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FILE - In this June 16, 2011 file photo, Anthony Weiner speaks at a news conference in New York. The Democratic ex-congressman who resigned over raunchy tweets said late Tuesday, May 21, 2013, that he's in the New York City mayoral race. Although the field is crowded for September's primary, Weiner is arriving with some significant advantages, including a $4.8 million campaign war chest, polls showing him ahead of all but one other Democrat, and no end of name recognition. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Weiner launches comeback bid to become NYC mayorAnthony Weiner launches NY mayoral bid, seeking to revive political career after tweet scandal
The Associated Press18 minutes ago
Convicted killer Jodi Arias makes a point as she answers a question during an interview at the Maricopa County Estrella Jail on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Phoenix.  Arias was convicted recently of killing her former boyfriend Travis Alexander in his suburban Phoenix home back in 2008, made a plea in court for life in prison, instead of execution, saying she can contribute to society if allowed to live. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Arias jury deadlocked but must continueJurors in Jodi Arias case say they're unable to reach decision; judge tells them to continue
The Associated Press18 minutes ago
FILE - In this May 20, 2013 file photo, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., left, confers with Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., center, and Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., as the Senate Judiciary Committee assembled to work on a landmark immigration bill to secure the border and offer citizenship to millions, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Leading senators working on immigration legislation reached a compromise Tuesday on the details of an expanded high-tech visa program, officials said as the Senate Judiciary Committee neared completion of its work on the measure. At the same time, several officials said the White House has made it known to Leahy that it would prefer postponing a showdown over the rights of same sex spouses until a vote in the full Senate.  (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
Key House chairman slams Senate immigration billKey House committee: Senate immigration bill 'falls far short'
The Associated Press21 minutes ago
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The Associated Press18 minutes ago
This photo provided by The Iowa Department of Public Safety shows Kathlynn Shepard, 15. Authorities said Tuesday, May 21, 2013, a man suspected of abducting Shepard and a 12-year-old girl from a bus stop in central Iowa has been found dead, but a search continues for Shepard. Authorities said the 12-year-old girl was able to escape and ran to a nearby rural residence for help. (AP Photo/Iowa Department of Public Safety)
Man who kidnapped 2 Iowa girls had long recordSheriff: Iowa sex offender who killed self after girls' abduction was 'creep' with long record
The Associated Press35 minutes ago

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Today in History

On May 22, 1913,

the American Cancer Society was founded in New York by a group of doctors and business leaders under its original name, the American Society for the Control of Cancer.

In 1813,

composer Richard Wagner was born in Leipzig, Germany.

In 1860,

the United States and Japan exchanged ratifications of the Treaty of Amity and Commerce during a ceremony in Washington.