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Pentagon Drops Charges Against "20th Hijacker" Who Wasn't In America On 9/11
The United States has dropped murder charges against detained terror suspect Mohammed al-Qahtani, nicknamed the "20th Hijacker," after immigration officials confirm he was not in the country during the September 11, 2001 attacks.

NORAD Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary
The joint U.S.-Canadian effort to protect North America from the Soviet Union celebrates its 50th anniversary in May. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), founded in May 12, 1958, "remains a vital part of the defense of the continent," U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates explained.

Florida Wildfires Spread As Mayor Offers $10,000 To Apprehend Arsonist
Wildfires in the Sunshine State continue to intensify as Florida firefighting officials say they are now battling over 100 blazes.

Dry Weather To Prevail, Florida Wildfire Might Also Continue For Days
A wildfire, raging since Sunday has been spreading all over the state forcing authorities to declare a state of Emergency on Monday afternoon.

New York State Democrats To Support Rent Stabilization Measures
Even as Rent Boards in New York state indicate a possible lease increase, pro-tenant bills being pushed by the Democratic lawmakers in the state may provide renters more protection from further escalation of their monthly rents.

Mexican Migrants Slower In Assimilating Compared To Other U.S. Migrants
A study by the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research indicated Mexican and Latin Americans are slower in assimilating the U.S. culture and lifestyle compared to other migrant groups.

Cops Arrested Hundreds In Iowa Over Immigration
At least 300 people were arrested, mostly over illegal identity theft and illegal immigration, by federal immigration agents in northeastern Iowa at the world's biggest meat processing plant.

West Virginia Voters Head To Polls
Polls for West Virginia's presidential primaries opened Tuesday at 6:30 a.m. ET. Turnout is expected to be high among the state's 1.1 million registered voters.

Arson Eyed In Florida Wildfires
At least 50 homes were destroyed by wildfires that razed through Palm Bay in Florida. Investigators are looking at arson as a possible angle since the fire appeared to have originated from several points.

Michigan Teen Gets Life For Thrill Killing
A judge in Michigan saw a teenager's murder of a man and his beheading and burning of the victim's torso as a thrill killing and sentenced the killer to life imprisonment on Monday.