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Colorado-Shooting

A Colorado judge on Monday reaffirmed a limited gag order for lawyers and law enforcement agencies involved in the case against a former graduate student accused of killing 12 at an Aurora movie theater, while also allowing the release of some official records and continuing to seal others.

Florida-Zimmerman-Appeal

George Zimmerman is appealing for a new judge in his trial over the killing of Trayvon Martin.

Texas-A&M-Shooting (will update)

A Texas constable and two others were killed Monday in a shooting near Texas A&M University, police said.

Florida-Largest-Python

University of Florida researchers examining the state's largest Burmese python said Monday they found a record 87 eggs inside, giving them important clues about the reproductive capability of the invasive species.

TRAVEL-Airport-Intrusion

A multimillion-dollar intrusion detection system at JFK airport in New York failed to register a man who walked onto the runway from the Jamaica Bay waters on Sunday.

US-Military-Branding

Veterans are getting a helping hand in boosting their personal brand and hopefully raising the chance for employment. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will distribute Personal Branding guides to veterans as part of the new initiative to help more veterans' secure civilian jobs, by giving them tips to compete against other job seekers.

SPORT-Saints-Investigation

Louisiana State Police investigating wiretapping allegations against the New Orleans Saints said Monday they found no evidence any state laws were broken.

Syria-Unrest (will update)

Syrian rebels said Monday they shot down a military jet, an assertion denied by the government, which blamed the crash on a "technical failure."

Syria-Islamic-Summit

A Tuesday summit in the Islamic holy city of Mecca will bring together the biggest ally of the Syrian government and its top regional antagonists with the country's increasingly bloody civil war topping the agenda.

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Syria-Unrest

Syrian rebels said Monday they shot down a military jet, an assertion denied by the government, which blamed the crash on a "technical failure."

Egypt-Journalists-Trial

Egyptian journalists Tawfiq Okasha and Islam Afifi will be tried for defaming and insulting President Mohamed Morsy, a spokesman said Monday.

Egypt-Political-Analysis

Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy's surprising move to amass substantially more power has triggered demonstrations on both sides and accusations that he is effectively anointing himself with "imperial" authority. But some analysts say that in weakening the military's grip over the country, Morsy has pushed the country toward democracy.

Iran-Earthquakes

The death toll from a pair of earthquakes that jolted Iran on Saturday has escalated once again, state-run media reported Monday. At least 306 people have been killed and 3,037 injured in the two quakes in northwest Iran, Press TV reported, citing the country's Health Ministry.