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Tommy Thompson, who's accused of not paying back investors, made history in 1988 when he found the sunken S.S. Central America — or "Ship of Gold."

Ernest Finney, the attorney that represented the friendship 9 in 1961, and South Carolina prosecutor Kevin Brackett speak at hearing to have names cleared.

Roxanne Rimer, 27, faces several charges after she allegedly stole a police car on Jan. 14 while she was handcuffed, leading to a wild pursuit.

Marshfield, Mass. endured blizzard conditions for 14 hours, the longest of any New England town during Tuesday's blizzard.

California registered nurses, members of the California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU), who work at 86 Kaiser Permanente hospitals and clinics in northern and central California voted overwhelmingly (93%) to ratify a new three-year contract reached last week. The agreement covers 18,000 RNs and will give them a stronger voice on patient care and provide breakthrough improvements in workplace protections along with economic gains.

The survey also found that Republicans were more likely to cut the Patriots a break.

In 1961, the 'Friendship 9' were arrested for sitting down at a white's-only lunch counter in South Carolina. Today, they will their convictions and sentence vacated and to be honored for their courage.

It takes a specific set of circumstances to get the official designation of blizzard.

At least six more passenger planes were the target of online threats overnight, making a total of 16 over the past few days. An investigation is underway. NBC's Janet Shamlian reports.

The 15 finalists in the Electrical Workers (IBEW) annual photo contest have been selected, and you can choose who takes home the top honors. The photos, shot by IBEW linemen, electricians, railroad workers and more, often take place amid stunning natural beauty and eye-catching situations.