Megabus crash in Illinois; 1 dead, 3 dozen hurt

Chick-fil-A manager in NH to help gay pride fest

NASHUA, N.H. (AP) - The manager of a Chick-fil-A in Nashua, N.H., is donating sandwiches to an upcoming festival celebrating gay rights.

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DRUNKEN MAN GETS INTO DOZING COUPLE'S BED: PUTNAM TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - Authorities say a Michigan couple got an unexpected visit from a drunken 27-year-old neighbor who wandered into their cottage and climbed into bed with them.

Judge: Peterson murder trial in jeopardy

Half of US counties now considered disaster areas due to ongoing drought

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Budget-and-tax impasse threatens economy

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Modesto housing recovery underway: Prices rose in all major US cities in May

NY couple, 85, to remarry 48 years after their divorce

Justice Dept: Fast & Furious report distorted

Is your problem gluten? Or faddish eating?

Illegal immigrants offered college courses, status aside at UCLA campus

LOS ANGELES (AP) - As some states make it tougher for illegal immigrants to attend college, a new program is pledging to do the opposite.

Dems move to formally back gay marriage

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Democratic Party is moving to include support for gay marriage in the official party platform for the first time, a Democratic official said Monday, marking a key milestone for advocates of same-sex unions.

Suspect charges: Murder, attempted murder

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) - James Holmes appeared just as dazed as he did in his first court hearing after the deadly Colorado movie theater massacre.

Christian college expels lesbian, charges tuition

Chimp victim is denied $150M state lawsuit

Nazi leader's Minneapolis life prompts shock

Crews battling Colo. wildfire hold flames in check

No injuries in Reno plane collision at air races practice

91-year-old sets age-group weightlifting record

Authorities probe sports bar deck collapse

Prep player classified as sex offender

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BOSTON WOMAN PAYS $560,000 FOR 2 PARKING SPOTS: BOSTON (AP) - Parking is such a precious commodity in Boston that one woman was willing to pay $560,000 for two off-street spaces near her home.

Many Americans say 'Big Brother' is here

Poll: The online generation wants it

Teacher blames job loss on abusive ex

Prosecutors push for anti-phone theft measures

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POLICE: THIEF GETS STUCK IN MUD AFTER BURGLARY: FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Police say a man who robbed a Foxborough home had to call a tow truck after getting stuck in the mud while making his getaway.

2 dead in area burned by wildfire