New research shows that overweight children may suffer from heart disease when they are older. I'll explain.

Quarterback Tim Tebow is taking home the Heisman Trophy. Lucy has the story on the first sophomore to win the college football's top award.

Consumer groups are criticizing online social network Facebook for forwarding personal shopping information. Isaac will tell you what you need to know.

Super-smart schoolgirls dominate the Siemens Science competition. Adelbert has the scoop on their award-winning projects.

US spy agencies report that Iran is not trying to build a nuclear bomb at this time. Michelle has the president's response to the news.

Bomb Attacks in Algeria

Two truck bombs exploded in Algeria, damaging offices of the United Nations and killing at least 26 people. The Algerian government blamed a group associated with al Qaeda for the attacks.
Ice Storm Savages Midwest

A vicious ice storm left millions without electricity in the Midwest. The ice on roads made driving treacherous and resulted in many traffic accidents.
Mammoths Showered with Meteorites

Scientists have discovered tiny fragments from a meteorite shower lodged in mammoth tusks and bison bone. This has led them to hypothesize that the beasts were sprayed by meteors over 30,000 years ago.
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