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Your week in review: Feb. 15

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A crippled cruise ship, a communist country and a cotton-mouthed member of congress are just three of this week's big stories. A crippled cruise ship, a communist country and a cotton-mouthed member of congress are just three of this week's big 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.

(RNN) - President Obama gave his State of the Union address this week, outlining the progress his administration has made and what he hopes to achieve over the next year.

However, Obama's legislative plans shared the spotlight with news far beyond Capitol Hill.

Police in Big Bear, CA were able to pin down suspected cop-killer Michael Dorner after he took refuge in a cabin.

Dorner's body was found after the cabin was set on fire.

Thousands of miles away, a crippled Carnival cruise ship was towed into an Alabama port after an on-board fire disabled the ship's engines and electrical system.

Governments from around the world watched as North Korea conducted its third nuclear test, causing tremors felt hundreds of miles away.

Meanwhile, Pope Benedict XVI announced he will resign from the papacy effective Feb. 28, adding that he feels he does not have the strength to serve.

Check out these stories and more in the Raycom News Network's video week in review.

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