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To most of the world, Somalia could easily be renamed the Land of Pirates. Hijackings on the high seas have become routine off the coast of this East African nation. Known for their pragmatism, Somalis have taken to piracy because it's a multimillion-dollar industry that works.

Pakistani forces on Wednesday attacked Taliban fighters in the Swat valley with artillery and helicopters. U.S. officials have called on Pakistan's government to show its commitment to fighting militancy.

In the coming weeks, college seniors across the country will graduate and enter the worst job market in modern memory. National figures indicate that employers may cut on-campus hiring by more than 20 percent. Still, many job counselors and students remain upbeat.

Seventy-five years ago, a young explorer named Everett Ruess rode off alone into the Utah wilderness, never to return. Now, a team of geneticists and forensic anthropologists has finally uncovered his fate.

July has been the deadliest month for the U.S. military since the war began in 2001 — with at least 39 service members killed. At least half of those deaths were caused by roadside bombs.

The voluble CBS News executive producer who was the creative force behind 60 Minutes died Wednesday morning of pancreatic cancer at his home in Bridgehampton, N.Y. He was 86.

The Obama administration says the government's stimulus program and other actions aimed at jump-starting the economy have saved or created more than a million jobs so far. Republicans, who generally voted against the stimulus, are skeptical of that number.

Pakistan's security forces continue to battle Taliban militants in the country's once idyllic Swat Valley. The Army says 35 militants have been killed in the past 24 hours of fighting. Thousands of civilians have been forced to flee.

Mobile phones keep getting fancier. They have video, music, e-mail and application stores that let you download everything from games to financial planners. This summer, smart phones will get even smarter. Apple is expected to announce a new iPhone, T-Mobile's Google Android is getting a face-lift, and the Palm Pre will be released soon.

As Mexican narcotics cartels come under increasing attack on their home turf, they have expanded their operations. One of the countries hardest hit is Guatemala, just across Mexico's southern border. Brutal drug traffickers are thriving amid the country's poverty and corruption.