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Paul Calls Bridge Repairs "Top Priority"

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., received an emergency briefing from federal officials regarding the Sherman Minton Bridge on Wednesday. The bridge was…

The husband of "Real Housewives of D.C." cast member Michaele Salahi reported to police that he believed his wife had been abducted, but investigators said Wednesday Sept. 14, 2011 she assured them she was with a friend and "where she wanted to be."

Update: White House Gatecrasher Michaele Salahi Is With 'Journey' Guitarist

Her husband, Tareq Salahi, called the cops and the media to say she had disappeared and was probably kidnapped.

The meeting of the Penal Code and Controlled Substances Act Task Force Wednesday in Frankfort

Reforms Cut Prison Population

Although it’s early, it appears reforms made to Kentucky’s penal code is cutting prison populations. Members of the Penal Code and Controlled Substances…

At New York Fashion Week, Christian Cota opted out of a runway show and instead offered a presentation, displaying pieces that evoked sea life and bioluminescent colors.

The Headline From NY Fashion Week: Print(s) Is Not Dead

Prints, people. Seriously whimsical prints. From a new generation of designers who have "the capacity and the drive" to be the next gang of Tommys and Calvins and Ralphs. We have photos, people.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao delivers an opening speech Wednesday at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian, in northeast China. Wen said developed countries must "first put their own house in order" before they can expect China to help other struggling economies.

China Tells Others To Put Financial House In Order

At a World Economic Forum summit, Beijing is making clear its reluctance to take on the role of the global economic savior. At the same time, Chinese business and economic leaders are stressing how large and how crucial a role China plays in U.S. financial stability.

Marine Dakota Meyer poses during his deployment in Kunar province, Afghanistan. President Obama is awarding him the Medal of Honor on Thursday, making him the first living Marine to receive the honor since the Vietnam War.

For A Marine Hero, A Medal Of Honor

Cpl. Dakota Meyer disobeyed orders and charged into a Taliban ambush to save American and Afghan troops. President Obama is giving him the Medal of Honor on Thursday, the first time a living Marine has received it since the Vietnam War.

Col. Latifa Nabizada, the only female pilot in Afghanistan, flies her helicopter to some of the most dangerous parts of the country. Her 5-year-old daughter, Malalai, is often with her in the cockpit.

A Long, Turbulent Journey For Afghan Female Pilot

Latifa Nabizada began her air force career more than two decades ago, when the Soviet Union was still occupying Afghanistan. She is the only female pilot in the country's history, and has a dedicated, if unusual, flying companion.

Debra Nunnally Beaupre loves exploring New England's picturesque back roads. But she says she doesn't always find it easy to travel there.

Feeling Like A Tourist: Being Black In New England

Teacher and writer Debra Nunnally Beaupre is a black woman who lives in a village in New Hampshire. But exploring the area, she often seeks out drive-thrus, hoping to avoid a repeat of experiencing racism in unknown places.

Chesapeake Bay Foundation Dave Gelenter leads a professional development program on environmental issues for teachers.

Teaching Environmental Literacy: Seeking Balance

Maryland students face a new graduation requirement: they must be schooled in environmental protection before they finish high school. The path-breaking proposal creates new challenges for teachers, who must seek out a balanced approach to a sensitive subject.

Hasbro Redesigns Easy-Bake Oven, Light Bulb Gone

The famous kids' oven is nearing its 50th anniversary. The new model looks like a curvy, purple toaster oven. The more shocking change is that the incandescent light bulb used to bake the little goodies is gone. Hasbro has installed a heating element similar to what you'd find in a real oven.

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