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Anthony Weiner launches bid to become NYC mayor

FILE - In a June 16, 2011 file photo, Anthony Weiner speaks to the media during a news conference in New York. Former U.S. Rep. Weiner, who resigned over a sexting scandal in 2011, says he's weighing a run for New York City mayor this year. The Democrat tells New York Times Magazine "it's now or maybe never for me." But he acknowledges that it's a long shot because some people "just don't have room for a second narrative about me."He says he doesn't know when he'll decide on entering the race, and concedes he'd be an underdog. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)The ex-congressman who resigned over raunchy tweets says he running for mayor of New York.

Garcetti holds slim lead as L.A. picks new mayor

File-This file combo shows a Feb. 20, 2013 file photo of Los Angeles mayoral candidate Eric Garcetti speaking to media in Los Angeles, left, and undated image provided by the Wendy Greuel Campaign of mayoral candidate Greuel meeting with voters. Despite the high stakes, the race has been a mostly low-drama affair between two government regulars. In a city known to yawn at local politics, turnout is expected to be sparse, perhaps only one in four voters will go to the polls. (AP Photo,File)Councilman Eric Garcetti held a slender edge in early returns over city Controller Wendy Greuel.

Death toll rises to 28 in Indonesia mine accident

Workers from Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc gather during a protest near the mining area in TembagapuraThe Arizona-based company closed the world's second-largest copper mine last week.

Up to 30 hurt in crash in northwest Ohio

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — The state Highway Patrol says up to 30 people have been injured in a crash between a commercial bus and a car on Interstate 75 in northwest Ohio.

Rare 'Harry Potter' first edition fetches record auction price

The 1997 book features handwritten notes, original illustrations and a "second thoughts" commentary by the author.

Early vote points to close race as L.A. picks mayor

File-This file combo shows a Feb. 20, 2013 file photo of Los Angeles mayoral candidate Eric Garcetti speaking to media in Los Angeles, left, and undated image provided by the Wendy Greuel Campaign of mayoral candidate Greuel meeting with voters. Despite the high stakes, the race has been a mostly low-drama affair between two government regulars. In a city known to yawn at local politics, turnout is expected to be sparse, perhaps only one in four voters will go to the polls. (AP Photo,File)Early returns suggest a tight race between the two Democratic candidates.

N. Korean leader sends special envoy to China

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un gives field guidance to the now under construction Breeding Station No. 621 of the Korean People's ArmyNorth Korea sent a top military official in an apparent bid to mend frayed relations.

Jodi Arias asks jury to spare her death penalty

Jodi Arias addresses the jury during the penalty phase of her murder trial in PhoenixShe pleaded with an Arizona jury to sentence her instead to life in prison.

Oklahoma short on storm shelters

A man carries his belongings through debris after the suburb of Moore, Oklahoma was left devastated by a tornadoTwisters keep returning, but residents have few places to go.

Man charged in death of missing Maine teenager

This June 2012 photo provided by the Penobscot County Jail via Maine State Police shows Kyle Dube, of Orono, Maine. Dube, 20, was charged Tuesday, May 21, 2013 with murder in the death of Nichole Cable, who was last seen May 12, 2013. Police say a body found in the woods on Monday night is likely that of the high school student. (AP Photo/Penobscot County Jail via Maine State Police)Nichole Cable told her family she was going to see someone she'd met on Facebook.

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