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Keyes confessed to eight killings; he committed suicide in his cell this month

(CNN) -- Confessed serial killer Israel Keyes was a murder addict who found great enjoyment in taking people's lives, police say.


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'The culture of the league increases the likelihood of abhorrent behavior'

(CNN) -- Bob Costas and Piers Morgan couldn't agree more on one thing: Something has to be done about the pervasive gun culture in the United States.


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Opponents accuse Republicans of abusing the legislative system to rush through the bills without public input

(CNN) -- The battle over right-to-work legislation in Michigan has renewed debate over labor policy and the role of unions in the American economy.


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Public posturing continues, while tight circle of aides work behind the scenes

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- High-level negotiations between the White House and Capitol Hill in times of divided government tend to follow a script.


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His double loss -- home and school -- means his life is in upheaval

Weeks after Sandy hit, Ryan is one of many still living through the ongoing aftermath of the storm. He's one of 73,000 students initially displaced from their schools, one of about 5,400 still attending classes in borrowed spaces. His double loss -- home and school -- means his life is in upheaval.


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\"I've had friends for years tell me, 'You know Charlie, you're a Democrat and you know it'"

(CNN) -- Former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, who served his state as a Republican then sought office as an independent, tweeted Friday night that he switched his party affiliation to Democrat.


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Appalachian party animals bring together booze, brawls and backwoods, filling the void left by 'Jersey Shore'

That's the motto of the cast of the new MTV show "Buckwild," which has drawn the eye of a U.S. senator. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, described "Buckwild" as a "travesty" in a letter to the television network.


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The money will go toward recovery, as well as preparing their states for future natural disasters

NEW YORK (CNN) -- President Barack Obama on Friday asked Congress to provide $60.4 billion for states affected by Superstorm Sandy.


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Security expert questions how tapes were being transported

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- It might remind you of the new smash-hit James Bond movie "Skyfall", in which the villains steal a device with top secret information on the identities of British agents.


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George Zimmerman is charged with murder in the death of Trayvon Martin, 17

(CNN) -- The defense team for George Zimmerman -- charged with murder in 17-year-old Trayvon Martin's death -- continued their offensive Friday, pressing in court for access to information they hope will shed light on what happened and exonerate the Florida man.


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