Officials race to contain oil spill

Crews raced to protect the Gulf of Mexico coastline Monday as a remote sub tried to shut off an underwater oil well that's gushing 42,000 gallons a day from the site of a wrecked drilling platform.

U.S. extradites Manuel Noriega to France

The U.S. extradited former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega to France on Monday, clearing the way for him to stand trial there on money laundering charges.

Jurors to get Palin e-mail case Tuesday

A former University of Tennessee student charged with hacking Sarah Palin's e-mail chose not to testify at his trial, while his lawyer said Monday that the defendant guessed his way into the e-mail during a prank.

Scantily clad women fail to cause earthquake

Women showing cleavage gathered in Dupont Circle, D.C. to participate in "Boobquake," a reaction to a Shiite cleric's claim that, "Women who do not dress modestly . . . lead young men astray, corrupt their chastity and spread adultery in society, which increases earthquakes."

Cooley: Campbell 'has excellent opportunity' in Oakland

Chris Cooley comments on the trade that sent Jason Campbell to Oakland for a fourth-round draft pick.

Economy Watch: Love letters from Fabrice

The Washington Post's Frank Ahrens reads aloud some of Fabrice Tourre's emails that were released by Goldman Sachs over the weekend, in an apparent attempt by the company to distance itself from the trader at the center of fraud charges filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Shelby: Final agreement will not be reached

On Washington Unplugged, Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) says that an agreement on financial reform will most likely not be reached today and no Republicans will break ranks.

Oil rig causes environmental disaster

The oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico has now been declared an environmental disaster after thousands of gallons of oil have begun leaking from the wreckage. Jeff Glor reports.

Bret Michaels remains in critical condition

Bret Michaels remains in critical condition at an undisclosed location, according to a statement released on the rocker's Facebook page. Michaels was rushed to the hospital last week after suffering a massive hemorrhage near his brain stem.

Spanish bullfighter in intensive care after goring

One of Spain's most popular bullfighters remains in intensive care after being gored in the groin. Jose Tomas lost 17 pints of blood and remains unconscious.

Protesters challenge Arizona immigration law

Protesters in Arizona urged the Obama administration on Sunday not to cooperate when illegal immigrants are picked up by local police if a tough new state immigration law survives legal challenges.

Protesters challenge Arizona immigration law

Protesters in Arizona urged the Obama administration on Sunday not to cooperate when illegal immigrants are picked up by local police if a tough new state immigration law survives legal challenges.