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Calif. herbal doctor who promised cancer cure to be sentenced; prosecutors seek 27-year term

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - At the age of three, Brianica Kirsch was diagnosed with brain cancer.

Arrests in New Orleans parade shootings hailed as progress against culture of violence

NEW ORLEANS - Days after sudden gunfire brought a chaotic and bloody end to a Mother's Day neighbourhood parade in New Orleans, news of six arrests gave an organizer of the traditional event reason to celebrate again.

Arias prosecutor makes case for death penalty with dramatic statements from family of victim

PHOENIX - Steven Alexander stood before the jury, looked up at a family picture and grimaced and cried as he ticked off the list of problems that have befallen him in the five years since his brother was murdered: ulcers, depression, a separation from his wife, nightmares.

Russian and American intelligence officials square off in Motherland, play by 'Moscow rules'

WASHINGTON - The embarrassing arrest of a suspected CIA officer in Moscow is the latest reminder that, even after the Cold War, the U.S. and Russia are engaged in an espionage battle with secret tactics, spying devices and training that sometimes isn't enough to avoid being caught.

Philippine envoy tells workers in Taiwan to eat at home and avoid streets amid row over death

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine envoy to Taiwan on Friday advised thousands of Filipino workers there to eat at home and avoid the streets while emotions run high on the island over the shooting death of a fisherman by the Philippine coast guard.

Former OJ Simpson lawyer to testify, defend his work at trial in Las Vegas robbery case

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - O.J. Simpson's former lawyer has some explaining to do.

House committee to grill ousted head of embattled IRS for targeting tea party groups

WASHINGTON - Lawmakers are ready to question the ousted head of the Internal Revenue Service as Congress holds its first hearing on the tougher scrutiny the IRS gave tea party and other conservative groups that applied for tax-exempt status.

Obama says military leaders are 'ashamed' about sexual assault, vows to end the 'scourge'

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama is pledging to eliminate the "scourge" of sexual assault in the military while cautioning that it will take a long and sustained effort by all military members.

Uzbekistan national living in Idaho to appear in court Friday on federal terrorism charges

BOISE, Idaho - An Uzbekistan national living in Idaho has been arrested on federal charges that he gave support, cash and other resources to help a recognized terrorist group in his home country plan a terrorist attack.

Granbury man feels fortunate his home was only damaged by tornado, not destroyed

GRANBURY, Texas - Raul Rodriguez counts himself a lucky man.

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