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• Journalist and author Haynes Johnson dies at 81
  Haynes Johnson, a pioneering Washington journalist who won a Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of the civil rights movement and migrated from newspapers to television, books and teaching, died Friday. He was 81.
  
  
• Angel Flight crashes in NY, 2 killed, 1 missing
  The crash of a volunteer Angel Flight in upstate New York that killed at least two people is under investigation, and authorities say a search is under way for the missing pilot.
  
  
• Gas cylinder blast on Pakistan school bus kills 17
  At least 17 children were burned to death in eastern Pakistan on Saturday when a faulty gas cylinder exploded on the bus taking them to school, police said.
  
  
• Judge: Ariz. sheriff's office profiles Latinos
  

  A federal judge ruled Friday that the office of America's self-proclaimed toughest sheriff systematically singled out Latinos in its trademark immigration patrols.

  
  
  
  
• Dead Pa. baby's dad believes in 'divine healing'
  

  After their 2-year-old son died of untreated pneumonia in 2009, faith-healing advocates Herbert and Catherine Schaible promised a judge they would not let another sick child go without medical care.

  
  
  
  
• Stone Temple Pilots sue ex-frontman Scott Weiland
  

  The Stone Temple Pilots accuse former frontman Scott Weiland of misusing the band's name to further his solo career and want a judge to strip the rocker of his ability to use the group's name or songs.

  
  
  
  
• Ohio kidnap rescuer won't endorse free burgers
  

  The restaurant created a special burger to honor Charles Ramsey.

  
  
  
  
• Report: Fallen bridge had earlier gouges, impact damage
  

  Officials in Washington state performed a special inspection six months ago on the Interstate 5 bridge that collapsed because there were indications it had been struck by a different vehicle.

  
  
  
  
• Search scaled back for abducted Iowa teenage girl
  

  Kathlynn Shepard was taken from a rural school bus stop this week.

  
  
  
  
• Paula Broadwell regrets affair with ex-CIA director Patraeus
  

  "If you've made mistakes you can pick up, dust off and move on," she said.

  
  
  
  
• Obama to visit Oklahoma, tour Jersey Shore
  

  The president will visit the tornado-ravaged area this weekend; then head to N.J. on Tuesday.

  
  
  
  
• Illinois judge charged with heroin, gun possession
  

  Michael Cook, wearing cutoffs and a "Bad is my middle name" T-shirt, pleads not guilty.

  
  
  
  
• Four girls killed in a civil rights-era church bombing honored
  

  The president signs a law giving the highest civilian honor to the victims of the 1963 attack.

  
  
  
  
• Cleveland women can adopt alleged captor's dogs
  

  Ariel Castro's Three Dogs Are in Foster Care Until the Women Make a Decision

  
  
  
  
• ‘Heavy but grateful heart’ on Memorial Day
  

  Friends and family remember those who gave all to serve their nation.

  
  
  
  
• After 'catastrophic misfire,' police issue warning on plastic gun
  

  The DIY 3-D gun isn't ready for prime time, according to Australian authorities.