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This undated photo released by the Department of Justice shows Jessica L. Hunt. Authorities in Ohio have arrested three people, including Hunt, on charges of enslaving a mentally disabled young mother and her daughter over a two-year period. Federal agents and Ashland police said Tuesday, June 18, 2013,  the trio forced the woman to do housework, threatened her and the girl with violence and fed their pets better than the victims.(AP Photo/Department of Justice)
Prosecutor: 3 Ohioans enslaved disabled mom, childProsecutor: 3 Ohioans enslaved, beat mentally disabled mom, her young daughter
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FILE - In this April 27, 2011 file photo, Katherine Jackson poses for a portrait in Calabasas, Calif. David Berman, a recording industry expert hired by Jackson’s mother, Katherine, testified Monday June 17, 2013, that concert promoter AEG Live LLC created a conflict of interest by negotiating with the singer’s physician for services on the “This Is It” tour. Jackson is suing AEG Live, claiming it failed to properly investigate the doctor and ignored warning signs about her son’s health before his death on June 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)
Chef describes kids' grief over Jackson's deathChef describes grief and struggles of Michael Jackson's children, and their happier moments
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Patriots TE Gronkowski undergoes back surgeryPatriots TE Rob Gronkowski undergoes surgery on back after 4 forearm operations
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A Brazilia woman with Danish nationality holds a banner during a demonstration at City Hall Square in Copenhagen, Denmark, Tuesday June 18, 2013. The demonstrators sympathized with the world wide protests condemning the current political situation in Brazil as the nation hosts the Confederations Cup soccer tournament and prepares for next month's papal visit. (AP Photo/Polfoto/Jens Dresling) DENMARK OUT
Brazil protesters keep up pressure on governmentBrazil: Protesters angry with poor services and high taxes keep up pressure at Sao Paulo march
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Dish passes on making new offer for SprintDish Network passes on making new offer for Sprint by Tuesday deadline set by phone company
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'Dead zones' predicted for Gulf, Chesapeake BayScientists predict summer 'dead zones': Larger in Gulf, smaller than usual in Chesapeake Bay
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Cape Wind gets $200M investment from Danish fund$2.6B Cape Wind alternative energy project gets $200M investment from Danish fund
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Detroit police officer Joseph Weekley stands in Judge Cynthia Hathaway's courtroom at the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice in Detroit, Michigan on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 as the judge instructs jurors to continue to work toward a verdict after they sent her a note saying they are "stuck". The judge declared a mistrial Tuesday after jurors failed to reach a verdict in the trial. Weekley is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of 7-year-old Aiyana Stanley-Jones. (AP Photo/The Detroit News, John T. Greilick) DETROIT FREE PRESS OUT; HUFFINGTON POST OUT
Jury can't reach verdict in Detroit cop's trialMistrial declared in Detroit police officer's manslaughter trial when jury can't reach verdict
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North Carolina starting pitcher Trent Thornton delivers against LSU during the first inning of an NCAA College World Series elimination baseball game in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday, June 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
North Carolina ousts Tigers from CWS with 4-2 winHolberton's homer, Thornton's strong start sends North Carolina to 4-2 win over Tigers at CWS
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  • Va. cabbie pursues charges after anti-Muslim rant

    For the second time in as many months, a Muslim civil rights group is pursuing criminal charges on behalf of a taxicab driver who was subjected to an anti-Islamic rant caught on tape. York Dispatch, Tue, Jun 18 2013 @ 08:24 PM
  • Strange Lights Ashburn, VA

    As I was driving back from D.C. on Route 28 at exactly 12:11 AM, my family and I saw strange lights in the sky. CNN, Sat, Jun 15 2013 @ 11:35 PM
  • LaRock Defeats 10-term Incumbent in 33rd

    Voters chose David LaRock in the 33 rd House of Delegates Republican Primary Tuesday over 20-year incumbent Joe T. May after a testy race in which each cast the other as dishonest. Patch.com, Wed, Jun 12 2013 @ 08:50 AM
  • RagingWire to Invest $150M, Create 50 New Jobs for Virginia Tax Incentive

    Data center operator RagingWire Data Centers announced on Wednesday it has signed a rare memorandum of understanding with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership committing to $150 million in capital investment and the creation of 50 new jobs over the next five years. The WHIR, Wed, Jun 12 2013 @ 12:40 PM
  • Hatrick Plans Ultimate Graduation in 2014

    After 22 years as the Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent, Edgar B. Hatrick III will call it quits next year and, as he put it Tuesday, "enter the Class of 2014." Patch.com, Wed, Jun 12 2013 @ 06:43 AM
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