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Crane operator wanted in Philadelphia building collapse turns himself in

The 42-year-old crane operator wanted on involuntary manslaughter and other charges tied to a deadly Philadelphia building collapse has turned himself in, a police spokesman said Saturday.

Mother who lost one son fights for other to get new lungs

Milagros Martinez endured losing one of her sons to cystic fibrosis before he could get a lung transplant.

Police: 5 dead in California shooting, including gunman

The gunman who went on a shooting rampage in Santa Monica, California, killed four people, police spokesman St. Richard Lewis said. Authorities said earlier that six had died, but revised the number to four.

Despite tensions, U.S., Chinese leaders talk of forging 'new model' in relations

PALM SPRINGS, California (CNN) -- Even after months of tensions over alleged cyberattacks, the leaders of China and the United States struck positive tones Friday in the sweltering heat of the California desert as both talked of forging a &quot

Guard, Reserve Soldiers can opt for reduced-age retirement

More reserve-component Soldiers may now be eligible to receive retirement pay before 60, if they meet certain criteria.

Prosecutors want 4 year sentence for Jesse Jackson Jr.

Federal prosecutors want former congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. to receive a sentence of four years in prison for misuse of $750,000 in campaign funds, which he used to cover personal expenses.

What the NSA costs taxpayers

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The National Security Agency's activities are classified. And so is its annual budget.

Were the Wright brothers really first? Photo sparks flight fight

 Some things you just know for a fact. First U.S. president: George Washington. First human to walk on the moon: Neil Armstrong. First to achieve powered flight: Orville and Wilbur Wright.

One dead in shooting at Southern California college, authorities say

One person has died in connection with a shooting at Santa Monica College in California, a watch commander at the Santa Monica Police Department told CNN on Friday. Four injured people were being treated at a hospital.

TX woman arrested in connection with tainted letters sent to NYC Mayor Bloomberg, President Obama

 A Texas woman has been arrested in connection with the mailing of three letters containing a form of the poison ricin to President Obama, New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg and the director of Mayors Against Illegal Guns, federal authorit

'Night Stalker' Richard Ramirez dies of hepatitis C

San Quentin officials have confirmed Richard Ramirez has died in a hospital in California.  Ramirez, 53, died at 9:10 am Friday morning and died from hepatitis C.

Why the unemployed are seeing smaller checks

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Federal budget cuts are taking a big bite out of the unemployment checks for the long-term jobless.

Data surveillance in the U.S.: necessary or 'obscenely outrageous'?

(CNN) -- Is the U.S. government indiscriminately monitoring your phone calls or e-mails? It says no.

New study: Cheerful women less likely to be promoted

A new study shows that overly cheerful women apparently are less likely to be promoted!

May jobs report: Cautious hiring continues

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Employers are hiring at a restrained pace as jitters about the economy linger.