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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

Watch VideoRaw: Jersey Shore Reopens for Summer

Raw: Jersey Shore Reopens for Summer

The Jersey shore is open again following Superstorm Sandy. Gov. Chris Christie has been racing up and down the shore opening boardwalks and talking up shore tourism all week as the summer kickoff approached. (May 24) Full Story

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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

Watch Video'Psych' Questions Answered Before Season Finale

'Psych' Questions Answered Before Season Finale

Before 'Psych' airs its season seven finale on May 29, Maggie Lawson clarifies whether she's leaving the show for her new ABC sitcom. Plus, James Roday and Dule Hill dish on a big idea for season eight. (May 24) Full Story

National

Judge: Ariz. sheriff's office profiles Latinos

Judge: Ariz. sheriff's office profiles Latinos

A federal judge ruled Friday that the office of America's self-proclaimed toughest sheriff systematically singled out Latinos in its trademark immigration patrols, marking the first finding by a court that the agency racially profiles people. 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

Ohio kidnap case hero not endorsing free burgers

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

NHL may lay out Coyotes ownership deal Tuesday, mayor says

NHL may lay out Coyotes ownership deal Tuesday, mayor says Full Story

Sports

Votto, Hanigan HRs lead Reds over Cubs 7-4

Votto, Hanigan HRs lead Reds over Cubs 7-4

Joey Votto extended his hitting streak to 12 games with a homer, and Ryan Hanigan and Brandon Phillips also homered on Friday night, powering the Cincinnati Reds to their fourth straight win, 7-4 over the Chicago Cubs. 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