5 Americans detained
U.S. officials said Wednesday that five Americans detained in Pakistan are believed to be the same five young men that vanished from Washington, D.C., last month. One of the missing young men left a farewell video, officials said.
Tyler Perry’s mother dies
Willie Maxine Perry, who helped inspire the character Madea played by her movie producer son Tyler Perry, has died. She was 64.
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Winner declared
Former Georgia state Sen. Kasim Reed will be sworn in as Atlanta’s next mayor after a Wednesday recount confirmed his slim margin of victory over opponent Mary Norwood. Norwood fell short of becoming the city’s first white mayor since 1973.
Pet cemetery?
Authorities have found 22 more animal carcasses buried in a Long Island backyard. A month ago, 20 dead dogs were uncovered there. Authorities returned to Sharon McDonough’s home in Selden. She pleaded not guilty to animal cruelty.
Dinosaur kidnapped
Organizers of the “Walking With Dinosaurs” show in Guadalajara, Mexico, say someone has walked off with a robotic baby Plateosaurus. Spokeswoman Karla Arrollo says the remote-controlled dinosaur worth $25,000 disappeared after Friday’s performance.