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SpaceX rocket launch aborted

A new private supply ship for the International Space Station remained stuck on the ground Saturday after rocket engine trouble led to a last-second abort of the historic flight. All nine engines...

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G-8 leaders put focus on European financial crisis

G-8 leaders put their focus on European financial crisis, amid pressure for growth measures

3 charged with terror conspiracy ahead of NATO

3 charged with terror conspiracy ahead of Chicago NATO summit; early protests go peacefully

Obama: More teeth needed for Wall Street reforms

Obama says JPMorgan Chase trading loss shows need for more teeth for Wall Street reforms

SpaceX rocket launch aborted in last half-second

SpaceX rocket launch aborted in last half-second before liftoff because of engine problem

Feds say Colorado wildfire started on camp stove

Camper blamed for starting Colorado wildfire with camp stove; Feds to pursue restitution

LA police arrest 2 in killings of Chinese students

LA police arrest 2 in killings of 2 Chinese students, violence that shook USC campus

In Colorado, same-sex marriage remains a hot issue

Legislative battle over same-sex couples could affect presidential race in Colorado

3 NATO protesters face terror conspiracy charges

3 Chicago NATO protesters charged with terrorism conspiracy in alleged Molotov cocktail plot

Jurors in Edwards trial will resume talks Monday

Jurors in John Edwards' campaign corruption trial take weekend break, resume Monday

Clemens lawyer attacks key piece of evidence

Clemens lawyer attacks beer can, key piece of evidence in perjury trial

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On May 19, 1962,

actress Marilyn Monroe sang a sultry rendition of "Happy Birthday to You" to guest-of-honor President John F. Kennedy during a star-studded Democratic fundraiser at New York's Madison Square Garden (the third of four arenas to bear that name).

In 1536,

Anne Boleyn, the second wife of England's King Henry VIII, was beheaded after being convicted of adultery.

In 1780,

a mysterious darkness enveloped much of New England and part of Canada in the early afternoon.