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Richard Branson does drag after losing bet

By CNN Travel Staff, NBC, KTSM Staff
The pictures might be NSFW -- at least if you're looking at them over lunch -- but Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson was certainly working it on Sunday.

NBC keeps 'Community,' unveils fall schedule

By CNN
We hope you didn't get too attached to NBC's new comedies last fall, because the network has cleaned house.

New Orleans shooting called street violence, not terror

By Jason Morris and Dana Ford, CNN
Federal investigators say they have no indication the shooting at a Mother's Day parade in New Orleans was an act of terrorism.

Retail sales rise unexpectedly

By Chris Isidore, CNN
Retail sales rose slightly in April, as strong car sales and spending on building supplies helped make up for weakness in other sectors.

Funny-looking plane designed to make history

By Thom Patterson, CNN
Call it a historic technological achievement. Call it a victory lap across America. Call it a shameless promotion for a controversial energy agenda. Its owners simply call it Solar Impulse.

CNN Exclusive: Castro brother says victims unrecognizable in photos

By Jessica Molinar Muñoz
(CNN) -- Ariel Castro's brothers no longer refer to him as kin. Instead, they call him "a monster" who should rot in jail after being accused of kidnapping and holding three young women hostage in his home for a decade.

Giving newborns formula in hospital can help mom breastfeed

By NBC
Giving newborns a small amount of baby formula in the hospital may actually help some mothers breastfeed longer.

James Holmes, Aurora theater shooter expected in court Monday

By CNN
Monday brings another court appearance for the Aurora theater shooting suspect. Attorneys for James Holmes are expected to ask a judge to change his plea.

19 injured in shooting during a Mother's Day parade

By CNN
Federal investigators say they have no indication the shooting at a Mother's Day parade in New Orleans was an act of terrorism.

Social media etiquette rules when planning a wedding

By Mike Wilber
Traditional wedding etiquette is no longer traditional.  Social media is changing how couples are planning for the big day. 

New Orleans Mayor calls on witnesses in parade shooting

By (CNN)
 New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu called on witnesses to a parade shooting that injured 18 people Sunday "to step forward now" with any information on those responsible.

Barbara Walters to announce retirement

By STAFF
Longtime ABC News personality Barbara Walters will announce Monday that she will retire from TV journalism in 2014, ABC reported Sunday.

Gosnell horror fuels fight for abortion laws

By CNN
The depraved acts Dr. Kermit Gosnell is accused of committing have sparked a new turn in the nationwide battle over abortion laws.

Sandy Hook task force recommends demolition and rebuilding

By CNN
To erase some of the emotional scars left behind from the December shooting massacre at the Sandy Hook Elementary School, an advisory board wants the building torn down and replaced.

Mystery surrounds freed Cleveland captive

By CNN
Michelle Knight was rescued this week from more than 10 years in captivity, but her family still doesn't know exactly where she is.