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1 hour ago Killer whale dies at San Diego SeaWorld
A 12-year-old male killer whale, who showed signs of being ill only the day before, died Tuesday afternoon at SeaWorld in San Diego, California, the park announced.
1 hour ago Hermine brings tornado warning, rain
Tropical Storm Hermine is heading north after making landfall near Brownsville, Texas. The storm has 45 mph winds and may cause local flooding.
1 hour ago Gov.: Colorado wildfire dangerous
A fleet of aircraft is being deployed to help put out a fast-moving wildfire near Boulder, Colorado, that has forced about 3,500 residents to evacuate.
1 hour ago Polygamist sect leader nixes extradition
Polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs will stay in a Utah jail for at least two more months after his attorneys objected to his signing an extradition waiver in a Utah court Tuesday.
1 hour ago John Lennon's killer denied parole
The man who killed former Beatle John Lennon was denied parole for the sixth time, officials said. Mark David Chapman is next eligible for a parole interview in 2012.
1 hour ago FBI: Ex-soldier threatened to kill Obama
A former soldier arrested after a hostage incident at a military base in Georgia faces multiple charges that include threatening to kill President Barack Obama and former President Bill Clinton, according to federal court documents filed Tuesday.
1 hour ago 6.3 magnitude quake hits Fiji Islands
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck the Fiji Islands, Wednesday at 4:13 a.m. (12:13 p.m. ET Tuesday), the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
1 hour ago NASA: Rescue effort just the start for trapped miners
The pending rescue of the 33 miners trapped in a Chilean mine will only be the beginning of the miners' ordeal, NASA officials told Chilean authorities on a recent visit.
4 hours ago Google connects the dots
Users of Google's search page were greeted Tuesday with a screen of colorful, interactive dots, even though the company didn't immediately explain why.
4 hours ago 'Mummified' babies found in basement
Detectives are investigating the discovery of two "mummified" babies found wrapped in 1930s newspaper in the basement of a Los Angeles apartment building.
4 hours ago Hermine brings tornado warning, rain
Tropical Storm Hermine is heading north after making landfall near Brownsville, Texas. The storm has 45 mph winds and may cause local flooding.
4 hours ago Air tankers fight fast-moving blaze
A fleet of aircraft is being deployed to help put out a fast-moving wildfire near Boulder, Colorado, that has forced about 3,500 residents to evacuate.
4 hours ago 1st troops die in Iraq since new mission
Two U.S. soldiers were killed in northern Iraq on Tuesday, the U.S. military said.
4 hours ago Lennon's killer denied parole
The man who killed former Beatle John Lennon was denied parole for the sixth time, officials said. Mark David Chapman is next eligible for a parole interview in 2012.
7 hours ago Tourists to pay extra to visit U.S.
Planning a trip to the United States? Tuesday is the last day for citizens of some countries to dodge a new travel fee.
7 hours ago Faith leaders slam anti-Muslim views
A broad coalition of Christian, Jewish and Islamic leaders denounced what they described as a rising tide of anti-Muslim bigotry across the United States Tuesday, arguing that such sentiments constitute a betrayal of traditional American principles.
7 hours ago Pastor weighs plans to burn Qurans
A pastor who plans to burn Qurans says his church plans to through with the act, but Terry Jones also says the congregation is "weighing the situation."
7 hours ago Hermine soaks South Texas
Tropical Storm Hermine is heading north after making landfall near Brownsville, Texas. The storm has 45 mph winds and may cause local flooding.
7 hours ago Air tankers fight fast-moving blaze
A fleet of aircraft is being deployed to help put out a fast-moving wildfire near Boulder, Colorado, that has forced about 3,500 residents to evacuate.
7 hours ago John Lennon's killer denied parole
Mark David Chapman, John Lennon's killer, is up for parole for the sixth time and may be questioned this week.
7 hours ago Trapped miners to get help from NASA
NASA usually trains astronauts. But today, a team from the space agency will give survival tips to the miners trapped 2,300 feet underground in Chile.
10 hours ago Plea deal for ex-flight attendant?
Steven Slater, probably the nation's most famous former flight attendant, is scheduled to be in a New York courtroom Tuesday.
10 hours ago Woods makes U.S. Ryder Cup team
Tiger Woods has been included in the United States Ryder Cup team by captain Corey Pavin.
10 hours ago Frum: Why Republicans need a plan
Eight weeks to Election Day, and still no sign of an updated "Contract with America," the famous Republican campaign manifesto of 1994.
10 hours ago Pastor weighs plans to burn Qurans
A pastor who plans to burn Qurans says his church plans to through with the act, but Terry Jones also says the congregation is "weighing the situation."
10 hours ago Van der Sloot: I 'misused' Holloway case
In a jailhouse interview with a Dutch television station, Joran van der Sloot said he is remorseful for telling so many stories regarding the 2005 disappearance of Alabama teenager Natalee Holloway, but once again denied culpability in the case.
10 hours ago Hermine soaks South Texas
Tropical Storm Hermine is heading north after making landfall near Brownsville, Texas. The storm has 45 mph winds and may cause local flooding.
10 hours ago 45 mph winds fan wildfire
Evacuations were ordered as crews battled a fast-moving wildfire near Boulder, Colorado. About 3,000 residents are in the evacuation areas, officials say.
Today Lawyer: Woman in Iran case whipped
Confusion surrounds reports an Iranian woman sentenced to be stoned to death for adultery has been whipped for another offense, with one lawyer casting doubt on another's claim.
Today Gunmen behind Mexico massacre ID'd
Six of the suspected gunmen responsible for the killings of 72 migrants in Mexico have been identified, Mexican authorities said Monday, the state-run Notimex news agency reported.