Chicago's next US attorney faces urgent dilemma

Chicago's next U.S. attorney faces a dilemma sprung from the twin evils bedeviling America's third-largest city.

Man facing extradition for murder claims innocence

A former U.S. Marine fighting extradition to the Philippines on charges of killing a couple said in a jailhouse letter professing his innocence that he would never do something "so heinous and stupid."

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 7, 1976 file photo, pausing for a picture under the big guns of the decommissioned battleship North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., is Republican vice presidential candidate Robert Dole, second from left, North Carolina Gov. Jim Holshouser, left, Sen. Jesse Helms, second from right, and on the right is David Flaherty, Republican candidate for governor of North Carolina. Holshouser, who was North Carolina's first Republican governor of the 20th century and then gave early support to Pat McCrory, the first GOP governor of this century, died Monday, June 17, 2013, at age 78. Holshouser had been in declining health before he died at First Health of the Carolinas Medical Center in Pinehurst, his family said in a release through McCrory's office.

Ex-North Carolina Gov. Jim Holshouser dies at 78

Jim Holshouser, who was North Carolina's first Republican governor elected in the 20th century, has died. He was 78. Photo Gallery Available

Jury: No medical negligence in penile implant

A jury in Delaware says there was no medical negligence in a penile implant procedure that the patient said left him with an 8-month erection.

In this undated photo provided by Kraft Foods Inc., a package of Oscar Mayer Carving Board Turkey Breast is shown. More companies are now trying to make processed foods appear more homespun.

Food companies work to make it look natural

Here's the latest goal for food makers: Perfect the art of imperfection.

In this May 29, 1985, photo provided by the Lake County, Ind., Police Department is Paula Cooper who was sentenced to death when she was 15 after stabbing a 78-year-old Bible school teacher 33 times during a 1985 robbery in Gary, Ind. A Department of Correction spokesman says Cooper, now 43, was released from an Indiana prison Monday, June 17, 2013. A state court overturned her death sentence in 1988.

Indiana woman condemned for killing at 15 is freed

A woman who was sentenced to death at age 16 for taking part in the torture and murder of a 78-year-old bible studies teacher was released from an Indiana prison Monday after growing to middle age behind bars.

This courtroom sketch depicts James "Whitey" Bulger during the first day of his racketeering trial in U.S. District Court in Boston, Wednesday, June 12, 2013. At right is defense attorney J.W. Carney, Jr. Bulger faces a long list of crimes, including extortion and playing a role in 19 killings.

A guide to the trial of James 'Whitey' Bulger

James "Whitey" Bulger is on trial in a 32-count racketeering indictment accusing him of a long list of crimes, including participating in 19 killings. Here's a look at the case against him, his defense and what's happening in the courtroom: Photo Gallery Available

W.Va. sheriff killing suspect denied bail

A man accused of gunning down a West Virginia sheriff has lost a bid for bail ahead of his first-degree murder trial.

Man admits to backside slashings in northern Va.

A former day laborer has pleaded guilty to sneaking up on multiple women in northern Virginia and cutting their backsides with a razor blade or box cutter.

Arizona Gov. Brewer signs Medicaid expansion law

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has signed a law expanding the state's Medicaid program following her victory over conservatives in her own party opposed to embracing a key part of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.

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