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A suspect is in custody after opening fire at a midnight screening of the Batman film ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ in Aurora, Colorado, east of Denver. Fifty people are wounded. Witnesses say the gunman released a noxious gas before opening fire, making escape more difficult.
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An American soldier says he released the photos to the Los Angeles Times to draw attention to the safety risk of a breakdown in leadership and discipline. The Army has started a criminal investigation.
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The president prevails over Republican Mitt Romney by piecing together a diverse coalition reflecting the nation’s changing electorate.
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The singer is found unresponsive at the Beverly Hilton hours before Clive Davis’ annual pre-Grammy Awards party. Once a ruler of the pop charts, Houston had seen addiction take a toll on her success.
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Images arrive at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory soon after Curiosity touches down to begin its search for signs of life on the Red Planet.
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Captain Dustin Brown has a goal and two assists to lead the 45-year-old franchise to its first NHL championship. Jeff Carter and Trevor Lewis each score twice.
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The actress has hired a prominent legal team to represent her in the couple’s split.
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Chick-fil-A is “very much supportive of the family,” according to Dan Cathy, president of the popular fast food chain.