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Four federal agencies closed Friday due to sequestration

Nearly 115,000 federal workers will get a four-day weekend, but it's no reason to celebrate. The employees have to take furlough days thanks to those forced spending cuts that kicked in March 1st.

Amanda Bynes in trouble, again

Adding to what's becoming a lengthy list of run-ins with the law, New York police arrested actress Amanda Bynes on Thursday night after she allegedly tossed drug paraphernalia out the window of her 36th floor Manhattan apartment.

Couple rides bridge down as it collapses into Washington state river

Dan Sligh could see it coming. An 18-wheeler carrying an oversize load had just struck part of the Interstate 5 bridge over Washington's frigid Skagit River. And the pavement was giving way.

Bridge collapses north of Seattle

An Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River in Washington has collapsed, a spokesman for the Washington State Patrol said Thursday. People and cars were in the water.

Earthquake shakes northern California

A moderate earthquake rattled northern California on Thursday night, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Obama: U.S. will keep deploying drones -- when they are only option

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Drone strikes are a necessary evil, but one that must be used with more temperance as the United States' security situation evolves, President Barack Obama said Thursday.

Mexican drug cartel members admit to killing U.S. Agent

A Mexican drug cartel member has pleaded guilty in the killing and wounding of two U.S. agents in Mexico.

Boy Scouts proposing to allow gay youth but not gay adults

In February, the Boy Scouts of America embarked on the most comprehensive listening exercise in its history to consider the impact of potential changes to its membership standards policy on the organization and gather perspectives from inside a

Jurors unable to reach unanimous Arias verdict

(CNN) — An Arizona jury Thursday said it was unable to reach a unanimous agreement and would be unable to decide what penalty Jodi Arias should receive for killing her ex-boyfriend.

Obama: U.S. will keep deploying drones -- when they are only option

Drone strikes are a necessary evil, but one that must be used with more temperance as the United States' security situation evolves, President Barack Obama said in a counterterrorism speech Thursday.

British soldier's gory slaying yields more arrests, searches, questions

Why did Lee Rigby have to die?

Liquid lights and musical posters: Welcome to the world of electric paint

Imagine if you could paint a working light switch directly onto your wall, without any need for sockets, cables or wiring.

'Attractive & Fat' ad spoofs Abercrombie

(CNN) -- Jes Baker is cutting retailer Abercrombie & Fitch down to size.

Cruise passengers get bill of rights

(CNN) -- Attention cruise passengers: You now have more protection when things go awry. On Wednesday, Cruise Lines International Association announced the adoption of a new passenger bill of rights.

Stress may be causing your cravings

What do drug addicts, serial dieters and children from troubled homes have in common? More than you might think.