Govt. officials worried about spill response

An array of government officials in Louisiana speak at a news conference, with the governor of Louisiana saying the oil company responsible for the spill in the Gulf of Mexico may not be doing enough.

Laich: 'It was just a tire, it's not a big deal'

Capitals forward Brooks Laich plays down his Good Samaritan act on Wednesday night by stating, "it was just a tire, it's not a big deal." Laich went on to add that he hoped the stranded mother and daughter made it home safe after having been stranded with a flat tire on the Roosevelt Bridge.

Crist explains decision to run as Independent

Florida Gov. Charlie Crist explains why he decided to leave the GOP and instead run as an Independent.

Obama outlines federal response to oil spill

President Barack Obama says his administration is doing 'everything necessary' to respond to oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Rielle Hunter: 'You can't steal someone else's husband'

In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Rielle Hunter defends her relationship with John Edwards.

Man dies after taser shock

A Fairfax County man who was apparently in psychiatric distress died early Friday after an Arlington police officer used a Taser in an attempt to subdue him, police said.

Drive-by shooting suspect pleads guilty

One of the suspects charged in a deadly drive-by shooting has pleaded guilty to five counts of second-degree murder while armed and two counts of conspiracy to commit murder.

Putin tags polar bear in Russian Arctic

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin played eco-warrior in Russia's Arctic on Thursday, helping scientists track endangered polar bears and calling for a cleanup of the region.

Oil spill reaches mouth of Mississippi River

Faint traces of oily sheen have reached the mouth of Mississippi River, the vanguard of a massive spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The slick is making its way toward some of the nation's richest seafood ground.

Shakira concerned over Arizona immigration law

Colombian singer Shakira visited Phoenix on Thursday, meeting with officials and local residents to talk about concerns that a sweeping new state law cracking down on illegal immigration will lead to racial profiling.

Activists demonstrate against Arizona at Cubs game

In response to a new immigration law, activists chanted "Reform, Not Racism" outside Chicago's Wrigley Field on Thursday as the Cubs opened a 4-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

NOAA official: Gulf oil spill a 'grave concern'

A top NOAA official says the Gulf Coast oil spill is a major blow to the U.S. economy and the environment. David Kennedy is the acting administrator for the National Ocean Service, a branch of NOAA that manages coastal and marine resources. (April 29)