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Gun control in crosshairs at NRA convention

Within minutes of the National Rifle Association's opening forum at their annual meeting this weekend, the group's leaders went after gun control proposals and advocates who sought to expand tougher firearm laws following the deadly Newtown elementary school massacre.

Construction jobs decline, but housing boom still strong

The April jobs report showed a drop in construction employment, but it isn't because the housing boom is slowing.

Study shows reasons behind Honey Bee die-off

A new study finds a number of reasons for the die-off of the Honey Bee. The USDA and the EPA released a comprehensive report on the devastation to Honey Bee colonies.

April jobs report: Hiring picks up

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The U.S. economy seemed to be headed for a spring slowdown this year. Then the April jobs report was released Friday morning, and now some economists are doing a double-take.

Obama stresses breaking down stereotypes in Mexico speech

(CNN) -- President Barack Obama said Friday he came to Mexico to break down stereotypes between the United States and its neighbor to the south.

New report: Honey bees in danger and so is U.S. agriculture

A new study finds a number of reasons for the die-off of the honey bee. The USDA and the EPA released a comprehensive report on the devastation to honey bee colonies.

FDA plans safety review of antibacterial products

The FDA plans to complete a long-awaited safety review of a common active ingredient in antibacterial products this year. It will also look at whether the chemical actually works.

State Department to review Benghazi investigation

A review board responsible for investigating the September attack on the U.S. diplomatic compound in Libya is now getting its own review.

Suicide on the rise among middle-aged Americans, CDC reports

Alarming new statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have caught the attention of mental health professionals across the country.

California wildfire consumes 6,500 acres in five hours, closing coastal highway

A southern California wildfire grew from 10 acres to 6,500 acres in a mere five hours Thursday, prompting evacuation of homes and the campus of California State University Channel Islands, officials said.

Official: Body of suspected Boston bomber claimed

The body of Boston bombings suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev was claimed Thursday afternoon, and was picked up by a funeral home, according to Terrel Harris, spokesman for the Massachusetts Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

New York school goes all-vegetarian

Asked which school meals were their favorites, students at a public school in the New York borough of Queens don't say chicken fingers or meatballs.

2016 Poll: If Clinton doesn't run, then who?

A second straight national poll this week indicates the obvious: Hillary Clinton, if she decides to run for the White House again, would be the overwhelming front-runner among Democrats for their party's 2016 presidential nomination.

Anti-abortion group releases new secretly recorded video

The anti-abortion group that recently revealed two videos from a secret investigation into abortion clinics released a third on Thursday.

Ex-NFL player's support for gay NBA player apparently costs him church appearance

LeRoy Butler, a former safety for the Green Bay Packers, is one of many professional athletes to tweet support for Jason Collins, the NBA player who came out as gay this week.