Three teens were charged with murder Friday in the brutal death of a 79-year-old woman.
On new tax effects, both sides stretch
Dueling news conferences Tuesday left Minnesota taxpayers with a blurry picture about how much they pay to run government and both sides gave an incomplete picture.
San Diego City Council to sue mayor
The San Diego City Council voted Tuesday to sue Mayor Bob Filner over any costs the city must pay from a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by his former communications director.
Weiner falls to 4th in new NYC mayoral poll
The mayoral hopeful plunged in polls among Democrats after admitting to illicit online exchanges. (New York Magazine)
Leslie Frazier is on the lookout for leaders
Coach Leslie Frazier has his eyes peeled for something deeper this season. (USA Today Sports)
Pope Francis says he won’t judge gay priests
Pope Francis reached out to gays in a remarkably open and wide-ranging news conference Monday. (Associated Press)
William, Kate, show off newborn baby boy
The royal couple emerged from a London hospital on Tuesday with their newborn baby boy. (Getty Images)
ME: Wis. boy likely died soon after going missing
A medical examiner says 2-year-old Wisconsin boy likely died soon after his family reported him missing.
Juror: Zimmerman jury was initially split
Three wanted an acquittal while the other three wanted to convict him of either murder or manslaughter.
The GOP’s principled suicide
Republicans seem to be adopting the self-immolation tactics of principled martyrs. Of course, principled or not, you’re still dead in the end.
‘Glee’ actor Monteith died of overdose
Cory Monteith died of an overdose of heroin and alcohol, the British Columbia coroner’s office said Tuesday. (Francis Specker/Landov)
Packers enjoy another record financial year
The team’s President and CEO told reporters the Packers generated $308.1 million in revenue. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Prince Will plays polo, baby watch heats up
His wife may be due to have her baby soon, but Prince William isn’t one to sit tight and wait for the news — instead, he’s off playing polo.
Rail chief blames employee in Quebec crash
He said the employee had failed to properly set the brakes on the train that crashed into a town, killing at least 15 people.
Leaders say Minn. Capitol redo to be disruptive
Sprawling sections of Minnesota’s well-manicured Capitol lawn will soon be ripped out to make room for asphalt parking lots.