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Blizzards, avalanches leave at least 29 dead in Nepal

Rescuers widened their search Friday for trekkers in Nepal’s northern mountains who were stranded since a series of blizzards and avalanches battered the Himalayas early this week leaving at least 29 people killed, officials said.

‘Hee Haw’ star’s killer is paroled after 41 years

John Brown, one of the two men convicted in the murders of Grand Ole Opry and “Hee Haw” star David “Stringbean” Akeman and his wife, will be released from prison after serving 41 years, officials said on Wednesday.

Standoff forces closure of American Indian casino in California

A federal court on Wednesday ordered an American Indian casino in California to remain closed over public safety concerns tied to an armed standoff that occurred last week between two tribal factions at the establishment, officials said.

Florida governor’s race marred by Fangate

The Florida governor’s race was spinning wildly on Thursday, almost as fast as that electric fan former Gov. Charlie Crist insists on bringing along to campaign appearances.

Guns, bullets become jewelry, benefit Chicago’s at-risk kids

Guns and bullets seized from Chicago-area crimes will be melted down and turned into jewelry by a company that pledges to give part of the profit to at-risk children, company and government officials said on Wednesday.

FBI blames hacker attacks on China, warns businesses

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation said on Wednesday that hackers it believes to be backed by the Chinese government have recently launched attacks on U.S. companies.

 
Enterovirus investigated as link in Arizona boy’s death

Health officials are investigating whether a potent virus that has infected hundreds of children nationwide killed a 6-year-old boy in Arizona, officials said on Wednesday, adding that it would take more than a week to get an answer.

 
Person on Ebola patient flight OK in Reno

Washoe County health officials have conducted their first Ebola screening of a person who was on a flight with a patient who had the virus but released the individual after determining there was no health risk.