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2 killed, more than 200 rescued in San Antonio floods

6:53 PM, May 25, 2013

By Saturday afternoon, the San Antonio International Airport had recorded nearly 10 inches of rain since midnight.

Will you marry me (and my student loan debt)?

2:38 PM, May 25, 2013

Many young couples are dealing with delicate conversations about debt, such as student loans, credit cards or other debt - or financial experts say they should be having those discussions this wedding season.

Parents can prevent teens' substance use despite doubts

11:21 AM, May 25, 2013

More than one in five parents of teens think what they say has little influence on whether their child uses alcohol, illicit substances or tobacco, according to a report out Friday.

Drive On: 40th state bans texting in cars

11:09 AM, May 25, 2013

Add Hawaii to the list of states that have banned texting while driving.

7 injured in Mo. train collision, overpass collapse

11:05 AM, May 25, 2013

Seven people were injured early Saturday morning in southeastern Missouri after two freight trains collided, taking out a nearby overpass.

Detroit police bust alleged online prostitution ring

11:45 PM, May 24, 2013

DETROIT - Another prostitution case allegedly involving the website Backpage.com has surfaced in federal court in Detroit, in which a woman claims she was forced to have sex 10 times in one day and given crack cocaine to go through with it.

Memorial Day airfares down from last year

7:47 PM, May 24, 2013

New York is the No. 1 Memorial Day holiday destination for the third straight year.

Retailers unhappy with credit card fees settlement

7:43 PM, May 24, 2013

NASHVILLE - A multibillion-dollar settlement over credit card swipe fees is facing growing opposition from some of the nation's largest retailers.

Bridge collapse shines light on aging infrastructure

5:05 PM, May 24, 2013

Federal Highway Administration study shows 11% of nation's bridges are structurally deficient.

9-year-old girl lectures McDonald's CEO on nutrition

5:51 AM, May 24, 2013

"I don't think it's fair when big companies try to trick kids into eating food," said Hannah Robertson - blaming McDonald's for unfairly targeting kids with advertisements for food that isn't good for them.

No deaths after Wash. state bridge collapses

12:28 AM, May 24, 2013

The Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River in northern Washington state collapsed Thursday evening, sending vehicles and people into the water, the state patrol said.

Jurors deadlock on Jodi Arias penalty; retrial set

5:06 PM, May 23, 2013

PHOENIX - The jury in Jodi Arias' murder trial has been dismissed after failing to decide if she should receive the death penalty.

Ohio kidnap case hero gets free burgers for year

3:56 PM, May 23, 2013

CLEVELAND - The man who famously put down his Big Mac to help rescue three women held captive in a Cleveland house is getting complimentary McDonald's for the next year.

Investigator: Missing Iowa girl's blood found

3:50 PM, May 23, 2013

IOWA CITY, IA - Iowa investigators say the discovery of blood of a missing 15-year-old girl has diminished hope of finding her alive.

New rules for labeling meat go into effect in U.S.

3:42 PM, May 23, 2013

MILWAUKEE - Consumers will soon see labels on their meat telling them where the animal was born, raised and slaughtered.

Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys

3:18 PM, May 23, 2013

GRAPEVINE - The Boy Scouts of America's National Council has voted to ease a long-standing ban and allow openly gay boys to be accepted as Scouts.

More ways to help victims of deadly Oklahoma tornado

2:35 PM, May 23, 2013

The relief and recovery effort is underway in the Oklahoma City area after a an EF-5 twister tore through Monday, leaving 24 dead and 12,000 - 13,000 homes damaged or destroyed.

Vote on gay Boy Scouts today

12:57 PM, May 23, 2013

GRAPEVINE, TX - The Scouts' national leadership voted Thursday on whether to allow openly gay Scouts in its ranks.

Obama outlines counterterrorism policy

12:30 PM, May 23, 2013

President Obama outlined new rules Thursday for overseas drone strikes and revamped efforts to close the prison at Guantanamo Bay.

April median home prices hit highest level in 20 years

10:46 AM, May 23, 2013

WASHINGTON - Sales of new homes rose in April to the second highest level since the summer of 2008 while the median price for a new home hit a record high, further signs that housing is recovering.

Should PE be treated as core subject in school?

7:47 AM, May 23, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) - The prestigious Institute of Medicine is recommending that schools provide opportunities for at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day for students and treat physical education as a core subject.

U.S. unemployment aid applications fall to 340K

6:02 AM, May 23, 2013

WASHINGTON - The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell by 23,000 last week, further evidence that the job market is slowly returning to health.

Amphibians dying off at alarming rate

5:55 AM, May 23, 2013

Federal wildlife scientists report Wednesday that frogs, salamanders and toads are dying off at alarming rates nationwide, with the declines most dire among threatened species.

Suspects in London knife attack once probed by security

5:46 AM, May 23, 2013

The two suspects videotaped butchering a soldier to death on a London street before spouting extremist slogans to bystanders were part of early investigations for possible terror links.

House begins effort to head off student loan increase

9:41 PM, May 22, 2013

A Republican plan that ties loan rates to the interest rate on a 10-year Treasury note, plus 2.5%, with a cap of 8.5%, is scheduled for a Thursday vote.

Teen birthrate hits another record low in 2011

9:38 PM, May 22, 2013

The teen birthrate in 2011 set another new record low, according to the latest federal data, released Thursday. The numbers reflect a continued trend downward for teens having babies.

Exit exams may be on their way out

6:42 PM, May 22, 2013

GREENVILLE - South Carolina Rep. Phil Owens says a story he heard from one of his constituents convinced him it was time to do away with the state's requirement that students pass an exit exam to earn their high school diploma.

Okla. tornado damages could hit $2 billion

6:22 PM, May 22, 2013

As search and rescue operations wind down and this battered, exhausted city mourns its dead, attention is turning to a long, costly rebuilding effort. Up to 13,000 homes were damaged or destroyed by Monday's tornado that may have caused up $2 billion in damages, nearly double earlier estimates.

Twitter adds security measure to logins

4:10 PM, May 22, 2013

NEW YORK - Twitter is adding an extra security measure to users' accounts in an effort to prevent unauthorized logins.

Obama threatens veto of House student loan plan

1:21 PM, May 22, 2013

WASHINGTON - The White House Budget Office said Wednesday the GOP plan does not guarantee current low interest rates for students and creates uncertainty for them. The budget office says that if Obama were presented the current bill, officials would urge a veto.