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Your week in review: Feb. 1

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Shuttle memorials, confirmation hearings and a controversial commercial are just a few of this week's major stories. Shuttle memorials, confirmation hearings and a controversial commercial are just a few of this week's major stories.
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  • Friday, June 14 2013 9:13 AM EDT2013-06-14 13:13:19 GMT
    (RNN) - A chemical plant caught fire in Baton Rouge, LA, on Thursday. At least one person has died and more than 70 were injured in the explosion. George Zimmerman was in court for the selection of the
    The trial of George Zimmerman, the use of chemical weapons by the Syrian government and the U.S. government's hunt for the NSA whistle-blower are a few of the stories that caught our eye this week.
  • Friday, June 7 2013 7:40 AM EDT2013-06-07 11:40:02 GMT
    (RNN) - A building in Philadelphia collapsed, killing six and injuring 14 others. The building was reportedly being demolished when it collapsed onto a thrift store located on the same block. A fire station
    The death of a senator, the deadly collapse of a building in Philadelphia and the trial of an alleged leaker of classified information are just a few of the stories that drew national attention this week.
  • Friday, May 31 2013 11:12 AM EDT2013-05-31 15:12:55 GMT
    (RNN) - A freight train in Maryland derailed and exploded, injuring one. The train reportedly hit a tractor-trailer. Officials said the train was carrying a hazardous material that caused some of the cars
    A ricin letter sent to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, the reunion of President Barack Obama and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and a controversial congresswoman not seeking another term are some of the headlines from this week.

The nation paused to remember the lives lost in pursuit of space exploration this week and reflect on the dangers of space travel.

Meanwhile, President Barack Obama's second term cabinet continues to take shape, but not without tense confirmation hearings.

In anticipation of Super Bowl Sunday, one auto manufacturer's commercial is being criticized for portraying a racial stereotype.

Check out the Raycom News Network's week in review for all of this week's big stories.

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