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This undated photo released by the Department of Justice shows Jessica L. Hunt. Authorities in Ohio have arrested three people, including Hunt, on charges of enslaving a mentally disabled young mother and her daughter over a two-year period. Federal agents and Ashland police said Tuesday, June 18, 2013,  the trio forced the woman to do housework, threatened her and the girl with violence and fed their pets better than the victims.(AP Photo/Department of Justice)
Prosecutor: 3 Ohioans enslaved disabled mom, childProsecutor: 3 Ohioans enslaved, beat mentally disabled mom, her young daughter
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FILE - In this April 27, 2011 file photo, Katherine Jackson poses for a portrait in Calabasas, Calif. David Berman, a recording industry expert hired by Jackson’s mother, Katherine, testified Monday June 17, 2013, that concert promoter AEG Live LLC created a conflict of interest by negotiating with the singer’s physician for services on the “This Is It” tour. Jackson is suing AEG Live, claiming it failed to properly investigate the doctor and ignored warning signs about her son’s health before his death on June 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)
Chef describes kids' grief over Jackson's deathChef describes grief and struggles of Michael Jackson's children, and their happier moments
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Patriots TE Gronkowski undergoes back surgeryPatriots TE Rob Gronkowski undergoes surgery on back after 4 forearm operations
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A Brazilia woman with Danish nationality holds a banner during a demonstration at City Hall Square in Copenhagen, Denmark, Tuesday June 18, 2013. The demonstrators sympathized with the world wide protests condemning the current political situation in Brazil as the nation hosts the Confederations Cup soccer tournament and prepares for next month's papal visit. (AP Photo/Polfoto/Jens Dresling) DENMARK OUT
Brazil protesters keep up pressure on governmentBrazil: Protesters angry with poor services and high taxes keep up pressure at Sao Paulo march
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Dish passes on making new offer for SprintDish Network passes on making new offer for Sprint by Tuesday deadline set by phone company
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'Dead zones' predicted for Gulf, Chesapeake BayScientists predict summer 'dead zones': Larger in Gulf, smaller than usual in Chesapeake Bay
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Cape Wind gets $200M investment from Danish fund$2.6B Cape Wind alternative energy project gets $200M investment from Danish fund
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Detroit police officer Joseph Weekley stands in Judge Cynthia Hathaway's courtroom at the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice in Detroit, Michigan on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 as the judge instructs jurors to continue to work toward a verdict after they sent her a note saying they are "stuck". The judge declared a mistrial Tuesday after jurors failed to reach a verdict in the trial. Weekley is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of 7-year-old Aiyana Stanley-Jones. (AP Photo/The Detroit News, John T. Greilick) DETROIT FREE PRESS OUT; HUFFINGTON POST OUT
Jury can't reach verdict in Detroit cop's trialMistrial declared in Detroit police officer's manslaughter trial when jury can't reach verdict
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North Carolina starting pitcher Trent Thornton delivers against LSU during the first inning of an NCAA College World Series elimination baseball game in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday, June 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
North Carolina ousts Tigers from CWS with 4-2 winHolberton's homer, Thornton's strong start sends North Carolina to 4-2 win over Tigers at CWS
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  • GOP is losing its grip on Virginia

    LEESBURG, Va. Downtown Leesburg offers a portrait of attachment to the past: Federal-style buildings line the streets, and the courthouse square features both a plaque commemorating a reading in 1776 of the Declaration of Independence and a statute honoring Confederate soldiers. Journalgazette.net, Tue, Jun 18 2013 @ 02:39 PM
  • Leesburg woman indicted for first-degree murder

    A Leesburg woman charged in the December shooting death of a Sterling man was among 36 indicted June 10 by a Loudoun County Grand Jury. Loudoun Times, Tue, Jun 18 2013 @ 06:56 PM
  • Man Gets In Fight At Va. Hotel, Laptop Stolen

    A man got into an argument and then a physical fight with a group of four people in the patio area of a hotel in Sterling on Tuesday morning, only to discover afterwards that someone stole his laptop, according to Loudoun County Sheriff's Office authorities. WUSA9.com, Tue, Jun 18 2013 @ 06:11 AM
  • Repeat sex offender sentenced to two life terms in prison

    A Loudoun County judge on Friday upheld a jury's recommendation and handed down a sentence of two life sentences plus 75 years in prison for a 52-year-old man convicted on a range of sex crime charges. Loudoun Times, Mon, Jun 17 2013 @ 01:03 PM
  • Herndon man convicted of theft from former employer

    A Loudoun County Jury convicted a Herndon man June 17 of burglary and grand larceny and recommended more than seven years in prison. Loudoun Times, Tue, Jun 18 2013 @ 06:56 PM
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