Madrid tests its emergency services

A mock explosion drill tests the response capabilities of the emergency services in the Spanish capital. More than 400 emergency workers and 200 actors staged an emergency disaster drill in Madrid to test the city's response to terror attacks and disasters. The exercise involved a mock bomb attack...
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Boy Has Six Needles in Body

A Chinese toddler has six needles in his body that need to come out. Parents took the 1-year-old to the hospital because he was unusually upset. His parents haven no idea how the needles entered his body.
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Jerusalem's Gay Pride Rift

CBS News RAW: Thousands of police were deployed to protect marchers in Jerusalem's gay pride parade. The annual event has created a sharp divide between the city's secular and religious groups.
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Wallstrip - Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc.

What goes up, must come down? Not if you ask the folks at Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. (AAWW).
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Report: Bloomberg Lays Groundwork For 2008 Run

(New York) According to published reports, aides to Mayor Bloomberg have already begun to lay the groundwork for a 2008 run for president. Despite his newest denials, analysts say a possible run should be taken seriously. CBS 2's Kate Sullivan reports. [want this story on your site? Use the mash button to embed it onto your website or blog. it's free.]

Schwarzenegger's Vice President Possibility

(Sacramento) It took a while for governor Schwarzenegger to sound right, but how about Vice President Schwarzenegger?.
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Altering Aspirin Could Help Patients With Heath Disease

(Baltimore) Kellye Lynn reports this new cure could help many patients live a little longer.
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Simple Blood Test Is New Screening Procedure For Colon Cancer

(Baltimore) Dennis Edwards reports doctors say the test identifies cancer related protein cells produced by cancer and precancerous polyps about as well as a rectal examination called a colonoscopy .
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The sky's NOT the limit

A London City trader is set to become one of six space tourists in 2009, as the commercial space race accelerates. Per Wimmer has paid 100,000 dollars (USD) to be one of the first to fly in a commercial space tour service. He discussed his ambition, and his training, with Reuters reporter Darcy Lambton.
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White Stripes, Jack Black Rock L.A.

It was a black and white night at the old Tower Records building in Los Angeles. Actor Jack Black, not to be confused with his friend Jack White, introduced The White Stripes as they played a free gig with a lucky 200 fans.
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Bob Barker Never Endorsed Rosie For Price Is Right Host

(Los Angeles) Whereas Rosie O'Donnell may make a suitable game host, the compliment was never intended for an endorsement for the Price is Right.
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Ousted Thai ex-PM bids for UK club Manchester City

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra launches takeover bid for Premiership soccer club Manchester City. The English Premiership club said it backed a $163 million dollar takeover bid led by the ousted Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, despite corruption charges being laid against the former Thai leader. Thaksin has lived in London since he was overthrown in a bloodless coup last September. the charges relate to graft allegations in a land deal involving Thaksin's wife.
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Handbags from old newspapers

A group of Filipino women are transforming used newspapers into usable handbags. Their business is low cost because they're using newspapers from a rubbish dump and their product range is attracting international attention.
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Frozen Beer On A Stick? A 'Hopsicle,' Of Course

(New York) Many people say there's nothing like a cold beer on a hot day. But did you ever consider savoring a frozen beer? One restaurant chef is making what he calls a "hopsicle," and they're selling like, well, hotcakes.
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German farmers as charity pin-ups

Young female German farmers pose for the 2008 Young Farmers' calendar in the Bavarian countryside. The calendar girls all come from farming backgrounds and say they wanted to show the modern side of farming.The calendar will be available on the German Young Farmers' website, where it normally sells out in a couple of days.
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Munich tops World Cities list

UK-based Magazine Monocle rates Bavarian city as the best place in the world to live. The southern German city is closely followed by Copenhagen and Zurich, while London and New York don't even make the 20 cities list of where to find the best quality of life. The rankings looked at everything from how easy it is to shop and get a drink late at night, to employment, infrastructure, and the amount of green spaces in the city. Karen Noack reports for Reuters.
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AP Top Stories for Thursday, June 21

Here's the latest news for Thursday, June 21: U-S envoy in North Korea; Evidence taken from home in missing mom case; Firefighters mourned; Sosa slams 600.
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Today in History for Thursday, June 21st

Highlights of this day in history: Three civil rights workers disappear in Mississippi; John Hinckley, Jr. found not guilty by reason of insanity for shooting President Ronald Reagan and three others; Britain's Prince William born.
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Archaeologists Unearth Significant Find At Independence Hall

(Philadelphia) Archaeologists working at the site of George Washington's house at Independence Hall have unearthed a significant find. They discovered a portion of the foundation of Washington's office where the first president met with his cabinet.
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iPhone Alternatives

Walt reviews the Nokia N95 and Blackberry Curve cameraphones. He raves about the photo quality with the Nokia, at a steep $749, and commends the more pedestrian Curve.
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Judge Rules Birkhead Is Dannielynn's Guardian

A judge ruled that Larry Birkhead would be the guardian of baby Dannielynn, the infant daughter of the late Anna Nicole Smith.
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Reuters QuickCut: Disabled dancers

At first glance this dance troupe seem to be like any other. However, on closer inspection one might be surprised to find out that these dancers are deaf-mute, from China's "Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe".
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Raw Video: Long Distance Shot for Charity

Channing Frye of the New York Knicks sank a half-court shot Tuesday that raised $100,000 for charity, at an event sponsored by the iStar Charity foundation.
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Raw Video: Fun During a Rain Delay

Players from two minor league baseball teams, the Rochester Honkers and the Alexandria Beetles, entertained fans during a lengthy rain delay in a game in Rochester, Minnesota.
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