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Why Google's self-driving car may save lives

Google's self-driving car got its license this week as the state of Nevada became the first in the nation to license the company's vehicles.

Kelly Osbourne's got 'baby fever'

Kelly Osbourne might soon be tempted to follow in her brother Jack's footsteps and right into parenthood.

Warhol 'Double Elvis' goes for $37 million

The Andy Warhol classic painting "Double Elvis (Ferus Type)" sold Wednesday at Sotheby's in New York for more than $37 million, the auction house said.

New celebrity dating show "The Choice" premieres in June

Reality stars DJ Pauly D and Rob Kardashian, model Tyson Beckford, pro football superstars Rob Gronkowski and Ndamukong Suh, singer Joe Jonas and actors Carmen Electra and Dean Cain are among the celebrities who will vie for love on the hottest summe

President Obama voices support for same-sex marriage

U.S. — President Barack Obama, who previously said his views on the issue were "evolving," said Wednesday he supports same-sex marriage.

Rural post offices won't close, but hours will be cut

The U.S. Postal Service is backing off a previous plan to close thousands of post offices, and will instead cut hours at 13,000 rural facilities in an effort to save $500 million a year.

John Travolta sued for sexual assault

Actor John Travolta says there is no truth to the claims that he sexually assaulted at least two masseurs. 

Joran van der Sloot challenges extradition to U.S.

Joran van der Sloot told a judge and prosecutor Tuesday that he would prefer to finish serving a 28-year murder sentence in Peru rather than be extradited to the United States to face charges related to the disappearance of Natalee Holloway, hi

Threats halt 2 Southwest flights

Two Southwest Airlines flights from Orange County, California, to Phoenix were the subject of security scares Tuesday night -- and authorities are investigating whether the incidents are linked.

Senate fails to get votes needed to extend low student loan interest rates

WASHINGTON (CNNMoney) — With federal student loan interest rates set to double July 1, the Senate failed Tuesday to get enough votes to take up a bill to extend low 3.4% rates for another year.