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Missing Ohio teen found hiding in boyfriend’s attic, police say
A missing 17-year-old Ohio girl was found early Wednesday hiding in the attic of an apartment recently leased by her 20-year-old boyfriend, Norwalk police announced.
Van der Sloot indicted for fraud, extortion
A U.S. federal grand jury indicted Joran van der Sloot on charges of wire fraud and extortion in connection with a plot to sell information about the whereabouts of Natalee Holloway's remains in exchange for $250,000. FULL STORY
Mother of missing woman sues L.A. authorities for wrongful death
The mother of a missing California woman is suing the county of Los Angeles and several sheriff's officials for wrongful death and negligence in her daughter's 2009 disappearance, court documents say.
Parents continue quest for justice
The parents of Rachel Corrie, an American killed by Israeli forces in 2003, visited the State Department as they push for an independent probe and await the outcome of a lawsuit filed against Israel Defense Forces.
U.S.: Cleric had role in attempt to bomb Detroit-bound plane
The director of the National Counterterrorism Center says the U.S. government believes that U.S.-born cleric Anwar al-Awlaki had "a direct operational role" in the attempt to bring down an airliner bound for Detroit, Michigan, on Christmas Day.
Cartel lieutenant linked to 30 killings arrested, police say
Mexican federal police have arrested a drug cartel chieftain who is a former police officer and is connected to more than 30 brutal killings, authorities said Wednesday.
Police: ‘Barefoot Bandit’ hits again
The teenage fugitive accused of stealing planes, cars and boats along the West Coast is now wanted in the nation's heartland, police say.
Kagan pledges independence
Questioning of Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan will continue Wednesday after she mounted a spirited defense against her critics Tuesday. FULL STORY l BLOG l 5 KEY ISSUES l PHOTOS l QUIZ
‘Narco-subs’ latest in evolution of drug smuggling methods
Military checkpoints line the long and winding road from the airport in Cali, Colombia, to the coastal city of Buenaventura.
Police close in on alleged cop killer
Authorities are "tightening the loop" on a suspect in the Tuesday shooting deaths of two Tampa, Florida, police officers, Police Chief Jane Castor said Wednesday.