Tampa socialite fighting back in Petraeus scandal – Jill Kelley, a Tampa socialite involved in a scandal with former CIA Director David Petraeus, has released emails, phone tapes and other material that back her claim that she never exploited her friendship with the director. The Wall Street Journal

Loud music shooting: Argument over loud music led to fatal shooting of teen, investigators say – A Brevard County man remained in jail Tuesday after he was accused of shooting and killing a teenager over an argument about loud music. The Orlando Sentinel

Powerball fever hits peak with $500m jackpot – Tonight’s jackpot drawing for the Powerball lottery is the largest in the game’s 20- year history. Tickets have been selling in thousands of dollars per minute, but changes of winning are 175 million to one. The Boston Globe

Many couches contain potentially toxic flame retardants – A new Duke University study said most couches have toxic flame retardants that have been linked as having carcinogenic chemicals. USA Today

Egypt protests continue in crisis over Mursi powers – In the sixth day of protests, demonstrators in Cairo’s Tahrir Square are insisting that President Mohamed Mursi must give up his dictatorial power. Two of Egypt’s top courts stopped work in protest. Reuters