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Arias tells jury she can still contribute to society

Jodi Arias looks at her family on Monday, May 20, 2013 during the penalty phase of her murder trial at Maricopa County Superior Court in Phoenix, Ariz. Arias was convicted of first-degree murder in the stabbing and shooting to death of Travis Alexander, 30, in his suburban Phoenix home in June 2008. (The Arizona Republic, Rob Schumacher, Pool)PHOENIX (AP) — Jodi Arias asked jurors Tuesday to give her life in prison, arguing she "lacked perspective" when she told a local reporter in an interview after she was convicted of murder that she preferred execution to spending the rest of her days in jail.

FBI identifies Benghazi suspects, but no arrests yet

FILE - This Sept. 13, 2012 file photo shows a cameraman filming one of U.S. consulate burnt out offices after an attack that killed four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens on the night of Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, in Benghazi, Libya. The U.S. has identified five men they believe might be behind the attack on the diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, last year, and have enough evidence to justify seizing them by military force as suspected terrorists _ but not enough proof to try them in a U.S. civilian criminal court, the process the Obama administration prefers, U.S. officials said. (AP photo/Mohammad Hannon, File)Authorities say they have enough evidence to justify seizing them by military force.

Court rules bin Laden death photos can stay secret

To match special report BINLADEN/KILLThe ruling rejected a request by a conservative nonprofit group.

No drugs, alcohol found in Newtown gunman, source says

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Toxicology tests on the body of the Newtown school shooter did not turn up any alcohol, illegal drugs or prescription medications, an official close to the investigation said Tuesday.

Did Pope Francis perform an exorcism?

Pope Francis greets the faithful in St. Peter Square at the Vatican, after celebrating a Pentecost mass, Sunday, May 19, 2013.(AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)A young man in St. Peter's Square convulsed and shook as the pope prayed.

Shulman: Not 'responsible' for IRS 'lookout' list

Former IRS commissioner Shulman testifies before Senate Finance Committee in WashingtonThe former IRS commissioner says he was "not personally responsible" for the agency's scrutiny on conservative groups.

Accused Fort Hood shooter draws salary while victims struggle

Bell County Sheriff's Office photograph of Nidal HasanMajor Nidal Hasan has collected $278,000 in salary since the Nov. 5, 2009.

Protesters chant 'IRS has got to go' in Cincinnati

Former IRS commissioner heads to Hill amid scandalTea party members march with signs that read "internal revenge service."

Images of Oklahoma tornado devastation

Images of Oklahoma tornado devastationAn American flag lies on top of an overturned car after a tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, May 20, 2013. REUTERS/Gene Blevins

Videos show jaw-dropping destruction

An American flag blows in the wind at sunrise atop the rubble of a destroyed home a day after a tornado moved through Moore, Okla., Tuesday, May 21, 2013. The monstrous tornado roared through the Oklahoma City suburb Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)A day after a massive tornado tore through Moore, Okla., photos, video footage and eyewitness accounts painted a chilling picture of the destruction left by the deadly F4 storm. Mangled heaps of debris stretched for some 20 miles in the Oklahoma City suburb. Two dozen people, including children, were killed during Monday's storm, and officials [...]

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