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room at a 2012 preliminary hearing holding photos of Michele MacNeill. They were in Provo again throughout this three-week trial, listening intently. Several of them testified.
• When the verdict was read, they let out a loud yelp before dissolving in tears as the jury delivered its verdict to the tense, packed courtroom.
• "We're just so happy he can't hurt anyone else," said Alexis Somers, one of his older daughters and his main protagonist. "We miss our mom; we'll never see her again. But that courtroom was full of so many people who loved her."
• The jury convicted MacNeill of first-degree murder about 12 hours after getting the case, returning the verdict after 1 a.m. He faces 15 years to life in prison when he is sentenced Jan. 7. He also was found guilty of obstruction of justice, which could add 1-15 years.
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As game draws near, Dolphins fend off questions about Martin-Incognito harassment case

• DAVIE, Fla. (AP) -- The latest allegations from tackle Jonathan Martin went mostly unanswered Saturday by the Miami Dolphins, weary of fending off questions about the harassment case that has rocked the franchise.
• "I'm not going to give you nothing," offensive lineman Nate Garner told a throng of reporters in a genial tone.
• "I'm only talking about football," center Mike Pouncey said.
• "We have a game on Monday," defensive end Cameron Wake added. "I'm not thinking about anybody that's not in this locker room, and that's the truth."
• The Dolphins creating all the attention this week aren't with the team. Martin left last week and alleges he was harassed by teammates, including guard Richie Incognito, who has been suspended.

Today in History
The Associated Press

• Today is Sunday, Nov. 10, the 314th day of 2013. There are 51 days left in the year.
• Today's Highlight in History:
• On Nov. 10, 1938, Kate Smith first sang Irving Berlin's "God Bless America" on her CBS radio program.
• On this date:
• In 1775, the U.S. Marines were organized under authority of the Continental

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