June Deaths 2011

In June we said farewell to many beloved figures, including the reigning world's oldest person and the world's most famous sheep.

Elmer 'Geronimo' Pratt
1947-2011
Pratt was a leader of the Black Panther Party. Federal authorities targeted him, and he was falsely accused of the kidnap and murder of Caroline Olsen. After spending 27 years in prison, he reached this victory.

Modern Engineering Marvels

Modern engineering marvels: You've read about or seen the Great Wall of China, the pyramids of Egypt and Machu Picchu. With the recent completion of the International Space Station, we shift our attention from the classic depictions of man-made marvels to more modern engineering feats.

International Space Station
Year of completion: 2011
The engineering feat: The largest space station ever constructed, the International Space Station was completed in late May.

Outrageous TSA Stories

Outrageous TSA Stories. Complaints about security check hassles have risen since airports rolled out new high-tech tools that some critics have decried as overly invasive. This week, the TSA changed its rules about screening children.

Britney Spears I wanna go

Britney Spears takes on paparazzi

Pop star Britney Spears shows off her comedic talents in the video for her new single "I Wanna Go" by swearing at reporters, beating up paparazzi and flashing a cop.

What to do in disaster scenarios

Disaster Scenarios What to Do

Disaster Scenarios What to Do. Hurricane season and tornado season are upon us -- as evidenced by twisters that took hundreds of lives in Missouri and the Midwest recently. There are everyday dangers as well: fires, accidents, vacation mishaps.