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National AM Buzz: Jerry Sandusky on Trial, Special Election for Gabrielle Giffords' Seat

By: NBC News, KARK 4 Today
Updated: June 12, 2012
Jerry Sandusky on Trial

Jerry Sandusky faced the first of his accusers on the opening day of his trial.
The witness, now an adult, testified that the former Penn State Assistant Coach sexually abused him as a young teenager, on campus and in hotels.
He also said Sandusky sent him quote "creepy love letters."
The defense claims some of the alleged victims have a financial interest in the criminal case.
Sandusky faces 52 criminal counts of abusing 10 boys over a 15 year period. He has denied all charges.

Special Election for Gabrielle Giffords' Seat

A special election to replace Gabrielle Giffords is happening today.
The Arizona democrat and her husband Mark Kelly have campaigned for her former aide, Ron Barber, to fill her seat in the House of Representatives.
Barber was shot in the leg when Giffords was shot in the head last year.
He faces Republican Jesse Kelly, who lost to Giffords in 2010.
Giffords left Congress to focus on her recovery.

Apple Upgrades at Worldwide Developers Conference

Apple becomes friends with Facebook and says goodbye to Google.
Apple CEO Tim Cook unveiled his company's latest products and upgrades at Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco.
The next generation MacBook Pro is faster and thinner than any other laptop on the market.
Apple replaced Google maps with its own GPS navigation system.
There was no mention of a new iPhone 5. Many analysts expect that announcement later this year.

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