A write-in ballot is seen here in Juneau, Alaska. Election officials began poring over more than 92,500 write-in ballots in the Alaska Senate race on Wednesday, in spite of a federal lawsuit that's challenging the way the count is to be conducted. (Associated Press)
The jury for Kevin A. Ring, seen in 2005, is deadlocked. He is charged with providing gifts to politicians in exchange for favors. (Associated Press)
Justice Department Inspector General Glenn A. Fine said Tuesday that the ATF's bid to reduce the flow of weapons from the U.S. to Mexico's drug gangs suffered from "significant weaknesses." (Associated Press)
Incarcerated former CIA worker Harold J. Nicholson (seen here) pleaded guilty Monday to conspiring to act as an agent of Russia. His son, Nathaniel, pleaded guilty last year to conspiracy charges in connection with the elder Nicholson's spy activities. (Associated Press)
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, enumerating on Wednesday why he won't run for president, is among federal prosecutors Justice's inspector general says overspent travel allowances. (Associated Press)
The bodies of two dead traffic police officers remain in their patrol car in Acapulco on Thursday. Gunmen killed four police officers the day after a grave holding at least 18 bodies was found. (Associated Press)
FILE - This Aug. 3, 2010, file photo shows Auburn quarterback Cameron Newton during an interview in Auburn, Ala. A man who said he represented Auburn quarterback and Heisman hopeful Cameron Newton during his recruitment out of junior college last year asked for payment to secure his commitment to Mississippi State, according to former MSU player John Bond. (AP Photo/Todd J. Van Emst, File)
** FILE ** This is a booking mug of television personality Gary Collins of Beverly Hills, Calif., provided by the Biloxi, Miss., Police Department and taken Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011, after Collins was charged with defrauding an innkeeper of $59.35 after leaving a Biloxi restaurant and refusing to pay the tab. According to Mississippi law, refusing to pay a restaurant bill of more than $25 is a felony. (AP Photo/Biloxi Police Department)
Milwaukee Bucks' Brandon Jennings, left, guards New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul, right, who drives to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jim Prisching)
