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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.

Author of 'Where the Wild Things Are' dies

Maurice Sendak, author of the classic children's book "Where the Wild Things Are," has died, a spokeswoman for HarperCollins Publishers said Tuesday. He was 83.

FOX's ANIMATION DOMINATION celebrates Mother's Day

In celebration of Mother’s Day, the animated kids of FOX Sundays reveal below what they’re getting their moms – Donna Tubbs, Marge Simpson, Linda Belcher, Lois Griffin and Francine Smith.

Author of 'Where the Wild Things Are' dies

Maurice Sendak, author of the classic children's book "Where the Wild Things Are," has died, a spokeswoman for HarperCollins Publishers said Tuesday. He was 83.

Nation's border chief to unveil new strategy

The Chief of U.S. Customs and Border Protection is expected to lay out his new strategy for securing the border Tuesday morning on the Capitol Hill.

Senate showdown over student loan rates looms

The fight over a potential doubling of student loan interest rates this summer hits the Senate floor Tuesday with Republicans promising to block a White House-backed plan unless Democrats allow a vote on a GOP alternative.