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Small plane with unresponsive pilot circling over Gulf

The U.S. Coast Guard and Air Force jets are monitoring a small plane with an unresponsive pilot over the Gulf of Mexico, the services reported Thursday.

CNN Poll: Iran a bigger threat to U.S. than North Korea

CNN — Americans see Iran as a bigger threat to the United States than North Korea, according to a new poll.

TransCanada proposes new Keystone XL pipeline route

TransCanada has submitted a proposal for a new route for the controversial Keystone XL pipeline, according to Brian McManus, a spokesman for the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality, the state's environmental authority.

Dick Clark dies at 82

U.S. — Entertainment Icon Dick Clark passed away Wednesday morning at the age of 82 following a massive heart attack it was announced by his family.

Accidental death rate for children lowers

WACO -- In the United States one child dies every hour from an unintentional injury but according to the Centers for Disease Control that rate is decreasing.

International headlines

A few international headlines for your Wednesday morning:  

The end of Twinkies!?!?

NEW YORK  — The maker of Twinkies and Wonder Bread heads to court Tuesday to try to throw out its union contracts, in a battle that leaves the iconic baker's future very much in doubt.

Obama moves to curb oil speculators

The Obama administration proposed new measures Tuesday to limit speculation in the oil markets, seeking to draw a contrast with Republicans who have been calling for more domestic drilling during a time of near record gasoline prices.

Space shuttle Discovery arrives in Washington

(CNN) The space shuttle Discovery took its last flight Tuesday from Florida's Kennedy Space Center to Washington, where its final destination will be the Smithsonian.

Secret Service clearances yanked in prostitution investigation

WASHINGTON  -- The Secret Service has yanked the security clearances of 11 members accused of bringing prostitutes to a hotel in Colombia ahead of last week's pan-American summit, government officials with knowledge of the investigatio