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The U.S. government reportedly has spent at least $20 billion of taxpayer money on secret purchases by federal employees so far this year.

A jury was deliberating Friday the case of the Florida A&M University student who led a hazing ritual that killed Robert Champion in 2011.

Democrats hope to boost black voter turnout in North Carolina, Georgia and Arkansas with ads invoking Trayvon Martin and Mike Brown.

Searchers reportedly identified a piece of Amelia Earhart’s long-lost plane near an atoll in the southwestern Pacific Ocean.

Here’s a breakdown of how the voting so far in five states with important U.S. Senate races in the midterms.

Obama's Ebola policies have "fueled fears that may not be justified," ex-Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, a potential 2016 presidential candidate, said.

The lead investigator in the 2012 Secret Service prostitution scandal quit over his own prostitution incident, according to a report.

Boosting name recognition and currying favor in the party, likely 2016 candidates hit the road -- with some bumps along the way.

A new Catholic Church to be erected in Cuba may show signs of the country's improving relationship with the Vatican.

Eleven gubernatorial races are within 4 percentage points, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News/YouGov poll.

The family name isn't his biggest problem. On immigration and education, Bush is out of step with Republican primary voters.

Friday's Marysville-Pilchuck High School shooting is the latest in a long line of school shootings.

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has a history of strong stances on hot-button issues.

George P. Bush says family would back a presidential run by his father.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie offered cautious optimism about Republican gubernatorial candidates who will face voters next week.

Exactly when megalodon went extinct has long eluded scientists, but new research sheds light on the shark’s final hour.

South Miami leaders are worried Florida isn't doing enough to protect from sea level rise. Will a 51st American state emerge?

Find out what will happen in part two of the Halloween-themed episode of "American Horror Story: Freak Show."

Top wide receivers and tight ends have been involved in rumors as the 2014 NFL trade deadline nears.

The horrifying tale of Edward Mordrake was revealed in the "American Horror Story" Halloween-themed episode 3.

The Jaguars have turned their defensive woes around, and are one of several DSTs owners should consider starting in Week 8.