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Charles Wheelan is sick of typical graduation speeches. When he spoke at his alma mater, Dartmouth College, he delivered what he called an "anti-commencement" speech. He packed it with straightforward advice that he wishes someone had given him at graduation, such as "Don't try to be great."

Years after more than 40 patients with HIV received immune cells designed to attack and kill cells infected with HIV, the specialized cells are still present in their bloodstreams. There's been no sign the cells, a form of gene therapy, caused any serious side effects.

Former NFL linebacker Junior Seau was found dead of a gunshot wound to the chest, in what authorities believe is an apparent suicide. His body was discovered at his home in Oceanside, Calif., Wednesday. Seau was 43.

Greeks go to the polls Sunday in a climate of intense voter anger at politicians they blame for turning their country into an international economic pariah. Protest votes could fill Parliament with an array of new parties. Most surprising is the growing popularity of the xenophobic Golden Dawn, which espouses a neo-Nazi ideology.

TV writer and producer Steven Moffat specializes in injecting new life into old, familiar characters and stories. He first worked his magic on the revived edition of Doctor Who. Now, he's responsible for bringing to life the critically acclaimed series Sherlock.

Last year, tornadoes claimed the lives of more than 500 people in the U.S. Some safety advocates say protecting your head with a sturdy helmet could help reduce injuries and deaths. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it's unaware of evidence in favor of helmets, but it acknowledges people may want to use them to protect themselves against head injuries.

It was an unusual attack in Syria's second city, which had remained relatively peaceful. Activists said at least four were killed.

The former al-Qaida leader was planning attacks throughout his years in Pakistan, which included a wish to kill President Obama. But the plots were far beyond the capability of his weakened organization. And bin Laden was upset with the actions of affiliated groups he couldn't control.

On May Day, the Occupy Wall Street movement re-emerged to try to reestablish its message and place in the national conversation. Thousands marched in New York City, Oakland and other cities, then quickly faded from national view. Guests consider what sustains social movements, and why some fail.

The baby — faced with the swats of the much bigger cat — didn't flinch. Instead, he says, "Kitty."