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Watch VideoRaw: Texas Deputy Shot by Colo. Suspect Honored

Raw: Texas Deputy Shot by Colo. Suspect Honored

A North Texas sheriff's deputy has been cleared to return to work two months after he was shot by a paroled inmate suspected of slaying Colorado's prison chief. Warning: contains graphic video. (May 24) Full Story

Watch VideoAP Top Stories May 24 P

AP Top Stories May 24 P

Here's the latest news for Friday, May 24th: Bridge collapse caused by truck with oversize load; UK-bound Pakistan plane diverted, 2 arrested; Bynes arrested for throwing bong; Flags at Arlington National Cemetery. Full Story

Entertainment Video News

Watch VideoCain, Elise 'Hit the Floor' in New VH1 Series

Cain, Elise 'Hit the Floor' in New VH1 Series

Dean Cain returns to the small screen alongside Kimberly Elise in the new series "Hit the Floor," premiering May 27 on VH1. (May 24) Full Story

Watch VideoRaw: Bynes Makes Court Appearance in Wig

Raw: Bynes Makes Court Appearance in Wig

Actress Amanda Bynes appeared disheveled in a long blond wig and sweats Friday in a New York criminal court on charges she tossed a bong out the window of her Manhattan apartment building. (May 24) Full Story

National

Trucker bumps I-5 bridge, sees horror behind him

Trucker bumps I-5 bridge, sees horror behind him

The trucker was hauling drilling equipment when his load bumped against the steel framework over an Interstate 5 bridge. He looked in his rearview mirror and watched in horror as the span collapsed into the water behind him. Two vehicles fell into the icy Skagit River. Full Story

Entertainment

Stone Temple Pilots sue ex-frontman Scott Weiland

Stone Temple Pilots sue ex-frontman Scott Weiland

The Stone Temple Pilots accuse former frontman Scott Weiland of misusing the band's name to further his solo career and want a judge to strip the rocker of his ability to use the group's name or songs. Full Story

Health

Feds fight morning-after pill age ruling in NY

Department of Justice lawyers filed court papers Friday again asking a federal appeals court to delay lifting age restrictions and prescription requirements on an emergency contraceptive popularly known as the morning-after pill. Full Story

World

Toronto mayor denies he smokes crack cocaine

Toronto mayor denies he smokes crack cocaine

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford denied Friday that he smokes crack cocaine and said he is not an addict after a video purported to show him using the drug. The mayor of Canada's largest city did not say whether he has ever used crack. Full Story

News in Pictures

Sandy-damaged NYC aquarium reopens this weekend

Local

Judge rules MCSO out of immigration business for now

A judge has ruled that Maricopa County Sheriff's Office's current immigration policy is unconstitutional. Full Story

'Tea party' members oppose Bell/Grand overpass in Surprise

'Tea party' members oppose Bell/Grand overpass in Surprise Full Story

Sports

Braves-Mets suspended, game to resume Saturday

Braves-Mets suspended, game to resume Saturday

Evan Gattis had a two-run, pinch-hit single in the top of the eighth, then the Mets rallied to tie it in a downpour in the bottom half before the Atlanta Braves and New York were suspended by rain with the score 5-5 Friday night. Full Story

Politics

Arizona investigating angry email sent lawmakers

Arizona's bitter debate over a signature part of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul has sparked an investigation into lawmakers' safety after at least nine legislators received a threatening email over Gov. Jan Brewer's push to expand Medicaid access. Full Story

Finance

Trustee opposes $20M payout to American Air CEO

The Justice Department is objecting to a proposed $20 million severance payment for American Airlines CEO Tom Horton, saying it's bigger than allowed by bankruptcy law. Full Story

Strange

Police: 'Thong Cape Scooter Man' not breaking law

A man who wears thong underwear and a cape while riding his scooter through Wisconsin's capital city may be a strange sight. But police say he isn't breaking any laws. Full Story