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Sanford completes political comeback in South Carolina race

Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford on Tuesday revived his once-dead political career by winning the special election for an open U.S. House seat that he previously held for three terms.

Michael Jackson defender files sex abuse claim

LOS ANGELES (CNN) -- A dancer-choreographer filed a claim against Michael Jackson's estate related to alleged child sex abuse by the late pop icon.

Police deny neighbors called about suspicious activity at Castro home

(CNN) -- The jubilation over the freeing of three women and a girl from their alleged captivity in Cleveland is quickly giving way to a serious question: Did Cleveland police miss clues?

Police deny neighbors called about suspicious activity at Castro home

(CNN) -- The jubilation over the freeing of three women and a girl from their alleged captivity in Cleveland is quickly giving way to a serious question: Did Cleveland police miss clues?

Ropes, chains found in home where women held captive

CLEVELAND (CNN) -- Authorities scouring the Cleveland home where officials say three missing women were held for close to a decade have found ropes and chains apparently used to restrain them, the city's police chief said Wednesday.

Ropes, chains found in home where women held captive

Authorities scouring the Cleveland home where officials say three missing women were held for close to a decade have found ropes and chains apparently used to restrain them, the city's police chief said Wednesday.

Dating advice from Chris Brown and Rihanna

Chris Brown and Rihanna have gone from publicly canoodling to tweeting about the harsh reality of romance in less than three months.

Consumers spending nearly 10% more than in 2009

American consumers are spending nearly 10% more than they did four years ago when the country was reeling from the effects of the financial crisis, according to an analysis of the spending behaviors of millions of Mint.com account holders.

Michael Jackson defender files sex abuse claim

A dancer-choreographer filed a claim against Michael Jackson's estate related to alleged child sex abuse by the late pop icon.

Ropes, chains found in home where women held captive

Authorities scouring the Cleveland home where officials say three missing women were held for close to a decade have found ropes and chains apparently used to restrain them, the city's police chief said Wednesday.

Perry to Obama: Give coastal states more access & dollars

The Houston Chronicle is reporting; Texas Gov.

Internet sales tax: What you'll pay, and when

Internet shoppers could be one step closer to having to pay sales taxes on online purchases.

Indoor tanning industry under scrutiny

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants tighter regulation of indoor tanning beds, citing concerns about equipment malfunctions that have resulted in consumers getting excess radiation.

2013 James Beard Awards: Chefs and restaurants winners are...

The film industry has the Oscars, the music industry has the Grammy Awards. If you're a chef or restaurateur, you want a James Beard Award medal around your neck.

Charles Ramsey: 'This girl screamed like a car had hit a kid'

(CNN) -- Charles Ramsey recounted to CNN on Tuesday evening the actions that made him a hometown hero -- rescuing a woman police said had been held captive for a decade.