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Experts recommend against PSA prostate cancer screening

6:01 PM, May 22, 2012

Doctors should no longer offer the PSA prostate cancer screening test to healthy men, because they're more likely to be harmed by the blood draw - and the chain of medical interventions that often follows - than be helped, according to government advisory panel's final report.

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6 missing after boat sinks in Gulf of Mexico

1:02 AM, May 22, 2012

An extensive daylong search by the U.S. Coast Guard turned up no sign of six people who had radioed that their fishing boat was sinking in the Gulf of Mexico off Galveston.

Judge: POM deceptively marketed pomegranate juice

12:59 AM, May 22, 2012

A federal administrative judge has ruled that POM Wonderful used deceptive advertising with its claims that its pomegranate juice could treat or prevent heart disease, prostate cancer and other illnesses.

Senate passes tougher penalties on Iran

12:54 AM, May 22, 2012

The Senate has approved tough new penalties on Iran aimed at thwarting its nuclear ambitions.

Obama stands by hits on Romney's Bain Capital days

12:50 AM, May 22, 2012

President Barack Obama is defending his criticism of presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, saying Romney's record at the private equity firm Bain Capital is rightfully part of the campaign debate.

Chinese firm buys AMC's US theater chain

3:32 PM, May 21, 2012

China's Dalian Wanda Group and AMC Entertainment announced Monday a $2.6 billion deal to take over the U.S. theater group, forming the world's largest cinema chain, according to a new release on the deal.

Chrysler recalls 68,000 Jeep Wranglers

12:48 PM, May 21, 2012

Chrysler Group is recalling about 68,000 Jeep Wrangers in the U.S. for a problem that has lead to fires in some cases.

3 cases of flesh eating bacteria in Southeast

6:41 AM, May 21, 2012

11Alive speaks to a third person in the Southeast, the second in Georgia, who is fighting a flesh eating bacterial infection.

Study: 2,000 convicted then exonerated in 23 years

2:38 AM, May 21, 2012

Law schools in Michigan and Illinois have just released a painstaking compilation of statistics that show more than 2,000 exonerations of people who have been wrongly convicted of serious crime.

Miss. prison riot leaves guard dead, 6 hurt

1:25 AM, May 21, 2012

Officials say a riot at a privately run federal prison in southwest Mississippi that left one guard dead and five other correctional officers and an inmate injured has been brought under control.

Police: 45 arrested, 4 officers hurt in NATO protests

1:25 AM, May 21, 2012

Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy says the protests of the NATO Summit resulted in 45 people being arrested and four officers suffering injuries - one from a stab wound in the leg.

NATO declares missile shield up and running

1:25 AM, May 21, 2012

NATO says that its European missile shield is up and running with a basic capability to shoot down incoming missiles.

U.S. troops to still face Afghan combat in 2013

1:24 AM, May 21, 2012

The top U.S. military commander in Afghanistan says American troops will still be involved combat next year even as the U.S. officially shifts to a support role.

Woman burned when rocks in pocket catch fire

5:47 PM, May 18, 2012

A 43-year-old California mom, is in the hospital recovering from second- and third-degree burns after some colored rocks her family found on the beach exploded in her shorts pocket and caught fire.

Facebook IPO not without risks

11:27 AM, May 18, 2012

Facebook is about to burst out of the IPO gate Friday, with a blistering initial public offering that is expected to raise billions - not to mention the eyebrows of some investors on Wall Street.

NATO: 2 international troops killed in Afghanistan

3:20 AM, May 18, 2012

An insurgent attack in Afghanistan has killed two members of the international military coalition.

Romney: Obama focused on 'character assassination'

1:33 AM, May 18, 2012

Republican presidential challenger Mitt Romney says his campaign is about the future while President Barack Obama's is about "character assassination."

U.S., Pakistan to reach 'conclusion' on supply route

1:33 AM, May 18, 2012

The White House says the U.S. and Pakistan have decided to "reach a conclusion" to their standoff over Pakistan's blockade of a key supply route.

6.2-magnitude quake strikes far off Chile's coast

1:33 AM, May 18, 2012

A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake has struck off Chile's southern coast, but the authorities say it wasn't felt on land and discounted the possibility of a tsunami.

Report: Bird strike caused Marine helicopter crash

1:33 AM, May 18, 2012

A Marine Corps investigation has found that a bird strike caused a helicopter crash at Camp Pendleton last year that killed two Marines.

Trayvon Martin autopsy released

9:34 PM, May 17, 2012

Trayvon Martin's autopsy shows evidence of marijuana in his urine and blood.

Colo. Rep.: Obama in his heart is 'not an American'

4:32 PM, May 17, 2012

A Republican Congressman from Colorado is backpedaling after news reports of a recording of his comments where said of President Obama, "in his heart, he's not an American."

'Terminator' actor reported missing

3:44 PM, May 17, 2012

Actor Nick Stahl, who played John Connor in "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines," has been reported missing by his wife, who told police she has not seen him since May 9, according to news reports from Los Angeles.

Donna Summer dies at 63

1:32 PM, May 17, 2012

Donna Summer, the "Queen of Disco" whose hits included "Hot Stuff," "Bad Girls," "Love to Love You Baby" and "She Works Hard for the Money," has died, a representative said Thursday. She was 63.

Mary Kennedy died of asphyxiation due to hanging

12:34 PM, May 17, 2012

Mary Kennedy, the estranged wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., died of asphyxiation due to hanging, the Westchester County medical examiner said Thursday.

2 FAMU hazing suspects to plead guilty to lesser charges

12:11 PM, May 17, 2012

Aaron Golson and Sean Hobson are charged with hazing Bria Shante Hunter last fall. Golson is also accused in the hazing death of Robert Champion.

Rev. Marvin Winans carjacked and beaten in Detroit

11:23 AM, May 17, 2012

Detroit police said they don't believe a group of young attackers knew they had targeted a prominent Detroit pastor and gospel recording artist when they beat and carjacked him Wednesday afternoon.

Study: 96% of restaurant entrees exceed USDA limits

8:41 AM, May 17, 2012

A whopping 96 percent of main entrees sold at top U.S. chain eateries exceed daily limits for calories, sodium, fat and saturated fat recommended by the USDA.

New mom battles flesh-eating bacteria

7:01 AM, May 17, 2012

Lana Kuykendall is a paramedic, so when a rapidly spreading red and black bruise appeared on the back of her leg after giving birth to twins, she knew something was wrong.

Soyuz capsule with 3 crew docks with space station

3:21 AM, May 17, 2012

A Russian-made Soyuz craft carrying three astronauts has docked with the International Space Station, putting the crew in place for the imminent arrival of the first ever privately owned cargo ship to the orbiting lab.

Report: Fewer US homes foreclosed upon in April

1:42 AM, May 17, 2012

New foreclosure data show that the number of U.S. homes seized by banks declined in April, while fewer properties entered into the foreclosure process.

Census: Minorities now surpass whites in US births

1:42 AM, May 17, 2012

For the first time, racial and ethnic minorities make up more than half the children born in the U.S., capping decades of heady immigration growth that is now slowing.

Judge sworn in to head caretaker government

1:41 AM, May 17, 2012

A senior judge has been sworn-in to head a caretaker government in Greece for the next month.

World leaders set for busy weekend of summitry

1:41 AM, May 17, 2012

Dozens of world leaders are heading to the United States to discuss Europe's economic woes and solidify plans for winding down the Afghanistan war.

Crews try to stop AZ blaze from crossing fire line

1:31 AM, May 17, 2012

High winds have nearly tripled the size of a wildfire in northern Arizona that led to an evacuation order for a historic mining town.

US lowers cutoff for lead poisoning in young kids

12:25 AM, May 17, 2012

For the first time in 20 years, U.S. health officials have lowered the threshold for lead poisoning in young children.

Lawyer says Zimmerman medical report leaked to boost case

8:06 PM, May 16, 2012

The attorney representing Trayvon Martin's parents said Wednesday a medical report detailing injuries sustained by the man who said he shot Trayvon was leaked to bolster his claims of self-defense.

New study: Coffee drinkers may live longer

5:24 PM, May 16, 2012

Coffee lovers are a loyal crowd. Most pour out their morning cup of java for the flavor, the aroma, and the accompanying jolt of energy, rather than the health perks.

Aimee's rare infection: Hope amid seemingly hopeless ordeal

2:38 PM, May 16, 2012

A phenomenal response for Aimee Copeland on Tuesday at her college in Carrollton resulted more than 200 people offering to donate blood

Aimee's fight for life: in darkest clouds, hope. Literally.

2:33 PM, May 16, 2012

A phenomenal response for Aimee Copeland on Tuesday at her college in Carrollton resulted in 162 pints of donated blood.

Skechers to pay $40M to settle false ad claims

2:22 PM, May 16, 2012

The government wants you to know that simply sporting a pair of Skechers' fitness shoes is not going to get you Kim Kardashian's curves or Brooke Burke's toned tush.

Watch Brenda Wood go after man who fathered 30 kids and wants state help

11Alive's Brenda Wood took on Knoxville resident Desmond Hatchett in Monday night's "Brenda's Last Word." Hatchett is the father of 30 children from 11 different women, and is now asking the state of Tennessee to give him a break on child support.

12:59 PM, May 22, 2012

3 cases of flesh eating bacteria in Southeast

11Alive speaks to a third person in the Southeast, the second in Georgia, who is fighting a flesh eating bacterial infection.

5:41 AM, May 21, 2012

Usher takes the stand in bitter custody battle

The bitter custody battle between Atlanta R&B star Usher Raymond and his estranged wife Tameka Foster took center stage in a Fulton County courtroom Tuesday.

3:51 PM, May 22, 2012

Parenting fail video goes viral: Dad puts kid in locked washing machine

What apparently started out as a prank ended up with two frantic parents and a child taking a bumpy ride inside a washing machine at a laundromat. The incident was captured on security video and has been posted to YouTube.

4:47 PM, May 22, 2012

Georgia Chain Gang rides for Warren Bruno

If there was a mayor of Virginia Highlands, it would have been Warren Bruno. As Atlanta mourns the man that made the city a better place to live, a spandex-clad gang trains in his honor.

6:27 AM, May 22, 2012

Extraordinary teen unbridled by cerebral palsy

He was revived twice the first day of his life. Kevin Enners has continued to shock the world ever since.

8:40 AM, May 22, 2012

Suspect in custody after Lithonia standoff

DeKalb County Police have apprehended a robbery suspect after a five hour standoff on Evans Mill Road at Woodrow Drive. 

7:56 PM, May 22, 2012

Police seek help locating missing 23-year-old

Conyers Police need your help in locating a 23-year-old schizophrenic male who has been missing since Saturday. 

6:55 AM, May 22, 2012

High school sports recruiting special investigation

High school sports have always been a big deal. But it used to be, players pretty much played for the schools where they grew up. Now, it's a whole new ball game.

5:35 PM, May 22, 2012

What's in the water that got Aimee Copeland sick???

Many have asked what was in the Little Tallapoosa River that got Aimee Copeland so sick? We wanted to know too, so we took a sample a got it tested.

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