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Judge wants to know more about Paris Jackson incident

The judge overseeing Michael Jackson's estate and the custody of his children ordered an investigation into Paris Jackson's apparent suicide attempt.

AEG exec feared Michael Jackson would sabotage his comeback tour

LOS ANGELES (CNN) -- AEG Live executives feared Michael Jackson would sabotage his comeback concerts five days before his death, the company's CEO testified Thursday.

Soldier's new mission: Find homes for female vets

Chiquita Chavis is an Army Reservist who served in Afghanistan and is waiting to see if she'll be deployed for a second time. But since returning from her first tour in 2010, she has fallen on hard times.

Former El Pasoan known as the "Night Stalker" dies in prison

San Quentin officials have confirmed Richard Ramirez has died in a hospital in California.

Colon cancer spotted by blood test

For the field of cancer research, a reliable blood test for colorectal cancer would be a revelation.

Unemployment rate is up, but barely

The U.S. unemployment rate is up, but just barely. The May jobs numbers were released earlier today (Friday).

Michele Bachmann not ruling out 2016 White House run

Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann is not seeking re-election, but she's not ruling out another run for the White House, either.

Hungary next to fear surging Danube, as Elbe floods eastern Germany

Hungary has been warned it could suffer its worst floods ever, as record levels are expected over the next three days from the surging River Danube, which has already inundated parts of Germany, Austria and Slovakia.

Locals react to government demanding to see millions of phone records

The National Security Agency is under fire for allegedly demanding that Verizon, one of the nation's largest phone companies, hands over call records for millions of customers, so government officials can look through them.

As Andrea crosses Florida, East Coast braces for heavy rains, flooding

(CNN) -- There have been bigger storms before, with stronger winds. Still, Tropical Storm Andrea is already packing a wet wallop -- and it is expected to soak millions along the Eastern Seaboard by the time it runs its course.

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.

Judge's ruling puts 2nd child in line for adult lungs

(CNN) -- A judge's ruling Thursday makes another child waiting for a lung transplant in Philadelphia more quickly eligible for adult lungs.

House Republicans vote to end Obama deportation rule

(CNN) -- A Republican-led effort to discard President Barack Obama's rule allowing some young undocumented immigrants to defer deportation passed the U.S. House Thursday, a further indication of the challenges still facing pending comprehensive immigration reform legislation.

FDA panel urges looser restrictions on diabetes drug Avandia

In a reversal of its past position, a majority of a 26-person Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted Thursday to recommend looser restrictions on the controversial diabetes drug Avandia.

Apps claim they can keep phone records secure

The U.S. National Security Agency may have compelled Verizon to give up many of its customers' call logs, but it is possible to make calls and avoid the government's watchful eyes -- in theory, anyway.