Somali reaction to al-Shabab sentences mixed

Wide-ranging sentences handed down in the yearslong federal investigation into recruiting and financing for the terrorist group al-Shabab have kindled a mix of outrage, confusion and relief among members of Minnesota's large Somali community.

Toots and the Maytals member injured at Va concert

A festival organizer says a member of Toots and the Maytals was injured during a concert in Richmond when someone in the crowd threw an object that hit them.

Swift, Bieber, more ready for Billboard Awards

FILE - In this April 2, 2013 file picture Canadian singer Justin Bieber performs at O2 World in Hamburg, Germany. German officials say Justin Bieber will have to pay the bill for his monkey’s two month stay at a Munich animal shelter. A spokesman for Munich’s customs office says the cost of …

Swift, Bieber, more ready for Billboard Awards

They battle it out weekly on the Billboard charts, and now they're competing at the Billboard Music Awards.

Ron Chernow receives biography award

Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Ron Chernow was honored by his peers this weekend and in turn shared a few tips about his craft.

Nadal beats Federer, Serena wins at Italian Open

US Serena Williams returns the ball to Belarus' Victoria Azarenka during their final match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Sunday, May 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Nadal beats Federer, Serena wins at Italian Open

US Serena Williams returns the ball to Belarus Victoria Azarenka during their final match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Sunday, May 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Nadal beats Federer, Serena wins at Italian Open

Belarus' Victoria Azarenka reacts after losing a point during her final match against Serena Williams, of the United States, at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Sunday, May 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Nadal beats Federer, Serena wins at Italian Open

Belarus' Victoria Azarenka returns the ball to Serena Williams, of the United States, during their final match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Sunday, May 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Nadal beats Federer, Serena wins at Italian Open

Rafel Nadal controlled the Italian Open final from start to finish, beating Roger Federer 6-1, 6-3 Sunday in the 30th meeting between the two stars.

Making mentally ill defendants ready for trial

The judge ascended the bench. He looked down at cafeteria-style tables marked "Prosecuting Attorney" and "Defense Attorney." To his left, two men sat in a box marked "Jury." The witness stand was marked "Witness."

Death toll in collapsed Indonesia mine rises to 9

In this photo released by PT Freeport Indonesia, the Indonesian unit of Arizona-based Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc, rescuers gather inside a tunnel that collapsed on Tuesday morning as they continue the attempt to rescue trapped workers at Big Gossan mining area in Mimika, Papua pr…

Death toll in collapsed Indonesia mine rises to 9

In this photo released by PT Freeport Indonesia, the Indonesian unit of Arizona-based Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc, Indonesian parliament member Priyo budi Santoso, third left, and Freeport Indonesia President Director Rozik B. Soetjipto, fourth left, get briefing from an unidentif…

Death toll in collapsed Indonesia mine rises to 9

Rescuers recovered the bodies of four more workers from a collapsed underground room at a giant U.S.-owned gold and copper mine in Indonesia, bringing the confirmed death toll to nine, police and company officials said Sunday. Nineteen other workers were missing and feared dead.

Obama to speak on legality of drone program

President Barack Obama will discuss the legality of his administration's secret drone program and other counterterrorm practices during a speech Thursday, a White House official said.

American Peter Uihlein wins Madeira Islands Open

American Peter Uihlein won the Madeira Islands Open by two strokes after shooting a 4-under 68 on Sunday for his first career title in his 16th European Tour event.

White House insists Obama was not involved in IRS

In this Sunday, May 19, 2013, photo provided by CBS News White House senior advisor Dan Pfeiffer speaks on CBS's "Face the Nation" in Washington. Pfeiffer was scheduled to appear on five Sunday news shows Sunday, where he stated no senior officials were involved in the decision to give tea p…

White House insists Obama was not involved in IRS

In this Sunday, May 19, 2013, photo provided by CBS News White House senior advisor Dan Pfeiffer appears on CBS's "Face the Nation" in Washington. Pfeiffer was scheduled to appear on five Sunday news shows Sunday, where he stated no senior officials were involved in the decision to give tea …

White House insists Obama was not involved in IRS

A top White House adviser insisted Sunday that President Barack Obama learned the Internal Revenue Service had targeted tea party groups only "when it came out in the news" while Republicans continued to press the administration for more answers.

Damaged trains being removed from wreck site

Emergency personnel work at the scene where two Metro North commuter trains collided, Friday, May 17, 2013 near Fairfield, Conn. Bill Kaempffer, a spokesman for Bridgeport public safety, told The Associated Press approximately 49 people were injured, including four with serious injuries. Abo…

Damaged trains being removed from wreck site

Emergency workers arrive the scene of a train collision, Friday, may 17, 2013 in Fairfield, Conn. A New York-area commuter railroad says two trains have collided in Connecticut. The railroad says the accident involved a New York-bound train leaving New Haven. It derailed and hit a westbound …

Damaged trains being removed from wreck site

Injured passengers are removed from the scene of a train collision, Friday, May 17, 2013 in Fairfield, Conn. Two commuter trains serving New York City collided in Connecticut during Friday's evening rush hour, injuring about 50 people, authorities said. There were no reports of fatalities. (…

Damaged trains being removed from wreck site

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Damaged trains being removed from wreck site

Metro-North Railroad officials tour the scene of the train derailment, Saturday, May 18, 2013 in Bridgeport, Conn. Officials described a devastating scene of shattered cars and other damage where two trains packed with rush-hour commuters collided in Connecticut, saying Saturday it's fortuna…

Damaged trains being removed from wreck site

Metro-North Railroad employees work at the scene of the train derailment, Saturday, May 18, 2013 in Bridgeport, Conn. Officials described a devastating scene of shattered cars and other damage where two trains packed with rush-hour commuters collided in Connecticut, saying Saturday it's fort…