Hurricane Isaac Hits US Coast, Testing Louisiana's Levees
Hurricane Isaac is dumping heavy rains and battering the northern U.S. Gulf Coast with strong winds as it slowly crawls ashore and heads towards the city of New Orleans.
2 Killed in Empire State Building Shooting
Several people have been wounded and one killed in a shooting incident outside New York City's Empire State Building, in which the apparent shooter was killed by police.
Armstrong to be Stripped of Titles, Banned from Cycling
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency said late Thursday it will strip famed cyclist Lance Armstrong of his titles and ban him from competitive cycling.
Heavy Fighting in Syrian Capital
Parts of Syria's capital were under siege Thursday, with pitched fighting reported between Syrian government forces and rebels.