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Runaway Christian convert granted U.S. residency

A runaway who said her father threatened to kill her for converting to Christianity from Islam has been granted permanent residency in the United States, her lawyer told CNN on Tuesday.

Harris's sons will keep his memory alive on 'Deadliest Catch'

Captain Phil Harris would be proud.

Belize mob torches Americans' animal sanctuary but their will survives

An American couple in Belize struggled Tuesday to figure out their future, their dreams literally up in smoke after a mob of indigenous Mayans burned down their animal sanctuary in the belief the foreigners fed two missing children to crocodiles on their property.

Niecy Nash is engaged

Niecy Nash will be a spring bride.

Hermine weakens, but brings tornado watches and rain

Tropical Storm Hermine dumped rain on the San Antonio, Texas, area Tuesday before bringing tornado watches to the central and northern parts of the state..

Google animated logo (un)connects the dots

Users of Google's search page were greeted Tuesday with a screen of colorful, interactive dots, even though the company didn't immediately explain why.

Pastor weighing plans to burn Qurans amid U.S. warnings

A Florida pastor told CNN on Tuesday that while his congregation still plans to burn Qurans to protest the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the church is "weighing" its intentions.

End of a Dynasty: Daley Retiring — Door Opening for Rahm?

Chicago Mayor Richard Daley says he will not seek re-election after more than 20 years in office, a decision that could pave the way for White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel to make a run for the seat.

Google and Apple Battle for Your TV

The two Internet giants unveil products that aim to cross the divide between people's televisions and personal computers, with consumers reaping all the benefits

Odds Improving for GOP House Takeover

New wave of polls showing voter discontent with Democrats and Obama also spotlights growing doubts that either can fix the economy, pointing to a repeat of the 1994 Republican Revolution

More Schools NixingMondays to Save $$$

Faced with massive budget cuts and teacher layoffs, schools across the country are turning to a four-day week to ease the burden of operational costs

Report: Iran Paying Taliban to Kill U.S. Troops- Lawyer: Iranian Woman's Stoning Death Near

School Built on Toxic Site Named for Al Gore

Report: Infighting Tearing WikiLeaks Apart