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Tamerlan Tsarnaev buried in Virginia cemetery, uncle says

By Paula Newton and Lawrence Crook III - CNN
The body of Tamerlan Tsarnaev, one of two men accused of setting off deadly explosions at the Boston Marathon, has been buried in a Muslim cemetery in Doswell, Virginia, an uncle and a source close to the investigation told CNN on Friday.

Stocks hit new highs during three week winning streak

By CNN
The rally on Wall Street continues, with stocks ending Friday at fresh record highs.

Prince Harry focuses on veterans in Washington

By CNN
Prince Harry started off his second day in the United States with a solemn visit to Arlington National Cemetery, just outside of Washington, D.C.

Jodi Arias held at prison psych ward

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By CNN
Convicted killer Jodi Arias has been admitted into a Phoenix prison psychiatric ward after the sentencing phase of her trial was postponed until next week.

Do you know your movie theater etiquette?

By CNN
Many of us have experienced it before, a packed movie theater and as luck would have it you pick the seat right near the inconsiderate movie-goer.

Stamp prices could rise again

By CNN
WASHINGTON (CNNMoney) -- The U.S. Postal Service board will look into hiking postage prices on all types of mail, as losses continue to plague the agency, the chief of the board said Friday.

Marketing the news: Just ask Wal-Mart, Kraft

By CNN
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- There are often big marketing opportunities written into headline news.

Prince Harry visits Arlignton National Cemetery Friday

By CNN
Prince Harry visits Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia this morning (Friday). Prince Harry arrived in Washington Thursday on a six day trip to the United States.

New discovery could help wipe out malaria

By CNN
Researchers believe they have found a way to track the spread of drug-resistant malaria -- and the discovery may help to finally eradicate the disease.

"Jacob" and "Sophia" top the list of most-popular baby names

By CNN
There are repeat champions when it comes to the most-popular baby names in America. This week, the Social Security Administration released its annual list of top baby names.

After closed-door hearing with defense, judge delays next phase of Jodi Arias trial

By CNN
A day after jurors found her guilty of first-degree murder, Jodi Arias and her attorneys met with a judge in a closed-door hearing Thursday, according to a source with knowledge of the proceedings.

Boston's top cop asked if bombing was preventable

By CNN
That was the question legislators tried to answer at Thursday's House Committee on Homeland Security hearing, where the members of Congress asked a former senator, Boston's top cop and two experts on public safety about whether or not t

Afghans train in counter-IED measures

By Staff Sgt. Kristen Duus, 1st BCT, 1st AD
As American forces prepare to withdraw from Afghanistan, one mission endures – training Afghan soldiers and police.

Pregnant woman arrested on robbery charges

By CNN
A pregnant woman and two other robbery in are facing charges after a police chase ended with their getaway vehicle in a tree.

Former Pakistani prime minister's son kidnapped days before elections

By CNN
A son of a former Pakistani prime minister was kidnapped Thursday in a deadly raid two days before the son is to stand for provincial assembly elections, one of his brothers told CNN.