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Casey Anthony ordered back to Orlando

Casey Anthony ordered back to Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Casey Anthony must return to Orlando within two weeks to serve a year's probation for check fraud, a Florida judge ruled yesterday. Judge Belvin Perry said Anthony must follow an order issued by another judge and...  Read Full Story

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  • The first lady of leisure

    The first lady of leisure

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  • Terror cops aid Verizon

    Terror cops aid Verizon

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  • Dueling Minnesotans! Tim & Michele in debate brawl

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  • JetBlue flier who 'peed' on girl could be axed from US Ski Team

    JetBlue flier who 'peed' on girl could be axed from US Ski Team

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    Pataki son's a Lone Star

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    Crime vixen's glee

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