BBC An earthquake in northern Italy has killed at least four people and caused serious damage to buildings in several towns, local officials say. The magnitude-six quake struck in the middle of the night, about 35km (22 miles) north of the city of B… more »

From Chris Lawrence, CNN Washington (CNN) -- U.S. special forces swooped into Somalia in a pair of helicopters in a daring overnight raid to rescue two kidnapped aid workers -- an American and a Dane -- and killed several gunmen in the operation, an Am… more »

Charlotte Observer By Elizabeth Lelandeleland@charlotteobserver.com One woman has written on a calendar each time she heard knocking at night. Sheriff's officers have found nothing. ELIZABETH LELAND - eleland@charlotteobserver.com… more »