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Rescue group brings relief in the form of barbecue

Rescue group brings relief in the form of barbecue

For most people, a barbecue emergency would entail running out of buns or over-charring the chicken wings.
Donations for Oklahoma top $20 million

Donations for Oklahoma top $20 million

 Millions of dollars are being raised in the wake of the deadly Oklahoma tornado.
Sex assaults threaten military trust, Obama tells Naval graduates

Sex assaults threaten military trust, Obama tells Naval graduates

A rash of sexual assaults in the armed forces undermines Americans' confidence in the military, President Barack Obama told newly commissioned officers at the U.S. Naval Academy Friday.
Hackers appear to probe U.S. energy infrastructure

Hackers appear to probe U.S. energy infrastructure

The United States is investigating "a string of malicious" cyber incidents that appear to be focused on probing energy infrastructure, a U.S. official familiar with the latest intelligence tells CNN.
No repeat of 2012 final as Nadal and Djokovic drawn in same half at French

No repeat of 2012 final as Nadal and Djokovic drawn in same half at French

There will be no repeat of the 2012 men's singles final at the French Open after defending champion Rafael Nadal was drawn Friday in the same half as No.1-ranked Novak Djokovic for this year's second grand slam of the season.
Toronto mayor denies smoking crack, questions scandalous video's veracity

Toronto mayor denies smoking crack, questions scandalous video's veracity

"I do not use crack cocaine, nor am I an addict of crack cocaine." Those words aren't what might normally be expected from the mayor of Canada's largest city. But little is normal nowadays for Rob Ford.
Texas cities lead nation in population growth, Census Bureau reports

Texas cities lead nation in population growth, Census Bureau reports

Eight of the 15 fastest-growing large U.S. cities and towns for the year ending July 1, 2012 were in Texas, according to population estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau.

VIDEO: Gun, drug texts featured in new Trayvon Martin shooting evidence

Items taken from Trayvon Martin's cell phone -- including a text-message discussion of drug use and pictures of a gun and marijuana plants -- are among new details released Thursday by attorneys for the neighborhood watch volunteer accused
2 adopted Utah brothers, 4 and 10, found dead; oldest brother, 15, arrested

2 adopted Utah brothers, 4 and 10, found dead; oldest brother, 15, arrested

A 15-year-old Utah boy was arrested in connection with the slayings of his two younger adopted brothers, ages 4 and 10, who were apparently stabbed to death in their home, authorities said Thursday.
Arias trial jury foreman calls decision 'gut-wrenching'

Arias trial jury foreman calls decision 'gut-wrenching'

A day after a jury deadlocked on whether Jodi Arias should be sentenced to death for the murder of her ex-boyfriend, the jury foreman described the decision process as tense and emotional.
Cash Money boss 'excited' about signing Paris

Cash Money boss 'excited' about signing Paris

CNN) -- Paris Hilton is the newest member of one of hip-hop's hottest labels.
Cash Money boss 'excited' about signing Paris

Cash Money boss 'excited' about signing Paris

CNN) -- Paris Hilton is the newest member of one of hip-hop's hottest labels.
Cash Money boss 'excited' about signing Paris

Cash Money boss 'excited' about signing Paris

CNN) -- Paris Hilton is the newest member of one of hip-hop's hottest labels.
Arias trial jury foreman calls decision 'gut-wrenching'

Arias trial jury foreman calls decision 'gut-wrenching'

(CNN) -- A day after a jury deadlocked on whether Jodi Arias should be sentenced to death for the murder of her ex-boyfriend, the jury foreman described the decision process as tense and emotional.
Couple rides bridge down as it collapses into Washington state river

Couple rides bridge down as it collapses into Washington state river

(CNN) -- Dan Sligh could see it coming. An 18-wheeler carrying an oversize load had just struck part of the Interstate 5 bridge over Washington's frigid Skagit River. And the pavement was giving way.