Raw Video: Playground Catches Fire

Surveillance cameras at an Arlington, Texas elementary school captured playground equipment going up in flames last Thursday. The school district says spontaneous combustion ignited wood-fiber chips used as a surface at the playground.

Chunk of Jet Lands in Popular Park

A piece of the landing gear door fell off a commuter jet while en route to Washington Dulles International Airport and fell into a Maryland park. The plane landed safely.

911 Calls of Fatal Phoenix Exorcism

Listen to 911 calls made on July 28th, as family members tell operators that Ronald Marquez was screaming and performing an exorcism on his granddaughter. Marquez died after being shocked by an officer's Taser stun gun.

60 years on

India and Pakistan mark the 60th anniversary of their independence from British colonial rule. Celebrations are held in India and Pakistan to mark the 60th anniversary of their independence but the nuclear rivals remain hostile to each other over the disputed Kashmir region.

Beefing up Baghdad's stock exchange

Despite almost daily bombings, an economy in ruins and widespread sectarian unrest, Iraq is trying to lure investors to its stock exchange. And it's working. Share prices are rising as local investors attempt to find new ways to make money in the devastated country.

Second Major Toy Recall Expected

Toy-maker Mattel, who makes Fisher-Price toys, is set to announce a second toy recall this month because of lead paint on popular toys.

Baby Einstein Negatively Affects Speech

Despite the popularity of TV shows and specialty DVDs designed for babies, such as Baby Genius, Baby Einstein, and Brainy Baby, there is no proof these shows create smarter babies.

Nokia Warns of Faults in Phone Batteries

Nokia warned Tuesday that up to 46 million batteries used in some of the company's cell phones could be faulty and pose a risk of overheating.

Take a Sneak Peak at the New 'Star Wars' Game

Star Wars fans will soon be able to play a new game created by the creators of the cult movies. 'Star Wars The Force Unleashed' features state of the art cinematic sequences and computer graphics.

Raw Video: Endeavour Booster's Fall to Earth

NASA has released footage of Endeavour's booster rocket falling into the Atlantic Ocean shortly after its launch last week.

Nerds Rule As 'Superbad' Premieres in L.A.

The nerds finally got revenge in Hollywood on Monday night, as the cast and crew 'Superbad' took to the red carpet to mark the arrival of their new big-screen comedy.

Brad Garrett Seen Striking Photographer's Camera

Brad Garrett, star of the Fox sitcom "'Til Death," was videotaped slapping away a camera in a video posted online.

Purple Heart Tribute

Harry Smith meets Roger Baker, a field artist whose sentimental tribute to the Purple Heart was inspired by a chance encounter with a World War II veteran.

What Men Really Want

Julie Chen speaks with Kate White from Cosmopolitan magazine about traits men are looking for in a woman over the long term.

Fighting doggie bulge in Bangkok

Life is looking up in many Asian countries and even domestic animals are making the most of the boom, often by taking on a few extra kilos. Asian pedigree pet obesity is burgeoning so Bangkok vets are now teaching dogs to swim and stay trim.

Crocs keep man up tree for 8 days

David George sought refuge up the tree after realising he had stumbled into the middle of a swampy crocodile nest in the dark.

Man Pays Big Tax Bill With Small Bills

An angry taxpayer protested his rising property taxes by making his payment at a county office with $1 bills and coins.

Elvis Week: Collectibles Big Business

From a $40,000 piece of jewelry worn by the King to a cigar he once puffed on, all sorts of weird and wonderful collectibles are up for grabs during Elvis Week. Elvis on Amazon.com

AP Top Stories for Tuesday, August 14th

Here's the latest news for Tuesday, August 14th: NASA working to fix damaged shuttle tile; No sign of Utah miners; Another pro-wrestler dead; Category 3 storm moving toward Hawaii.

Former Pro-wrestler Found Dead in Home

Former pro-wrestling champion Brian 'Crush' Adams died Monday after he was found unconscious in his home. He was 44.
Brian Adams (April 14, 1964 - August 13, 2007) was an American actor and professional wrestler. Adams gained fame in the 1990s while performing for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) under the name Crush and for World Championship Wrestling (WCW) under his given name. Trained in Japan by Antonio Inoki, Adams was a two time WCW World Tag Team Champion as well as a one time holder of both the WWF World Tag Team Championship and the All Japan Pro Wrestling World Tag Team Championship among other titles and accomplishments.

Chinese Bridge Collapse Leaves 22 Dead

A bridge being built as a tourist attraction in central China collapsed, killing at least 22 people and leaving 46 missing.

Guatemalan Adoption Raid; US Owner Questioned

Guatemalan authorities searched an adoption home run by an American man and his Guatemalan wife. Police rescued 46 children they believe may have been stolen or coerced from their parents.

Surgery Called Off for Conjoined Twins

Surgery to separate conjoined twins has been called off because the medical risks to the 3-year-old girls is too high, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital said Monday.

Earnhardt Car to Honor the King

On of NASCAR's most popular drivers is teaming up with a popular music idol. Dale Earnhardt Jr. will race a car with an Elvis paint scheme.
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Van Halen reunites

David Lee Roth quit the band more than 20 years ago and Van Halen continued with a new frontman with modest success. Roth, meanwhile, faded into relative obscurity. In recent years, he did stints as a paramedic and a morning radio show host.

Surfs up in New York City

The 6 hour journey conquered strong currents in the East River and maneuvered around container barges and other marine traffic.

Imagine Charging Your Car Like You Would Your Cell Phone

Plug-in Electronic Concept Car Could be Available by 2010