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Obama urges 'calm reflection,' asks Americans to reflect on toll of gun violence

(CNN) -- If the George Zimmerman murder trial didn't polarize America enough, the verdict certainly did.


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If passed the bill could close clinics across the state

A Texas legislative committee approved a measure Thursday that would place broad new restrictions on abortions in the state, paving the way for the contentious legislation to become law.


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It is still illegal to carry a firearm inside a post office

Citizens can legally carry firearms in post office parking lots, a federal judge has ruled. The case stems from a lawsuit filed by Tab Bonidy, a resident of rural Avon, Colorado, who was prohibited by U.S. Postal Service regulations from carrying his gun on postal service property.


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She will be nominated to be president of the University of California system

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced Friday she is resigning and will be nominated to become president of the University of California system.


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Former President Bush calls for a solution in a rare comment on a political issue

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Immigration reform entered an uncertain new phase on Wednesday as House Republicans signaled some willingness to compromise with President Barack Obama and Democrats but rejected a Senate-passed bill and insisted they would take their time drafting their own version.


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U.S. forces have been fighting in Afghanistan since 2001

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The Obama administration believes it will reach a deal with the government of Afghanistan that would allow American troops to remain in the country after the current NATO mission ends next year, the top U.S. diplomat in the region said Thursday.


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A decision on third-degree murder is still pending after fierce defense objections

(CNN) -- Jurors in the George Zimmerman second-degree murder trial will be allowed to consider at least one lesser charge -- manslaughter -- when they get the case after closing arguments, Judge Debra Nelson ruled Thursday.


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A compromise may emerge as Republicans demand stronger enforcement

Immigration reform moves to a crucial new arena on Wednesday when Republicans who make up the majority in the U.S. House meet to discuss their version of legislation that already passed the Democratic-led Senate.


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Snowden leaks expose rift between US and Europe on privacy

The Snowden revelations also highlight the role of the press in matters of national security, and Crowley is ready to analyze the issue as a panelist on a discussion about counterterrorism and the media at the forum.


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Hernandez who has pleaded not guilty is in Massachussetts jail

Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez fired the shots that killed Odin Lloyd, a witness told a friend. The former standout tight end for the New England Patriots is accused of orchestrating Lloyd's death. The 23-year-old is now in a Massachusetts jail; he has pleaded not guilty to murder charges.


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