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Republican spotlight shifts from Obama to Clinton

President Barack Obama's been in the bull's eye of Republicans and conservatives since 2008, but after Wednesday's hearing on last September's terror attack in Benghazi, Libya, many on the right are shifting their aim at former

Source: 3 European hostages released in Yemen

Two Finns and one Austrian believed to have been kidnapped by al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula last December in Yemen have been released, the Finnish government said.

YouTube launches paid subscription service

YouTube is launching a pilot program in which users can pay to subscribe to channels like Ultimate Fighting Championship and Sesame Street.

Next phase of Jodi Arias trial postponed

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Wrigley's pulls caffeinated gum from market

The Wrigley Company is temporarily stopping production and sales of its controversial new caffeinated gum. The move is in response to concerns from the FDA about the impact of caffeine on children and teens. Wrigley says it is removing its

Jobless claims fall to 5-year low

The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits is at a five-year low. 323,000 people filed first-time unemployment claims last week. That is 4000 less than the previous week.

Ohio captive to police: Suspect punched me in the stomach until I miscarried

One of three women held captive in a Cleveland home said she was pregnant at least five times but was starved and punched until she eventually miscarried, according to an initial incident report obtained by CNN.

Crowdfunding sweet spot? Scented briefs

LONDON (CNNMoney) -- Bored of run-of-the-mill underwear? Perhaps some premium scented briefs from France will do the trick!

Homebuyers clueless about mortgages

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The housing market is heating up, yet many house hunters are not prepared to take on the biggest purchases of their lives.

Britain's Prince Harry tours U.S.

Britain's Prince Harry's six-day tour of the United States starts today (thursday). He is scheduled to start in Washington, DC. While there, he's expected to make stops at Capitol Hill and the British Embassy.

Head of Marine battalion relieved of duty in wake of deadly training accident

Three Marines, including the commanding officer of an infantry battalion, have been relieved of their duties in the wake of the death of seven service members killed during a mortar exercise accident in March, according to a statement from the Marines.

Colorado legislature passes laws regulating legal pot

Colorado's state legislature passed a pair of measures Wednesday regulating the sale of legal marijuana, becoming the first state to pass bills dictating how the now-legal drug will be taxed and sold in stores.

Death toll in Bangladesh building collapse rises

The death toll from the building collapse in Bangladesh two weeks ago has risen to 912, government officials said Thursday.

'Hoping for a miracle': Will Cleveland probe find 4th missing girl?

The discovery of three young women missing for a decade in Cleveland immediately raised the hopes of the family of a fourth missing woman.

Wrigley halts production of caffeine gum

Wrigley has decided to stop production, sales and marketing of their new caffeinated gum, the Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday.