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UVA player guilty of 2nd-degree murder
A jury convicted former University of Virginia lacrosse player George Huguely of second-degree murder in the 2010 death of his ex-girlfriend, Yeardley Love.
Police: Student shot, another in custody
One student was wounded and another was in custody Wednesday after a shooting at an elementary school in Bremerton, Washington, authorities said.
Afghan Quran burning protests
Violence left five people dead today as protests over Quran burning by coalition troops intensified in Afghanistan. The U.S. Embassy in Kabul went into lockdown.
Obama signs payroll tax deal into law
President Barack Obama on Wednesday signed into law the agreement passed by Congress last week to extend the payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits while preventing a cut in payments to Medicare do …
Hitman hired to kill random fur-wearer?
A self-proclaimed animal rights activist in Ohio has been charged with soliciting a hit man to kill a random person wearing fur, either by shooting the individual or slitting his or her throat.

2 dead, 1 injured in Maury County shooting
A shooting at a Columbia gas station has left two people dead and another injured Wednesday morning.SLIDESHOW | VIDEO
Elevated risk for severe weather Thursday
The potential for severe weather continues for Middle Tennessee through late Thursday, as the region is under an "elevated" risk for severe weather.
Some say state returns children to dangerous homes
A group of people are so upset about the state of child welfare in Tennessee that they are risking their jobs to describe it.
Murfreesboro home struck by lightning, catches fire
A Murfreesboro home was struck by lightning Wednesday morning, causing the house to catch on fire.
Mom charged with DUI in line to pick up son from school
In the midst of a long line of parents waiting to pick up their children from school, police say one mom did something that put everyone in danger Tuesday.

Uganda investigates death of U.S. TV producer
Authorities in Uganda were investigating the death of a U.S. reality television producer whose work includes "The Amazing Race" and "Whale Wars,'" officials said Wednesday. …
Oscar watch: Five must-see film sites
"My friends think just because we live in Hawaii, we live in paradise. We're all just out here sipping mai tais, shaking our hips and catching waves. Are they insane?" While an Oscar-no …
Adele's solo-finger gesture at Brit Awards
Singing sensation Adele continued rolling in the prizes at the Brit Awards in London, but she made headlines Wednesday for something else: she gave the middle finger when she was cut off during the li …
Oscars exec producer: 'We need to go for comedy'
In anticipation of Sunday's Academy Awards telecast on ABC, EW talked to Executive Producer Don Mischer about host Billy Crystal, what went wrong with last year's show, and how challenging i …
'Community' gets return date
Great new for "Community" fans! The comedy is returning to NBC's Thursday night lineup.

Lunardi: Michigan lifts Spartans to top line
With help from the Wolverines, Michigan State jumps Kansas and earns a No. 1 seed
Pujols objects to Angels' 'El Hombre' billboards
Albert Pujols is objecting to the Angels "El Hombre" ads.
Magic: Kobe needs to sit down with Jim Buss
Players meetings are fine, but Magic Johnson thinks the Los Angeles Lakers need Kobe Bryant to sit down with management to address some issues.
Knicks guard Shumpert out of dunk contest
Due to a left knee injury, New York Knicks rookie Iman Shumpert will not participate in the NBA's Slam Dunk contest this weekend. He will be replaced by Utah Jazz forward Jeremy Evans.
Celtics' Rondo replaces Hawks' Johnson in ASG
Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo will take Joe Johnson's spot on the Eastern Conference roster at this year's All-Star Game after being named an injury replacement Tuesday by NBA commi …