SPOKANE, Wash. - Nearly three years since the tragic death of Valley Christian High School football player Drew Swank, his parents have filed a lawsuit against the school and a private doctor. Swank died in 2009, one week after suffering a concussion during a football game that doctors later say

Drew Swank's Family Files Lawsuit

Drew Swank's Family Files Lawsuit
SPOKANE, Wash. - Nearly three years since the tragic death of Valley Christian High School football player Drew Swank, his parents have filed a lawsuit against the school and a private doctor. Swank died in 2009, one week after suffering a concussion during a football game that doctors later say

Murder Suspect Avondre Graham Pleads 'Not Guilty' To All Charges

Murder Suspect Avondre Graham Pleads 'Not Guilty' To All Charges
SPOKANE, Wash. – In his first court appearance charged with the murder of Sharlotte McGill, Avondre Graham, 17, pleaded not guilty to all four charges against him, including murder, robbery, assault, and attempted murder. Though he appeared by video link from the jail, Graham spoke before a

Murder Suspect Avondre Graham Pleads 'Not Guilty' To All Charges

Murder Suspect Avondre Graham Pleads 'Not Guilty' To All Charges
SPOKANE, Wash. – In his first court appearance charged with the murder of Sharlotte McGill, Avondre Graham, 17, pleaded not guilty to all four charges against him, including murder, robbery, assault, and attempted murder. Though he appeared by video link from the jail, Graham spoke before a