Weakened immigration law takes effect
Arizona's new immigration law is now in effect -- a day after a federal judge blocked the most controversial parts of it.

What lies ahead after spill is sealed?
The man overseeing the federal response to the Gulf oil disaster will meet New Orleans parish presidents Thursday to outline the plans after the well is permanently sealed.

FAQ
Here are answers to some basic questions about the massive oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico.

C-17 cargo plane crashes in Alaska
An Air Force C-17 cargo plane crashed on a local training mission near the Elmendorf Air Force Base in Alaska on Wednesday, a captain at the base told CNN.

Pair held after bodies of 8 babies found
French national police Tuesday detained a couple after the bodies of eight newborn babies were found in northern France, some in a home and others in the garden of another home, the French Interior Ministry said.

Bear attacks leave one dead, two injured
Bear attacks on separate campsites in Montana left one person dead and two others injured Wednesday, according to wildlife officials.

'Credible sightings' of missing woman
There have been "credible sightings" recently of a California woman who vanished nearly a year ago after being released from a sheriff's station, authorities said Wednesday.

Mom faces DUI charge after girl calls 911
A teenage girl "averted a tragedy" by calling 911 from inside a wildly weaving car to report her mother, who ended up being charged with drunken driving, New York State Police said.

Apple sued over 'overheating' iPads
Three iPad users claim that because the iPad will shut itself off after remaining in direct sunlight for long enough, it fails to meet the promises Apple made about using the device as an e-book reader.

Clinton's wedding no state secret ...
A picturesque New York town is all abuzz and ready for its closeup as the countdown to Chelsea Clinton's wedding starts.

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