Sporting goods chain suspends sale of certain semi-automatic after shooting

December 18, 2012

Dick's Sporting Goods, one of the largest sporting goods retailers in the world, says it has removed all guns from its store nearest to Newtown, Connecticut, and is suspending the sale of certain kinds of semi-automatic rifles from its chains nationwide.

Newtown begins heartbreaking process of saying goodbye

December 17, 2012

At a time when Newtown should be reveling in holiday cheer, the grief-stricken community is beginning the grim task of lowering little coffins into the ground.

Connecticut school shooting: Latest developments

December 16, 2012

Newtown, Connecticut, was full of grief, full of horror and -- despite the emergence of new details -- full of questions Sunday, two days after a school shooting massacre rocked the New England community.

Shooter's father, other family members issue statements

December 15, 2012

Relatives of the Connecticut school gunman share the nation's grief and struggles "to comprehend the tremendous loss that we all share," according to a statement from James Champion, a police officer and an uncle to alleged gunman Adam Lanza.

Susan Rice withdraws from consideration as secretary of state

December 13, 2012

Susan Rice, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations who drew heavy criticism from Republicans over her statements after the September attacks on a U.S. diplomatic mission, withdrew her name from consideration for secretary of state on Thursday.

Spielberg's 'Lincoln' leads Golden Globe nominations with seven

December 13, 2012

The nominees for the 70th annual Golden Globe Awards were announced Thursday by Jessica Alba, Megan Fox and Ed Helms.

Investigators identify gunman, victims in Oregon mall shooting

December 12, 2012

The gunman, having shot three people at an Oregon mall, initially tried to flee.

Facebook to overhaul its privacy controls

December 12, 2012

Facebook announced a major overhaul to its privacy controls Wednesday, adding a handful of features while simplifying and clarifying the ways users can already tweak their accounts.

North Korea carries out controversial rocket launch

December 11, 2012

North Korea has carried out the launch of a long-range rocket, South Korea's Ministry of Defense said Wednesday.

How to see your 2012 highlights on Twitter

December 11, 2012

You may already know that President Barack Obama's "Four more years" was the top post on Twitter in 2012.

Pearl Harbor survivor, 91, helps identify unknown dead

December 7, 2012

Warren P. Hickok broke his right leg as a boy. Payton L. Vanderpool Jr. had a missing front tooth.

Supreme Court to hear arguments on same-sex marriage

December 7, 2012

The Supreme Court will tackle the contentious issue of same-sex marriage and hear two constitutional challenges to state and federal laws dealing with the recognition of gay and lesbian couples to legally wed.

Nov. unemployment rate falls to 7.7 percent, lowest level in four years

December 7, 2012

The U.S. economy added 146,000 jobs in November, and the unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in four years, the U.S. Labor Department said Friday.

Jazz legend Brubeck, 91, dies from heart attack

December 5, 2012

Jazz pianist Dave Brubeck, 91, died Wednesday from heart failure, his manager, Russell Gloyd, told CNN.

Photographer, newspaper take heat over haunting NY subway photo; suspect arrested

December 5, 2012

The photographer who snapped the now-famous image of a man about to be struck by a New York subway train is defending himself against critics who say he should have helped, as controversy also rages over the New York Post's decision to publish the picture.

'Fiscal cliff' has some Americans delaying big purchases, others ready to dive in

December 5, 2012

Across the country, a sudden shift is taking place.

GOP offers counter-proposal to president as 'fiscal cliff' nears

December 3, 2012

Negotiations on a deal to avoid the fiscal cliff got a jump-start on Monday with House Republicans offering a counter-proposal to President Barack Obama, but continuing to reject his call for higher tax rates on the wealthy.

William and Kate expecting royal child

December 3, 2012

Britain's Prince William and Catherine Middleton are expecting their first child after 19 months of marriage, the palace announced Monday.

Woman, Chiefs player Jovan Belcher die in murder-suicide

December 1, 2012

In an apparent murder-suicide, a Kansas City Chiefs player shot himself in the head in front of his coaches at a team training facility after earlier shooting to death his girlfriend at her residence, police said.

Three killed near Wyoming college

November 30, 2012

Three people were killed Friday in the eastern Wyoming city of Casper, among them the suspect who died of an "apparent suicide," police said.

Jobless claims decline as Sandy impact wanes

November 29, 2012

The number of people filing for unemployment benefits for the first time declined last week, a sign that the impact of Hurricane Sandy on jobs is starting to wane.

Winning Powerball tickets sold in Arizona, Missouri

November 29, 2012

If you are in Missouri or Arizona, check your lottery tickets. You could be filthy rich.

Powerball jackpot soars to $550 million ahead of drawing

November 28, 2012

Wednesday's Powerball drawing could be one for the history books, with the jackpot rising to a record $550 million.

Black Friday, Cyber Monday and now #GivingTuesday

November 27, 2012

Thanksgiving usually means family, food, football and, of course, the kickoff of the holiday shopping season with Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Powerball estimated jackpot rises to $500M; does it boost economy?

November 27, 2012

Millions of Americans are buying tickets for Wednesday's $500 million Powerball lottery, and you'd think that would mean a big economic boost for the 43 states participating.

Tech deals help drive record online spending on Black Friday

November 26, 2012

Online shoppers eager for discounts this holiday season did not wait for Cyber Monday.

Black Thursday is the new Black Friday

November 22, 2012

"Black Friday" may be a thing of the past.

Time runs out for Hostess, judge approves liquidation plan

November 21, 2012

Time finally ran out for Hostess Brands on Wednesday, as a bankruptcy judge gave preliminary approval to the baker's request to liquidate the 82-year old company.

Cease-fire agreement reached in Gaza conflict

November 21, 2012

After eight days of violence and nearly 150 deaths on both sides of the Israel-Gaza border, a cease-fire set to take effect Wednesday night promised to silence the warplanes and rocket launchers.

Mediation between Hostess, union falls flat

November 20, 2012

Hostess Brands said Tuesday evening that a last-ditch mediation session with its bakers' union over a new contract imposed in bankruptcy court had failed, bringing the company closer to liquidation.

Mediation marks last-ditch effort to save Hostess

November 20, 2012

Management at Hostess Brands and leaders of the Bakery Workers union may agree on only one thing heading into mediation Tuesday -- neither expected to be there.

Voice of Elmo resigns over 'distraction' of sex allegations

November 20, 2012

Kevin Clash, the puppeteer who provides the voice of Elmo on "Sesame Street," resigned Tuesday after a man filed a lawsuit accusing him of conducting an underage sexual relationship.

Twinkie reprieve? Hostess, union agree to mediation

November 19, 2012

Hostess Brands and a key union agreed Monday to try to mediate their dispute in coming days -- an unexpected development that could spare the company from permanently shutting down.

Oil rig explosion reported in Gulf Coast; workers missing

November 16, 2012

An oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico caught fire after an explosion Friday, sending 11 people to hospitals and leaving two missing, authorities said.

Hostess asks court for OK to close operations, sell off brands

November 16, 2012

Hostess Brands -- the maker of such iconic baked goods as Twinkies, Devil Dogs and Wonder Bread -- announced Friday that it is asking a federal bankruptcy court for permission to close its operations, blaming a strike by bakers protesting a new contract imposed on them.

BP to pay $4 billion fine related to 2010 Gulf oil spill

November 15, 2012

BP will plead guilty to a dozen felony charges stemming from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, and agreed to pay $4.5 billion in government penalties, the oil company said Thursday.

Pres. Obama touches on Petraeus scandal, 'fiscal cliff' during news conference

November 14, 2012

President Barack Obama said Wednesday he was unaware of any disclosure of classified information from the scandal engulfing former CIA Director David Petraeus and Gen. John Allen, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, that could damage national security.

What to watch for in Pres. Obama's speech

November 14, 2012

President Barack Obama is scheduled to have his first news conference since March on Wednesday. It will be the 16th of his presidency and the first since his reelection last week. He are five things to watch for:

FBI, CIA officials to brief House committee on Petraeus scandal

November 14, 2012

FBI and CIA officials were to travel Wednesday to Capitol Hill to brief the House Intelligence Committee's chairman and its top Democratic member on the resignation of CIA Director David Petraeus and the investigation that led up to it, according to a committee staffer.

Toyota recalls another 2.77 million cars

November 14, 2012

Toyota Motors said Wednesday it was recalling 2.77 million cars worldwide, its second major recall in as many months.

Target announces Black Friday deals; starts Thanksgiving Day

November 13, 2012

Target announced Monday it will open at 9 p.m. Thanksgiving evening, the earliest it's ever started its Black Friday sales.

Another top general under investigation amid Petraeus probe

November 13, 2012

The spiraling scandal that took down former CIA Director David Petraeus has apparently ensnared another powerful general, as authorities announced that Gen. John Allen is under investigation for allegedly sending inappropriate messages to Jill Kelley, a woman who has been linked to the Petraeus scandal.

Lance Armstrong decides to quit his own charity

November 12, 2012

Lance Armstrong has quit the board of his namesake foundation, the latest fallout from allegations of doping that brought about the cycling icon's epic downfall.

Navy SEALs busted for giving secrets to make video game more real

November 9, 2012

Seven U.S. Navy SEALs have been reprimanded for giving up classified information connected to their work so a video game could seem more realistic, according to a Navy official.

CIA director Petraeus resigns, admits 'poor judgment' over affair

November 9, 2012

David Petraeus stepped down as the director of the CIA on Friday, citing an affair.

The $4.2 billion election: Was it worth it?

November 9, 2012

Between the presidential candidates and congressional races, at least $4.2 billion may have been spent on an election that ultimately ended up preserving the status quo in Washington.

Home pregnancy tests may detect men's cancer

November 9, 2012

If you've been near social media or on the Internet, you may be aware of the buzz over posts claiming a teenage boy took a home pregnancy test as a joke, received a positive result, and wound up being diagnosed with testicular cancer.

Loughner sentenced to life in prison without parole in 2011 shooting spree

November 8, 2012

Gabrielle "Gabby" Giffords stood next to her husband in court Thursday as he spoke directly to Jared Loughner, the Arizona man who tried to assassinate the then-congresswoman in a January 2011 shooting.

Toys R Us to match competitors' prices

November 8, 2012

In its latest retail strategy ahead of the holiday shopping season, Toys R Us will match its prices against competing retailers.

Holiday deals shaping up to be best in years

November 8, 2012

Stores are falling over themselves this holiday season to lure shoppers in with deals like matching online prices, extending layaways, and even making their own tablets.

Wal-Mart unveils Black Friday deals

November 8, 2012

Wal-Mart wants you to forget Black Friday this year. Instead, the store is kicking off some of its hottest "Black Friday" deals on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, beginning at 8 p.m.

Former Penn State president arraigned in Sandusky scandal

November 7, 2012

Former Penn State University President Graham Spanier was arraigned Wednesday morning on charges he helped to cover up allegations that Jerry Sandusky was sexually abusing boys on campus, CNN contributor Sara Ganim reports.

Marijuana legalization passes in Colorado, Washington

November 7, 2012

Voters in Washington and Colorado passed ballot initiatives Tuesday to legalize marijuana for recreational use, the biggest victory ever for the legalization movement.

Americans demand more from Obama's second term

November 7, 2012

Law student Blake Rider summed up the feelings of many Democrats late Tuesday night:

What to watch for on Election Night

November 6, 2012

A long and bitter presidential election comes to a close Tuesday when Americans choose between a second term for President Barack Obama and a new direction with former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.

Obama, Romney make a mad dash in a final bid for votes

November 5, 2012

President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney will spend the final hours of the campaign making a mad dash through battleground states Monday in a late push to sway a closely divided electorate ahead of Tuesday's election.

New York City Marathon canceled due to problems from Superstorm Sandy

November 2, 2012

The New York City Marathon -- scheduled for Sunday -- was canceled Friday due to lingering effects from Superstorm Sandy, the city's mayor said.

Final jobs report before election gives ammo for both sides

November 2, 2012

The final set of monthly jobs data before Tuesday's presidential election provided both campaigns fodder to drive home their closing arguments on jobs and the economy, with President Barack Obama's team arguing the numbers show the economy on the rebound while Mitt Romney's team claiming it shows an economy still struggling.

October jobs report: Hiring increases, unemployment up

November 2, 2012

Hiring increased last month, while the unemployment rate ticked higher, according to a report released just four days before the presidential election.

Election campaign ends with chess match in swing states

November 1, 2012

After years of planning and months of campaigning, the most expensive presidential race in history comes down to a final five-day whirlwind of speeches and television ads in the eight states still up for grabs.

Superstorm Sandy survivors push on, search for normalcy in wake of devastation

November 1, 2012

Survivors of Superstorm Sandy struggled Thursday to balance their need for normalcy with the emotionally devastating weight of tragedy.

Superstorm Sandy, state by state

October 30, 2012

States along the East Coast were pummeled as Superstorm Sandy came crashing ashore.

Sandy's trail of devastation: 26 dead, millions without power -- and it's not over

October 30, 2012

Tens of millions brace for Hurricane Sandy's approach

October 29, 2012

Tens of millions of people braced Monday for howling winds, torrential downpours and storm surges that authorities warned could bring devastation unlike anything they've seen.

Hurricane Sandy sinks famed movie ship off North Carolina coast; 2 crew members missing

October 29, 2012

Three people engulfed by the Hurricane Sandy-roiled Atlantic strove to reach a life raft after falling overboard Monday, the U.S. Coast Guard said. But only one of them made it.

Hurricane Sandy: By the numbers

October 29, 2012

The numbers throw into stark relief the enormity of Hurricane Sandy.

President Obama takes on Mourdock controversy during 'Tonight Show' appearance

October 25, 2012

The most recent controversial comment from a male politician on the subject of rape and abortion had President Barack Obama incredulous Wednesday during an appearance on Jay Leno's late-night talk show.

Ridgeway murder suspect made others uneasy

October 25, 2012

His stare stayed with them for days.

Ohio student growing hair for Locks of Love suspended

October 24, 2012

A Canton South High School junior is growing his hair out to donate to a charitable cause, but now his school has suspended him.

Trump reveals $5 million charity offer for information from President Obama

October 24, 2012

In a much-hyped announcement, real estate mogul and reality television star Donald Trump pulled yet another flashy move on Wednesday offering a monetary incentive in exchange for private information from President Barack Obama's past.

Barnes & Noble reports breech of customer credit card data

October 24, 2012

Barnes & Noble said Wednesday that a data breach at 63 of its stores may have compromised the credit card information of its customers.

Principal reports high schoolers' 'Fantasy Slut League'

October 23, 2012

High school boys in a California town overlooking San Francisco Bay started a "Fantasy Slut League" targeting girls, school officials said Tuesday.

Halloween mask sales predict Obama win 60-40

October 23, 2012

Polls may show a hotly contested presidential election. But sales of Halloween masks of the candidates are already calling the race.

Six spooky destinations with a dark side

October 23, 2012

Forceful Obama bests defensive Romney in foreign policy debate

October 22, 2012

A forceful President Barack Obama put Republican challenger Mitt Romney on the defensive on foreign policy issues on Monday night, scoring a solid victory in their third and final debate just 15 days before Election Day.

'No place in cycling': Lance Armstrong stripped of Tour de France titles

October 22, 2012

Backlash for Disney's first Latina princess

October 19, 2012

Move over Pocahontas and Mulan, Sofia está aquí.

Federal court rules Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional

October 18, 2012

A federal appeals court in New York on Thursday became the nation's second to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act, finding that the Clinton-era law's denial of federal benefits to married same-sex couples is unconstitutional.

New numbers show surge in unemployment claims

October 18, 2012

First-time claims for unemployment benefits are on a roller coaster. The number snapped back up last week, after falling to a four-year low the week before.

Newsweek to scrap print edition, move to online-only version

October 18, 2012

Weekly news magazine Newsweek announced Thursday it will shift to online-only publication next year, discontinuing its print version after 80 years.

Feds arrest man accused of plotting to blow up Federal Reserve building in NYC

October 17, 2012

Federal authorities running a sting operation arrested a 21-year-old man who they say was planning to blow up the Federal Reserve Bank of New York in lower Manhattan, officials said Wednesday.

Armstrong steps down as Livestrong chairman amid doping controversy

October 17, 2012

Former pro cyclist Lance Armstrong will step down as chairman of the Livestrong cancer charity he founded in 1997 after recovering from the disease, organization spokeswoman Katerhine McClane said Wednesday.

CNN Poll: Obama edges Romney in debate

October 17, 2012

Obama strong, and so is Romney in second debate

October 16, 2012

Paintings of 'considerable value' stolen in Netherlands art heist

October 16, 2012

Paintings by famous modern artists disappeared from an exhibition in the Netherlands in a predawn art heist Tuesday, shutting down an exhibition in the Kunsthal Rotterdam, where works by Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, Andy Warhol and Claude Monet are on display.

Five things to watch for in Tuesday's debate

October 16, 2012

President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney face off Tuesday in the second of their three debates, this one in a town hall-style setting in which they'll take questions from likely voters.

FDA: Two other products linked to meningitis outbreak

October 15, 2012

Wife 'heartbroken' at death blamed on meningitis

October 15, 2012

Eddie Lovelace's symptoms were subtle at first, almost imperceptible -- a headache now and then, a little dizzinessin the first week of September.

Study: HPV vaccine doesn't encourage sexual activity

October 15, 2012

There's been a lot of controversy over the HPV vaccine. Because Gardasil is designed to protect young people against human papillomavirus, a common sexually transmitted disease, some people believe the inoculation gives teens the go-ahead to have sex.

All tied up ahead of second Obama-Romney showdown

October 15, 2012

On the eve of the second presidential debate here at Hofstra University on Long Island, a new survey suggests that the race for the White House is a dead heat.

Westminster Police: Body is that of 10-year-old Jessica Ridgeway

October 12, 2012

A body found in an Arvada, Colorado, park Wednesday night is that of missing 10-year-old Jessica Ridgeway, Westminster police said Friday.

Question on Catholicism, abortion, makes for dramatic moments in VP debate

October 12, 2012

It was the first-ever debate between two Roman Catholics vying for a White House perch, and in Thursday's face-off between Vice President Joe Biden and vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan, the question was put plainly: How does your faith shape your position on abortion?

Campaign: Ryan to 'focus on substance' at debate

October 11, 2012

Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan will "focus on substance" on Thursday evening in his debate face-off against Vice President Joe Biden, a senior adviser to Mitt Romney's campaign told CNN.

Five things to watch for in vice presidential debate

October 11, 2012

Vice President Joe Biden and Rep. Paul Ryan, GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney's running mate, will share the stage in Danville, Kentucky, in their only debate. Biden and Ryan's debate follows the top of the tickets' first of three debates last week, in which Obama turned in a lackluster performance, upstaged by an aggressive and vibrant Romney.

National polls indicate dead heat in Obama-Romney battle

October 9, 2012

Three new national polls of likely voters released in the past 24 hours indicate the race for the White House is all knotted up and suggest that Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney got a bounce out of last Wednesday's first presidential debate.

Sandusky sentenced to 30-60 years in Penn State child sex abuse case

October 9, 2012

After spending years of his life sexually abusing boys entrusted into his care, and recent years denying it, Jerry Sandusky is likely to spend the rest of his life in jail. A judge sentenced the 68-year-old former Penn State assistant football coach Tuesday to at least 30 years in prison.

Sandusky due in court for sentencing; could get life in prison

October 9, 2012

Convicted pedophile Jerry Sandusky may face up to life in prison when he is sentenced Tuesday morning for sexually abusing 10 boys over a 15-year period.

ATM fees hit record high, free checking accounts decline

October 8, 2012

Banks are hiking ATM fees to record levels and cutting back on free checking accounts, according to an industry report issued Monday.

Romney calls for strong U.S. role in world affairs

October 8, 2012

Number of rare fungal meningitis cases leaps to 105, 11 Indiana cases

October 8, 2012

The number of people who have contracted a noncontagious form of meningitis linked to contaminated steroid injections soared to 105 Monday, the Centers for Disease Control and Preventionsaid.

Romney to assert strong U.S. role in world affairs

October 8, 2012

Health officials: More patients linked to fungal meningitis infections

October 5, 2012

September jobs report: Unemployment rate tumbles

October 5, 2012

The unemployment rate tumbled in September as more people returned to the labor force and steady hiring continued.

Facebook reaches one billion users

October 4, 2012

It's finally happened: Facebook exceeded 1 billion users.

Democrats: Today is a new day

October 4, 2012

The morning after a presidential debate that saw a forceful Mitt Romney attacking President Barack Obama's economic record, top Democratssaid the event wouldn't sway the state of the presidential race.

FBI says it's using Facebook, Twitter to find 'wanted terrorist'

October 3, 2012

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Five things to watch in Wednesday night's debate

October 3, 2012

Tight rules at first presidential debate

October 3, 2012

Just what can viewers expect to see when President Barack Obama and rival Mitt Romney square off at the first presidential debate in Denver Wednesday night?

iPhone 5 users complain about purple photos

October 2, 2012

Popcorn recalled; possible Listeria contamination

October 2, 2012

Dale and Thomas Popcorn is voluntarily recalling bags of its flavored, ready-to-eat Indiana-brand products due to a possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

Judge temporarily blocks Pennsylvania voter ID law, appeal expected

October 2, 2012

A Pennsylvania judge ruled Tuesday that state officials cannot enforce a new voter identification law in next month's presidential election.

Battle for presidency remains close in new CNN poll

October 1, 2012

Two days before the first presidential debate, a new national survey indicates a very close contest between President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney in the race for the White House.

Dozens of school kids sent to hospital after bus crashes, rolls over

September 28, 2012

Dozens of schoolchildren in Louisville, Kentucky, were taken to hospitals after the bus they were riding in collided with a car and rolled on its side, officials said.

Hoffa search turns up empty

September 28, 2012

Police found no "discernible remains" in their search Friday for long-missing labor strongman Jimmy Hoffa, police Chief James Berlin said.

Gates Foundation to award $100,000 for college apps

September 27, 2012

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is launching a competition today that will award up to 30 grants of $50,000 to $100,000 to winners who come up with apps, websites or other online tools that help high schoolers -- especially low-income students -- get into and succeed in college.

Jobless claims fell to lowest level since July

September 27, 2012

The number of first-time claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, hitting its lowest level since July.

Idaho fisherman finds human finger in belly of a fish

September 26, 2012

It's a fish tale almost impossible to believe.

'Moon River' singer Andy Williams dies, says publicist

September 26, 2012

Home prices rebound, rising 1.6 percent

September 25, 2012

In another sign of a turnaround in the long-battered real estate market, average home prices rebounded in July to the same level as they were nine years ago.

Bring back the regular refs, NFL fans plead after chaotic ending

September 25, 2012

Sputtering frustration over replacement officials in the National Football League burst into full-open revolt after a controversial end-zone call that decided the fate -- wrongly, it turns out -- of Monday night's game between the Green Bay Packers and the Seattle Seahawks.

New York program allowing teens to get Plan B pill draws critics, defenders

September 24, 2012

A 15-year-old girl goes to the clinic in her New York high school -- perhaps confused, perhaps unprepared, perhaps scared that she may become pregnant.

Neglected dog found alive in trash bag

September 24, 2012

A small dog was found alive in a trash bag that was placed outside of someone's home in the Goodwood area on Friday, Sept. 21. Had the bag gone unnoticed a few minutes longer, that dog could have ended up in the back of a Waste Management truck. Fortunately, a volunteer with a local rescue organization happened to be in the right place at the right time.

Romney paid 14 percent effective tax rate in 2011

September 21, 2012

Mitt Romney made $13.7 million last year and paid $1.94 million in federal income taxes, giving him an effective tax rate of 14.1 percent, his campaign said Friday.

Pittsburgh hostage situation reaches peaceful end

September 21, 2012

The man suspected of taking a hostage in Pittsburgh's Gateway Center high-rise complex Friday morning has surrendered peacefully, and his hostage was not harmed, Pittsburgh Police Chief Nathan Harper said.

GM recalls 426,000 sedans due to gear shift problem

September 21, 2012

General Motorsannounced a recall Friday of more than 400,000 sedans because of a transmission problem that causes cars to roll when they're supposed to be in park.

5 questions and answers about Jesus' 'wife'

September 20, 2012

Since the news broke Tuesday about a scrap of papyrus containing the line in Coptic, "Jesus said, 'My wife..' " questions have rocketed across the world about what this means.

Chase's website slowed by glitches

September 20, 2012

Chase's website was slow and unavailable for some users for several hours on Wednesday, one day after Bank of America experienced similar issues.

First mother-daughter womb transplants performed in Sweden

September 19, 2012

Two Swedish women have received new wombs donated by their mothers in the first mother-to-daughter uterine transplants, officials said.

French magazine fined for topless Duchess Catherine photos

September 18, 2012

Snowboarder Shaun White apologizes for hotel fracas

September 18, 2012

Olympic snowboarding medalist Shaun White apologized Tuesday, a day after his arrest on vandalism and public intoxication charges at a hotel in Nashville.

From dry rivers to dead deer, drought's impact felt everywhere

September 18, 2012

Well before Hurricane Isaac hit Louisiana and brought localized heavy flooding, the weather story of the summer was not about an abundance of water -- it was the lack thereof.

Too much salt spells health trouble for kids too

September 18, 2012

Children are eating as much salt as adults, according to a new report, and experts are concerned.

2012 hottest year on record, federal agency says

September 18, 2012

The first eight months of 2012 were the hottest ever recorded in the continental United States and the summer period of June, July and August was the third hottest ever, the National Climatic Data Center reported Monday.

132 inmates escape Mexican prison on U.S. border

September 18, 2012

LSU campus evacuated following bomb threat

September 17, 2012

Students at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge remain evacuated from campus Monday afternoon four hours after police received a call claiming there was a bomb on university grounds.

Texas officer questioned for yanking 77-year-old from car during traffic stop

September 14, 2012

People are debating whether or not a police officer in Texas handled a situation appropriately.

Official: 2 U.S. Marines die in 'sustained attack' on Afghan base

September 14, 2012

Two U.S. servicemembers were killed early Saturday during a "sustained attack" at a joint base in southern Afghanistan's Helmand province, military officials said.

Remains of American ambassador, three others killed in Libya bombing arrive in U.S.

September 14, 2012

The remains of U.S. Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and three other Americans landed on U.S. soil Friday afternoon in flag-draped caskets.

Mourners recall Neil Armstrong's 'life well-lived and service nobly rendered'

September 13, 2012

Fed announces latest moves to jump start economy

September 13, 2012

The Federal Reserve announced plans to unleash more stimulus Thursday, in its third attempt at a controversial program to rev up the U.S. economy.

US jobless claims sharply higher

September 13, 2012

The number of people filing for their first week of unemployment benefits rose to the worst reading since July, the government said Thursday, in another sign of a weakness in the jobs market.

New York health board approves ban on large sodas

September 13, 2012

New species of monkey discovered

September 13, 2012

Scientists are claiming they have discovered a new species of monkeyliving in the remote forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo -- an animal well-known to local hunters but until now, unknown to the outside world.

Protests turn violent outside U.S. Embassies in Egypt, Yemen

September 13, 2012

Riot police fired warning shots and tear gas early Thursday outside the U.S. Embassy in Cairo to keep hundreds of protesters, while demonstrators in the Yemeni capital city of Sana'a breached a wall at the American mission, witnesses and government officials said.

Median income falls, but so does poverty

September 12, 2012

Middle-class families continued to suffer in the aftermath of the Great Recession, and the poverty rate fell slightly, according to U.S. Census Bureaudata released Wednesday.

Apple takes the wraps off new iPhone 5

September 12, 2012

The new iPhone is almost here.

Pro-al Qaeda group seen behind deadly Benghazi attack

September 12, 2012

A pro-al Qaeda group responsible for a previous armed assault on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi is the chief suspect in Tuesday's attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya, sources tracking militant Islamist groups in eastern Libya say.

Chicago school strike hits third day

September 12, 2012

Talks were set to start again Wednesday morning with Chicago's school board and striking public school teachers seemingly miles apart from reaching a deal to get 350,000 children back in school.

Obama condemns killing of U.S. ambassador to Libya

September 12, 2012

The United States ambassador to Libya, J. Christopher Stevens, was killed in a rocket attack on the U.S. Consulate in the city of Benghazion Tuesday, President Obamasaid Wednesday.

Protesters attack U.S. diplomatic compounds in Egypt, Libya

September 11, 2012

Angry protesters attacked U.S. diplomatic compounds in Libya and Egypt on Tuesday, citing in both instances an online film considered offensive to Islam.

Ceremonies, reflection mark 9/11 remembrance

September 11, 2012

Amid solemn commemorations on Tuesday's 11th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, President Barack Obama and other leaders emphasized how America has emerged stronger from the devastation that killed more than 2,900 people and forever changed the nation and the world.

CNN Poll: Obama up six points over Romney

September 10, 2012

A new survey indicates President Barack Obama moved up four points following the Democratic National Convention last week, and now has a six point advantage over his Republican challenger Mitt Romney.

Getting children ready for flu season

September 10, 2012

Flu season has officially started and although most influenza cases don't begin to pop up till late October, doctors say September is a perfect time to get vaccinated. And that includes getting shots for your youngsters and teens.

Chicago teachers strike; students and parents scramble

September 10, 2012

Chicago teachers and administrators started talking again Monday, hours after the educators' union called a strike and school officials said they had nothing left to give.

Jobs report brings end to Democrats' convention high

September 7, 2012

Friday's jobs report indicating only 96,000 jobs were created in August brought a quick end to any lingering Democratic euphoria from this week's party convention, bringing into sharp reality the challenges President Barack Obamawill face in the two months remaining until Election Day.

August jobs report: hiring down, unemployment falls

September 7, 2012

The labor market lost momentum last month as job growth fell to a disappointingly slow pace. But the unemployment rate unexpectedly fell.

Obama to speak after forceful Clinton endorsement

September 6, 2012

Study: NFL players at risk for Alzheimer's disease, ALS

September 5, 2012

Just hours before the 2012 NFL season kicked off, a new study suggested that professional football players were three times more likely to have neurodegenerative diseases than the general population.

Democrats split over party platform in rare display of division during convention

September 5, 2012

In a rare display of just how quickly a tightly scripted national political convention can unwind, Democrats on Wednesday struggled to complete a voice vote amending their party platform to include language referring to Jerusalem and God.

Five things we learned from day one of the Democratic National Convention

September 5, 2012

Romney receives 1-point bounce after Republican convention, says CNN poll

September 4, 2012

It's the question everyone's asking: Did Mitt Romney get a bounce out of last week's Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida?

Ricki Lake hopes to be 'incredible shrinking woman' on new show

September 4, 2012

Ricki Lake is ready for her close-up again. Well, almost.

Should you buy organic? Study complicates decision

September 4, 2012

Jen Matlack's husband teases her about buying organic. It's not worth the extra money, he says, but she insists.

Eight U.S. deaths blamed on Isaac as thousands remain without power

September 3, 2012

Louisiana authorities Monday blamed an eighth U.S. death on the effects of last week's Hurricane Isaac when a 90-year-old man died in a sweltering home without electricity in suburban New Orleans.

Founder of Unification Church Rev. Sun Myung Moon dies

September 3, 2012

The Rev. Sun Myung Moon -- a controversial religious and political figure who founded the Unification Church, a major institution in East Asia and beyond that gained fame decades ago for its mass weddings -- died early Monday in South Korea, the church said.

Communities focus on cleanup as Isaac weakens

August 31, 2012

Isaac claims fatality as thousands forced to evacuate

August 30, 2012

Isaac slashed its way further inland Thursday, claiming its first fatality and stranding residents in flood-prone areas even as it threatened to wreak more havoc in the days to come.

Residents told to leave town as Isaac's floodwaters rise

August 30, 2012

Authorities warned people in a handful of towns outside of New Orleans to get out early Thursday ahead of rising water brought on by hurricane-turned-tropical storm Isaac, which dumped more than 20 inches of rain in some areas.

State by state: Isaac lingers in Louisiana, soaks region

August 30, 2012

Slow-moving Tropical Storm Isaac continues to drench the central Gulf Coast region. Thousands of people in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama are under states of emergency.

Ryan energizes GOP convention with speech attacking Obama

August 29, 2012

Isaac leaves flooded highways and homes in its wake

August 29, 2012

Louisiana and Mississippi officials conducted search-and-rescue missions Wednesday for residents stranded by Tropical Storm Isaac, which flooded highways and homes and pushed water over the top of a vital levee.

West Nile cases continue to rise; 66 dead

August 29, 2012

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Isaac tests post-Katrina flood controls

August 29, 2012

Man killed while trying to create Bigfoot hoax on highway

August 28, 2012

A man trying to create a Bigfoot hoax on a highway died after being hit by two cars, officials in Montana said.

Romney arrives at condensed GOP convention

August 28, 2012

Mitt Romney arrived Tuesday at the condensed Republican National Convention in Tampa as organizers kept a nervous eye on Hurricane Isaac churning toward Louisiana's coast.

Tropical Storm Isaac closing in on Gulf Coast, hurricane status likely soon

August 28, 2012

Tropical Storm Isaac is close to becoming a hurricane and is expected to make landfall as a Category 1 storm Tuesday night, the National Hurricane Center said.

State-by-State: Isaac prompts evacuations, shuts down transit

August 28, 2012

Much of the central Gulf Coast hunkered down as Tropical Storm Isaacapproached Tuesday. Authorities across the region warned residents to be prepared for heavy rain, high winds and coastal storm surges.

Gas prices continue to climb on Isaac fears

August 28, 2012

Gas prices continued to climb -- particularly along the Gulf Coast -- as the approach of Tropical Storm Isaac forced the closure of many oil and refining facilities.

State-by-State: Isaac spurs evacuations, delays

August 27, 2012

Hurricane warnings blanketed much of the Gulf Coast on Monday as authorities across the region warned residents to be prepared for heavy rain, high winds and coastal storm surges.

Eerie similarities: Isaac follows track of Katrina, evacuations ordered for coast

August 27, 2012

Indiana prison at center of religious freedom case involving 'American Taliban'

August 27, 2012

John Walker Lindh, who is serving a 20-year sentence for aiding the Taliban, heads to federal court Monday in Indianapolis in an attempt to overturn a prison ban that he says severely restricts Muslim prayer.

Man charged in Colorado theater shooting contemplated killings months before

August 24, 2012

New court documents released Friday in the Colorado movie theater shooting reveal that suspect James Holmes "had conversations with a classmate about wanting to kill people" months before the July 20 massacre.

Nine wounded, 2 killed in Empire State Building shootings

August 24, 2012

A shooting and gunbattle left two people dead and at least nine others wounded in front of the Empire State BuildingFriday, authorities said.

Official: US Anti-Doping Agency to slap Armstrong with lifetime ban, loss of titles

August 24, 2012

Haiti sits in strengthening Isaac's path

August 23, 2012

As Tropical Storm Isaac swirls in the Caribbean -- becoming more powerful mile by mile -- it threatens to unleash disaster once again on vulnerable and often unaware Haitians by Friday night.

Akin to stay in race despite outcry over "legitimate rape" comments

August 21, 2012

"#Akin" was still trending on Twitter on Tuesday, two days after the Missouri congressman committed a gaffe on rape. And Missouri voters were still reeling from what many viewed as an incendiary choice of words.

Augusta National Golf Club admits first female members

August 20, 2012

Augusta National Golf Club opened its exclusive membership to women Monday for the first time in its 80-year history.

IU professor receives grant to see if nasal spray could help prevent military suicides

August 20, 2012

Could the solution to increasing suicide and depression rates among members of the U.S. military lie in a nasal spray? The Armyhopes so.

Starting the school year on the right foot

August 15, 2012

(CNN) -- Editor's note: Harry and Rosemary Wong are authors of "The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher." Harry is the recipient of the National Teachers Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award, and Rosemary is the recipient of the Louisiana State University College of Education's Distinguished Alumnus Award.

Texas constable, two others killed in shooting near Texas A&M University

August 13, 2012

Emotional homecoming for vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan

August 13, 2012

The Republican presidential ticket capped off a whirlwind swing-state tour with an emotional outdoor rally Sunday night in Wisconsin.

Media urge unsealing of documents in Colorado shooting case

August 10, 2012

Colorado shooting suspect James Holmes appeared in court Thursday as attorneys for 17 news organizations, including CNN, asked the presiding judge to unseal the full court record in the case.

July average tops U.S. temperature record

August 8, 2012

The July heat wave that wilted crops, shriveled rivers and fueled wildfires officially went into the books Wednesday as the hottest single month on record for the continental United States.

NASA's rover Curiosity lands on Mars

August 6, 2012

NASA'srover Curiosity successfully carried out a highly challenging landing on Mars early Monday, transmitting images back to Earth after traveling hundreds of millions of miles through space in order to explore the Red Planet.

Source: Wisconsin temple gunman was Army vet, possibly a white supremacist

August 6, 2012

The man who shot six people to death and wounded three others during a rampage at a Sikh temple in a Milwaukee suburb was an Army veteran who may have been a white supremacist, according to a law enforcement source involved in the investigation.

July jobs report: Hiring picks up, unemployment rises

August 3, 2012

Businesses stepped up their hiring in July, but the unemployment rate ticked higher anyway.

Holmes' psychiatrist reported behavior to colleagues

August 2, 2012

The psychiatrist treating the accused Colorado movie theater gunman was so concerned about his behavior that she mentioned it to her colleagues, saying he could potentially be a danger to others, CNN affiliate KMGH reported Wednesday, citing sources with knowledge of the investigation.

'Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day' sets record, restaurant chain says

August 2, 2012

Chick-fil-A says it set a sales record on Wednesday, the day that supporters rallied around the fast-food chain amid a debate over its president's opposition to same-sex marriage.

Indiana school devastated by tornado reopens

August 2, 2012

When principal Troy Albert saw the destruction of Henryville Junior-Senior High School last March, he thought it would be two years before the building would be ready for his students.

Chick-fil-A restaurants become rallying points for supporters

August 1, 2012

Throngs of people weighed in on the Chick-fil-A debate at stores across the United States on Wednesday, buying chicken sandwiches to show their support for the restaurant chain and its president's opposition to same-sex marriage.

Massive blackout in India leaves 600 million in the dark

July 31, 2012

India suffered its second huge, crippling power failure in two days Tuesday, depriving as much as half of the vast and populous country, or up to 600 million people, of electricity and disrupting transport networks.

Colorado movie theater shooting suspect charged with 142 counts, first-degree murder

July 30, 2012

Colorado movie shooting suspect James Holmes was charged Monday with 24 counts of first-degree murder -- two counts for each of the 12 people killed in the shooting.

Colorado movie theater shooting suspect to return to court

July 30, 2012

The man accused of opening fire this month inside an Aurora, Colorado, movie theater will have his second court appearance Monday, when he is to face formal charges.

Attorneys release Sandusky voice mails to victim

July 26, 2012

Attorneys for one of the victims Jerry Sandusky was convicted of abusing have released two voice mails that they say the former coach left on their client's phone just prior to his 2011 arrest -- potential fodder for a civil lawsuit they now plan to file against Penn Stateand others.

How to help the victims of the Colorado massacre

July 26, 2012

Aurora, Colorado, is a city in mourning after a gunman opened fire in a crowded movie theater, killing 12 and injuring 58. Friends, family members and those simply wanting to offer support have gathered together in remembrance services throughout the community.

Official: Package at university mail room apparently sent by Colo. suspect

July 26, 2012

Authorities on Monday discovered a package in a mailroom at the University of Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus apparently sent by the alleged gunman responsible for the theater shooting that left 12 people dead and scores injured, a law enforcement official briefed on the investigation said Wednesday.

Report: Penn State faced 4-year 'death penalty'

July 26, 2012

Penn State faced a multiyear shutdown of its football program had it not agreed with the sanctions imposed by the NCAA earlier this week, university President Rodney Erickson told ESPN.

Baseball superstar Cal Ripken's mother safe after abduction

July 25, 2012

The mother of baseball superstarCal Ripken Jr.was safe Wednesday after someone abducted her the day before, investigators said.

Christian Bale visits shooting victims in Aurora as families honor lost loved ones

July 25, 2012

Still grappling with the inexplicable tragedy at a Colorado movie theater last week, families of the massacre victims must now embark on the heavy task of laying their loved ones to rest.

Pioneering astronaut Sally Ride dies

July 23, 2012

Sally Ride, the first American woman to fly in space, died Monday after a 17-month battle with pancreatic cancer, her company said. She was 61.

Victims of Colorado massacre remembered with heartbreaking stories

July 23, 2012

Stories of heroism, zest for life and a birthday celebration that turned tragic emerged as family and friends spoke of loved ones killed in Friday's mass shooting at an Aurora movie theater.

NCAA fines Penn State $60M, vacates Paterno's wins from 1998-2011

July 23, 2012

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced a $60 million fine against Penn State Universityon Monday and banned its football team from the postseason for four years.

Colorado shooting suspect to make first court appearance

July 23, 2012

The man accused of opening fire in a crowded movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, is set to make his first court appearance Monday, giving the public its first look at the suspect since his arrest in an attack that authorities say was planned months in advance.

Director of "The Dark Knight Rises" condemns shooting

July 20, 2012

Christopher Nolan, the director of "The Dark Knight Rises," condemned Friday's shooting at a screening of the film as "savage" and "appalling."

Denver hospitals treat dozens of wounded movie patrons

July 20, 2012

Hospitals across the Denver metropolitan area treated dozens of people, many of them critically wounded, in the aftermath of the mass shooting Friday at a suburban movie theater.

Gunman turns Batman screening into real-life "horror film"

July 20, 2012

The man suspected of shooting up an Aurora, Colorado movie theater screening the new Batman film early Friday, killing 12 and wounding 59, also left his apartment rigged with traps, police said.

Few hints released of alleged Colorado theater shooter's past

July 20, 2012

Nuggets of information about alleged gunman James Holmes began emerging Friday, but a clear picture of the 24-year-old and what may have motivated him remain elusive.

U.S. troops among victims of Colorado movie shooting

July 20, 2012

U.S. troops were among the casualties in the shooting rampage at the Colorado movie theater, the Pentagon spokesman said.

Timeline: Worst U.S. mass shootings

July 20, 2012

A heavily armed gunman opened fire at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, on Friday, July 20, killing at least 12 and wounding 38. Police arrested a suspect in theater's parking lot.

More details of movie theater rampage emerge

July 20, 2012

The father of Jessica Ghawi awaited news Friday about the fate of his daughter, an aspiring Colorado sports reporter who is reported to have been killed in the theater shooting in Colorado.

President Obama to address mass shooting

July 20, 2012

President Barack Obama is expected to address the deadly Colorado movie theater shooting Friday morning during a campaign event in Fort Myers, Fla. The shooting killed 12 people and left dozens more wounded during a screening of The Dark Knight Rises in Colorado.

Witnesses recall chaos after gunman bursts into theater

July 20, 2012

The first witness accounts to surface from a deadly shooting in Aurora, Colorado, painted a surreal picture of what happened inside Theater 9 of Century Aurora movie theater.

Needles found in sandwiches, Delta says; FBI to investigate

July 17, 2012

The FBI says it has launched an investigation into the discovery of sewing needles in four turkey sandwiches on separate Delta Air Lines flights from Amsterdam to the United States.

DEVELOPING: U.S. military ship fires on boat in Persian Gulf

July 16, 2012

A U.S. military supply ship fired Monday at a small boat in the Persian Gulf after it came too close, killing one person on board and wounding three, Defense Department officials said.

Friday is National French Fry Day

July 13, 2012

It may be Friday the 13th, but there's nothing scary about today - it's National French Fry Day!

Yahoo's password hack shows that it failed security 101

July 13, 2012

If it wasn't clear before, it certainly is now: Your username and password are almost impossible to keep safe.

Report finds Penn State had "total disregard" for child sex abuse victims

July 12, 2012

Penn State's leaders showed "total disregard" for victims of child sex abuse and failed to protect children, the head of an internal review said Thursday.

Review into how Penn State handled Sandusky scandal to be released

July 12, 2012

The long-awaited findings of an internal review into how Penn State University handled allegations of child sex abuse by a former assistant football coach are scheduled to be released Thursday morning.

Why zombies, robots, clowns freak us out

July 11, 2012

What do zombies and androids have in common? They're almost human, but not quite. That disconnect is creepy, in a way that scientists are searching to understand.

Feds: Indiana abortion law ruled illegal

July 10, 2012

A controversial Indiana law that would keep low-income women from using federal Medicaid benefits to receive any kind of reproductive medical care from Planned Parenthood is unacceptable because it denies women the freedom to choose their health care providers, according to a federal hearing officer.

Obama renews call for holding down middle class tax rates

July 9, 2012

President Barack Obama revitalized his push for holding down middle class tax rates Monday, calling on Congress to pass a one-year extension of the Bush-era tax cuts for people earning less than $250,000 a year.

Internet blackout for thousands begins Monday

July 9, 2012

Hundreds of thousands of Internet users whose computers are infected with a particularly nasty virus are now unable to access the Web.

Report: Amazon is planning to sell its own smartphone

July 6, 2012

Amazon may be coming out with its own smartphone, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The company reportedly is working with Foxconn to develop the hardware, which will likely run the Android operating system.

Andy Griffith died of heart attack, death certificate says

July 6, 2012

Andy Griffith's death certificate says the actor died of a heart attack, after years of suffering from other illnesses, including coronary artery disease.

George Zimmerman released from jail with new restrictions

July 6, 2012

George Zimmerman was released from jail on Friday, one day after a Florida judge set a $1 million bond.

Zimmerman released from jail with new restrictions

July 6, 2012

George Zimmerman has been released from jail, a day after a Florida judge set a $1 million bond with new restrictions.

Malware may knock you off the internet come Monday

July 6, 2012

Pay attention or you could be booted off the Internet Monday.

Mermaids don't exist ... or do they?

July 6, 2012

One of John Athanson's earliest memories is seeing mermaids at Weeki Wachee Springs, the "City of Live Mermaids."

June jobs report: Hiring weak, unemployment unchanged

July 6, 2012

Hiring was lukewarm last month, with employers adding jobs but not enough to bring the unemployment rate down.

Students who bullied N.Y. bus monitor are suspended for a year

June 29, 2012

Four middle school students caught on camera verbally abusing their bus monitor have been suspended for a year and will be required to complete 50 hours of community service, school district officials said Friday.

Lawyer: Actor Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes divorcing

June 29, 2012

Seven years after famously jumping on a couch during an "Oprah" taping to declare his love, actor Tom Cruise and his wife, Katie Holmes, are calling it quits, his attorney said Friday.

Supreme Court rules 5-4 to uphold President Obama's health care law

June 28, 2012

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld President Barack Obama's sweeping health care legislation Thursday in a narrow 5-4 ruling.

Kids harass bus monitor, supporters donate

June 21, 2012

A disturbing video posted Monday to YouTube shows four middle school students verbally harassing their bus monitor, Karen Klein, a hearing impaired grandmother of eight.

I'll Have Another horse scratched from Belmont

June 8, 2012

I'll Have Another, the winner of Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, is out of Saturday's Belmont Stakes, a spokesman for the horse's trainer said Friday.

May jobs report: Hiring slows, unemployment rises

June 1, 2012

Businesses hired far fewer workers than expected in May, throwing into doubt the strength of the economic recovery.

Bloomington Police contact Louisiana about similar missing person case

May 28, 2012

The case of missing ULL student Mickey Shunick caught the eye of police investigators in Bloomington, Indiana. That's because they see similarities between this case and one they worked roughly one year ago.

Weakened Beryl still dumping rain on Southeast

May 28, 2012

 A weakened Tropical Depression Beryl was soaking parts of Florida and Georgia on Monday, leaving thousands in the dark and hindering Memorial Day activities.

Dancers push to make pole dancing an Olympic sport

May 28, 2012

Pole dancing at the Olympics?  That's right. Serious pole dancers are pushing to make this a sport. But can it shake its naughty reputation?

Robin Gibb, member of the Bee Gees, dies after battle with cancer

May 21, 2012

Robin Gibb, one of three brothers who made up the disco group the Bee Gees behind "Saturday Night Fever" and other hits from the 1970s, died on Sunday, according to a statement on his website. He was 62.

FBI: Husband in bride's stabbing death was heading to Mexico

May 18, 2012

The 30-year-old suburban Chicago husband being sought in the stabbing death of his new bride told an associate he was heading to Mexico, where his parents live, according to an FBI affidavit released Friday.

Donna Summer died of lung cancer not related to smoking

May 18, 2012

Donna Summer died of lung cancer, but the singer wasn't a smoker, and the cancer wasn't related to smoking, her family's representative said Friday.

Georgia woman loses hands, remaining foot to flesh-eating bug

May 18, 2012

The rare, aggressive bacteria that have infected a University of West Georgia graduate student have taken a further toll: Doctors have amputated both hands and the remaining foot of 24-year-old Aimee Copeland, according to a blog on the school's website.

Donna Summer "Queen of Disco" dead at 63

May 17, 2012

Donna Summer, the "Queen of Disco" whose hits included "Hot Stuff," "Bad Girls," "Love to Love You Baby" and "She Works Hard for the Money," has died, a representative said Thursday. She was 63.

'Shape-ups' shoemaker fined $40 million; FTC cites bogus fitness claims

May 16, 2012

 For overweight Americans, and those looking for a healthier lifestyle, the claim was almost too good to be true -- wear Skechers Shape-ups footwear and watch the pounds melt away. At a news conference Wednesday, the Federal Trade Commission said the shoemaker's claims weren't true and alleged Skechers violated federal law by misleading consumers.

Police return to home of suspected serial killer

May 15, 2012

Investigators in Indiana returned to the home of a suspected serial killer Monday. They dug up William "Clyde" Gibson's backyard. The 54-year-old has been charged with killing two women and is suspected in a third death.

Hitting the road on Memorial Day? You're not alone

May 15, 2012

Drivers are expected to encounter jam-packed highways during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend, according to a survey released Tuesday by AAA.

Poll: Who Americans think will win presidential election

May 15, 2012

Americans are pessimistic about the current state of the economy, but optimistic about what things will look like a year from now, according to a new poll.

Fugitive kidnapping and murder suspect found dead, two girls found alive

May 10, 2012

Fugitive may think kidnapped girls are his, mother-in-law says

May 10, 2012

A murder and kidnapping suspect may believe he's the father of the two young girls he's accused of abducting, his mother-in-law said Thursday.

Gun parts found in boy's stuffed animals at Rhode Island airport

May 9, 2012

A man traveling with his 4-year-old son claims he didn't know that the three stuffed animals his little boy put on a conveyor belt at T. F. Green International Airport in Warwick, Rhode Island, contained parts that could be assembled into a loaded handgun, the Transportation Security Administration says.

Romney says his views on same-sex marriage haven't changed

May 9, 2012

Mitt Romney reaffirmed his belief that marriage is between a man and a woman, hours after the Wednesday announcement by President Barack Obama in support of same-sex marriage.

President Obama says he supports same-sex marriage

May 9, 2012

Twitter hack breaches thousands of accounts

May 9, 2012

A Twitter hacker on Monday revealed thousands of user names and passwords for the microblogging site, but here's the good news: Most of the compromised accounts appear to be spam.

Prom-goers take the plunge during photo session

May 9, 2012

Teenage girls spend weeks thinking about their prom outfits and the whole day getting ready. A group of them in Wisconsin expected their perfect looks to last all night. Instead, they were soaking wet in a matter of minutes.

Mourdock doesn't anticipate Senate compromise

May 9, 2012

Fresh off his Republican primary victory Tuesday, Indiana Senate candidate Richard Mourdock said he doesn't anticipate successful compromise in the Senate and hopes bipartisanship will be defined as Democrats backing the Republican agenda following the 2012 elections.

Lugar's parting words: Part defense, part warning

May 9, 2012

As soon as 36-year Senate veteran Richard Lugar finished his concession speech Tuesday, he walked off the stage, out the back door and into his car.

Longest-serving GOP senator could go down in tough primary

May 8, 2012

Dick Lugar, the Senate's longest-serving Republican, could become the latest political casualty in the struggle between the party's conservatives and moderates when he faces Richard Mourdock, Indiana's state treasurer, in a primary Tuesday.

Hunt continues for man accused of abducting 3 Tennessee sisters, mother

May 7, 2012

Local, state and federal authorities hunted across multiple states Monday for signs of a 35-year-old man who they consider "armed and dangerous" after he allegedly abducted a Tennessee mother and her three daughters.

Five accused of Ohio bomb plot plead not guilty

May 7, 2012

Five Ohio men accused of conspiring to blow up a bridge about 15 miles south of Cleveland pleaded not guilty Monday.

New airline bomb plot foiled

May 7, 2012

U.S. and other intelligence agencies broke up a plot to bomb an airliner, U.S. counterrrorism officials said Monday.

Michael Phelps says he will retire after London Olympics

May 7, 2012

U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps says he'll make one more push in the pool at the Olympics in London this summer, but after that he's hanging up his Speedo.

United States won't negotiate for American's release, officials say

May 7, 2012

The United States will not bargain with al Qaeda over the life of an American worker filmed making an emotional plea to President Barack Obama to save his life, U.S. officials said Monday.

Police investigate death at Churchill Downs after Kentucky Derby

May 7, 2012

A medical examiner is investigating the death of a 48-year-old stable worker named Adan Fabian Perez, a Guatemala native discovered in the back of a barn at Churchill Downs one day after the storied Louisville racetrack hosted the Kentucky Derby.

GOP's most senior U.S. senator, Dick Lugar, on the ropes

May 7, 2012

The political future of the U.S. Senate's most senior Republican will be on the line Tuesday when Indiana votes in a GOP primary.

Indiana mom sends son to school with stun gun to confront bullies

May 7, 2012

An Indiana mother who sent her gay son to school with a stun gun after administrators apparently didn't do enough to stop the bullying against him said she would do it again -- even though the teen now faces expulsion.

Down to the wire: Final ads released in Indiana Senate race

May 4, 2012

With less than four days before the Indiana Senate primary, incumbent Sen. Dick Lugar and his challenger Richard Mourdock made their closing arguments in new television ads released Friday - the final spots of a long, often-times ugly nomination battle.

Mother who lost legs shielding children during tornado learns to walk again

May 3, 2012

A southern Indiana mother who lost parts of her legs while shielding her two children during a tornado was able to walk again for the first time. 

U.S. Chamber floods Indiana mailboxes in support of Lugar

May 3, 2012

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a major conservative, pro-business group, is showing its support for Sen. Dick Lugar with hundreds of thousands of direct mail pieces, just days before the longtime senator faces his biggest primary challenge in 35 years.

What to do in event of tornado watch, warning

May 1, 2012

A tornado watch means that tornadoes, high winds, and hail are possible in the watch area.

Facebook: Do you want to be an organ donor?

May 1, 2012

On average, 18 people die each day waiting for an organ transplant.

Texas couple pen a 'bucket list' for their baby with fatal illness

April 30, 2012

Mike and Laura Canahuati's blog about their nearly 6-month-old daughter, who is expected to die by age 2 because of a genetic disorder, began as an efficient way to keep family and close friends in touch about baby Avery's health.

Indiana man makes medical history for being third owner of kidney

April 26, 2012

Within just a few days, Ray Fearing went from the height of ecstasy -- he had just gotten a much-needed kidney transplant -- to the depths of depression, after finding out his transplant would need to be removed.

When senioritis strikes students

April 25, 2012

Second semester, senior year of high school: Senioritis hits like the flu. Students' hard work either has or hasn't paid off by this point; many have been accepted into universities, and some have secured scholarship money to help pay for higher education. Others are eyeing trade schools, planning to enter the full-time workforce...and concentrating on anything but schoolwork.

Teen girls take more risks behind wheel, study finds

April 25, 2012

A new study suggests that teen girls are far more likely than boys to engage in distracted driving behavior.

Gingrich to end White House bid

April 25, 2012

Newt Gingrich will officially end his bid for the Republican presidential nomination and formally express his support for Mitt Romney next week, two sources close to Gingrich tell CNN.

How to pick a college roommate and live together

April 23, 2012

It is that time of year when colleges and universities send out acceptance letters. For prospective students, the euphoria of knowing where they're heading for that first taste of independent living may be mixed with some anxiety about whom they'll be living with.

With clock ticking, Indiana GOP Senate race heats up

April 23, 2012

Republican Senate candidate Richard Mourdock's campaign released a new radio ad Monday, hammering six-term incumbent Sen. Dick Lugar of Indiana and adding to the thickening tension between the two candidates in the final two weeks of the primary race.

Taliban claim responsibility for downing helicopter in Afghanistan

April 20, 2012

Argentine 'miracle' baby found alive after death declaration

April 11, 2012

She was a tiny thing: 1 pound 12 ounces, cold as a frozen bottle and left for dead. But she would survive.

Longest serving Ind. Senate Republican fighting to keep seat Wednesday

April 11, 2012

Watch the U.S. Senate Republican Primary debate live on Fox59 News and Fox59.com at 7 p.m.

Massive quake off Indonesia triggers tsunami alert

April 11, 2012

A massive earthquake struck off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra on Wednesday afternoon, triggering a tsunami alert for the Indian Ocean.

Santorum suspends campaign for presidential nomination

April 10, 2012

Rick Santorum announced Tuesday that he is suspending his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination after a weekend of "prayer and thought."

Navy jet has 'catastrophic mechanical malfunction,' hits apartments in Virginia

April 6, 2012

A Navy fighter jet experienced a "catastrophic mechanical malfunction" during takeoff Friday over the military community of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and rained a stench of jet fuel shortly before crashing into apartment buildings, according to residents and Navy officials.

Police: Actress Amanda Bynes arrested on suspicion of DUI

April 6, 2012

Actress Amanda Bynes apparently had a run-in with the law during Friday's early morning hours - literally.

Birth control may affect long-term relationships

April 6, 2012

A recent study shows that women with lower testosterone levels - typically caused by the use of hormone-based oral contraceptives like the pill - are more attracted to men who also have low testosterone levels.

Weekly unemployment claims continue to fall

April 5, 2012

The number of people filing for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to continued job growth in March.

Whitney Houston final autopsy report released

April 5, 2012

Whitney Houston drowned face down in a tub of hot water about 12 inches deep, the final autopsy report on the singers death said.

Yahoo cuts 2,000 jobs as radical reshaping begins

April 4, 2012

Yahoo said Wednesday that it will eliminate 2,000 employees, around 14 percent of its workforce, as new CEO Scott Thompson begins radically streamlining the company.

Cleanup starts after tornadoes tear through Dallas-Fort Worth area

April 4, 2012

Cleanup efforts began in Texas after tornadoes ripped through the Dallas-Fort Worth area Tuesday, tossing tractor-trailers like toys, forcing airlines to cancel flights and causing widespread damage.

Officials seek source of Salmonella outbreak in 19 states

April 4, 2012

Federal and state health officials are investigating a Salmonella outbreak in 19 states and the District of Columbia, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Miss Universe pageant opens to transgender contestant

April 3, 2012

Gloria Allred's demand that a transgender contestant be allowed to compete in the Miss Canada Universe pageant was trumped Tuesday when pageant owner Donald Trumpagreed with her.

Class of 2012: More jobs, bigger paychecks

April 3, 2012

This year's college graduates are being offered more jobs and fatter paychecks.

Police: California shooting suspect shows no remorse

April 3, 2012

The man accused of killing seven people execution-style at a small religious college in Oakland, California, "does not appear to be remorseful at all," the city's police chief said Tuesday.

Mystery surrounds Maryland's Mega Millions winner

April 3, 2012

A woman who lives in Baltimore's Westport neighborhood believes she is one of three winners of the world-record Mega Millions jackpot.

High court rules strip search reasonable after traffic stop

April 2, 2012

A New Jersey man who was strip searched in prison after being accused of failing to pay a traffic fine lost his Supreme Court appeal Monday.

World Autism Awareness Day: Those with autism no longer invisible

April 2, 2012

Joseph Sheppard has an IQ above 130. Ask him about his life or worldview and he'll start drawing connections to cosmology and quantum mechanics. He'll toss around names of great intellectuals -- Nietzsche, Spinoza -- as if they're as culturally relevant as Justin Bieber.

Mega Millions: Betting on a blessing or a curse?

March 30, 2012

Step right up, ladies and gentlemen. The clock is ticking on the Mega Millions lottery, the fattest jackpot in American history.

Could eating chocolate make you thinner?

March 27, 2012

It's every woman's dream: could chocolate, the substance that cures everything from PMS to heartbreak, also make you skinnier?

Church stages fake kidnapping, members could face charges

March 26, 2012

A 14-year-old Pennsylvania girl says her church went too far by staging a kidnapping.

Uproar over Florida teen's death focuses on race

March 22, 2012

Current and former neighbors call George Zimmerman caring, passionate and polite, a regular guy they enjoyed being around.

Does the new iPad have an overheating problem?

March 20, 2012

The new iPadmay be a hot item in more ways than one.

Consumer Watch: Car sharing ramps up

March 19, 2012

Gas prices have been steadily climbing, sending some drivers in search of alternatives. Popular in big cities, car sharing puts ready-to-go wheels in neighborhoods for those short trips to the grocery store or the mall.

New iPads hit stores Friday

March 16, 2012

The latest version of Apple's iPad, the genre-defining tablet computer that has outperformed virtually everyone's expectations since first released in 2010, went on sale Friday at 8 a.m. local time.

Could our society ever have a 'Hunger Games'?

March 15, 2012

Some readers of "The Hunger Games"might find an eerie resemblance between the book's fictional televised teen death matches and the way we consume reality TV today.

Strong earthquake hits Japan

March 14, 2012

A 6.8-magnitude earthquake shook northeastern Japan on Wednesday, according to theU.S. Geological Survey.

China accused of withholding crucial minerals from U.S., Europe

March 13, 2012

The United States, the European Union and Japan are filing a challenge with the World Trade Organization against China's export restrictions on minerals that are crucial for the production of many high-tech devices, President Barack Obama announced Tuesday.

Turning the homeless into 4G hotspots

March 12, 2012

It sounds like a headline from the The Onion, but it's true: A project called "Homeless Hotspots" is turning homeless Austin residents into mobile wireless hotspots outside the South by Southwest convention center.

Shelter works to reunite lost animals with owners after tornadoes

March 8, 2012

People across the Midwest and South lost a lot in last Friday's tornadoes, and some of them even lost their pets. 

Ohio woman finds wedding photo among storm debris

March 6, 2012

An Ohio woman is trying to track down the owner of a wedding photo that landed in her yard. She believes the picture blew in from Indiana during last week's storms.

BBB warns of scammers looking to profit off tornado tragedy

March 5, 2012

Tragedies can bring out the best in Americans, but also the worst. Beware of scammers targeting victims of the Midwest tornadoes and those who say they're trying to help.

Dog found alive among tornado rubble in Henryville

March 5, 2012

A dog was found alive among the rubble in Henryville, Ind. after a deadly storm outbreak.

Snow blankets tornado rubble, complicating cleanup

March 5, 2012

Snow fell in parts of Kentucky and Indiana Monday, blanketing the shards of glass, splintered wood and twisted metal that a series of vicious twisters left behind last week.

Private funeral Monday for family swept up, killed by tornado

March 5, 2012

The parents and their three children -- all 2 or under, including one buckled in a car seat -- held hands on the hallway floor of their neighbor's mobile home, praying a fast-approaching storm would show them mercy.

At least 9 killed in Midwest severe storms, tornadoes

February 29, 2012

A storm system that produced a number of tornadoes in the Midwest was blamed for at least seven deaths in two states, officials said Wednesday.

The Monkees' Davy Jones dead at 66

February 29, 2012

Davy Jones, whose charming grin and British accent won the hearts of millions of fans on the 1960s television series "The Monkees," died Wednesday of an apparent heart attack, according to a law enforcement source in Martin County, Florida. He was 66.