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A south Florida teenager accused of killing more than a dozen cats fits the profile of a sociopath and responded with laughter when police first spoke to him about the cat deaths, a detective said in an affidavit released Monday. (July 6)

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Senator Al Franken (D) makes his first public comments on after being sworn-in following a lengthy election vote recount fight in Minnesota. (July 6)

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An attorney for former District of Columbia Mayor Marion Barry says he's confident that stalking charges filed against the veteran politician by a former girlfriend will be dropped. (July 6)

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Tiger Woods the host got a chance to interview Tiger Woods the champion after winning his own tournament on Sunday. (July 6)

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Robert S. McNamara, the cerebral secretary of defense who was vilified for his role in escalating the Vietnam War, a role he later deeply regretted, died Monday. He was 93. (July 6)

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Here's the latest news for Monday July 6: President Obama meets with Russian counterpart; Bankruptcy judge okays GM sale; Steve McNair investigation continues; Honduras latest.

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Hundreds of mourners thronged Sunday's funeral services for an elderly mother and her daughter, two of five victims of a suspected serial killer whose crime spree has terrorized this rural South Carolina community for more than a week. (July 6)

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President Barack Obama is meeting with his Russian counterpart today in Moscow. President Obama said the two will work on a host of issues, and that the two countries have more in common than differences. (July 6)

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Former NFL running back Eddie George gives his thoughts on the death of his former Tennessee Titan teammate Steve McNair. (July 6)

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Like a modern-day Willy Wonka tale, fans celebrated Sunday after beating the odds to win coveted tickets to Michael Jackson's memorial service at Staples Center. (July 6)

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A bankruptcy judge says GM can sell the bulk of its assets to a new company, clearing the way for the automaker to quickly emerge from bankruptcy. The Detroit car maker's Chapter 11 filing on June 1 was the fourth-largest in U.S. history. (July 6)

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Michelle Obama has made a splash on the international stage, but she'll find a challenge as she tries to win over Russians, who aren't used to seeing politicians' wives in the spotlight. (July 6)

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Two monorail trains crashed early Sunday morning in the Magic Kingdom section of Walt Disney World, killing one train's operator, emergency officials said. Disney said it was the first fatal crash in the monorail's 38-year history in the park. (July 5)

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As workers at the Staples Center get the venue ready for Michael Jackson's memorial service, fans are finding out by e-mail whether they won an online lottery for tickets to attend Tuesday's service. (July 5)

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The White House press corps arrived in Moscow a day ahead of President Barack Obama's arrival. The AP's Julie Pace looks at the ups and downs of being back in the White House bubble. (July 5)

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The Islamic Society of North America organized the National Qira'at Competition during its 46th Annual Convention in Washington, DC. Participants had to be 16-years-old or younger with cash prizes going to the top three contestants. (July 5)

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Police are calling the shooting death of former NFL quarterback Steve McNair a homicide, but they haven't yet reached a conclusion about the death of the 20-year-old woman found with him. (July 5)

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The shooting death of former NFL quarterback Steve McNair raised questions Sunday about his relationship with the 20-year-old woman whose body was found alongside him in his downtown condominium. (July 5)

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Police say former Washington Mayor Marion Barry has been arrested and charged with stalking a woman. (July 5)

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A teenage girl shot while helping her father in their family's small furniture and appliance store died Saturday, becoming the fifth victim of a suspected serial killer terrorizing a small South Carolina community, authorities said. (July 5)

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A pedestrian suspension bridge collapsed into a lake in northwest Indiana after a Fourth of July celebration late Saturday, injuring at least 16 people, emergency personnel said. (July 5)

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Alaskans give their thoughts on on Governor Sarah Palin's surprise announcement that she'll be stepping down by the end of the month. (July 5)

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A fireworks truck exploded on North Carolina's remote Ocracoke Island killing 2 people and hurting 3 others. Witnesses say the blast could be heard across town. (July 4)

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Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair, who led the famous Tennessee Titans drive that came a yard short of forcing overtime in the 2000 Super Bowl, was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head Saturday in a downtown condominium. (July 5)

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Fireworks lit up the sky in Washington, D.C., and many other cities as Americans celebrated the annual July 4th holiday. (July 4)

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Likely millions have already logged on for a chance at one of 17,500 tickets to attend a memorial service for Michael Jackson at LA's Staples Center, where preps for the massive memorial are already under way. (July 4)

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From cone heads to martians...people in their best alien garb have turned out for the 14th annual UFO Festival in Roswell, New Mexico. The person with the best costume wins a $250 prize. (July 4)

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Arizona Senator John McCain says America should be doing more to support the protesters in Iran who have demonstrated against their country's recent presidential election. (July 4)

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Aaron Weisinger surprised girlfriend, Erica Breder, by getting down on one knee Saturday as they were among the first to enter the Statue of Liberty's crown. Breder said yes and describes the proposal as "perfect." (July 4)

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A symbolic Indpendence Day journey for some visitors to the Statue of Liberty. For the first time in nearly eight years, the public is being allowed to make the arduous climb into Liberty's crown. (July 4)

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President Obama's heading on his latest overseas trip -- which takes the nation's first African-American president to his first stop in sub-Saharan Africa since taking office. (July 4)

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Obama said an "unyielding spirit is what defines us as Americans" and led people during the nation's history to explore the West, persevere during the Depression and build a robust industrial economy. (July 4)

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A man was shot and killed in a S.C. furniture and appliance store Thursday, the fourth killing in a same county in six days. Authorities are probing the connection between the killings. (July 3)

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Los Angeles city officials are preparing for massive crowds downtown during Tuesday's public memorial for Michael Jackson at Staples Center, even though only 17,500 tickets are being offered to the public. (July 3)

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Sarah Palin is stepping down as Alaska governor. (July 3))

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Three Asian elephants face off against humans at Coney Island, in a contest of hunger seeing who could down the most hot dog buns. (July 3)

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Here's the latest news for Friday, July 3: Alaska Gov. Palin resigning; Jackson memorial set; Billy Mays funeral; Federer, Roddick in finals.

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Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the month, raising speculation that she would focus on a run for the White House in the 2012 race. (July 3)