National News

Every time an American makes a phone call, the government knows

By Tracie Potts-NBC
The government is snooping on who you're calling and emailing - and this morning, there's more fallout about that secret program.

FDA advisory panel recommends looser restrictions on diabetes drug Avandia

By Caitlin Hagan - CNN
In a reversal of its past position, a majority of a 26-person Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted to recommend looser restrictions on the controversial diabetes drug Avandia.

Penn State antitrust suit against NCAA tossed out

By CNN STAFF
A federal judge in Pennsylvania has dismissed Gov. Tom Corbett's antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA over its sanctions against Penn State University following the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.

Lawmaker: Seizing Americans' phone records helped stop terrorist attack

By Josh Levs - CNN
The widespread collection of some Americans' phone records, revealed in an explosive new report, is nothing new, the head of the Senate Intelligence Committee said Thursday.

Current, former Marines caught up in alleged crime ring

By Barbara Starr - CNN
Seven active Marines, seven former Marines and a Navy sailor were among 50 people arrested in a sweeping Southern California raid aimed at shutting down a network that allegedly dealt in stolen cars, drugs, weapons and other military gear.

Chrysler announces different SUV recalls

By Chris Isidore - CNN
Days after announcing it would fight a federal safety regulator's request to recall 2.7 million older vehicles, Chrysler Group announced the recall of 630,000 newer model SUVs.

A crown jewel of the national parks

By Katia Hetter CNN
Yosemite National Park has almost everything a nature lover could desire: glorious waterfalls, spectacular meadows and valleys, groves of ancient sequoias and the wildlife that call the park home.

Reviewing the 2012 Atlantic Hurricane Season

By Kyle Myers
The 2012 Atlantic Hurricane Season proved to be an active one last year. Overall, 19 named storms formed, of which, 10 became hurricanes. The strongest of the season was Hurricane Michael.

James Cameron: 'Deep sea exploration could help predict tsunamis'

By From Neil Curry and Sheena McKenzie CNN
There is an opening scene in Hollywood blockbuster "Titanic" when an alien-like submarine plunges to the darkest depths of the ocean.

Saudi girl, 14, latest confirmed case of MERS

By CNN STAFF
A 14-year-old Saudi girl is the latest confirmed case of the sometimes deadly MERS virus, the WHO said Wednesday. To date, the World Health Organization has been informed of 54 cases, including 30 deaths.

Florida woman believes she let record Powerball winner take her spot in line

By Peter Bernard-NBC
The 84-year-old woman who is now the biggest single lottery winner in U.S. history says she bought her ticket after another customer let her move ahead in the line at a supermarket in her home town of Zephyrhills.

What you won't hear at high school graduation

By Robert Balfanz and John Gomperts Special to CNN
Graduation season is in full swing, bringing with it a lot of discussion about life and opportunity.

Compromises made by Republicans & Democrats on immigration reform hits a snag

By Tracie Potts-NBC
In Washington, the Senate is getting ready to deal with immigration reform, but the compromise eight Democrats and Republicans came up with has hit a snag.

Are you paying the iTunes tax?

By Melanie Hicken - CNN
That $1.29 iTunes song or $9.99 e-book may be more expensive than you think.

EPA: Nation's drinking water system needs $384 billion upgrade

By Wenqian Zhu - CNN
The nation's drinking water systems are deteriorating, and $384 billion needs to be spent in the next 17 years to maintain a safe supply for millions of Americans, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).