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Obama predicts result will be close

Terry McCauliffeA new poll indicates Democrat Terry McAuliffe maintains his advantage over Republican Ken Cuccinelli, one day before the two candidates square off on Election Day in Virginia's gubernatorial race.

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The 18-inch reptile will go to a reptile park

An alligator was found loose in Chicago's O"Hare International Airport. But at only 18 inches it posed little threat to travelers.

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Outside court, protesters chant and briefly attack news crews

Egyptian President Mohamed MorsyThe trial of deposed Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy got off to a raucous start Monday, with a judge twice pausing what was supposed to be a brief opening hearing as Morsy and his co-defendants loudly spoke over him, rejecting the charges and claiming Morsy still was the rightful ruler.

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U.S. Attorney Michael Moore announced Thursday that federal authorities will investigate the youth's death

(HLNtv.com) -- Kendrick Johnson's parents spoke out on HLN's "Nancy Grace" on Thursday, saying that they are "happy" that a federal prosecutor is launching a formal review of the facts surrounding their son's death.

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A three-judge appeal panel finds a lower court judge 'ran afoul of the Code of Conduct'

NEW YORK (CNN) -- A federal appeals court Thursday blocked a previous ruling that deemed the NYPD's stop-and-frisk policy unconstitutional, and removed the judge from the case, while other appeals in the case are heard.

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The bill originally failed to gain approval because of a Democratic filibuster

(CNN) -- A federal appeals court Thursday reinstated a key part of a new Texas abortion law, considered to be among the most restrictive in the country.

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Two Pakistani children tell CNN how their grandmother was killed in October 2012

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Her voice is tiny and soft but has the strength of a survivor.

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Sebelius says she was wrong to tell Obama the website was ready

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Out of the political frying pan and into the partisan fire for Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius.

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Suit is relatated to the packaging and sale of mortgage bonds

Bank of America SignNEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Another day, another potential lawsuit against Bank of America.

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High school athlete was found dead in gym mat

Surveillance images and other materials that could shed light on the January death of a Georgia teen found dead inside a rolled up high school gym mat must be released to the boy's parents, a Lowndes County judge ruled Wednesday.

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