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DNA results are released from Ohio kidnapping

DNA tests confirm an Ohio kidnapping and rape suspect is the father of the 6 year-old girl born to one of the women he's accused of holding captive for ten years. 

Could Plan B pills be hitting store shelves soon?

A federal judge has refused a government request to suspend his ruling lifting age restrictions on morning-after birth control.  Last month, the judge ruled all women should have access to Plan B. 

Texas Soldiers train Afghans in counter-IED measures

As American forces prepare to withdraw from Afghanistan, one mission endures – training Afghan soldiers and police.

Day of the Dead trademark request draws backlash for Disney

Is it possible to trademark the name of a holiday? The Walt Disney Company was interested in doing so.

President touts Obamacare benefits for moms

The Affordable Care Act, enacted in 2010 but still the focus of intense Republican scorn, got a boost from its champion President Barack Obama on Friday at an event singling out the law's benefits for women.

SSA releases annual 'Top Baby Names', Jacob & Sophia top list

 The Social Security Administration has released their annual list of the "Top Baby Names" for 2012!

Spire installed atop One World Trade Center

A 408-foot silver spire has been fully installed atop One World Trade Center in Manhattan.

Woman mauled to death by several dogs

A Littlerock, California woman is dead after being mauled by several dogs. Investigators say, the 63-year-old was walking Thursday morning when she was attacked. 

Criminal probe started in Texas fertilizer plant blast

(CNN) -- Texas authorities are launching a criminal investigation into last month's deadly fertilizer distribution facility explosion in West, Texas, the Texas Department of Public Safety said Friday.

Sun Metro Bus Service Affected by Apartment Fire

Sun Metro is detouring all bus routes in the Five Points area because of the apartment fire that broke out in the area early Friday morning.

Ammonia leak causing problems on International Space Station

Days before they are scheduled to leave, astronauts at the International Space Station are dealing with a problem. The station is leaking ammonia from its cooling system. NASA says the problem poses no threat to the crew.

FCC wants to improve in-flight WI-FI

If you hate paying for WI-Fi on your flight, only to end up with a very slow connection, the FCC has good news, it wants to speed up your internet above the clouds.

Search suspended for two people believed to have fallen from cruise ship

The search for two people believed to have fallen from a cruise ship off the Australian coast has been suspended. The 30-year-old man and woman in her 20's remain missing.

Florida man escapes police, but is grabbed by a gator

A Florida man fleeing a traffic stop almost got away, police say. Until he met up with an alligator.

Dawg! 'American Idol' original Randy Jackson leaving hit show

Randy Jackson, the last original "American Idol" judge, announced Thursday that he's voting himself off the hit singing competition program after the current season ends.