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Airbus: 'The Time Is Right' To Open Alabama Plant

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus is making a bold move into North America. It will build its first U.S. assembly plant on the Gulf Coast in Mobile, Ala. Officials in Mobile have courted Airbus for nearly eight years, but their hopes appeared dashed last year when the European firm lost out to rival Boeing in a bidding war for a lucrative Air Force contract.

French Law Requires Breathalyzer Kits In Cars

In France, a law just took effect that requires all drivers, including tourists, to buy a breathalyzer test to keep in their cars. Drunk driving is huge problem in France — causing more accidents per year than speeding. It was recently discovered that the head of the group that lobbied for the law also works for a company that makes the kits.

ACLU Will Defend KKK In Bid To Adopt Stretch Of Ga. Highway

Georgia denied the group's application. The ACLU says it's unconstitutional to reject a group based on their political beliefs.

Where's The Bathroom? Half Of All State Lawmakers Will Be New On The Job

Due to big GOP gains in 2010 and likely turnover this fall, about half the nation's state legislators will have just two years' experience or less when they take their seats next January.

San Juan Creek meets the Pacific Ocean at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, Calif. The poor water quality off Doheny State Beach put in a list of worst beaches in the U.S.

A Guide To The Cleanest And Filthiest U.S. Beaches

An environmental group has issued its annual report on the nation's filthiest beaches, where a day in the water can mean skin rashes, stomach flu and respiratory problems. Who made the list?

Why Flying Is No Fun (And May Be More Dangerous)

Airline veteran and writer William McGee says airlines' aggressive cost-cutting hasn't just added fees and hassles. He says they're taking steps that compromise safety — and regulators are letting it happen.

The U.S. Supreme Court, which will be in the news on Thursday.

Here's How To Learn What The Supreme Court Says About Health Care

The most-anticipated decision of the year is expected to be handed down just after 10 a.m. ET on Thursday. We've got links to where to follow the news, background and more.

Belviq, the first new prescription drug in years to help people lose weight, is expected to be available in four to six months.

FDA Approves First New Weight-Loss Drug In More Than A Decade

The Food and Drug Administration gave the green light to Belviq, a twice-a-day pill that suppresses appetite and appears to affect metabolism by influencing levels of the brain chemical serotonin. The agency had previously rejected the drug over concerns about safety.

Puny Humans: Robot Plays Rock, Paper, Scissors With 100 Percent Accuracy

The robot has much better vision and reflexes than you and me.

Kenneth Feinberg speaks at a January 2011 town hall meeting for claimants of the BP oil spill compensation fund in Grand Isle, La.

'Who Gets What': Putting A Price On Human Tragedy

When a tragedy like Sept. 11 strikes, shock quickly gives way to blame. And when it's time to figure out if victims should be compensated, Kenneth Feinberg's phone rings. The attorney has built a career out of overseeing compensation funds and determining who deserves payment.

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