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The work of the pediatric palliative care team at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is filled with much sadness and heartache. But sometimes, although not often enough, there are happy surprises, like the case of Owen Danyo.

Law professor Kim Mutcherson said that while states are bound by HIPAA laws, individuals are not. This means that abortion "bounty hunters" could help punish people who seek abortions in other states.

There are burials across southern Lebanon, as Lebanese are finally able to recover the bodies of those hastily buried in mass graves during the fighting. The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah killed more than 1,200 Lebanese. In all, about 250 bodies are retrieved and reburied Friday, many of them in the southern port city of Tyre.

If you're planning to fly in the foreseeable future, brace yourself for big changes at the airport. Here's a look at what you can and can't carry on, what to expect at security checkpoints, what happens if your flight is canceled and what long-term air security changes lie ahead.

U.S. authorities have declared a red alert --the highest alert level -- for air traffic between the United States and Great Britain. The alert level is orange for the rest of U.S. aviation. All U.S. air travelers are banned from carrying liquids and gels on board. The prohibitions will be in place until screening processes can be reassessed.

The terrorist plot that British officials thwarted this morning has resulted in long lines, flight delays and new restrictions on carry-on luggage. Guests examine the impact of the terrorist plot on air travel.

Diplomats at the United Nations seek to narrow the differences and craft a resolution to end fighting in southern Lebanon. The United States and France are working with all parties to come up with acceptable wording, including a call for a progressive Israeli withdrawal. A Friday vote is possible, but there is still a great deal of uncertainty.

A security guard at the Tops market tried to fire back at the shooter, but his fire struck body armor instead. Experts say use of body armor by mass shooters has trended up in recent years.

Experts worry a devastating wildfire in New Mexico, partly started by a controlled burn that got out of control, may create a backlash against this important forest management tool.

U.S. airports have changed the rules about what travelers are allowed to bring on planes, following news of an alleged terrorist plot targeting transatlantic flights from Britain to the United States.