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• Sheriff: Cabin fire wasn't intentional
• American Airlines merger will create world's biggest airline
• A roundup of the best photos of the day
• Good grades could be contagious
• Reid files motion to end drama over Hagel nomination
• Escaped prisoner described as 'a schizophrenic'
• Cop shuts down highway to save small dog
• Valentine's Day scammers go for the heart
• Photos: Westminster's top dog chows down on filet mignon
• Tugs towing 'nightmare' ship to port
• Sen. Graham to Hagel, Brennan: ‘I’m gonna keep hittin’ you’
• Photos: Catching zzz's at the State of the Union
• Turnstile jumper arrested; gets seven-year sentence
• Golfer gets bitten by deadly spider, keeps playing
• Horsemeat scandal sheds light on food-supply chain
• Speech magnified limits, not power
• Video: Two-legged cat racking up online fan club
• Photos: National Geographic reader pics
• Photos: Pope celebrates last Ash Wednesday Mass

Sheriff: Cabin fire wasn't intentional Posted: 13 Feb 2013 04:48 PM PST The blaze was a result of pyrotechnic gear they shot into the cabin, he said.

American Airlines merger will create world's biggest airline Posted: 13 Feb 2013 04:51 PM PST American Airlines and US Airways will merge and create the world's biggest airline. The boards of both companies approved the merger late Wednesday, according to four people close to the situation.

A roundup of the best photos of the day Posted: 13 Feb 2013 02:49 AM PST Thai grooms and their brides (L-R) Sorawich Changtor, 28, Rungnapa Panla, 30, Varuttaon Rangsiyawong, 27, and Prasit Rangsiyawong, 29, run during a wedding ceremony ahead of Valentine's Day in Prachin Buri province, east of Bangkok, February 13, 2013. Three Thai couples took part in the wedding ceremony arranged by a Thai resort, aimed to strengthen the relationships of the couples by doing fun activities. REUTERS/Kerek Wongsa (THAILAND - Tags: SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Good grades could be contagious Posted: 13 Feb 2013 02:37 PM PST Students surrounded by friends who get good grades are likely to improve.

Reid files motion to end drama over Hagel nomination Posted: 13 Feb 2013 01:38 PM PST Hagel's confirmation will require support from at least 60 senators to proceed to a vote.

Escaped prisoner described as 'a schizophrenic' Posted: 13 Feb 2013 04:56 PM PST A Fla. prisoner being transported to Nev. stabbed a detective and escaped near Dallas.

Cop shuts down highway to save small dog Posted: 13 Feb 2013 03:27 PM PST A police officer saw a cold, wet pooch lost on the highway and decided to help.

Valentine's Day scammers go for the heart Posted: 13 Feb 2013 03:12 PM PST Not every Valentine's Day message is as sweet as it may appear.

Photos: Westminster's top dog chows down on filet mignon Posted: 13 Feb 2013 12:05 PM PST Banana Joe, an Affenpinscher, is fed filet mignon at Sardi's restaurant following his Best in Show win last night 137th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, in New York February 13, 2013. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS)

Tugs towing 'nightmare' ship to port Posted: 13 Feb 2013 03:26 PM PST Passengers describe terrible conditions aboard the crippled Triumph.

Sen. Graham to Hagel, Brennan: ‘I’m gonna keep hittin’ you’ Posted: 13 Feb 2013 11:59 AM PST The South Carolina lawmaker vows to continue his bid to stall their nominations.

Photos: Catching zzz's at the State of the Union Posted: 12 Feb 2013 07:29 PM PST U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts (L) and Associate Justices (L-R) Anthony Kennedy, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Stephen Breyer listen as U.S. President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union speech on Capitol Hill in Washington, February 12, 2013. REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS)

Turnstile jumper arrested; gets seven-year sentence Posted: 13 Feb 2013 12:41 PM PST What started as a turnstile jump at a New York City PATH train station ended with a seven-year prison sentence. The fare-skipping caught the cops' attention, but a completely different (and much more serious) offense led to Ruben Sanabria's lengthy stay behind bars. The New York Post reports that Sanabria was carrying an illegal handgun [...]

Golfer gets bitten by deadly spider, keeps playing Posted: 13 Feb 2013 11:10 AM PST For golfers, the only Black Widows we ever encounter is the occasionally soft spike lost on the driving range, but that wasn't the case with LET rookie Daniela Holmqvist.

Horsemeat scandal sheds light on food-supply chain Posted: 13 Feb 2013 12:00 PM PST Consumers want cheap meat, but prefer not to think about where it came from.

Speech magnified limits, not power Posted: 13 Feb 2013 11:35 AM PST Last night's emotional highs were weighed down by lowered expectations.

Video: Two-legged cat racking up online fan club Posted: 13 Feb 2013 10:59 AM PST Meet Caffrey, the two-legged cat. The black Persian lost his left hind leg 10 years ago after being run over by a car. His left front paw was badly damaged, and his owner, Sue Greaves, paid nearly $5,500 for the surgery to save his left front leg. Four months ago, Caffrey's veterinarian found a malignant [...]

Photos: National Geographic reader pics Posted: 13 Feb 2013 07:00 AM PST

Photos: Pope celebrates last Ash Wednesday Mass Posted: 13 Feb 2013 10:14 AM PST Pope Benedict XVI celebrates the Ash Wednesday mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a solemn period of 40 days of prayer and self-denial leading up to Easter. Pope Benedict XVI told thousands of faithful Wednesday that he was resigning for "the good of the church", an extraordinary scene of a pope explaining himself to his flock that unfolded in his first appearance since dropping the bombshell announcement. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

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