Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Thursday:
1. THE WORST MAY BE OVER
New census numbers suggest that the U.S. economy has bottomed out.
2. ESTIMATE FOR HEALTH CARE PENALTY RISES SIGNIFICANTLY
Analysts now say about 6 million Americans will face a tax penalty for not carrying medical coverage in 2016.
3. JUSTICE DEPARTMENT FAULTED OVER FAST AND FURIOUS
More than a dozen people face possible disciplinary action for the bungled gun-trafficking probe in Arizona.
4. EXTREMISTS, FOREIGN FIGHTERS ON THE RISE IN SYRIA
Conflict's evolution into open war has attracted infiltrators to the front lines.
5. AN APPEAL FOR A STRONGER STAND AGAINST VIOLENCE
After attacks by vandals on Christian holy sites in Israel, normally tight-lipped Roman Catholic officials are beginning to speak out.
6. ARCTIC ICE SHRINKS TO ALL-TIME LOW
Scientists say global warming is to blame for an ice cap 18 percent smaller than the previous record.
7. WHEEEE! TURNS TO UH-OH
Stuck on a California amusement park attraction, riders dangle 300 feet in the air for nearly four hours.
8. FOREIGN FILMS WELCOME — EXCEPT FROM THE U.S.
An international film festival opens today in what may seem the unlikeliest of places: North Korea.
9. SHAKIRA PREGNANT WITH HER FIRST CHILD
The Grammy-winning singer says she and her soccer-player boyfriend "are very happy" awaiting the birth.
10. HOW ODDSMAKERS VIEW THE NFL'S REPLACEMENT REFS
Las Vegas casinos are betting that this weekend's games will be the highest-scoring ever — thanks to the league's fill-in officials.
Officials: Tsarnaev Friend Linked to Slaying
Raw: Trucker Bumps I-5 Bridge Before Collapse
Bridge Collapse Survivor: 'Rough Day'
Major Detours Following Wash. Bridge Collapse
Raw: Texas Deputy Shot by Colo. Suspect Honored
American Held in Grisly Czech Murders
Raw: Jersey Shore Reopens for Summer
Obama:Sexual Assault Threatens Trust in Military
UK-bound Pakistan Plane Diverted, 2 Men Arrested
Jersey Shore Open for Business
Raw: Memorial Day Flags Placed at Arlington
Raw Video: Washington State Bridge Collapse
Officials: Truck Hit Bridge Before Collapse
First Person: Mom Discusses Famous Tornado Photo
New Wheelchair Lift Promises More Access
Today in History May 24
Boy Scouts Approve Plan to Accept Gay Boys
Johnson: Don't Blame Islam or UK Policy
Raw: Scuffles in London After Hacking Death
Sheriff: No Sign Killing of 2 Kids Was Planned
AK-47-wielding thug may be the most bumbling crook ever
Oklahoma Survivors, Heroes Survey Damage
Trout's cycle a boost for Angels
Raw: New Video of Deadly Oklahoma Tornado
Kim Kardashian Flaunts Pregnant Bikini Body in Greece
NBA star pledges $1M to help tornado recovery
Shakira's Shocking Talent
Morgan Freeman falls asleep on air
GRAPHIC: Blood-Soaked Machete Killer Caught on Tape
Elin Nordegren Furious With Lindsey Vonn For Parading Kids in Public
Camera Captures Climber As He Loses Grip And Falls
Helen Mirren Meets with Dying Boy in Queen Elizabeth's Place
Crowd Chants '¡Si, Se Puede!' After Passage of Immigration Bill
DWTS Crowns a Winner
Police Ram House to End Hostage Standoff
Demi Moore a Rocks Bikini at Harry Morton's Family House
Anthony Weiner: I'm running for New York City mayor
Kate Middleton's Dress Flies Up
VIRAL: Baby makes epic soccer goal
The Hangover Baby All Grown Up
