After drop in poll, AG recuses himself in NY probe In recusing himself after two weeks of investigating Gov. David Paterson, Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said there was no "technical conflict" but described the probe thus far as preliminary and bowed to pressure that included sinking approval ratings for the man widely expected to run for governor.

Autopsy: Animal fatally mauled teacher in Alaska A teacher jogging along a rural Alaskan road was killed in an animal attack and authorities say wolves are the chief suspects.

Friend: Suspected US al-Qaida member grew radical Sharif Mobley had strong Muslim views as early as high school. But his old friend Roman Castro knew he had radicalized when he saw him about four years ago.