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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Oscar Pistorius on Monday informed South African authorities that he wants to resume athletic training while on bail for the murder case... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/chris-greenberg/

A longtime New Jersey high school teacher is accused of using Facebook to proposition one of his students for sex, offering money in return. Thomas... The Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/andy-campbell/

The Los Angeles Police Department has had to deny recent rumours that foul play has been ruled out in the death of Vancouver student Elisa... The Huffington Post B.C. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/andree-lau/

VANCOUVER - The police unit that investigates organized crime in British Columbia is preparing to announce a break in a gang murder investigation.Members of the... CP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jesse-ferreras/

Now that talks are under way in Washington to iron out a proposal for bipartisan immigration reform, the issue promises to draw sustained attention.... The Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/roque-planas/

BROCKTON, Mass. -- Police in Brockton, Mass., have asked state child welfare officials to investigate possible child abuse or neglect in the case of a... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-moye/

By Lawrence Hurley WASHINGTON, Feb 25 (Reuters) - U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Monday condemned racially charged language used by a federal prosecutor... Reuters http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mollie-reilly/

When Jodi Arias took the stand in her own defense three weeks ago, I was not surprised by the move because I'm confident the tactic will spare her from the death penalty. Mari Fagel http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mari-fagel/

Pro tip: If you're going to disguise yourself in a wig and a dress, make sure you cover the tattoo of your own name. Police... Hilary Hanson http://www.huffingtonpost.com/hilary-hanson/

This morning, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor scolded a federal prosecutor for a racist comment he made during a drug trial. While questioning the... Radley Balko http://www.huffingtonpost.com/radley-balko/

Two Butterball workers at a North Carolina turkey facility were convicted of animal cruelty on Feb. 22 following a 2011 undercover investigation by the nonprofit... Carey Polis http://www.huffingtonpost.com/carey-polis/

An Arizona prosecutor will continue his cross-examination today of Jodi Arias, a 32-year-old photographer accused of first-degree murder in the brutal 2008 slaying of her... David Lohr http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-lohr/

Here in the U.S. where we have minimal family support, providing easy access to guns, including assault weapons to millions of angry, depressed, desensitized young boys and men is a bit like throwing lit matches into a gasoline tank. Myriam Miedzian http://www.huffingtonpost.com/myriam-miedzian/

MILWAUKEE — A 76-year-old Wisconsin woman accused of killing her infant daughter more than a half-century ago will serve 45 days in jail and 10... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steven-hoffer/

JOHANNESBURG — His head shrouded by a sports hoodie, the young man walked unnoticed through a bustling crowd outside the gates of the Olympic village... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/chris-greenberg/

They strip him, put a dog collar and leash on him. They hood him, loose dogs on him. They subject him to freezing cold water and leave him naked on cold nights. Tom Engelhardt http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tom-engelhardt/

The homeless man wanted for the murder of a New York mom vacationing in Turkey might be making a run for Iran, according to reports... Michael McLaughlin http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-mclaughlin/

PORTLAND, Maine -- A Maine man charged with disorderly conduct for his loud whistling in downtown Portland has reached a deal with the city –... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/emily-thomas/

This blows. Police say Anthony Brasfield, 40, was spending Sunday morning with his girlfriend, Shaquina Baxter, when he released 12 heart-shaped helium balloons into the... Hilary Hanson http://www.huffingtonpost.com/hilary-hanson/

Tiffany Ennis claims she was just joking around when she allegedly wrapped duct tape around two small children's faces and heads, leaving only their nostrils... The Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/andy-campbell/