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Trayvon Martin case: use of Stand Your Ground law or pursuit of a black teen?

A grand jury in Florida and the US Justice Department will both probe the Feb. 26 shooting death of teenager Trayvon Martin. Key questions: Did the alleged gunman racially profile Trayvon? And did he use the Stand Your Ground law appropriately?
Little girls or little women? The Disney princess effect

In today's highly sexualized environment – where 5-year-olds wear padded bras – some see the toddlers-and-tiaras Disney princess craze leading to the pre-teen pursuit of "hot" looks. Do little girls become little women too soon?
Dow falls 253 points in the wake of alarming jobs report

The economy added zero jobs in August, and the stock market tumbled in response
Hacker arrests: Why Anonymous might not be so anonymous

This week's arrests of 21 members of Anonymous in the US and Europe show that, given time and resources, cybersleuths can track down hackers. But doubts remain over whether authorites caught any big fish.
Casey Anthony trial: As it draws to a close, deep mysteries remain

In the Casey Anthony murder trial, there's been no confession, no eye witnesses, and no direct physical evidence capable of telling the tale with scientific certainty. Closing arguments begin Sunday.
Osama bin Laden dead, but no 'peace dividend'

Osama bin Laden death cheered many Americans, but not US markets or economists. Osama bin Laden death will have little effect on business or military spending.
Gallery: Election Photos of the Week 10/17 - 10/24
In Pictures: Campaign rallies
Republicans' two-point plan to create jobs: Can it work?

Don't like what Democrats have offered so far to cure unemployment? Here's a look at the Republican plan to create jobs – and what economists think of it.
No travel to 'terrorist' countries for Florida state universities: court

A challenge to a 2006 law banning state university-funded travel to countries the US deems sponsors of terrorism was struck down Tuesday. Florida-based international scholars say the decision will disrupt studies.
King Kong comes back to life in 'King Kong 360 3-D' at Universal Studios

King Kong has been resurrected at Universal Studios. 'King Kong 360 3-D,' an immersive addition to the studio tour, will launch on July 1.
Gulf oil spill: Judge won't budge on deep-water drilling moratorium

A federal judge said Thursday that he will not reconsider his decision to overturn a six month deep-water drilling moratorium stemming from the Gulf oil spill. That means Interior Secretary Ken Salazar might need to look for a Plan B.
Falcon 9 launch takes place after aborted attempt

The private Falcon 9 rocket blasts off Friday afternoon from a Florida launch pad.
Falcon 9 rocket launch aborted

A glitch just before liftoff has delayed the maiden voyage of the privately owned Falcon 9 rocket.
Falcon 9 inaugural flight has a lot riding on it

There will be many eyes checking out the inaugural flight of the private Falcon 9 rocket Friday, launching from Florida.
Gulf oil spill: Questions unanswered, residents try legal action

State attorneys general, commercial fishing organizations, and environmental groups are pressing BP to provide more information on the cause of the massive Gulf oil spill.
Did asteroids bring water to Earth?

Water ice discovered on the surface of an asteroid orbiting the sun between Jupiter and Mars lends credibility to the theory that asteroids, not comets, brought water to Earth.
A better way to create jobs

Nurturing start-ups works even better than infrastructure projects.
Elite teams taking full charge of basketball's Final Four

Big money, recruiting power, and selection committees mean the era of Cinderella teams is all but over.
Push for financial literacy spreads to schools

More students taught to avoid the dangers of credit-card debt.
Women make modest gains in Election 2008

More women serve in state legislatures, but the United States is far behind many other countries.
Cuba's bold shift to a postsocialist era

It amounts to the worst of both worlds: a state-controlled economy in which the government shirks its social responsibilities.