WASHINGTON -- To help immigrants better prepare for the test, the Smithsonian has launched a Website called, "Preparing for the Oath: U.S. History for Civics and Citizenship." The site covers an array of topics, from historic events and people to key concepts, using artifacts from the museum's collection.

(CNN) -- Hours after his family members alerted police to a human head and two hands they discovered stashed in metal tins, a Maryland man admitted killing his housemate, cutting him up, then eating his heart and part of his brain, authorities said.

Firstly it is utter nonsense because the month of June always has 30 days not 31. Secondly any month that has 31 days will have three such days. Thirdly such combinations are commonplace and occur every year. Fourthly none of this gobbledygook bears any resemblance to any form of mysticism.

(CNN) -- Call out the big gun. Former President Bill Clinton will head to Wisconsin Friday to campaign on behalf of Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, the Democratic challenger to Republican Gov. Scott Walker in the state's recall election next Tuesday.

(CNN) -- The long-running battle between a Tennessee Muslim community and its critics over a new mosque took a dramatic turn with a county judge's ruling that could bring construction to a halt.

CHICAGO (AP) -- More than two dozen gay and lesbian couples filed lawsuits Wednesday arguing that it's unconstitutional for Illinois to deny them the right to marry, a move advocates hope will lead to legalized same-sex marriage in the state.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- The son of Malcolm X's biographer is asking Syracuse University to hand over a letter in which the slain activist writes about his shifting views on race relations, claiming his family is the rightful owner.

ATLANTA (AP) -- Federal officials are granting another eight states flexibility from the Bush-era No Child Left Behind law.

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Now, the first lady has added a 271-page book to her gardening resume, and Americans can read all about the planting misses that came with the hits, get tips on gardening at home, and, Mrs. Obama hopes, draw some inspiration that just might change their lives.

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) -- Dentist Frank Illuzzi was stunned when Vermont tax collectors began demanding a 6 percent sales tax on the value of toothbrushes and floss he hands out to patients. Senior care facility operator Jay Grimes was similarly surprised to get a $350,000 bill slapping a 9 percent restaurant tax on the meals served to residents in the dining room. Landscaper Richard "Buckwheat" Lowe got $18,000 in bills taxing him for the first time ever on the mulch he sells.