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Jimmie Johnson wins Coca-Cola 600, gets back in Cup title contentionJimmie Johnson won his seventh race in Charlotte Sunday night. Now, Jimmie Johnson can start thinking about defending his Sprint Cup championship from a year ago.
- Arizona wildfire five percent contained, growing
The growth is due partly to fires strategically set by wildfire crews designed to burn out potential fuel for the main blaze.
- Isla Vista killer targeted sorority, blamed women
Police had visited him less than a month before the rampage; in his manifesto, Elliot Rodger says they came close to discovering his plot.
Obama makes surprise visit to Afghanistan for Memorial DayAir Force One landed at Bagram Air Force Base, where the president is expected to address the troops; he is not planning on visiting Kabul or Afghan President Hamid Karzai.
- Hollywood director says his son was Isla Vista shooter
Peter Rodger, an assistant director on "The Hunger Games," said through his lawyer, that his son, Elliot Rodger, was the shooter involved in the deaths of six people in Isla Vista, Calif..
- Why was Landon Donovan cut from US World Cup team?
US Coach Jurgen Klinsmann explained, sort of, why he cut Landon Donovan from the US World Cup team. The US roster includes just five players who have played in a World Cup.
- Robert Gates OK with gay Boy Scout leaders
Robert Gates, the new president of Boy Scouts of America, would have allowed gay Scoutmasters. But Gates, the former US Secretary of Defense, says he won't reopen the issue voted on last year.
- Arizona wildfire: Why 'let it burn' may be a good strategy
To protect the 300 structures threatened by a wildfire in Arizona, firefighters are letting the fire grow to nearly 36 square miles, nearly tripling in size.
- Unraveling the drive-by shooting at UC Santa Barbara
A driveby shooting near UC Santa Barbara, and two gun battles with police left seven people dead, including the attacker, say police. Seven other people were wounded.
- Danica Patrick: Why she's excited about Coca-Cola 600
Danica Patrick will start fourth in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. This is Danica Patricks best starting spot for a Sprint Cup Series race not held at a restrictor-plate track.
- Killing of 3 daughters: Mom could face death penalty
Killing of 3 daughters: Carol Coronado of Torrance, Calif., faces three charges of murder for killing her three daughters, all under the age of 3.
Crazy Horse monument led by 3 after death of widowCrazy Horse monument: The memorial is envisioned to show the legendary Oglala Lakota warrior astride a horse and pointing east in a carving that will be 641 feet long and 563 feet high — higher than the Washington Monument.
Edward Snowden's legacy? House passes curbs on NSA surveillanceEdward Snowden disclosed the massive collection and storage of US calling data by the NSA last year. Now most House members can now say they voted to end what many critics consider the most troubling practice Snowden disclosed.
No lethal injection drugs? No problem: Tennessee reinstates electric chairTennessee can electrocute death row inmates in the event prisons are unable to obtain the drugs for lethal injections, according to a new statute signed into law on Thursday.
Harvey Milk stamp: Forever Stamp released on Milk's birthdayHarvey Milk stamp: On Thursday, the post office released a Forever Stamp honoring Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay men elected to public office, who was assassinated in 1978.
Tea party scandal update: IRS delaying rules on political groupsThe IRS announced Thursday it is revising its plan for tax-exempt, big-money political outfits like Karl Rove's Crossroads GPS and the pro-Obama Priorities USA.
Ohio flash flooding: Heavy rains shut down two interstates in western OhioOhio flash flooding: Interstate 70 was so badly flooded that some drivers walked away from their cars while others turned around and drove the wrong way down the highway to find another route.
Washington Redskins asked by half of US Senate to change racist nameIn one letter, 49 senators cited the NBA's quick action recently to ban Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life after he was heard on an audio recording making offensive comments about blacks. They said the NFL commissioner should formally push to rename the Redskins.
- Elizabeth Smart advice to California abductee: Take the time to find healing
Elizabeth Smart, who was kidnapped from her Utah bedroom at 14 and held captive for nine months, offers advice to the California woman who was kidnapped at 15 and held for 10 years.
Wrigley Field outfield signs plan risks lawsuitWrigley Field changes would anger nearby businesses with rooftop views of the park. Rooftop business owners have a contract with the ballpark which requires them to pay the team 17 percent of their revenue until 2023.
