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Deb Greene of Seattle, the first customer at Cannabis City, holds up her purchase signed by owner James Lathrop during the first day of legal retail marijuana sales in Seattle, Washington July 8, 2014.

Newly Legal Marijuana Hard To Find In Washington State

Sep 27, 2014 09:40 PM EDT

While marijuana retail sales became legal across Washington state two months ago, it's tough to find recreational sales around Seattle.

Police said 30-year-old Alton Nolen rushed into an Oklahoma food distribution plant and stabbed two women, one fatally.

Oklahoma Islam Convert Beheads Woman, Stabs Another In Workplace Incident

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Sep 26, 2014 05:07 PM EDT

A seemingly ISIS copycat beheading at an Oklahoma food distribution plant wasn't an act of terror but a workplace violence issue, police and the FBI said Friday. Fired the day before, Alton Nolen, 30, allegedly stormed into Vaughan Foods at Moore, Okla. and beheaded a former co-worker before stabbing and critically injuring another food plant worker and wounding a company official who happened to be a local police reserve member.

All flights into and out of Chicago's O'Hare and Midway international airports were grounded early today due to a fire at an air traffic control tower, snarling traffic nationwide ahead of the weekend.

Nearly 1,500 US Flights Canceled Due To Chicago Hub Air Traffic Control Fire

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Sep 26, 2014 05:04 PM EDT

The U.S. air transportation system got a big jolt Friday when a fire at the Chicago air hub's air traffic control section affected air traffic in and out of the area's O'Hare and Midway airports. More than 850 flights through Chicago were canceled, with more expected to be cancelled throughout the day as two of the nation's busiest air facilities were closed. Flights were resuming on a case-by-case basis during the afternoon, but the traffic slowdown affected airports nationwide.

Metta World Peace AKA The Panda's Friend Arrives In China To Play Basketball And Sell Panda Face Sneakers

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Sep 26, 2014 07:46 AM EDT

Metta World Peace showed up in China this week with two objective in mind: Play basketball for the Sichuan Blue Whales and hawk "Panda Friendly" shoes in white and black with attached plush panda-themed teddy bear head for $79.99.

New Season of 'Scandal' Kicks Off Thursday Night on ABC

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Sep 25, 2014 06:42 PM EDT

Top-rated TV soap opera-slash-sensation "Scandal" kicks off its fourth action-packed season Thursday night on ABC. Fans are anticipating another season of twists, turns and thrills in the cult classic show stopper hit.

Europe Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley (L) and U.S. Ryder Cup captain Tom Watson share a light moment during a news conference ahead of the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles in Scotland September 22, 2014.

Exciting Ryder Cup Matchups Begin To Take Shape

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Sep 25, 2014 05:54 PM EDT

It's U.S.versus Europe in the 2014 edition of the Ryder Cup, an international golfing event that seems to get bigger every two years that's it played. For the first time, the event that takes place in Europe will be televised live in the U.S. on NBC and the Golf Channel, NBC's partner.

Attorney General Eric Holder and President Barack Obama at Capitol Hill.

Who May Replace Eric Holder As Attorney General?

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Sep 25, 2014 05:10 PM EDT

With Eric Holder's Thursday announcement he was stepping down as attorney general, speculation immediately began about who will replace him and when.

It's gym, tan, laundry and alleged tax fraud for former

Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino, and Bro, Charged With US$9 Million Tax Fraud

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Sep 25, 2014 05:24 AM EDT

Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino of reality TV fame is facing quite a situation of his own following indictment on suspicion of tax fraud Wednesday at a New Jersey federal court. Known as one of the stars of "Jersey Shore," and since featured on a reality show of his own with his family, Sorrentino, the master of GTL, or "gym, tan, laundry," and brother, Marc Sorrentino, were accused of conspiracy to defraud the government by filing false tax returns from 2010 through 2013.

New ad-free social network Ello creating buzz in beta testing.

New Ello Social Network The Anti-Facebook Connecting People Without Ads

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Sep 24, 2014 08:41 PM EDT

Say hello to Ello. A new social network set to rival Facebook, but without ads, has launched as an invitation-only beta test attracting subscribers and tech buzz. It bills itself as simple, beautiful and ad-free. Ello, as it's called, began in July as a free service

Chinese shoppers stand with shopping bags on a sidewalk along Fifth Avenue in New York City.

New Study Says US Hospitality Industry Needs To Understand Middle Class Chinese Tourists

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Sep 24, 2014 05:59 PM EDT

A new tourism management study scheduled for publication next year found multinational hotel chains wanting to attract Chinese tourists to U.S. properties needed to rethink branding strategies.

President Obama and Philippines President Benigno Aquino III shake hands during a group photo opportunity at the Sept. 24, 2010 ASEAN leaders meeting at New York.

Philippine President At UN Expresses Renewed Unease About China

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Sep 24, 2014 03:20 AM EDT

In several one-on-one interviews Tuesday with U.S. news outlets, Philippine President Benigno Aquino III said he was perplexed and concerned about Chinese actions related to the hotly contested South China Sea.

Scene at Birmingham, Ala. UPS facility following Tuesday shooting

Fired Alabama UPS Worker Kills Himself, Two Supervisors

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Sep 23, 2014 07:07 PM EDT

A recently fired UPS worker returns to his company's customer service center and warehouse on Tuesday, and kills two supervisors before taking his own life.

Rob Bironas after kicking a game-winning field goal.

Rob Bironas Death: Reports of Road Rage Just Prior To SUV Crash

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Sep 23, 2014 06:46 PM EDT

Former Tennessee Titans kicker Rob Bironas, 36, reportedly was dealing out road rage just prior to his fatal SUV crash a mile from his home, according to numerous reports Tuesday.

First Day of Fall Finds Day and Night Created Equal

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Sep 23, 2014 01:38 PM EDT

Astronomers, and their fellow travelers, declared the precise moment of the fall equinox this year was around 10:29 p.m EDT. That was the time the sun shone directly on the equator heading south into the night.

Scene outside White House Friday as Omar Gonzalez allegedly jumped the fence and ran inside a door.

President Obama Comments For First Time on Friday's White House Break-In

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Sep 22, 2014 06:22 PM EDT

President Obama made his first comments Monday about last week's White House fence jump and break-in. The president said the Secret Service does a great job, adding, "I''m grateful for their sacrifice as they protect me and my children."

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