From: AOL News on Mon, Jul 11 2011 6:45 AM

Newly-installed Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta visited troops at Camp Dwyer in Afghanistan. He is headed to Iraq Monday to speak with leaders about the U.S. presence there. (July 11)

From: AOL News on Mon, Jul 11 2011 6:45 AM

Hopes were fading that more survivors would be found following the sinking of a Volga River cruise boat in Russia. Midday Monday, the toll stood at 9 confirmed dead and more than 90 missing. (July 11)

From: AOL News on Mon, Jul 11 2011 6:45 AM

Rescuers searched for survivors of a packed train that derailed in northern India Sunday. Authorities say more than 30 people were killed and approximately 100 others were injured. The accident is under investigation. (July 10)

From: AOL News on Mon, Jul 11 2011 5:44 AM

The U.S. government can’t break down the exact numbers for child sex trafficking because it is a hidden crime, but it is estimated over 100,000 children end up in the child sex trade in the United States. (July 11)

From: AOL News on Mon, Jul 11 2011 5:44 AM

The U.S. government can’t break down the exact numbers for child sex trafficking because it is a hidden crime, but it is estimated over 100,000 children end up in the child sex trade in the United States. (July 11)

From: AOL News on Mon, Jul 11 2011 5:44 AM

Two state employees in Minnesota talk about how a budget showdown has left them without work after the state shut down. (July 11)

From: AOL News on Mon, Jul 11 2011 3:42 AM

A plane crashed in a thunderstorm as it was attempting to land in the Congo Friday, killing dozens. 53 passengers survived. (July 11)

From: AOL News on Sun, Jul 10 2011 5:47 PM

This Sunday, the debt debate dominates the political talk shows.

From: AOL News on Sun, Jul 10 2011 5:47 PM

In India, two train crashes just days apart have left dozens killed and more than a hundred wounded.

From: AOL News on Sun, Jul 10 2011 3:49 PM

The top U.S. military officer began a visit to Beijing aimed at improving chilly military relations with an appeal Sunday for a peaceful settlement amid tensions in the disputed South China Sea. (July 10)

From: AOL News on Sun, Jul 10 2011 3:49 PM

Here’s the latest news for July 10th: British tabloid ceases publication following phone hacking scandal; Atlantis makes last-ever space station docking by a shuttle; Army vet who lost both legs dies in roller coaster fall; William and Kate visit LA'

From: AOL News on Sun, Jul 10 2011 3:49 PM

Here’s the latest news for July 10th: British tabloid ceases publication following phone hacking scandal; Atlantis makes last-ever space station docking by a shuttle; Army vet who lost both legs dies in roller coaster fall; William and Kate visit LA'

From: AOL News on Sun, Jul 10 2011 3:49 PM

Here’s the latest news for July 10th: British tabloid ceases publication following phone hacking scandal; Atlantis makes last-ever space station docking by a shuttle; Army vet who lost both legs dies in roller coaster fall; William and Kate visit LA'

From: AOL News on Sun, Jul 10 2011 1:00 PM

The University of South Florida is adding the third gender option, "transitioning," to its residential applications.

From: AOL News on Sun, Jul 10 2011 1:00 PM

The University of Southa Florida is adding the third gender option, "transitioning," to its residential applications.

From: AOL News on Sun, Jul 10 2011 12:00 PM

A U.S. space shuttle has pulled up for the last time at the International Space Station. Emotions were running high Sunday, in orbit and on Earth, as Atlantis arrived at the space station. (July 10)

From: AOL News on Sun, Jul 10 2011 11:33 AM

Rupert Murdoch: Paper 'let down' readers

From: AOL News on Sun, Jul 10 2011 11:06 AM

With the last edition of Britain’s News of the World tabloid in hand, Rupert Murdoch descended on the U.K. Sunday to face the growing phone-hacking scandal that prompted the paper's closure. (July 10)

From: AOL News on Sun, Jul 10 2011 8:54 AM

Highlights of this day in history: Start of World War II’s Battle of Britain; Telstar satellite launched; Millard Fillmore becomes President; Chechen warlord Shamil Basayev killed; Singer Arlo Guthrie born; Cartoon voice Mel Blanc dies. (July 10)

From: AOL News on Sun, Jul 10 2011 8:54 AM

Derek Jeter homered into the left-field bleachers for his 3,000th career hit, making him the first New York Yankees player to reach the mark. He tied a career best going 5 for 5, and singled home the go-ahead run in the eighth inning. (July 9)