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Rough weather delays teen sailor Abby Sunderland rescue

Rough weather will delay Abby Sunderland's rescue.

Gulf oil spill: Why BP's cap success is turning sour

BP's containment cap is collecting 630,000 gallons of oil a day. It could be collecting more, but BP failed to send another tanker to increase capacity. And some scientists think the process of fitting the cap on the well made the situation worse.

Peruvian police plan to visit murder scene with suspect Joran van der Sloot

Peruvian police say they will visit the hotel murder scene in Lima where Joran van der Sloot reportedly confessed to killing a 21 year-old business student.

Nikki Haley in South Carolina runoff

A June 22 runoff awaits for South Carolina's Nikki Haley.

BP shares plunge as the company prepares for next Gulf fix: Cut-and-Cap

With the ambitious 'top kill' abandoned, BP's hope to stanch the leak lies with two relief wells that won't be finished until at least August.

Gulf oil spill: Obama’s big political test

President Obama is facing a critical test of his political philosophy: If the federal government can do so much, why can’t it stop the slow-motion Deepwater Horizon disaster in the Gulf?

Gulf oil spill: BP says 'top kill' taking longer than planned

BP officials said Friday the 'top kill' maneuver to plug the flow of oil in the Gulf of Mexico still could work. But they acknowledge that it's likely to take several days longer than anticipated.

'Top kill' to stop Gulf oil spill in 'very critical' stage: US official

Coast Guard's Thad Allen says Friday through Saturday morning is a pivotal time for the top kill procedure, which aims to cap the well feeding the Gulf oil spill. President Obama, in Louisiana, says he is tripling the clean-up manpower in areas where oil is on shore.

Obama press conference: 'anger and frustration' over oil spill

The president defended his administration’s performance. But the Obama press conference comes as a Gallup Poll finds public dissatisfaction with the handling of the crisis.

Two US hikers in Iran prison to be married

Two US hikers, imprisoned in Iran since last year, are engaged to be married when they return home, according to their mothers who just returned from visiting their children.

Mothers visit three US hikers held in Iran

The mothers of three US hikers detained in Iran the past ten months on spying charges held an emotional reunion with their children on Thursday.

Gulf of Mexico oil spill imperils Obama's offshore drilling plan

President Obama's plan to open new swaths of coastline to offshore drilling is being questioned anew in light of the potentially disastrous Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Politics of the pending climate-energy bill may be affected, too.

Ash cloud over Europe could last for months

The volcanic ash cloud over Europe continued to delay flights across the continent on Friday. The ash cloud is affecting the Afghanistan war. Scientists say that the cloud could continue to last for weeks, or even months. Airports in the United Kingdom will remain closed until at least 1 a.m. on Saturday.

Should the Vatican have adopted US reforms on sex abuse?

Following revelations about sexual abuse, the Catholic Church in the United States adopted a policy of ‘zero tolerance’ and mandatory reporting. Could Pope Benedict XVI have avoided his current difficulties if the Vatican had taken the same path?

Jaycee Dugard video a plea for privacy

The Jaycee Dugard video was seen Thursday on ABC's 'Good Morning America,' the first time she has appeared publicly since her 18-year kidnapping ordeal.

Healthcare summit reaction: Useful, but not a game-changer

After Thursday's healthcare summit, reaction from both sides is positive, but Democrats still likely to proceed without Republican support.

Bill O'Reilly on Sarah Palin presidency: Why not? Nancy Pelosi's no genius

FOX News host Bill O'Reilly said Sarah Palin could be a good candidate for president before mocking Nancy Pelosi's IQ.

Joe Stack IRS attack: 'hero' debate heats up

Joe Stack, who attacked the IRS by flying his plane into its offices in Austin, Texas, is being lauded as a 'hero' in antigovernment circles. The son of the man he killed strongly disagrees.

Haiti earthquake diary: A baby and a granny plucked from the rubble

One week after the earthquake, a 15-day-old baby and 76-year old woman were found separately underneath collapsed buildings. I find solace in these stories and wonder about the courage it must take to survive such situations.

Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

Norah Jones' latest CD, Pixar's 'Up' on DVD, illustrated 'Kitchen Knife Skills' book for the cook in your family, and more.

All Sarah Palin, all the time

Going Rogue: Palin's world domination book tour starts Monday

The Sarah Palin "Going Rogue" book tour begins next week.

Boy in balloon hoax: Jury is still out on the Heenes

On Friday, sheriff stood by the Heenes' story that there is no boy in balloon hoax. But he'll reinterview them.

Swine flu roundup: How are US schools, states preparing?

The measures include everything from vaccinations to forced quarantines to marketing campaigns with Elmo.