John Glenn's true hero
19 Feb 2012 2:29pm GMT For half a century, the world has applauded John Glenn as a heart-stirring American hero. He lifted the nation's spirits when, as one of the original Mercury 7 astronauts, he was blasted alone into orbit around the Earth; the enduring affection for him is so powerful that even now people find themselves misting up at the sight of his face or the sound of his voice.
Elizabeth Smart ties the knot in Hawaii
19 Feb 2012 9:15am GMT Elizabeth Smart, the Utah woman abducted as a teenager and held captive for months, tied the knot at a private ceremony in Hawaii over the weekend.
Whitney Houston to be buried on Sunday
19 Feb 2012 8:28am GMT Whitney Houston's private burial will be in sharp contrast to the emotionally charged, star-studded memorial service held on Saturday.
Va. lacrosse player had no 'intent to kill,' defense attorney says
19 Feb 2012 4:28am GMT A former University of Virginia lacrosse player accused of fatally beating his ex-girlfriend contributed to her death, but did not kill her and had no intent to do so, his attorney argued Saturday.
Authorities search for missing 1-year-old and her mother in Ohio
19 Feb 2012 3:54am GMT Police in Cleveland, Ohio, issued an Amber Alert on Saturday for a 1-year-old girl who authorities say was snatched off the street along with her 19-year-old mother while on a walk.