2. Convicted murderer Jodi Arias was spared of a death penalty after the jury's deadlock whether she should be executed or sentenced to prison for life. It marked the second time a jury was unable to reach a decision on her punishment. It means the judge will sentence Arias to either life prison or life assured with a possibility of release after 25 years. 

 

3. The Ringling Brothers and Barnum Bailey Circus will * the show like the kind of elephants for its performances by 2015, saying the growing public concerns how the animals are treated led to the decision. 

 

4. Federal prosecutors say they will not file criminal charges against NASCAR driver Kurt Busch following * of domestic violence by his ex-girlfriend. NASCAR officials definitely defended Busch last month.