National

• Firefighters gaining on Los Angeles-area wildfire

  • Wildfire's origin probed in blaze near Los Angeles

• Ga. pastor, father-to-be killed in drug sting

• Testimony to begin in trial for Ky. player's death

• Texas DNA exonerees find prosperity after prison

• Number of Americans on food stamps rises

• Hidden pockets of elderly said to be in poverty

• Miss. school bus hero's mom not surprised at feat

• WWII pilot to search German cellar for lost wings

International

• NATO airstrike in Afghanistan kills up to 90

• AP IMPACT: Calm -- then sudden death in Afghan war

• China police break up angry crowds near party HQ

• Indonesian quake toll at 63, dozens still missing

• North Korea says uranium program near completion

• Myanmar court accepts Suu Kyi appeal

• Aides: Israel to build new houses in settlements

• US cuts aid to Honduras in support of ex-leader

• Jews who escaped Nazis as kids re-create train trip

Politics & Government

• Obama speech to students sparks new controversy

  • Analysis: Obama speech a sharp test of leadership

• White House signals openness to health compromise

• Health care lobbyists target returning Congress

• Kennedy's death impacts Wall Street reform effort

• Gates says it's not time to leave Afghanistan

ODD & Extraordinary

• Woman says life easier after breaking long nails

• Professor may face jail if LA weatherman harassed

• Chestnut dethroned as rib eating king in Nevada

• Utah officers use Tasers to subdue escaped bull

• Union says firefighters forced to bathe elephant

• Man allegedly calls 911 twice to say he's hungry

Entertainment, Entertainers, Media & Arts

• Guest: Many wept during Jackson's Calif. funeral

• Timbaland unleashes his beats in 'Beaterator'

• Russell Crowe challenges columnist to bike duel

Science, Technology & Environment

• Orbiting junk expected to pass near space station

• Arctic reverses trend, is warmest in 2 millennia

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