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Suspect: Boston payback for hits on Muslims

By Susan Candiotti CNN
The surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon attack indicated that the bombing was retribution for what he called U.S. attacks against Muslims in Afghanistan and Iraq, a law enforcement official said.

Obama vows to make changes at IRS, but it's not enough for some Republicans

By Danielle Leigh-NBC
President Barack Obama said Wednesday that he was "angry" at IRS officials who inappropriately targeted conservative groups for scrutiny, announcing that his administration had sought and accepted Steven Miller's resignation as in

Google announces music subscription service

By Heather Kelly - CNN
Google is taking on music-streaming services like Pandora, Spotify and Rdio with its own music subscription service called Google Play All Access.

JetBlue, Southwest top new airline rankings

By Katia Hetter - CNN
What makes airline passengers happy? Sometimes it's as simple as a smile.

Berlin Barbie bummer; feminists protest Dreamhouse opening

By Frances Cha - CNN
While a Barbie-themed restaurant opening was hailed with general delight and fanfare in Taipei earlier this year, the opening of the blonde doll's new European digs is being met with quite a different reception in Germany.

Google search gets smarter, goes hands-free

By Heather Kelly - CNN
How would you like to do a search without touching a computer or phone? Or have your next question answered before you even ask it? Or get a reminder to pick up a carton of milk when you drive by a grocery store?
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Big Powerball prize leads to big business for local retailers

By David Lippman
A lot of people dreamed big Wednesday night. For all but a few, reality quickly set in. Powerball players lined up across the country for a shot at one of the biggest jackpots of all time.

Was Jodi Arias cruel? Jury reaches verdict in next phase of murder trial

By Catherine E. Shoichet and Graham Winch - CNN
A verdict has been reached in the aggravation phase of the Jodi Arias trial. Jurors have been weighing whether Arias was cruel when she killed ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander in 2008.

White House releases Benghazi e-mails

By Jake Tapper - CNN
The White House released more than 100 pages of e-mails on Wednesday in a bid to quell critics who say President Barack Obama and his aides played politics with national security following the deadly attack on the U.S.

RECALL: Subaru cars recalled for loss of steering

By Peter Valdes-Dapena - CNN
Subaru is recalling 5,379 Legacy and Outback cars in the United States because of a problem that could cause them to loose steering control.

Boston fire chief gets vote of 'no confidence' in handling of bombings

By Kristina Sgueglia and Ed Payne - CNN
Thirteen Boston deputy fire chiefs have signed a letter of "no confidence" in Fire Chief Steve Abraira regarding his handling of the Boston Marathon bombings, according to the letter, which CNN independently obtained from a deputy chi

Disney World vows action after report of wealthy hiring disabled to skip lines

By Josh Levs - CNN
Disney World announced Wednesday it is looking into reports that some wealthy visitors are hiring disabled people to pretend to be family members so that they can skip lines.

Parents sue South Carolina for surgically making child female

By Holly Yan and Joe Sutton - CNN
The adoptive parents of a child born with male and female organs say South Carolina mutilated their son by choosing a gender and having his male genitalia surgically removed.

NOAA releases final report of Sandy service assessment

By Susan Buchanan, NOAA
After a thoughtful and deliberate review, Wednesday, NOAA released a report on the National Weather Service's performance during hurricane/post tropical cyclone Sandy.

Ft. Hood sexual assault prevention coordinator under investigation for sexual assault

By Samantha Morgan
A soldier stationed at Fort Hood, TX has been suspended from duty after an investigation was launched due to alleged of sexual assault and maltreatment of subordinates.