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Official: July Fourth celebration Boston bombers' original target

By Ben Brumfield and Steve Almasy-CNN
It could have been July Fourth. Live on television.

Chemical weapons in Syria? Why Obama still needs convincing

By Jonathan Mann-CNN
Two years into the civil war that has become Syria's nightmare, U.S. President Barack Obama is still reluctant to commit himself to ending the carnage or even enforce his own warning about chemical weapons.

Roaring winds fuel raging California wildfire, expected to continue Friday

By Lateef Mungin and Paul Vercammen-CNN
Crews frantically battling fast-moving wildfires in Southern California will get no relief Friday as heavy winds threaten to grow one blaze that has scorched thousands of acres.

Study: Lipstick could increase chance for stomach tumors

By FOX44 Staff
A small study of store-bought lipstick suggests the makeup may be doing more than giving the appearance of plump, shiny lips -- it could be increasing your exposure to toxic metals.

Reese Witherspoon speaks on arrest: I panicked

By Breeanna Hare - CNN
After canceling TV appearances in light of her disorderly conduct arrest last month, Reese Witherspoon is ready to talk.

SEC and ESPN announce SEC Network

By SEC Digital Network
The Southeastern Conference and ESPN have signed a 20-year agreement through 2034 to create and operate a multiplatform network.

Rescue workers weren't prepared for chaos of Aurora shooting

By Ben Brumfield and Cristy Lenz-CNN
When a shooter sprayed a movie audience with bullets in a Colorado theater last summer, paramedics were not prepared for the extent of the carnage and arrived with too few ambulances, fire officials say in a new report.

Ricin suspect to appear in court

By Lateef Mungin-CNN
A 41-year-old Mississippi man accused of sending ricin-laced letters to President Barack Obama and others will appear in court Thursday where a judge will decide whether he should remain in custody.

Missing Pennsylvania woman reappears 11 years later in Florida Keys

By Laura Ly-CNN
A Pennsylvania woman who mysteriously disappeared 11 years ago has resurfaced in Florida, saying that she just walked out on her family, her life and her problems.

California wildfire burns nearly 3,000 acres

By Ed Payne and Paul Vercammen-CNN
Firefighters continue to battle what has been a fast-growing Southern California wildfire -- one that has already consumed more than 2,950 acres.