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Today at 7:23 AM  During jury selection at George Zimmerman's trial for shooting Trayvon Martin, which is continuing for a seventh day Tuesday, Circuit Judge Debra Nelson has been listening to testimony from voice recognition experts.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Jury selection begins Monday in the Orlando suburb of Sanford, Fla., the scene of massive protests.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Does evidence that Trayvon Martin used marijuana have any relevance to George Zimmerman's trial for shooting and killing the unarmed teen?

Sunday, May 26, 2013  At approximately 10:15 pm, 32-year-old Juan Ramon Ortega came out and was taken into custody after a standoff with Amarillo Police.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  Amarillo Police are involved in a standoff with a gunman.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Consumer watchdog group warns that most sunscreens meet FDA standards, but questionable SPF ratings persist

Thursday, May 09, 2013  27-year-old Cameron Michael Denton has been charged with four charges of burglary of a habitation by Amarillo Police Department detectives.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Neighbors are finally at ease after a standoff that lasted several hours in Amarillo’s Puckett area.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  Shoot Out MS is May 17 and 18, an auction and dinner will be hosted Friday evening followed by the competition on Saturday.

Friday, April 05, 2013  More than 800 School Boards in Texas have criticized the number of standardized tests high school students must take before they graduate.

Friday, March 29, 2013  The Oklahoma State Board of Education has approved changes to its system of reviewing and changing state academic standards.

Friday, March 29, 2013  North Korea's Kim orders rockets on standby after US sends B-2s to South Korea for military drills

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  It would be hard to find a superintendent in Texas who believes students should be tested more.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  Autism is something that touches the lives of millions throughout the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Autism affects 1-in-88 children. While the number may seem like a small ratio, for families living with Autism, it's a journey that they struggle with every day.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  The Texas Senate Public Education Committee will be considering overhauling standardized testing and high graduation requirements.