Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Boston Marathon Suspect
Federal prosecutors in Boston announce they will seek the death penalty for 20-year-old Dzhokhar Tsarnaev in the Boston Marathon bombing case. The notice cites premeditation, targeting an iconic event, and killings including an MIT officer and an 8-year-old boy among the reasons for seeking capital punishment.
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Boston University
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Lillian Campbell
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Watertown
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Woman jailed for selling heroin in Happy Meals
Pittsburgh police say Shanna Dennis, 26, East Pittsburgh, sold heroin hidden in Happy Meals to drive thru customers who used the code phrase I would like to order a toy. An informant paid $82 for a $2 meal containing 10 stamp bags of heroin. The owner, Iftikhar Malik, denies knowledge of the scheme.
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Georgia leaders clash over snow response in Atlanta
After a severe snowstorm paralyzed the Atlanta metro area Governor Nathan Deal and Mayor Kasim Reed sparred over preparedness and warnings. Each offered apologies while avoiding direct blame, as both seek political advantage amid a city long criticized for winter readiness.
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Growth brightens 2014 outlook as consumers spend more
Government data show the 2013 fourth quarter GDP at a 3.2 percent annual rate with consumer spending rising 3.3 percent, the strongest in three years. With a budget deal easing cuts, economists foresee 2014 growth above 3 percent, though unemployment remains high and areas like housing lag.
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