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Powerball jackpot swells to $350M, third-largest prize ever

The Powerball lottery jackpot has swelled to $350 million after no tickets matched the winning numbers selected during Saturday's drawing, making it the third-largest Powerball prize of all-time. Saturday's winning numbers were 6-13-19-23-43 with 16 as the Powerball. 2013-05-13T07:20:24Z http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/05/13/powerball-jackpot-swells-to-350m-fourth-largest-prize-ever/

North Korea replaces hardline defense chief with a little-known army general

 The announcement comes amid tentative signs of an interest in diplomacy after weeks of rising animosity and dueling threats on the Korean Peninsula. 2013-05-13T04:10:01Z http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/05/13/north-korea-replaces-hardline-defense-chief-with-little-known-army-general/

Mom says boy, 12, accused in sister's death 'could never' hurt her

A day before a 12-year-old boy was arrested for the stabbing death of his 8-year-old sister, his mother described him as "protective" of his younger sibling. 2013-05-12T22:35:31Z http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/05/12/mom-says-boy-12-accused-in-sister-death-could-never-hurt-her/

As many as 12 shot in New Orleans Mother's Day parade

DEVELOPING: As many as 12 people have been shot at a Mother's Day parade in New Orleans, police say. 2013-05-12T20:26:19Z http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/05/12/as-many-as-12-shot-in-new-orleans-mother-day-parade/

You can own a piece of history -- for as little as $50G

Federal officials at the General Services Administration are set to hawk an extraordinary item this week: a plane that once served as Air Force One. 2013-05-12T19:47:43Z http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/05/12/can-own-piece-history-for-as-little-as-50g/

Looking for a hero: Iran's Rafsanjani builds comeback bid on reformist hopes

Signs on currency exchange shops in Tehran explained why the doors where temporarily shut: Waiting to see if former President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani would seek to reclaim the office. 2013-05-12T17:48:58Z http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/05/12/looking-for-hero-iran-rafsanjani-builds-comeback-bid-on-reformist-hopes/

Teen sisters' sporting life gets them reunited after 17 years

These sisters both reside in Washington, D.C., attending schools just 10 minutes away from each other. They boast the same shoe size and, uncannily – and beautifully -- resemble one another. They both have the same double-jointed thumbs and play many of the same sports. 2013-05-12T17:45:31Z http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/05/12/teen-sisters-sporting-life-gets-them-reunited-after-17-years/

Bullet blitz: Demand from public, government leaves ammo shelves empty

Steve Warholic spends nearly his entire workday at a Nevada ammunition store scouring the Internet, and the owner puts in even more time online. Both think they need to spend more time on the web. Kristina Shevory 2013-05-12T17:45:27Z http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/05/12/bullet-blitz-demand-from-public-government-leaves-ammo-shelves-empty/

Republicans call for depositions in Benghazi probe, amid revelation Clinton barely interviewed

Congressional Republicans on Sunday pressed their investigation into the Benghazi attacks, suggesting depositions of high-ranking officials and more whistle-blowers testifying amid further questions about why then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was not thoroughly interviewed about the issue. 2013-05-12T14:55:03Z http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/05/12/top-house-republicans-talk-about-depositions-more-whistleblowers-in-benghazi/

Women kidnapped, held in Cleveland home ask for privacy, time to heal

The victims of a Cleveland house of horrors are pleading with the public for privacy and time to heal amidst a deluge of requests from the media, as well as an outpouring of offers to assist them from around the world. 2013-05-12T14:53:01Z http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/05/12/women-kidnapped-held-in-cleveland-home-ask-for-privacy-time-to-heal/

Republicans slam IRS targeting of Tea Party as 'chilling,' a form of intimidation

Washington Republicans on Sunday characterized the IRS targeting Tea Party groups and other conservative political organizations as "chilling" and intimidating acts that heighten Americans' mistrust in government. 2013-05-12T13:56:31Z http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/05/12/rogers-irs-targeting-tea-party-and-other-political-groups-intimidation/

'Best Mother's Day . . . ever' for mom of girl kidnapped, held captive in Cleveland house

For nearly a decade, Nancy Ruiz hoped against hope her daughter lived. Today, she celebrates "the best Mother's Day . . . ever" after a homecoming that – at last – brought the return of Gina DeJesus. 2013-05-12T13:51:20Z http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/05/12/best-mother-day-ever-for-mom-girl-kidnapped-kept-captive-in-cleveland-house/

OJ Simpson heads to court to seek freedom in 'Hail Mary motion'

Like a recurring nightmare, the return of O.J. Simpson to a Las Vegas courtroom come Monday will remind Americans of a tragedy that became a national obsession and in the process changed the country's attitude toward the justice system, the media and celebrity. 2013-05-12T13:46:22Z http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/05/12/oj-simpson-heads-to-court-to-seek-freedom-in-hail-mary-motion/

House panel releases set of questions for IRS, ahead of hearing on targeting Tea Party

The House Ways and Means Committee this weekend released a timeline of interactions with the IRS and a list of 10 questions it will likely ask agency officials in an upcoming hearing -- following the agency's acknowledging Friday that it targeted conservative political groups during the 2012 election season. 2013-05-12T13:27:45Z http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/05/12/house-committee-outlines-questions-for-irs-at-planned-hearing-on-targeting-tea/

2 men charged in Tampa Bay human trafficking ring

Two men have been charged with leading a human-trafficking ring involving at least 16 women in the Tampa Bay area. 2013-05-12T12:43:14Z http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/05/12/2-men-charged-in-tampa-bay-human-trafficking-ring/

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