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Watch VideoAP Top Stories May 23 P

AP Top Stories May 23 P

Here's the latest news for Thursday, May 23: Obama sets new guidelines on drones; More arrests in suspected London terror attack; Young Okla. tornado victim remembered; Penguins are cool in Florida. Full Story

Watch VideoBoy Scouts Mom Supports Gay Inclusiveness

Boy Scouts Mom Supports Gay Inclusiveness

Carol Clayton of Takoma Park, Maryland is the mother of a 14-year-old Boy Scout. She says the Boys Scouts of America should allow gay scouts and leaders. (May 23) Full Story

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Watch VideoWorld's Largest LEGO Model Revealed

World's Largest LEGO Model Revealed

The largest ever LEGO model -- a 42-foot long 'Star Wars' X-wing -- is unveiled in Times Square. (May 23) Full Story

Watch VideoDesiree Hartsock Is the New 'Bachelorette'

Desiree Hartsock Is the New 'Bachelorette'

Desiree Hartsock, who had her heart broken on the last season of 'The Bachelor,' is ready to give love another try on a new season of ABC's 'The Bachelorette.' It premieres Monday, May 27. (May 23) Full Story

National

Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys

Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys

The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders _ a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and donors. Full Story

Entertainment

Shelton, Underwood coming to aid of Oklahomans

Shelton, Underwood coming to aid of Oklahomans

Blake Shelton has a date and location for his benefit and fellow Oklahoman Carrie Underwood is writing a large check to help benefit those affected by this week's storms in their home state. Full Story

Health

Study: No higher cancer rate at Conn. Pratt plant

An 11-year study of the incidence of brain cancer at jet engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney in the state ended Thursday with university researchers saying they found no statistically significant elevations in the rate of cancer among workers. Full Story

World

Muslim hard-liners ID suspect in London attack

Muslim hard-liners ID suspect in London attack

A man seen with bloody hands wielding a butcher knife after the killing of a British soldier on the streets of London was described as a convert to Islam who took part in demonstrations with a banned radical group, two Muslim hard-liners said Thursday. Full Story

News in Pictures

Boston suspect under scrutiny in unsolved killings

Local

Funnel cloud forms in Seaford

A funnel cloud formed in Seaford, Va. Thursday night, according to Captain Paul Long with the York County Fire Department.

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Politics

Weiner gets started stumping in NYC mayoral race

Weiner gets started stumping in NYC mayoral race

New York City mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner (WEE'-nur) was greeted with applause and intense media attention as he faced some of his opponents at a Democratic candidate forum. Full Story

Science & Tech

Cockroaches quickly lose sweet tooth to survive

Cockroaches quickly lose sweet tooth to survive

For decades, people have been getting rid of cockroaches by setting out bait mixed with poison. But in the late 1980s, in an apartment test kitchen in Florida, something went very wrong. Full Story

Strange

Fugitive in LA attempted-murder case held in Colo.

A man wanted for 13 years on attempted murder charges in Los Angeles was captured in Colorado after someone called police to report he was urinating on a wall outside a KFC restaurant. Full Story