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Death Penalty Possible for Ex-Lawmaker

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Steve Nunn, a former state representative and the son of a former Kentucky governor, is indicted in the September shooting death of his ex-fiance, Amanda Ross. The grand jury's action means the prosecutor could seek capital punishment if Nunn is convicted.
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Lottery Winner Gets $6 Million Surprise

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Retiree Norris Henry thought he had matched five numbers in a New York Lottery drawing and won a second-place payout. But he had actually matched all six numbers -- and a prize worth $6 million. He likened it to "getting the best piece of cake in the world."
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Reservist Says His ID Prevented Mugging

A Milwaukee Army reservist says that four men who were mugging him stopped and returned his things when they saw his military identification. The 21-year-old, who didn't want to be identified, says "the leader of the group" even gave him a "quick fist bump" after seeing the credentials. Police are searching for the would-be robbers.
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AMA Opposes Military's Policy on Gays

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The American Medical Association votes to repeal the U.S. military's ban on openly gay service members. The doctors' organization says that the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy has a "chilling effect" on communication between gays and their doctors. It also states that gay-marriage bans contribute to health disparities.
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Woman with Child Drives Into Aquarium

A woman with a boy on her lap drives into the aquarium at the Tampa International Airport. The 36-year-old and 6-year-old were unharmed in the incident, which began when the woman lost control of her truck. However, most of the saltwater fish were not so lucky.
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A One-Man Mission to Find WWII Wrecks

It's unlikely anyone needs to remind Clayton Kuhles that it's Veterans Day today. That's because he has spent the last eight years locating WWII wrecks in the rugged lands of India, China and Myanmar. His work has brought a huge sense of relief to families who never knew what happened to loved ones lost in the conflict.
Also See: Obama Honors Vets | Check Out: Reservist Says ID Stopped Mugging
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