- Silver Springs, one of Florida's oldest tourist attractions, will become a state park.
- A class action lawsuit is forming against Subway, with customers demanding a refund for the "one inch" in which they did not receive.
- The number of people applying for jobless benefits fell to its lowest level since 2008, which may suggest the job market is improving.
- The U.S. is providing intelligence help and logistical support for France's international effort to expel Al Qaeda militants from Mali.
- The Pentagon lifted its ban on women serving in combat today, but it could take about two years for women to complete training for frontline positions.