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This undated publicity photo released by BBC shows, Matthew Macfadyen starring as Detective Inspector Edmund Reid, in a scene from "Ripper Street" on BBC America which debuts Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, 9 ET. (AP Photo/BBC, Tiger Aspect, Jonathan Hession)

‘Ripper Street’ stars Macfadyen, 1880s London

Associated Press · January 18, 2013 5:00 am

FILE - This is a April 19, 2005 fiel photo released by Statoil via NTB scanpix, shows the Ain Amenas gas field in Algeria, where Islamist militants raided and took hostages Wednesday Jan. 16, 2013. British Prime Minister David Cameron said Algerian forces are "still pursuing terrorists" and looking for hostages at an oil installation in the Sahara desert. Cameron told lawmakers Friday Jan. 18, 2013 that Algerian troops were still engaged in an operation to secure a "large and complex site." (AP Photo/Kjetil Alsvik, Statoil via NTB scanpix, File) NORWAY OUT

Desert siege: 100 of 132 foreign hostages freed

Associated Press · January 18, 2013 5:00 am

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Notre Dame Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick said in his weekly radio show that the university encouraged Manti Te'o to go public about the hoax.

Notre Dame AD encouraging Manti Te’o to speak publicly

Associated Press · January 18, 2013 5:00 am

New version of ‘gun show loophole’ bill advances in Virginia legislature

New version of ‘gun show loophole’ bill advances in Virginia legislature

Associated Press · January 18, 2013 5:00 am

FILE - This undated file photo provided by the Illinois Lottery shows Urooj Khan, 46, of Chicago, posing with a winning lottery ticket. Khan died from cyanide poisoning in July shortly before collecting $425,000 in winnings. His death was initially ruled a result of natural causes but later reclassified a homicide. On Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, his body was exhumed for a forensic autopsy. The Cook County medical examiner said his body was in an advanced state of decomposition, but pathologists were able to obtain samples from most major organs as well as the man's hair and fingernails. Final results from autopsy won't be complete for a few weeks. (AP Photo/Illinois Lottery, File)

Autopsy conducted on body of Ill. lottery winner

Associated Press · January 18, 2013 5:00 am

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Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o still talked about girlfriend in interviews after learning it was a hoax.

Manti Te’o perpetuated story after learning it was hoax

Associated Press · January 18, 2013 5:00 am

FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2010 file photo, Musician Prince performs in Yas Island, on the final night of the F1 motor race meeting in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Prince will perform and be honored with Icon Award at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. ABC announced on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, that the 2013 Billboard Music Awards are set to return to ABC and will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, May 19, 2013 (8:00-11:00 p.m. ET). (AP Photo/Nousha Salimi, File)

Prince to be honored at 2013 Billboard Awards

Associated Press · January 18, 2013 5:00 am

Anne Arundel exec’s trial the stuff of tabloids

Anne Arundel exec’s trial the stuff of tabloids

Associated Press · January 18, 2013 5:00 am

FILE - In this Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008 file photo, New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin speaks during an interview in his office at City Hall in New Orleans. The former New Orleans mayo was indicted Friday, Jan. 18, 2013 on 21 corruption charges including wire fraud, bribery and money laundering. The charges come from a City Hall corruption investigation that already has resulted in guilty pleas by two former city officials and two businessmen. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Ex-New Orleans mayor Ray Nagin charged with bribery

Associated Press · January 18, 2013 5:00 am

In this Jan. 7, 2013, file photo, President Barack Obama and his choice for Defense Secretary, former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel, left, laugh as current Defense Secretary Leon Panetta speaks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, where the president announced his nomination of Hagel. In 1989, former President Richard Nixon said unless a nominee is clearly unqualified, the Senate should respect the right of a president to fill his Cabinet. Nixon's words came during the bitter fight over President George H.W. Bush's choice of John Tower for the Pentagon post. The Democratic-led Senate rejected him. Now, Obama's choice of Hagel to be defense secretary will be a test for Senate Republicans, including those who fought strenuously for Tower. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, file)

Chuck Hagel pick test of Senate on presidential choices

Associated Press · January 18, 2013 5:00 am

FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2008 file photo, people look at the original Star Spangled Banner, the flag that inspired the national anthem, inside a protective chamber at the National Museum of American History in Washington. Whether visitors want to try one of the first family's favorite restaurants, discover a sense of history or escape from the crowd to find a museum off the beaten path, Washington is the nation's cultural capital this weekend for inauguration visitors. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Beyond Obama’s oath, what to see and taste in DC

Associated Press · January 18, 2013 5:00 am

Park service seeks bids for Jack’s Boathouse site

Park service seeks bids for Jack’s Boathouse site

Associated Press · January 18, 2013 5:00 am