CBS NewsPartial bridge collapse in Washington state sends vehicles plunging into riverCBS NewsUpdated at 8:24 a.m. ET. MOUNT VERNON, Wash. Dan Sligh and his wife were in their pickup truck on Interstate 5 heading to a camping trip when a bridge before them disappeared in a "big puff of dust." "I hit the brakes and we went off," Sligh told reporters ...Washington bridge collapse caused by truck hitting span, authorities sayFox NewsI-5 bridge collapse in Washington State dumps vehicles, people into riverWashington PostI-5 bridge collapse caused by truck hitting spanHouston ChronicleNew York Times (blog) -Guardian Express -kgw.comall 709 news articles »

Wall Street JournalSecond Suspect in London Attack NamedWall Street JournalTwo more people were arrested by U.K. police as they continued their investigation into the killing of Lee Rigby, a 25-year-old soldier who once served in Afghanistan. WSJ's Cassell Bryan-Low brings us up-to-date. LONDON—The second man arrested on ...Woolwich terrorist attack: British intelligence under pressure over suspects ...ABC OnlineExiled cleric who taught UK soldier's killer praises 'courage'Times of IndiaLondon terror attack video -- the last straw for freedom-loving people?Fox NewsGlobe and Mail -Hindustan Times -New York Timesall 1,333 news articles »

Telegraph.co.ukRunways reopened after emergency landing at Heathrow; BA cancels some ...Washington PostLONDON — A British Airways jet made an emergency landing at London's Heathrow Airport Friday after developing a technical problem after takeoff. TV footage showed smoke streaming from one of the engines. Airport officials briefly closed both runways at ...UPDATE 3-BA jet makes emergency landing after engine fireReutersRaw video: Onboard Video Shows Plane Emergency LandingUSA TODAYRunway closed at London Heathrow after plane lands with engine fireNBCNews.comThe Independent -CNN Internationalall 169 news articles »

NPRObama's Speech Welcomed in Pakistan, YemenABC NewsPresident Barack Obama's speech on the use of drones and the fate of Guantanamo prisoners was largely welcomed Friday in two key countries affected by the policies— Pakistan and Yemen. But Pakistani officials criticized the president for not announcing ...Obama Sees Sunset on Sept. 11 War Powers in Drone LimitsBusinessweekPakistan welcomes Obama stance on forceCNN InternationalFirst Read Flash: 'War on terror' redefinedMSNBCThe Atlantic -USA TODAY -Daily Beastall 916 news articles »

Boston GlobeBoy Scouts vote to allow gay scoutsChicago Sun-TimesThe move ends a ban that's existed throughout the organization's 103-year history, but the reversal does not extend to openly gay adults, who are still not allowed to serve as scoutmasters or participate in other leadership roles. It's a partial fix, say some critics.Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay membersFox NewsBoy Scouts gay decision will prompt "mass exodus," conservatives sayCBS NewsThe Boy Scouts' Halfhearted Shift on Gay RightsWall Street Journal (blog)Huffington Post -Los Angeles Times -Orlando Sentinelall 585 news articles »

WPTVCalifornia earthquake: 5.7-magnitude quake strikes Plumas CountyWPTVThe temblor struck near the southeastern shore of Lake Almanor around 8:47 p.m. and was felt in Redding, Sacramento, Reno, McCloud and elsewhere. Allen Shephard of the Quail Lodge Lake Almanor said items inside his lodge were trashed by the quake, ...Second strong quake hits Northern CaliforniaCentral Valley Business TimesA dozen aftershocks felt following Northern California earthquakeUPI.comMagnitude 5.7. Earthquake Rattles Northern CaliforniaRTT NewsMiamiHerald.com -KTLAall 60 news articles »

euronewsRussia says Assad agrees 'in principle' to join Syria peace talksWashington PostMOSCOW – Russia said Friday the Syrian government of President Bashar al-Assad has agreed “in principle” to take part in an upcoming peace conference sponsored by Russia and the United States. The foreign ministry's press spokesman, Alexander ...Russia: Syrian regime may take part in peace talksUSA TODAYRussia Says Syria Will Attend Geneva Peace TalksNew York TimesSyria to attend peace conference, says RussiaThe HinduReuters -euronews -Jerusalem Postall 176 news articles »

Baltimore SunPresident Obama to speak at Naval Academy graduationWashington PostPresident Obama is scheduled to address the U.S. Naval Academy's graduating class of 2013 on Friday morning, his second commencement speech in Annapolis since taking office. Every spring, the president has spoken at the graduation of one of the ...Obama to Address Naval Graduates as Sex Assault Issue LingersNew York TimesAcademy Graduations Clouded By Sex Crime SpreeMilitary.comObama's day: Graduation at NavyUSA TODAYW*USA 9 -Eye On Annapolis -U.S. News & World Report (blog)all 14 news articles »

The News InternationalExplosion and gunfire shake KabulBBC NewsThere has been a large explosion in the centre of the Afghan capital, Kabul, followed by heavy gunfire. The blast was near the hospital of Afghanistan's National Directorate of Security intelligence agency, police told the BBC. "We are dealing with a well ...Series of Loud Blasts and Gunfire Shake KabulWall Street JournalLarge explosion heard in central KabulThe News InternationalLarge bomb blast heard in Afghan capitalIrish TimesNPR (blog) -Montreal Gazette -Los Angeles Timesall 15 news articles »

Defense releases photos, texts of Trayvon Martinnews9.com KWTVAfter living nearly 20 years in their one-story brick home, Sherry and Larry Wells finally won the lottery - for a state rebate on a home storm shelter, that is. A contractor finished installing the concrete bunker...More >>. After living nearly 20 years in their ...and more »