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ADP: Private sector job growth still weak

Companies continued to hire new employees in May, but job creation isn't keeping up with economists' expectations.

Fitness tracking gadgets go to the dogs

What is your dog doing right now? Is he taking a nap? Furiously digging a hole in your garden? Watching "Ellen" and nibbling on a throw pillow?

Samsung wins patent battle with Apple

Samsung wins the latest patent battle with Apple. The International Trade Commission has ruled that several older Apple products violate a Samsung patent.

Funeral services Wednesday for Senator Frank Lautenberg

Funeral services are today (Wednesday) for Senator Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey. Family, friends and lawmakers will gather at the Park Avenue Synagogue in Manhattan.

Nine foot tall statue gaining a lot of attention in Arizona

An artist in Northern Arizona is in a fight with the county where he lives. That's because the metal statue in his yard depicts a nine-foot gargoyle but the problem is the gargoyle statue has no pants.

Susan Rice to replace Donilon as national security adviser

Susan Rice, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, will replace Tom Donilon as President Obama's national security adviser, a senior administration official told CNN.

Brazil drops 'happy being a prostitute' ad campaign

Following widespread criticism, Brazil's health ministry has scrapped an online campaign called "I'm happy being a prostitute."

Officials warn against using synthetic drug called "Spice"

Officials from the US Drug Enforcement Administration say more and more teens in the Borderland are getting a hold of a synthetic drug called "Spice" because it's being marketed by retailers as "legal" and "safe.&qu

Judge accepts plea in Aurora movie theater shooting

A Colorado judge has accepted a not guilty by reason of insanity plea from the suspect in the Aurora movie theater massacre.

Boy, 10, thwarts robbery attempt

A 10-year-old boy turned the tables and scared off armed intruders who forced their way into his Brooklyn home, according to police.

United Airlines offers extra leg room and no luggage fees

United Airlines is offering extra leg room and no luggage fees but if you want the perk, you'll have to pay in advance.

Rutgers president's chief of staff named in age-bias lawsuit

(CNN) -- Yet another top Rutgers University staffer has come under scrutiny, this time for being named in an age discrimination lawsuit involving three former employees.

Christie opts for special election, says voters should decide

New Jersey Gov.

National frozen yogurt day

Dairy good! June 4 is National Frozen Yogurt Day.

Frozen fruit linked to hepatitis A recalled

Townsend Farms is recalling bags of a frozen fruit mix commonly used in smoothies because they could be contaminated with the hepatitis A virus, the company said in a statement.