Poll: Teens migrating to Twitter

Twitter is booming as a social media destination for teenagers who complain about too many adults and too much drama on Facebook, according to a new study published Tuesday about online behavior. It said teens are sharing more personal information about themselves even as they try to protect…

Fort Jackson commander facing adultery charges

The Army says the commanding general of Fort Jackson, S.C., has been suspended in connection with charges of adultery and involvement in a physical altercation.

Parking fees fight at Calif. state beaches heat up

A surfer carries his board at the San Clemente State Beach in San Clemente, Calif., Wednesday, May 15, 2013. In search of new revenue, the state parks system is eyeing new parking fees for parts of the Northern California shoreline or considering hiking rates to visit popular beaches south o…

Parking fees fight at Calif. state beaches heat up

Two surfers carry their boards on the Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, Calif., Wednesday, May 15, 2013. In search of new revenue, the state parks system is eyeing new parking fees for parts of the Northern California shoreline or considering hiking rates to visit popular beaches south of Lo…

Parking fees fight at Calif. state beaches heat up

A visitor pays for parking at an automated payment machine at the San Clemente State Beach in San Clemente, Calif., Wednesday, May 15, 2013. In search of new revenue, the state parks system is eyeing new parking fees for parts of the Northern California shoreline or considering hiking rates …

Powerball jackpot closing in on another record

Sandra Ortiz, center, fills in her numbers while waiting in line to buy Powerball tickets outside Bluebird liquor store in Hawthorne, Calif., Friday, May 17, 2013. Powerball officials say the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history …

Hagel orders review of sex-abuse prevention

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Friday ordered the military to recertify all 25,000 people involved in programs designed to prevent and respond to sexual assault, an acknowledgement that assaults have escalated beyond the Pentagon's control.

Perry tours neighborhood hit by deadly tornado

Emergency personnel look through debris on near Granbury, Texas on Thursday, May 16, 2013. Ten tornadoes touched down in several small communities in Texas overnight, leaving at least six people dead, dozens injured and hundreds homeless. Emergency responders were still searching for missing…

Congress gets mixed advice on regulating drones

The growing use of unmanned surveillance "eyes in the sky" aircraft raises a thicket of privacy concerns, but Congress is getting mixed advice on what, if anything, to do about it.

Exit Becks: David Beckham retiring at season's end

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2012 file photo, Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham fixes his tie during a news conference in Los Angeles. Beckham says he is retiring from soccer at the end of the season. The 38-year-old Beckham recently won a league title in a fourth country with Paris Saint-Germai…

Some lost everything to North Texas tornado

Emergency personnel look through debris on near Granbury, Texas on Thursday, May 16, 2013. Ten tornadoes touched down in several small communities in Texas overnight, leaving at least six people dead, dozens injured and hundreds homeless. Emergency responders were still searching for missing…

Obama: Military sex abuse must stop

WASHINGTON - President Obama said Thursday the nation's military leaders told him they are "ashamed" of their failure to end sexual abuse in the armed services. Obama pledged to "leave no stone unturned" in the effort to halt the abuse, which he said undermines the trust the military needs t…

Angels' bullpen collapses in 5-4 loss to White Sox

Chicago White Sox's Alex Rios, center, is greeted by teammates after hitting a home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, May 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Angels' bullpen collapses in 5-4 loss to White Sox

Los Angeles Angels' Mark Trumbo, left, and Josh Hamilton high-five after they scored on a double by Howie Kendrick during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, May 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Angels' bullpen collapses in 5-4 loss to White Sox

Chicago White Sox's Dayan Viciedo can't catch an RBI double by Los Angeles Angels' Howie Kendrick during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, May 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Angels' bullpen collapses in 5-4 loss to White Sox

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jerome Williams throws against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, May 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Angels' bullpen collapses in 5-4 loss to White Sox

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jose Quintana throws against the Los Angeles Angels during the third inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, May 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Wal-Mart's 1Q profit, sales disappoint

In this May 9, 2013 photo, a worker pushes shopping carts in front of a Walmart store in La Habra, Calif. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is expected to report quarterly results on Thursday, May 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Senate committee approves 3 judicial nominees

The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday approved three of President Barack Obama's judicial nominees, including one for an influential appeals court, for a full Senate vote.

David Beckham

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2012 file photo, Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham fixes his tie during a news conference in Los Angeles. Beckham says he is retiring from soccer at the end of the season. The 38-year-old Beckham recently won a league title in a fourth country with Paris Saint-Germai…

Army chief: Time to fight against sex assault

The Army's top officer is telling soldiers that after demonstrating courage and resilience in 12 years of war, it's time for them to make the fight against sexual assault their primary mission.

David Beckham

David Beckham

Beckham to retire from soccer at end of season

David Beckham is retiring from soccer, ending a career in which he transcended the sport with forays into fashion and a marriage to a pop star that made him a global celebrity.

Futures fluctuate on mixed signals from retail

In this May 9, 2013 photo, a worker pushes shopping carts in front of a Walmart store in La Habra, Calif. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is expected to report quarterly results on Thursday, May 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Military sex culture not easily changed

WASHINGTON - One after another, the charges have tumbled out - allegations of sexual assaults in the military that have triggered outrage, from local commanders to Capitol Hill and the Oval Office.

Penn State defends medical changes after report

Penn State coach Bill O'Brien is fervently disputing suggestions raised in a report that player medical care has been compromised after the team doctor was replaced.

Recent leak cases and First Amendment battles

Government information leaks and collisions with the media date back decades and decades. Think back to the Pentagon Papers.

680,000 civilian Defense workers must take 11 days off without pay

WASHINGTON - After weeks of debate and number-crunching, the Defense Department announced plans Tuesday to furlough 680,000 civilian employees for 11 days through the end of this fiscal year, allowing only limited exceptions for the military to avoid or reduce the unpaid days off.

Justice probes IRS targeting of tea party

WASHINGTON - The Justice Department is investigating the Internal Revenue Service for targeting tea-party groups for extra scrutiny when they applied for tax-exempt status, Attorney General Eric Holder said Tuesday, widening a probe that includes investigations by three committees in Congress.

Guthrie gives up 4 HRs, Royals lose to Angels 6-2

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jeremy Guthrie watches a throw to the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, May 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Guthrie gives up 4 HRs, Royals lose to Angels 6-2

Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez tosses his bat after missing a pitch during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, May 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Guthrie gives up 4 HRs, Royals lose to Angels 6-2

Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols reacts after hitting a home run as teammate Mark Trumbo watches during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, May 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Guthrie gives up 4 HRs, Royals lose to Angels 6-2

Kansas City Royals' Alcides Escobar, right, slides into home plate to score on a double by Billy Butler as Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta fields the throw during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, May 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Guthrie gives up 4 HRs, Royals lose to Angels 6-2

Kansas City Royals' Billy Butler, right, celebrates his home run with Eric Hosmer during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, May 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Guthrie gives up 4 HRs, Royals lose to Angels 6-2

Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout looks to catch a ball hit by Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, May 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Angels hit 4 HRs off Guthrie, beat Royals 6-2

Kansas City Royals' Billy Butler, right, celebrates his home run with Eric Hosmer during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, May 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Angels hit 4 HRs off Guthrie, beat Royals 6-2

Los Angeles Angels' J.B. Shuck catches a ball hit by Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, May 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Angels hit 4 HRs off Guthrie, beat Royals 6-2

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jason Vargas throws against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, May 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Angels hit 4 HRs off Guthrie, beat Royals 6-2

Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols reacts after hitting a home run as teammate Mark Trumbo watches during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, May 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Angels hit 4 HRs off Guthrie, beat Royals 6-2

Kansas City Royals' Alcides Escobar, right, slides into home plate to score on a double by Billy Butler as Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta fields the throw during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, May 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Angels hit 4 HRs off Guthrie, beat Royals 6-2

Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez tosses his bat after missing a pitch during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, May 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Angels hit 4 HRs off Guthrie, beat Royals 6-2

Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols (5) celebrates his home run with Mark Trumbo (44), in front of Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, May 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Angels hit 4 HRs off Guthrie, beat Royals 6-2

Los Angeles Angels' Howie Kendrick (47) celebrates his home run with teammates and coaches during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, May 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Angels hit 4 HRs off Guthrie in win over Royals

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout, left, and Kansas City Royals' Miguel Tejada look at a fly ball hit by Albert Pujols during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Pujols popped out to Tejada. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Angels hit 4 HRs off Guthrie in win over Royals

Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout looks to catch a ball hit by Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, May 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

DOD poised to trim furlough days, add exemptions

After weeks of debate and number-crunching, the Defense Department announced plans Tuesday to furlough about 680,000 of its civilian employees for 11 days through the end of this fiscal year, allowing only limited exceptions for the military to avoid or reduce the unpaid days off.

4 of NHL's Original 6 among 8 still in playoffs

Los Angeles Kings' Drew Doughty, left, and goalie Jonathan Quick celebrate their team's 2-1 win against the St. Louis Blues in Game 6 of a first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in Los Angeles, Friday, May 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Blanton is 0-7 after Angels' 11-4 loss to Royals

Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta, left, talks to starting pitcher Joe Blanton during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, May 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Blanton is 0-7 after Angels' 11-4 loss to Royals

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Joe Blanton throws against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, May 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)