U.S. closes consulate in Mexico's Ciudad Juarez
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The U.S. government has shut indefinitely its consulate in Ciudad Juarez, the city wracked by drug violence just over the border from El Paso, Texas, to evaluate security conditions.

Arizona appeals immigrant law ruling amid protests
PHOENIX (Reuters) - Arizona on Thursday appealed a judge's decision to block key parts of the state's crackdown on illegal immigrants and police in Phoenix arrested scores of activists protesting the remaining measures in the law.

Four killed in Air Force plane crash in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - All four crew members were killed in a U.S. Air Force cargo plane that crashed in flames while practicing for an aviation show at Elmendorf Air Force Base, the Air Force said Thursday.

Fed officials clash on need for more stimulus
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal Reserve officials clashed on Thursday over whether the central bank should be more aggressive in supporting the stumbling economy and one said the Fed's current policy may be contributing to worryingly low levels of inflation.

WikiLeaks may have blood on its hands, U.S. says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The whistle-blowing website WikiLeaks may have blood on its hands, the Pentagon said on Thursday, warning its unprecedented leak of secret U.S. military files could cost lives and damage trust of allies.

BP lawsuits over oil spill take center stage
BOISE, Idaho (Reuters) - More than 2,000 miles from the Gulf of Mexico shoreline, a panel of U.S. judges heard arguments from lawyers on Thursday on how piles of oil spill-related lawsuits against BP Plc should be merged.

Rep Rangel faces charges, trial may hurt Democrats
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Representative Charles Rangel reached a tentative plea agreement on ethics charges on Thursday, but Republicans may reject it and push for a trial that could hurt his fellow Democrats in the November elections.

Unemployment claims fall, but still elevated
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New claims for unemployment benefits slipped last week, but stayed at a stubbornly high level that underscored the labor market recovery was having trouble gaining traction.

Special Report: A Mississippi Yankee in BP's battered court
HATTIESBURG, Miss./CHICAGO (Reuters) - Bob Dudley is not one to wear his disappointment on his sleeve.

Republican concerns could stall START treaty
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Senate Republicans voiced objections on Thursday to the new START nuclear arms treaty with Russia, raising concerns that could delay efforts to hand President Barack Obama a foreign policy victory ahead of the November elections.

U.S. closes consulate in Mexico's Ciudad Juarez
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The U.S. government has shut indefinitely its consulate in Ciudad Juarez, the city wracked by drug violence just over the border from El Paso, Texas, to evaluate security conditions.

Arizona appeals immigrant law ruling amid protests
PHOENIX (Reuters) - Arizona on Thursday appealed a judge's decision to block key parts of the state's crackdown on illegal immigrants and police in Phoenix arrested scores of activists protesting the remaining measures in the law.

Four killed in Air Force plane crash in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - All four crew members were killed in a U.S. Air Force cargo plane that crashed in flames while practicing for an aviation show at Elmendorf Air Force Base, the Air Force said Thursday.

Fed officials clash on need for more stimulus
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal Reserve officials clashed on Thursday over whether the central bank should be more aggressive in supporting the stumbling economy and one said the Fed's current policy may be contributing to worryingly low levels of inflation.

WikiLeaks may have blood on its hands, U.S. says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The whistle-blowing website WikiLeaks may have blood on its hands, the Pentagon said on Thursday, warning its unprecedented leak of secret U.S. military files could cost lives and damage trust of allies.

BP lawsuits over oil spill take center stage
BOISE, Idaho (Reuters) - More than 2,000 miles from the Gulf of Mexico shoreline, a panel of U.S. judges heard arguments from lawyers on Thursday on how piles of oil spill-related lawsuits against BP Plc should be merged.

Rep Rangel faces charges, trial may hurt Democrats
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Representative Charles Rangel reached a tentative plea agreement on ethics charges on Thursday, but Republicans may reject it and push for a trial that could hurt his fellow Democrats in the November elections.

Unemployment claims fall, but still elevated
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New claims for unemployment benefits slipped last week, but stayed at a stubbornly high level that underscored the labor market recovery was having trouble gaining traction.

Special Report: A Mississippi Yankee in BP's battered court
HATTIESBURG, Miss./CHICAGO (Reuters) - Bob Dudley is not one to wear his disappointment on his sleeve.

Republican concerns could stall START treaty
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Senate Republicans voiced objections on Thursday to the new START nuclear arms treaty with Russia, raising concerns that could delay efforts to hand President Barack Obama a foreign policy victory ahead of the November elections.

U.S. closes consulate in Mexico's Ciudad Juarez
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The U.S. government has shut indefinitely its consulate in Ciudad Juarez, the city wracked by drug violence just over the border from El Paso, Texas, to evaluate security conditions.

Arizona appeals immigrant law ruling amid protests
PHOENIX (Reuters) - Arizona on Thursday appealed a judge's decision to block key parts of the state's crackdown on illegal immigrants and police in Phoenix arrested scores of activists protesting the remaining measures in the law.

Four killed in Air Force plane crash in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - All four crew members were killed in a U.S. Air Force cargo plane that crashed in flames while practicing for an aviation show at Elmendorf Air Force Base, the Air Force said Thursday.

Fed officials clash on need for more stimulus
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal Reserve officials clashed on Thursday over whether the central bank should be more aggressive in supporting the stumbling economy and one said the Fed's current policy may be contributing to worryingly low levels of inflation.

WikiLeaks may have blood on its hands, U.S. says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The whistle-blowing website WikiLeaks may have blood on its hands, the Pentagon said on Thursday, warning its unprecedented leak of secret U.S. military files could cost lives and damage trust of allies.

BP lawsuits over oil spill take center stage
BOISE, Idaho (Reuters) - More than 2,000 miles from the Gulf of Mexico shoreline, a panel of U.S. judges heard arguments from lawyers on Thursday on how piles of oil spill-related lawsuits against BP Plc should be merged.

Rep Rangel faces charges, trial may hurt Democrats
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Representative Charles Rangel reached a tentative plea agreement on ethics charges on Thursday, but Republicans may reject it and push for a trial that could hurt his fellow Democrats in the November elections.

Unemployment claims fall, but still elevated
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New claims for unemployment benefits slipped last week, but stayed at a stubbornly high level that underscored the labor market recovery was having trouble gaining traction.

Special Report: A Mississippi Yankee in BP's battered court
HATTIESBURG, Miss./CHICAGO (Reuters) - Bob Dudley is not one to wear his disappointment on his sleeve.

Republican concerns could stall START treaty
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Senate Republicans voiced objections on Thursday to the new START nuclear arms treaty with Russia, raising concerns that could delay efforts to hand President Barack Obama a foreign policy victory ahead of the November elections.

Missing West Georgia Student Found Dead
Police in Carrollton said Thursday morning that the body of missing University of West Georgia student Marcelle "Marci" Elliott had been found Wednesday night.

Active Alex: From Wheelchair-Bound to Ping-Pong Champ
It's a celebration of life and second chances. The U.S. Transplant Games take place this weekend in Madison, Wis.

Nearly All of Georgia's Major Candidates Support Arizona Style Immigration Law
All of Georgia's remaining candidates for Governor and Lt. Governor and at least one of its two U.S. Senate candidates say they support Arizona's immigration law and would support a similar one in Georgia.

Ga. Soldier Reunited With Dogs Who Saved His Life In Afghanistan
After five months and thousands of miles Sgt. Chris Duke of the Newnan National Guard was reunited with the two dogs who saved his life in Afghanistan.

Atlanta Photographer Raises $10K for Haiti Relief
Raising $10,000 for relief efforts in Haiti by yourself sounds like an insurmountable challenge.  But that's exactly what a Georgia Tech graduate student and photographer has done.

Georgia Pastor Fired Up Over Demon Mascot
While some parents and students are gearing up for the first day of school, one Warner Robins man says he's protesting it because he doesn't like the school's mascot.

GOP Attorney Gen. Candidate Admits Affair With Staffer
A Republican candidate for attorney general has acknowledged an extramarital affair with a former staffer, but says the relationship began after the woman was no longer an employee.

Fayetteville Mom Charged With Death of Baby
A mother has been charged with murder after her 2-month-old son died of methamphetamine intoxication in March.

Hawks, Coaches Release Statements on Lorenzen Wright
The Atlanta Hawks issued a statement Thursday morning about the death of former Hawks player Lorenzen Wright.

Smash-and-Grab Bandits Swipe ATM From IKEA
Five men broke down the front door of the IKEA store near Atlantic Station Thursday morning and made off with the ATM machine, according to Atlanta police dispatchers.