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California juvenile detention escapee Jean Ervin Soriano was charged with seven felony charges for driving under the influence causing death or substantial injury in the early March 30 wreck on Interstate 15 about 80 miles northeast of Las Vegas. Soriano had a blood-alcohol percentage of .12, above the Nevada legal limit of .08 percent, leading to a freeway crash that killed five family members and injuring two others, prosecutors said. Soriano faces two misdemeanor charges of failure to decrease speed and driving without a license.

The Senate today moved forward with a critical piece of the Obama administration's gun safety proposals, CBS News reported. The Senate voted 68-31 to begin debate on a bill that would significantly expand background checks for gun sales. It surpassed the 60-vote needed with support of several Republicans.

Jeri L. Wright, daughter of President Barack Obama's former pastor, Jeremiah, was indicted Wednesday on charges of money laundering and lying to federal authorities, U.S. Justice Department spokesman said.