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In this image released by the U.S. Coast Guard, a helicopter hovers over the overturned Golden Ray cargo vessel in St. Simons Sound, Ga., on Monday. Twenty of the 24 people on board had been rescued as of Sunday afternoon, when crews were forced to suspend the search because of safety concerns related to a fire on the ship.

All 4 Crew Members Rescued From Overturned Ship Off Georgia Coast

The U.S. Coast Guard says it has rescued the last crew member trapped aboard the overturned car carrier Golden Ray, which became disabled in Georgia's St. Simons Sound early Sunday.

Sarah Thomas, a 37-year-old cancer survivor, swims across the 21-mile English Channel. She said she was stung on the face by a jellyfish during her epic swim, in which she crisscrossed the channel four times, a journey that ended up being more than 130 miles because of the tides.

American Becomes 1st Person To Swim English Channel 4 Times Without Stopping

Sarah Thomas of Colorado plunged into the record books with her 54-hour feat. She finished Tuesday and said she was stung on the face by a jellyfish during the 130-mile swim.

Saturday is “Take-Back” Day

United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian is once again urging parents, grandparents, teachers, nurses and the community as a whole to help stop the…

Union Vows To Continue Fighting GE Decision To Close Fort Edward Plant

General Electric has announced that it will shutter its Fort Edward plant, but the union representing employees says it will fight its members’ jobs. GE…

Paul Crouch, Co-Founder Of Trinity Broadcasting Network, Dies

Crouch built the largest Christian television network in the world. He was widely known for hosting a two-hour religious program with his wife Jan, who was known for her big, pink hair and dramatic makeup.

Joanne Yepsen Elected Mayor Of Saratoga Springs

Democratic Saratoga County Supervisor Joanne Yepsen has defeated Deputy Saratoga Springs Mayor Shauna Sutton — a Republican — in a close race that will…

The 2012 Olympic Games in London are expected to cost £9.3 billion ($14.5 billion).

Olympic Economics, The Pre-Games Show

The Olympics are a great spectacle. So is the sport of figuring out whether the event is a money-maker, a financial flop or something in between.

Gunman Opens Fire In Colorado Theater

A gunman opened fire early Friday at a movie theater in a Denver suburb, killing at least 12 people and leaving dozens more injured, Aurora Police Chief Dan Oates said. Steve Inskeep talks to Chayyiel Jackson about the shooting.

Nurse Irena Majola tests Justice Mlambo's blood for HIV at a roadside AIDS testing table in a suburb near Cape Town. Under the "test and treat" strategy, about 45 million South Africans would need to be screened for HIV each year.

'Test And Treat' Strategy For Curbing HIV Draws Questions

Testing everyone for HIV and then giving them early treatment could theoretically eliminate the epidemic in South Africa. A mathematical model of this "test and treat" strategy suggest that it might be more expensive and take significantly longer than previously predicted.

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Three Black UAlbany Students Attacked On CDTA Bus

University at Albany students are rallying tonight following an alleged assault of three black female students on a CDTA bus over the weekend. Authorities…

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