Christopher Dean Hopkins

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors drives on James Harden of the Houston Rockets in the second half of the Warrior's series-clinching win Wednesday night in Oakland, Calif.

Golden State Beats Houston, Will Face Cleveland For NBA Title

The Warriors return to the Finals for the first time in 40 years with a convincing 104-90 victory over the Rockets.

David Letterman appears during the Wednesday taping of his final <em>Late Show With David Letterman</em> at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York.

Letterman Fills Final Show With Memories And Gratitude

Bill Chappell

David Letterman approached his final extra-long hour of late night TV on Wednesday with the same self-deprecation as the previous 6,000-plus, but leavened the snark with heaps of nostalgia and praise.

A National Guardsman and a police officer hold their positions at City Hall during a protest Wednesday in downtown Baltimore. Thousands marched, demanding justice for an African-American man who died of severe spinal injuries allegedly sustained in police custody, but most were off the streets shortly after the 10 p.m. curfew.

Photos: Baltimore Quiet For 2nd Night; New York, Denver Protests Noisier

Christopher Dean Hopkins

Police arrested about 100 demonstrators in Manhattan after crowds tried to block a major tunnel, and pepper spray was deployed in Colorado. In Baltimore, the curfew was honored.

Earthquake survivors warm themselves around a bonfire at a makeshift camp at Tunshikel park in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Tuesday. More than 5,000 people are confirmed dead from Saturday's earthquake.

Nepal Death Toll Tops 5,000; At Least 1.4 Million Need Food Aid

Christopher Dean Hopkins

Nearly 11,000 more were injured. The toll includes four Americans who died at a Mount Everest base camp. In addition to food, the U.N. says medical supplies are desperately needed.

An armored vehicle drives through clouds of smoke shortly after the citywide 10 p.m. curfew passed in Baltimore on Tuesday. Around an hour later the main area of the protests appeared to have cleared out.

As Curfew Goes Into Effect, Baltimore Police Clear Defiant Crowds

Jackie Northam

Some 2,000 National Guard troops and 1,000 police officers have been deployed to enforce a 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew. Riots Monday left at least 20 officers injured and several buildings destroyed.

Congress Approves Longer-Term Fix For Medicare Reimbursements

Christopher Dean Hopkins

Eight senators, all Republicans, voted against the bill because funding has not been fully allocated for its $214 billion cost. President Obama says he will sign it.

The ramp to departures is blocked by emergency vehicles at the New Orleans International Airport on Friday night in Kenner, La.

Police: Suspect In New Orleans Airport Attack Was Armed With Molotov Cocktails

Christopher Dean Hopkins

A former taxi driver attacked two TSA agents with wasp spray and a large blade before a sheriff's deputy shot him three times, authorities say. Police say the man has since died, the AP reports.

The divine Miss P, a 15-inch beagle, took best in show honors at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday in New York.

Beagle Miss P Is Named Westminster Dog Show's Best

Christopher Dean Hopkins

The Canadian canine is only the second beagle to win, following her great-uncle Uno in 2008.

People wait on a bus to leave the town of Debaltseve, Ukraine, on Friday to escape the heavy fighting. Nearly 1 million Ukrainians have been displaced by battles between pro-Russian insurgents and government troops.

Brief Cease-Fire In Ukraine Lets Civilians Escape Renewed Fighting

Christopher Dean Hopkins

Buses were allowed to carry people out of harm's way during a stay of hostilities, which have displaced some 1.6 million. Talks between Ukraine, Russia, Germany and France are to continue Sunday.

TransAsia Plane Crashes Into Taiwan River; More Than A Dozen Dead

Christopher Dean Hopkins

Many of the 58 people on board remain unaccounted for after the twin-engine turboprop plane rolled and clipped an elevated roadway just after takeoff.