Jurors in the George Zimmerman murder trial on Monday heard a recording and a reading of the statement from the neighborhood watch volunteer describing his fatal encounter with 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. NOTE: Graphic language. (July 1)
Dramatic shifts in public opinion about marijuana legalization are forcing both lawmakers and the public to deal with clashing federal and state policies. (July 1)
Speaking in Tanzania, President Obama called the deaths of 19 firefighters who died battling an Arizona wildfire 'heartbreaking.' Obama also said there have been 'high level discussions' between the US and Russia on Edward Snowden's extradition. (July 1)
The Coast Guard says cocaine confiscated by U.S. authorities off the coast of Costa Rica is worth roughly $19 million. The 1,250 pounds of cocaine was offloaded at the Coast Guard base in Miami Beach. (July 1)
Competing Congressional plans to fix student loan interest rates miss July 1 deadline as millions of students grapple with over a trillion dollars in debt. (July 1)
Protests against Egypt's President Mohammed Morsi continued Monday in Tahrir Square and at the headquarters of his Muslim Brotherhood. Protesters stormed and ransacked the Islamic group's building after clashing overnight with Morsi supporters. (July 1)