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2012 Spelling Bee champ wins with 'guetapens'Snigdha Nandipati is the fifth Indian-American in a row to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The 14-year old spelled 'guetapens,' which means ambush or trap.
U.S. pressuring Russia over SyriaSecretary of State Hillary Clinton and Defense Secretary Leon Panetta have both made remarks today critical of Russia's role.
- House approves veterans' health measures in bipartisan vote
The bills will expand care for veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.
Spelling bee winner is Snigdha NandipatiShe is 14 and from San Diego, Calif. The winning word was "guetapens."
What's that word? National Spelling Bee ready for finalsThe winner will take home $30,000 and a scholarship.
SpaceX Dragon cargo ship splashes down in Pacific OceanThe SpaceX Dragon capsule, a privately owned spacecraft, returned to Earth Thursday from the International Space Station
Big Gulp ban? NYC to ban large drinksMayor Bloomberg wants a 16-ounce limit on the size of sugary drinks sold in New York City. The big soda ban would apply to drinks that contain more than 25 calories per 8 ounces. Diet soda would be exempt.
Is West Coast ready for a tsunami? Oregon towns hold tsunami drillThree towns in Oregon are holding a tsunami drill Thursday. The 2011 tsunami in Japan prompted preparation efforts in Oregon.
Edwards trial: still no verdict after eight daysThe eighth day of trial did bring a note from one of the jurors, however, which prompted several private conversations with the attorneys in the case.
Obama to Romney: congratulations on winning the nominationPresident Obama called GOP nominee Mitt Romney on Wednesday to congratulate him for winning enough delegates to secure the Republican nomination.
With nomination in hand, Romney turns focus on ObamaHis win in Texas on Tuesday put him over the top in the delegate count, and now the entire GOP establishment is focused on November.
More sanctions for Syria as US targets bankThe Treasury Department has targeted the Syria International Islamic Bank, which they say has been acting as a front for Syrian banks trying to get around existing sanctions.
Spelling Bee: The final 50 will compete for $30,000The youngest competitor this year is 6-year old Lori Anne Madison. The winner of the 85th Scripps National Spelling Bee gets $30,000 in cash. Second place: $2,500.
Tony Parker leads San Antonio Spurs to 20th consecutive NBA winSan Antonio Spurs beat Oklahoma City Thunder 120-111 to take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Western Conference finals. Tony Parker scored 34 points. Game 3 is Thursday night in Oklahoma City.
Mental illness may play role in Patz casePedro Hernandez has confessed to the killing, but he has a history of hallucination. He is being held before trial in a psychiatric institution.
First Lady says politics is tough, even for Obama girlsMichelle Obama said her daughters had learned to be thick-skinned in an election year.
- Seven days in, still no verdict in Edwards trial
The jury has been deliberating since April 22, and have at this point brought all the evidence into the jury room.
Romney gets Trumped by birther talkThough the GOP candidate clinched the nomination, Donald Trump's claims about the President's statements upstaged the news.
Rutgers webcam case: Dharun Ravi publically apologizesRavi was convicted of bias intimidation last week and was sentenced to 30 days in jail. He will begin to serve his sentence on Thursday.
- It's official: with Texas win, Romney is the nominee
The GOP candidate clinched the nomination with more than the 1144 delegates required to win the nomination.
