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  • Amanda Knox makes her final plea in Italian court today.
    The fate of Amanda Knox and her former boyfriend, Raffaele Sollecito, will be decided in an Italian court today.

  • Engineers climb 555 feet above the nation's capital to repair the damage on the Washington Monument caused by the August earthquake that shook much of the East Coast.
    Engineers climbed 555 feet above the nation's capital to repair damage to the Washington Monument caused by the August earthquake that shook much of the East Coast.

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    Intimate partner violence (IPV) is very common against women, with homicide being the most serious form. An annual report prepared by the Violence Policy Center offered state figures.
    Intimate partner violence (IPV) is very common against women with homicide being the most serious form. When Men Murder Women, an annual report, offered the breakdown of cases in the 10 states with the highest female-victim-with-male-offender homicide rates in 2009. The national rate is 1.25 per 100,000; the top state nearly doubled that average at 2.70. Here are the 10 states with the highest male-on-female homicide rates.

  • Camera's capture what's thought to be NASA's Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite, or UARS, as it burned through Earth's atmosphere Friday evening.
    Cameras capture what's thought to be NASA's Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite, or UARS, as it burned through Earth's atmosphere Friday evening.

  • A crash at a Nevada air show injured dozens and killed at least one when a WWII-era war plane plummeted to the ground in front of box seats.
    A crash at a Nevada air show injured dozens and killed at least one when a WWII-era war plane plummeted to the ground in front of box seats.

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    According to ShermansTravel, there are 10 destinations for the professional leaf-peeper or the casual enthusiast. From New York, to Oregon, there's a place sure to 'fall' within your interests.
    Apple cider, sweaters, pumping picking and that crisp smell in the air are all signs that fall is near. The season is known for its beautifully colored leafed trees and outdoor adventures. According to ShermansTravel, there are 10 destinations for the professional leaf-peeper or the casual enthusiast. From New York, to Oregon, there's a place sure to fall within anyone's interests.

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    These top 10 jobs range from firefighting to financial services all have one thing in common; they are happy.
    According to the National Organization for Research, if you wanna be happy at work, there is one thing these jobs all have in common - and it has nothing to do with money. According to their list of the Happiest Jobs in America, if you wanna be happy, choose work that allows you to do things that are meaningful and contribute to the greater good. Here are their 10 picks.

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    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the nation's poverty rate has risen from 14.3 to 15.1 percent. The highest rate of poverty is seen Mississippi with 21.8 percent, and New Hampshire seeing the lowest of 8.6.
    The nation's poverty rate has risen nearly 1 percent in one year's time, from 14.3 percent in 2009 to 15.1 percent in 2010 - the highest it's been since 1993. In 2009 (the latest data available), the difference between the highest and lowest rates of poverty is a whopping 13.2 percent: Mississippi's rate is 21.8 percent of its population, with New Hampshire coming in at 8.6 percent. State-by-state numbers for 2010 will be released in December.

  • Since 9/11, air travel for passengers has changed drastically when it comes to security measures.
    The events of 9/11 - when four airplanes were brought down by hijackers and used as weapons to kill more than 3,000 people - have transformed air travel in numerous ways. And not all of them good.

  • Portions of the National Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville, PA, will be dedicated on Sept. 10, 2011, in a ceremony where family members of the victims will be present.
    Portions of the National Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville, PA, will be dedicated on Sept. 10, 2011, in a ceremony where family members of the victims will be present. The Wall of Names will be revealed during this ceremony. The Memorial still needs to be completed, and is seeking funds for construction.

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  • Hundreds of college applications are pouring in to a new college in Augusta. East Georgia State College is a two-year institution part of the University System of Georgia. Their main campus is in Swainsboro,
    Hundreds of college applications are pouring in to a new college in Augusta. East Georgia State College is a two-year institution part of the University System of Georgia. Their main campus is in Swainsboro, but starting the fall, their Augusta branch will open on Georgia Regents University's campus.

  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:03 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:03:44 GMT
    It's the perfect weekend to do a backstroke in the lake at Clarks Hill Park. That's because this year the water levels are at an all-time high."We're just enjoying our time out at the lake; celebrating
    It's the perfect weekend to do a backstroke in the lake at Clarks Hill Park. That's because this year the water levels are at an all-time high.

  • Monday, June 17 2013 10:46 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:46:24 GMT
    A records researcher who was checking to see who is responsible to pay for repairing a damaged road in Martinez was arrested after documents went missing. Vanessa Waldron is charged with stealing public
    A records researcher who was checking to see who is responsible to pay for repairing a damaged road in Martinez was arrested after documents went missing.
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