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This composite photo shows former Blackwater guards Dustin Heard (from left), Evan Liberty, Nicholas Slatten and Paul Slough. A federal appeals court has thrown out a murder conviction against Slatten and ordered resentencing of the other three men.

U.S. Appeals Court Tosses Ex-Blackwater Guard's Conviction In 2007 Baghdad Massacre

Nicholas Slatten was convicted of murder in connection with the killing of 14 Iraqi civilians and sentenced to life in prison. The court also ordered that three other former guards be resentenced.

Flames and smoke rise from a fire near Mayer, Ariz. By Thursday, the Goodwin Fire had burned more than 20,000 acres and was just 1 percent contained.

Hundreds Flee Arizona Blaze As Conditions Spur Numerous Wildfires Across Southwest

The Goodwin Fire in Central Arizona's Yavapai County spurred the evacuation of at least 1,500 residents.

The Bad Grade That Changed The U.S. Constitution

The 27th Amendment had languished for nearly 200 years before a Texas student made passing it a personal cause. The amendment was ratified 25 years ago this weekend.

Officials Urge Employers To Protect Outdoor Workers As Temps Soar

Temperatures are expected to be 15 to 25 degrees above normal across Southern California over the coming days. A heat advisory for San Diego County's deserts is scheduled to remain in effect until 7 p.m. Sunday. High temperatures Tuesday are expected to range from 109 to 114 degrees, and from 110 to 115 degrees on Thursday.

Police tape blocks off the home of Stephen Craig Paddock on Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, in Mesquite, Nev.

Investigators Want To Talk To Vegas Gunman's Girlfriend

Investigators trying to figure out why Stephen Paddock gunned down 59 people from his high-rise hotel suite are analyzing his computer and cellphone, looking at casino surveillance footage and seeking to interview his girlfriend.

All eyes are on Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. (third from left), and his Republican colleagues as they pitch yet another Obamacare repeal-and-replace plan.

If Republicans Revive Health Care Again, This Is What It Could Mean For Your State

The block grants under Graham-Cassidy would give states less money than Obamacare. We asked experts about states' best options for spending that money.

Laquan McDonald (right) walks down the street moments before being shot by Officer Jason Van Dyke in Chicago in October 2014, in a still shot from a police dashcam video.

3 Chicago Police Officers Accused Of Cover-Up In Killing Of Laquan McDonald

The Cook County grand jury indictment alleges that the three police officers were at the scene of the killing and worked together to conceal crucial facts in order to protect a fellow officer.

Hawaii Gov. David Ige, shown here in 2014, has signed a bill to implement goals of the Paris Agreement in his state.

Hawaii Signs Legislation To Implement Goals Of Paris Climate Accord Anyway

Gov. David Ige signed the Senate bill on Tuesday, saying he was motivated by the evidence of climate change visible in Hawaii. It's a commitment to reducing the state's greenhouse gas emissions.

Inside Beijing's Gao'antun incinerator plant, garbage piles past the 25-meter (82-ft.) mark inside an arena-sized garbage container where engineers operate giant claws to sift through it.

The Burning Problem Of China's Garbage

China produces 520,000 tons of garbage a day. To get rid of it, the government favors burning it, which harms the environment. One answer: sorting garbage and recycling. But that's proved challenging.

From left: Louis Ray Perez, Dorothy Maraglino, and Jessica Lynn Lopez are pictured in these undated photos.

Jurors Find 3 Defendants Guilty In Murder Of Marine Wife

Louis Ray Perez, 49, Dorothy Maraglino, 40, and Jessica Lynn Lopez, 28, were found guilty of first degree murder in the April 13, 2012 death of Brittany Killgore. The defendants face life in prison.

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