Lone survivor of 1971 crash fell 2 miles
A Lockheed Electra turboprop flying over the Amazon rainforest on Christmas Eve in 1971 broke into pieces in midair, thrusting 17-year-old Juliane Koepcke into a free fall. She dropped 2 miles into the jungle canopy but survived with only minor injuries; the 91 other people on board died. With search crews unable to locate the site, her ordeal was far from over.

Attacks, arrests slowing online news from Iran
Bloody attacks and midnight arrests, combined with a regime growing more tech savvy, have begun to stem the online information flow from dissidents in Iran, activists and human rights officials say. Once emboldened by an ability to dodge the government and spread news, many in the youth-driven protest movement, they say, now fear the consequences.

Rowe may seek custody of Jackson kids
Michael Jackson appeared active in a video -- obtained by CNN -- of his rehearsal two nights before he died. AEG, promoter of Jackson's planned London shows, released the short video of Jackson rehearsing "They Don't Care About Us" on a stage in the Staples Center arena on June 23.

Diprivan not approved for sleep disorders
Diprivan is a powerful I.V. anesthetic drug used for patients undergoing certain surgeries and diagnostic procedures.

NSA to help watch feds' civilian networks
A Bush-era plan to use National Security Agency help in screening government computer traffic on private-sector networks is proceeding, according to current and former government officials.

Judge to acquit mom in MySpace suicide
Federal judge tentatively acquitted a Missouri mother for her role in a MySpace hoax directed at a 13-year-old neighbor girl who later killed herself.

Jobless rate rises to 26-year high
Out-of-work with no place to land, the legions of America's unemployed are growing. The nation's unemployment rate rose to 9.5 percent in June, a 26-year high.

Obama delays release of CIA report
The Obama administration said Thursday that it needs two more months to review an internal CIA report on the agency's secret detention and interrogation program before making it public.

Debbie Rowe to Seek Custody of Jackson Kids
At a July 13 hearing, she'll do battle with the late singer's family, which wants matriarch Katherine Jackson to keep the children

VIDEO: Watch Michael Jackson's Final Rehearsal
Two nights before his death, the King of Pop was in full costume – and good form – at the Staples Center

David Carradine Died of Accidental Asphyxiation
A medical examiner rules out suicide and clarifies the ties that bound the Kung Fu star

Michael Jackson Memorial May Be Held at Staples Center
The public service will likely take place Tuesday morning, according to reports

NBA free agency: Ron Artest says he's leaving Houston Rockets for Los Angeles Lakers
Free-agent forward Ron Artest says he's leaving the Houston Rockets to join the Los Angeles Lakers. In a text message to ESPN.com on Thursday night, Artest wrote: "I am happy to say I am goin' to L.A."

Venus Williams, Serena Williams to meet in Wimbledon women's final
Serena Williams saved a match point and overcame Elena Dementieva 6-7 (4), 7-5, 8-6 in 2 hours, 49 minutes. Venus Williams needed only 51 minutes to overwhelm Dinara Safina 6-1, 6-0 and reach her eighth Wimbledon final.

Boston Celtics send big hitters to woo Rasheed Wallace, according to report
Rasheed Wallace, the free agent forward who spent the last five-plus seasons in Detroit, got the full-court press from the Boston Celtics on Thursday, according to a report in the Boston Globe.

Shaquille O'Neal on mission with Cleveland Cavaliers: 'Win a ring for the King'
Shaquille O'Neal has one purpose in Cleveland: bring an NBA title to LeBron James and the Cavaliers.