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05/11/2011 - Updated 12:28 AM ET

At 16, swimmer is rapidly risingicons

Missy Franklin waits to swim in the women's 200 freestyle final at the AT&T Short Course National Championships at McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion on Dec. 3 in Columbus, Ohio.
Missy Franklin waits to swim in the women's 200 freestyle final at the AT&T Short Course National Championships at McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion on Dec. 3 in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nation & World

President Obama tours the Bridge of America Cargo Facility in El Paso, Texas, on Tuesday.

Obama lays out immigration planicons

The president's plan would strengthen border security and change the visa system.

Money

A Chevrolet Volt on the assembly line at GM's Detroit-Hamtramck plant, which also build the Cadillac DTS and Buick Lucerne. It will get about half of the 4,200 new jobs expected to be announced today.

GM to invest $2B in plants, create 4,200 jobs

Most of the jobs will be on the plant floor, but some white-collar jobs are part of the plans.

Sports

Tiger rusty but feels better as Players awaits

He hasn't played in nearly a month, but Tiger Woods is ready for the year's second major.

Life

Vegas lands another star in Rod Stewarticons

The smoky-voiced singles machine has agreed to strut the Strip for a two-year run.

Travel

Sous chef Mark Segura sends out an order at Rick Bayless' Topolobampo restaurant in Chicago.

Zagat picks its top power lunch hot spots

Looking for the best spot to seal a deal? Try one of these recommended restaurants.

Your Life

Cardiologist Dr. Gina Lundberg, right, takes the blood pressure of patient Catherine McCall, 62, at her office. When it comes to the best diet for heart health, one plan doesn't fit all.

Take your pick of diets for a healthy heart

Heart-healthy eating plans are outlined in four new diet books. An expert examines all four.

Tech

Product Manager Paul Joyce talks about the new Music Beta program.

Google launching Web-based music service

'Music Beta by Google' will be free at first during test phase.

Opinion

Tiger Mom: Here's how to reshape U.S. education

Column: Amy Chua notes that her oft-criticized parenting book is seen as liberating in China.

Markets

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