U.S. indicts Md. man in mortgage fraud
Authorities Tuesday arrested a Maryland man in what the Department of Justice called a massive mortgage fraud scheme that left victims homeless.
Woman admits faking cancer
A former city employee in Chattanooga, Tenn., admitted Tuesday she falsely claimed to have breast cancer to get money and time off.
Ill. woman harassed by Facebook impostor
An Illinois woman said that after many attempts she finally got a fake user's profile with her name and other information removed from Facebook.
Pre-schoolers injured by runaway car
Four children at a Franklin, Mich., preschool were injured when a teacher mistakenly hit the accelerator on her car, sending it through a wall, officials say.
White House sticks to healthcare deadline
The White House said Tuesday it still believes the U.S. House will vote on a healthcare bill by March 18 even though a key lawmaker suggested that's unlikely.
Soldier to face murder court-martial
A U.S. Army soldier accused of killing two others stationed at her Washington military base will face general court-martial, military authorities say.
Bank sued over 'invasive' repossession
A Pennsylvania woman is suing her bank, saying her doors were padlocked, her parrot confiscated and home repossessed though her mortgage payments were on time.
Racist e-mail affecting Tennessee tourism
A racially offensive e-mail comparing first lady Michelle Obama to a chimpanzee is affecting the Tennessee tourism industry, officials said.
Young, wife ordered jail over Edwards tape
A North Carolina judge ordered Andrew Young and his wife jailed for allegedly not turning over all copies of a sex tape made by John Edwards and his mistress.
Job openings increased in January
The U.S. Department of Labor said there were 2.7 million job openings on the last business day of January, putting the job opening rate at 2.1 percent.
Hoyer dismisses Massa claim as 'absurd'
U.S. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer strongly denied Rep. Eric Massa's claim Democrats pushed him out of office over his opposition to the healthcare bill.
OSU custodian shoots 2, kills self
An Ohio State University custodian with a poor work record allegedly shot two co-workers, killing one of them before killing himself, Tuesday, police said.
First gay couples marry in Washington
At least 15 same-sex couples were waiting Tuesday morning to pick up their marriage licenses in Washington and then hold their weddings.
Girl who set mom on fire gets probation
An 11-year-old Florida girl who set her mother's bed on fire has been sentenced to indefinite probation and advised to get mental health treatment.
Poll: Dems edge GOP in congressional races
Democrats held the edge over Republicans when registered voters were asked which party's congressional candidate they'd support, a new Gallup poll indicated.
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