From: AOL News on Fri, Jul 08 2011 5:16 AM

President Barack Obama has emerged upbeat from the latest crisis debt talks, as he drives for an ambitious but politically risky deal to slash the deficit and raise the U.S. borrowing limit. (July 7)

From: AOL News on Fri, Jul 08 2011 5:16 AM

Here’s the latest news for Thursday, July 7: Debt dealing goes on; Casey Anthony may be released from jail soon; News of the World is closing; Celebration at Machu Picchu.

From: AOL News on Fri, Jul 08 2011 5:16 AM

Here’s the latest news for Thursday, July 7: Debt dealing goes on; Casey Anthony may be released from jail soon; News of the World is closing; Celebration at Machu Picchu.

From: AOL News on Fri, Jul 08 2011 5:16 AM

Here’s the latest news for Thursday, July 7: Debt dealing goes on; Casey Anthony may be released from jail soon; News of the World is closing; Celebration at Machu Picchu.

From: AOL News on Fri, Jul 08 2011 4:48 AM

Verizon Wireless has killed off its unlimited data plan for new smartphone customers, marking another blow for endless Web surfing and video streaming. (July 7)

From: AOL News on Fri, Jul 08 2011 4:48 AM

For the first time, an annual obesity study is ranking states by obesity levels, showing a continued increase. Forty-nine states have an obesity rate of at least 20 percent. (July 7)

From: AOL News on Fri, Jul 08 2011 4:48 AM

For the first time, an annual obesity study is ranking states by obesity levels, showing a continued increase. Forty-nine states have an obesity rate of at least 20 percent. (July 7)

From: AOL News on Thu, Jul 07 2011 9:20 PM

With the shuttle program coming to an end, President Obama insists manned space flight will continue. But there’s no clear road ahead.

From: AOL News on Thu, Jul 07 2011 7:05 PM

A look at today’s political headlines, and the issues driving the day ahead.

From: AOL News on Thu, Jul 07 2011 5:12 PM

A quick look at the day’s political headlines.

From: AOL News on Thu, Jul 07 2011 4:56 PM

Lula Cora Hood walked away from her family in Illinois in 1970. But last week detectives found the now 84-year-old Hood living in Florida.

From: AOL News on Thu, Jul 07 2011 4:01 PM

The Obama administration is making it easier for out-of-work homeowners to stay in their homes, as it tries to revamp its signature but troubled foreclosure-prevention program. (July 7)

From: AOL News on Thu, Jul 07 2011 4:01 PM

Take a look into the world of Mass Effect 3 by playing the role of citizen, tuning into an Alliance News Network broadcast as Earth comes tumbling down.

From: AOL News on Thu, Jul 07 2011 3:02 PM

NFL owners and players may find themselves shifting to hurry-up mode as time gets tight to reach labor peace. AP Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner is covering Thursday’s meetings in New York. (July 7)

From: AOL News on Thu, Jul 07 2011 3:02 PM

In a press briefing after debt talks at the White House Thursday, President Obama praised the leaders' "spirit of compromise."

From: AOL News on Thu, Jul 07 2011 2:07 PM

Starting this fall, Indiana schools won’t be required to teach cursive. Students will instead be taught keyboard proficiency.

From: AOL News on Thu, Jul 07 2011 2:07 PM

As the shuttle races around Earth at 17,000 miles per hour, more than 7,000 people at the Kennedy Space Center on Florida’s "Space Coast" will be preparing for unemployment in the coming weeks and months. (July 7)

From: AOL News on Thu, Jul 07 2011 1:33 PM

Lula Cora Hood walked away from her family in Illinois in 1970. But last week detectives found the now 84-year-old Hood living in Florida.

From: AOL News on Thu, Jul 07 2011 1:33 PM

On the Senate floor Wednesday, Utah Republican Senator Orrin Hatch argued the poor should to more to "share responsibility" in shrinking the debt.

From: AOL News on Thu, Jul 07 2011 1:33 PM

Harry Potter’s saga is ending, but his magic spell remains. Thousands of fans from around the world massed in London Thursday for the premiere of the final film in the magical adventure series. (July 7)