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3 convicted killers escape in Arizona

Authorities are hunting three convicted murderers who escaped Friday night from a Kingman, Arizona, prison. Police said the convicts are with a woman who helped them escape.

WikiLeaks suspect held in solitary confinement

The Army private charged with leaking an airstrike video and suspected of leaking documents to WikiLeaks is in solitary confinement, officials tell CNN.

800 die in Pakistan flooding

Hundreds of people died when floodwaters swept away their mud homes in Pakistan’s Swat Valley. The death toll from flood is now at least 800.

Wildfire rages on; some return home

Firefighters continued to battle a wildfire Saturday as flames encroached on power lines that provide electricity throughout the region.

Thousands to mourn ‘Love Parade’ stampede victims

Thousands of people are expected to gather Saturday for a memorial service a week after a stampede at a German music festival left 21 people dead.

Ariz. immigration law appeal set for Nov.

A federal appeals court has denied Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer’s request for an expedited hearing on the state’s controversial immigration law. Instead, the case has been scheduled for a hearing during the first week in November.

No charges for Gore in assault allegation

Former Vice President Al Gore will not face prosecution over an allegation of sexual assault from 2006, according to the Multnomah County district attorney’s office.

Earthquake hits Iran, injures dozens

A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Iran on Friday, injuring 110 people, according to state-run media.

Israeli launches airstrikes in Gaza

Israel launched an airstrike near a former presidential compound in Gaza City late Friday, according to a CNN stringer at the scene. The Israel Defense Forces did not immediately confirm the strike.

Iran woman facing execution: I’m afraid of dying

Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani was set to be stoned to death for allegedly committing adultery in Iran, but her sentence was put on hold earlier in July. While Ashtiani awaits her fate, she pleads to “help me stay alive and hug my children.”