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    Pulte Homes posts loss for Q4

    Feb 09, 2010 04:36 AM

    Pulte Homes Inc. says its loss narrowed in its fourth quarter, as the homebuilder reported heavy charges that were partly offset by a tax gain.

    Scottish man's terror conviction overturned

    Feb 09, 2010 04:16 AM

    The conviction of a man accused of wanting to become a suicide bomber was overturned Tuesday after a court in Scotland ruled that the trial judge did not properly

    Sanofi-Aventis completes tender offer for Chattem

    Feb 09, 2010 04:06 AM

    French drugmaker Sanofi-Aventis said Tuesday it completed its tender offer for shares of Chattem Inc., which makes Gold Bond skin products, Icy Hot pain relief packs, and Selsun Blue

    Defiant Iran accelerates nuclear program

    Feb 09, 2010 04:01 AM

    Iran began enriching uranium to a higher level Tuesday over the vociferous objections of the U.S. and its allies who fear the process could eventually be used to give

    Nissan returns to profit in Oct-Dec quarter

    Feb 09, 2010 03:41 AM

    Japanese carmaker Nissan Motor Co. said Tuesday it booked a profit in the October-December quarter after a deep loss a year earlier, and now expects to be in the

    Nigeria: Lawmakers empower vice president

    Feb 09, 2010 03:16 AM

    Nigeria's National Assembly has empowered Vice President Goodluck Jonathan to take over for the ill and absent president of oil-rich Nigeria, Africa's most populous country.

    Ryanair to put $140 million in Lithuanian hub

    Feb 09, 2010 02:56 AM

    Budget airline Ryanair will establish a major hub in the Lithuanian city of Kaunas, its first in Central and Eastern Europe, the company's chief executive announced Tuesday.

    Anti-whalers, Japanese fleet fire water cannons

    Feb 09, 2010 02:36 AM

    Activists vowing to stop the killing of whales exchanged water-cannon fire with a Japanese whaling fleet they are tailing in the Antarctic Ocean, as sea confrontations that have led

    UK retail sales rise 1.2 pct in January

    Feb 09, 2010 02:31 AM

    Britain's struggling economy showed more lackluster indicators Tuesday, with imports rising faster than exports in December despite the falling value of its currency and retailers reporting a slow start

    Obama to sign proclamation on childhood obesity

    Feb 09, 2010 02:21 AM

    President Barack Obama will be sticking around the White House today as Washington continues to dig out from its big snowfall, and prepares for another one expected to begin

    The nation's weather

    Feb 09, 2010 02:11 AM

    Snowy weather was expected to move into the Eastern U.S. from the Plains on Tuesday.

    Lawmaker: Taiwan still wants US subs

    Feb 09, 2010 01:56 AM

    A Taiwanese lawmaker says the island's navy commander told him that the island still wants to acquire diesel submarines from the United States, despite their absence from a recent

    Philippine clan patriarch, 195 others indicted

    Feb 09, 2010 01:41 AM

    State prosecutors filed multiple murder charges on Tuesday against the head of a powerful clan and 195 other people, including his three sons and dozens of police officers and

    UBS makes Q4 profit, but withdrawals continue

    Feb 09, 2010 01:41 AM

    Swiss bank UBS AG posted a fourth-quarter profit of 1.205 billion Swiss francs ($1.12 billion) Tuesday, beating analysts' expectations partly thanks to a tax credit, but said rich clients'

    German exports down most in 60 years in 2009

    Feb 09, 2010 01:31 AM

    German exports tumbled by nearly one-fifth last year, the biggest fall for 60 years and one that officially knocked the country off its perch as the world's top exporter,

    NYSE Euronext returns to profit in 4th quarter

    Feb 09, 2010 01:26 AM

    NYSE Euronext, the trans-Atlantic stock exchange operator, said Tuesday it returned to profit in the fourth quarter as cost-cutting helped offset a drop in revenue amid falling global share

    NATO warns Afghans to keep their 'heads down'

    Feb 09, 2010 01:21 AM

    NATO and Afghan officials on Tuesday urged Taliban militants holding a southern town to lay down their arms and warned civilians there to "keep your heads down" as U.S.

    Tymoshenko camp vows to challenge Ukraine vote

    Feb 09, 2010 01:11 AM

    Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko plans to legally challenge the results of the presidential runoff that opposition leader Viktor Yanukovych is leading, her campaign said Tuesday.

    Here comes the Valentine's Day bride

    Feb 09, 2010 01:07 AM

    With Valentine's Day just around the corner, love is in the air in the Northern San Joaquin Valley and brides are getting the finishing touches put on their dresses

    More rain for LA foothill cities clearing out mud

    Feb 09, 2010 12:47 AM

    While residents of the mud-covered neighborhoods north of Los Angeles scramble to clean out their homes and yards, another storm bore down on Southern California, prompting authorities to issue

    NKorea's Kim Jong Il sends nuclear envoy to China

    Feb 09, 2010 12:26 AM

    North Korea's Kim Jong Il reportedly dispatched his top nuclear envoy to Beijing on Tuesday to discuss restarting nuclear disarmament talks, a day after pledging Pyongyang's commitment to a

    Opel unveils restructuring plan

    Feb 09, 2010 12:26 AM

    General Motors Co.'s Opel unit said Tuesday that it plans to invest euro11 billion ($15 billion) through 2014 and appealed for government help as it detailed a restructuring drive

    Ducks snap Kings' nine-game winning streak

    Feb 09, 2010 12:26 AM

    Although the longest winning streak in the Los Angeles Kings' history finally was stopped by their closest rivals, they hope the momentum from that confidence-building run will extend all

    Palestinian force makes gains in West Bank

    Feb 09, 2010 12:16 AM

    The security men brandished their weapons and ordered the suspicious car to halt, forcing the occupants to get out and put their hands in their air. The suspects were

    Rapper Lil Wayne to be sentenced in NYC gun case

    Feb 09, 2010 12:16 AM

    Little more than a week ago, Lil Wayne was reinforcing his place in rap's pantheon with a commanding performance at the Grammy Awards ceremony. His latest album, "Rebirth," was

    Parade to give another jolt of Saints euphoria

    Feb 09, 2010 12:16 AM

    Another jolt of Saints euphoria is on tap for New Orleans Tuesday when the Super Bowl champs board floats borrowed from Mardi Gras krewes for a victory parade through

    3rd jury is split; suspect goes free

    Feb 09, 2010 12:06 AM

    After more than four years behind bars while facing three jury trials in the 2005 stabbing death of his friend, Caleb John Madsen was freed Monday afternoon.

    UCD gender suit sent back for jury trial

    Feb 09, 2010 12:06 AM

    The elimination of women's wrestling in 2000 at UC Davis is symptomatic of the university's overall poor performance in providing equal opportunities for women in varsity sports, a federal

    Man dies in struggle with 2 gunmen, brother says

    Feb 09, 2010 12:06 AM

    Two unknown assailants fatally shot a 31-year-old man and injured his younger brother after forcing their way into the victims' Fair Oaks home early Monday, according to authorities.

    SAS to raise cash, cut 700 jobs after Q4 loss

    Feb 09, 2010 12:06 AM

    Scandinavian airline group SAS on Tuesday asked shareholders for a 5 billion kronor ($670 million) cash injection, saying it needs more liquidity to emerge from the economic downturn after

    China urges more talks on Iran nuclear plans

    Feb 09, 2010 12:01 AM

    China has called for more talks in the wake of calls by other world powers for possible sanctions on Iran if it goes through with its intention to enrich

    Tea partyers are diverse, divided

    Feb 09, 2010 12:00 AM

    They spoke to me about the downfall of America, with fear burning in their eyes. It was vintage "tea party" talk.

    Bee editorial wrong on Proposition 16

    Feb 09, 2010 12:00 AM

    We are all feeling the consequences of massive budget deficits impacting nearly every city and county in our state. Police and sheriff departments are being slashed; emergency response times

    World turns away from Congo crisis

    Feb 09, 2010 12:00 AM

    BUKAVU, Congo -- It's easy to wonder how world leaders, journalists, religious figures and ordinary citizens looked the other way while 6 million Jews were killed in the Holocaust.

    Kansas has that 2008 feeling

    Feb 09, 2010 12:00 AM

    Texas is too talented to get destroyed on its home floor, and Kansas is too good to lose a big lead anywhere.

    Quick Tips on Cycling

    Feb 09, 2010 12:00 AM

    When it's wet, straight lines are your friend. Take corners carefully. Watch for road paint and fallen leaves, which can be like ice to ride on.

    Television show examines issue of bear poaching

    Feb 09, 2010 12:00 AM

    The plight of California's wildlife will receive some exposure on the small screen starting Friday with the airing of a Planet Green television episode about bear poaching.

    Yesteryears

    Feb 09, 2010 12:00 AM

    25 YEARS AGO: A Merced judge ordered the state to close the farm waste-water evaporation ponds at the Kesterson National Wildlife Refuge, saying the state Water Resources Control Board

    Half marathon is king of the road

    Feb 09, 2010 12:00 AM

    It's half the distance. But a full measure of achievement. That's one reason the half marathon is the fastest-growing endurance race.

    Turning off the TV may save your life

    Feb 09, 2010 12:00 AM

    As a society, we are watching more television and doing less exercise than we should, with increasingly adverse effects on our health. We often need reasons to change our

    UC Merced researchers go local

    Feb 09, 2010 12:00 AM

    MERCED -- Some University of California at Merced researchers have been taking the slogan "Think globally, act locally" to heart.

    Feb. 21 memorial set for Radanovich

    Feb 09, 2010 12:00 AM

    WASHINGTON Memorial services for the late Ethie Weaver Radanovich have been set for northern Virginia on Wednesday and the Sierra Nevada foothills Feb. 21.

    Dallas storms past Golden State in 4th quarter

    Feb 09, 2010 12:00 AM

    OAKLAND -- Jason Terry scored a season-high 36 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer, and the Dallas Mavericks rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat the Golden State Warriors 127-117

    Daytona next for Danica

    Feb 09, 2010 12:00 AM

    DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- How did former IndyCar star Danica Patrick think her stock car racing debut went during the weekend?

    Ripon Christian's Goslinga stands tall

    Feb 09, 2010 12:00 AM

    RIPON -- It was difficult to pick Tyler Goslinga out of the crowd in junior high. He was 6 feet tall, but nothing spectacular on the basketball court.

    Road dog hearing today in Fresno

    Feb 09, 2010 12:00 AM

    Federal agents who investigated one-time Stanislaus County sheriff's deputy Bob Holloway are expected to testify at a hearing today in Fresno.

    Stanislaus County Guards' lawsuit grows by two

    Feb 09, 2010 12:00 AM

    Two female employees of the Sheriff's Department have filed claims against Stanislaus County, both identical to one last week stemming from a dispute over jail guards' work schedules.

    Hughson: 'No option' but to move for recall

    Feb 08, 2010 11:54 PM

    HUGHSON Residents continued to demand the resignations of three city councilmen targeted in a Stanislaus County civil grand jury report and said they have launched a recall effort.

    Modesto City Schools make 1st cut

    Feb 08, 2010 11:52 PM

    The Modesto City Schools Board of Education on Monday night took up several issues to slash spending, including closing an elementary school and consolidating administrative jobs.

    Toyota to recall over 50,000 Prius in Europe

    Feb 08, 2010 11:51 PM

    Toyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday it is recalling some 50,000 Prius cars in Europe to modify the software for the anti-lock brake system, part of a wider global recall

    China releases first national pollution census

    Feb 08, 2010 11:36 PM

    China has revealed its most ambitious measure of what explosive development has done to its environment, saying Tuesday its first national pollution census has mapped nearly 6 million sources

    More rain for LA foothill cities clearing out mud

    Feb 08, 2010 10:56 PM

    While residents of the mud-covered neighborhoods north of Los Angeles scramble to clean out their homes and yards, another storm bore down on Southern California, prompting authorities to issue

    Afghan avalanches kill at least 28, strand 1,500

    Feb 08, 2010 10:51 PM

    Avalanches roared down a mountain pass north of Afghanistan's capital killing at least 28 people and stranding another 1,500 in their vehicles on snow-blocked roads, officials said Tuesday.

    11 arrested during Israeli ambassador's talk

    Feb 08, 2010 10:46 PM

    Eleven students have been arrested during a raucous lecture at University of California, Irvine, where Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren spoke about U.S.-Israel relations.

    Recap: LA Lakers vs. San Antonio

    Feb 08, 2010 10:41 PM

    Pau Gasol had a spectacular all-around game with 21 points, 19 rebounds, a season-high eight assists and five blocked shots, pacing the Los Angeles Lakers to a 101-89 win

    Recap: Golden State vs. Dallas

    Feb 08, 2010 10:41 PM

    Jason Terry made 6-of-9 three-point tries, finishing with a season-high 36 points, along with nine assists and six rebounds, as Dallas took control in the fourth quarter in a

    Terry leads the Mavericks past Warriors, 127-117

    Feb 08, 2010 10:36 PM

    Jason Terry scored a season-high 36 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer, and the Dallas Mavericks rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat the Golden State Warriors 127-117 on Monday

    Ducks' Getzlaf sprains left ankle

    Feb 08, 2010 10:31 PM

    Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf sprained his left ankle during the second period of Anaheim's game against the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night.

    Lakers beat Spurs 101-89 without Bryant, Bynum

    Feb 08, 2010 10:26 PM

    Pau Gasol had 21 points and 19 rebounds to lead five players in double figures, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 101-89 Monday night without

    Ringo Starr honored with Walk of Fame star

    Feb 08, 2010 09:56 PM

    A star for former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr was added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday evening during a whimsical ceremony that also marked the 50th anniversary of

    Recap: Anaheim vs. Los Angeles

    Feb 08, 2010 09:51 PM

    Corey Perry had a goal and two assists to lead the Anaheim Ducks to a 4-2 win over Los Angeles and snap the Kings' franchise- best nine-game winning streak.

    Ducks snap Kings' 9-game winning streak

    Feb 08, 2010 09:41 PM

    Corey Perry had a goal and two assists, and the Anaheim Ducks snapped the Los Angeles Kings' franchise-record nine-game winning streak with a 4-2 victory in the latest Freeway

    James, Westbrook take home NBA weekly honors

    Feb 08, 2010 09:36 PM

    Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for the period ending February

    Recap: Phoenix vs. Edmonton

    Feb 08, 2010 09:21 PM

    Matthew Lombardi had a career-high five-point night with a pair of goals and three assists, as Phoenix blew out Edmonton, 6-1, for its seventh win in eight games.

    Recap: Colorado vs. St. Louis

    Feb 08, 2010 09:17 PM

    Chris Stewart had a goal and two assists as the Colorado Avalanche downed the St. Louis Blues, 5-2, at Pepsi Center.

    Lombardi's 2 goals help Coyotes rout Oilers 6-1

    Feb 08, 2010 09:16 PM

    Matthew Lombardi had two goals and three assists for a career-high five points and the Phoenix Coyotes routed sputtering Edmonton 6-1 on Monday night for their 36th victory, matching

    Stewart, Yip lead Avalanche over Blues 5-2

    Feb 08, 2010 09:16 PM

    Brandon Yip scored two goals, Chris Stewart had a goal and two assists and the Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Monday night.

    Group makes deal to buy land near Hollywood sign

    Feb 08, 2010 09:01 PM

    A nature conservation group said Monday it has reached a deal that would protect a huge swath of land near the world-famous Hollywood sign from being developed into luxury

    Jackson State beats Southern 63-53

    Feb 08, 2010 08:51 PM

    Raymond Gregory scored 11 points and Cason Burk grabbed 11 rebounds, leading Jackson State in a 63-53 win over Southern University on Monday night.

    Alabama A&M defeats MVSU 77-69

    Feb 08, 2010 08:46 PM

    Jonathan Inman scored 20 points in 23 minutes and Alabama A&M defeated Mississippi Valley State 77-69 on Monday night.

    Defending our founders, past

    Feb 08, 2010 08:39 PM

    In reply to "Founding Fathers not perfect" (Feb. 1, Letters): What communist society has thrived for its people -- Russia, Korea, Cuba, China? I think not; our founders built

    America owes its veterans a proper welcome

    Feb 08, 2010 08:39 PM

    The U.S. wars in Afghanistan and Iraq are edging up on Vietnam -- which lasted eight years and five months -- as the longest wars in U.S. history.

    No logic in needle exchange

    Feb 08, 2010 08:39 PM

    Should our laws allow private citizens to hand out clean hypodermic needles to those who present a used one in exchange? The logic of such a transaction truly escapes

    A strong belief in equality

    Feb 08, 2010 08:38 PM

    Of course, President Obama is a socialist! That is exactly why most of the nation voted for him. He believes that all Americans should benefit from the wealth of

    Is scarcity part of an agenda?

    Feb 08, 2010 08:38 PM

    Wielding the almost unlimited power of the Endangered Species Act, environmentalist groups, such as the National Resources Defense Council, have succeeded in restricting the operations of the delta pumps,

    Offering balance on water

    Feb 08, 2010 08:38 PM

    The Feb. 3 column by John Michelena dealing with the relationship between surface water and groundwater needs some balance. The author's basic theme appears to be that groundwater resources

    Is it marriage they seek?

    Feb 08, 2010 08:38 PM

    The letter "Find another term for gay unions" (Feb. 2) has the correct assessment of this silly attack on Proposition 8. There are only two legal differences, in state

    Keep government out of it

    Feb 08, 2010 08:38 PM

    In some European countries couples are required to register with their local governmental agency before they receive the sacrament of marriage. This method was developed to indicate a clear

    State board fudges on pension honesty

    Feb 08, 2010 08:38 PM

    The California Public Employee Retirement System has launched a public relations campaign intended to tone down the rhetoric in the debate over public employee pensions.

    Keep those terrorists away

    Feb 08, 2010 08:38 PM

    It is a bad idea to have the trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in New York. Now it appears the trial will be moved. President Obama has requested $200

    Group makes deal to buy land near Hollywood sign

    Feb 08, 2010 08:36 PM

    A nature conservation group said Monday it has reached a deal that would protect a huge swath of land near the world-famous Hollywood sign from being developed into luxury

    Confessions of a Saints fan in Philadelphia

    Feb 08, 2010 08:31 PM

    During the lead-up to Super Bowl XLIV, sports writers and columnists from around the world offered their thoughts as to what it meant for the New Orleans Saints, the

    Congressman: Murtha's intestine damaged in surgery

    Feb 08, 2010 08:26 PM

    A Pennsylvania congressman and longtime friend of the late Rep. John Murtha says the congressman's large intestine was damaged during gallbladder surgery and the complications led him to be

    Coppin State beats Florida A&M 70-44

    Feb 08, 2010 08:26 PM

    Kareem Brown scored 18 points and Ceslovas Kucinskas grabbed 12 rebounds, leading Coppin State in a 70-44 rout of Florida A&M on Monday night.

    South Carolina State defeats Howard 77-64

    Feb 08, 2010 08:26 PM

    Arsenio Williams tallied his first career double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds to help South Carolina State defeat Howard 77-64 on Monday night.

    Recap: Orlando vs. New Orleans

    Feb 08, 2010 08:21 PM

    Vince Carter scored 34 of his season-high 48 points in the second half, rallying Orlando to a second straight victory, 123-117 over the New Orleans Hornets.

    IOC, USOC begin talks on improving relations

    Feb 08, 2010 08:11 PM

    U.S. and international Olympic leaders opened discussions Monday in a bid to improve relations and settle the financial issues that have isolated the Americans from the rest of the

    Death of man run down by SUV termed homicide

    Feb 08, 2010 08:06 PM

    Police are looking for two suspects after a 21-year-old man was hit and killed by a sport utility vehicle outside a Daly City pizza restaurant Sunday night.

    Carter's 48 points help Magic beat Hornets

    Feb 08, 2010 08:06 PM

    Vince Carter had a season-high 48 points, leading the Orlando Magic back from a 17-point second-half deficit to beat the New Orleans Hornets 123-117 on Monday night.

    Hampton beats Winston-Salem 55-53

    Feb 08, 2010 08:01 PM

    Vincent Simpson knocked down a 3-pointer with 13 seconds left, lifting Hampton to a 55-53 win over Winston-Salem State on Monday night.

    China sentences quake activist to 5 years' jail

    Feb 08, 2010 07:51 PM

    A Chinese court Tuesday sentenced an activist who investigated the deaths of thousands of schoolchildren in the country's massive 2008 earthquake to five years in jail for inciting subversion

    Saints mix karma with strategy with celebration

    Feb 08, 2010 07:51 PM

    Imagine being midway through a terrible 2005 season, Hurricane Katrina's wrath is still fresh and the New Orleans Saints are discussing which high-profile free agents might save them in

    Palin likens global warming studies to 'snake oil'

    Feb 08, 2010 07:41 PM

    Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin called studies supporting global climate change a "bunch of snake oil science" Monday during a rare appearance in California, a state that has been

    Mercer defeats SC-Upstate 83-69

    Feb 08, 2010 07:41 PM

    Jeff Smith scored 22 points to lead Mercer to an 83-69 win over South Carolina-Upstate on Monday night.

    Elon beats Western Carolina 81-76

    Feb 08, 2010 07:31 PM

    Drew Spradlin scored 16 points, leading five Elon players in double figures, as the Phoenix outlasted Western Carolina 81-76 on Monday night.

    UN: some Haitian hospitals are charging patients

    Feb 08, 2010 07:21 PM

    The United Nations warned Monday that it will cut off shipments of free medicine to Haitian hospitals that charge patients, saying it had learned some are levying fees for

    There was only one Tom Brookshier

    Feb 08, 2010 07:21 PM

    Tom Brookshier was born during one of the worst blizzards in the history of Roswell, N.M., and Monday, with the sidewalks just cleared from one of the worst in

    US ski jumpers struggle to make ends meet

    Feb 08, 2010 07:21 PM

    No money, no opening ceremonies and maybe no really meaningful competition. It's not easy being a part of the U.S. Olympic Ski Jumping team.

    Clowe lifts Sharks past Maple Leafs 3-2

    Feb 08, 2010 07:21 PM

    Ryane Clowe scored with less than seven minutes left in the third period, leading the San Jose Sharks to a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday

    National Hockey League Game Capsules

    Feb 08, 2010 07:16 PM

    Mike Richards tallied the game-deciding power-play goal late in the third period, as Philadelphia recovered from a two-goal deficit to top New Jersey, 3-2, at Wachovia Center. James van

    Recap: Philadelphia vs. New Jersey

    Feb 08, 2010 07:11 PM

    Mike Richards tallied the game-deciding power-play goal late in the third period, as Philadelphia recovered from a two-goal deficit to top New Jersey, 3-2, at Wachovia Center.

    Longwood beats Fairleigh Dickinson 83-81

    Feb 08, 2010 07:01 PM

    Dana Smith and Martiz Washington scored 19 points apiece, and Kevin Swecker hit three foul shots in the final 23 seconds, leading Longwood past Fairleigh Dickinson 83-81 on Monday

    Richards' goal leads Flyers past Devils 3-2

    Feb 08, 2010 07:01 PM

    Mike Richards scored the go-ahead goal with less than eight minutes left in the third period, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 3-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils

    Fires strike 2 more east Texas churches

    Feb 08, 2010 06:56 PM

    A sheriff's dispatcher says fires have struck two more rural east Texas churches, just hours after investigators announced that a blaze last week marked the eighth arson against a

    Maine defeats Maryland-Baltimore County 84-63

    Feb 08, 2010 06:56 PM

    Gerald McLemore scored 25 points, including a career-high tying seven 3-pointers, to help lead Maine to a 84-63 win over Maryland-Baltimore County on Monday.

    Recap: Toronto vs. San Jose

    Feb 08, 2010 06:51 PM

    Ryane Clowe's goal in the third period lifted the San Jose Sharks to a 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre.

    US Olympians begin checking in at Vancouver

    Feb 08, 2010 06:46 PM

    Noelle Pikus-Pace gasped as she glanced around the hotel ballroom to see the mountains of boxes piled around and overflowing with red-white-and-blue U.S. Olympic gear.

    Appalachian St beats UNC-Greensboro 75-69

    Feb 08, 2010 06:36 PM

    Kellen Brand and Donald Sims scored 16 points apiece, and Josh Hunter finished with a double-double, leading Appalachian State to a 75-69 win over North Carolina-Greensboro on Monday night.

    Google cuts fee to break Nexus One contract

    Feb 08, 2010 06:31 PM

    Google Inc. has lowered by $200 the fee it charges customers who break a standard two-year contract for its new Nexus One phone on the T-Mobile USA Inc. network.

    Negligence? Conn. gas blast criminal probe begins

    Feb 08, 2010 06:21 PM

    Authorities in Connecticut have launched a criminal investigation into the cause of an explosion that killed five people at a power plant under construction, saying they can't rule out

    Howard leads No. 18 Butler over Loyola

    Feb 08, 2010 06:21 PM

    Matt Howard scored 20 points to lead No. 18 Butler past Loyola of Chicago 62-47 on Monday night for the Bulldogs' 13th straight win as they clinched at least

    Nuance Communications narrows 1Q loss

    Feb 08, 2010 06:16 PM

    Speech-recognition software maker Nuance Communications Inc. said Monday it narrowed its loss in the fiscal first quarter as revenue in the company's two largest divisions, health care and dictation,

    Another major storm headed to snowy Mid-Atlantic

    Feb 08, 2010 06:11 PM

    A second major storm in less than a week was blowing Tuesday toward the Mid-Atlantic region, where plows still hadn't touched some roads, utility workers were struggling to restore

    Danica, have at it and have a good time

    Feb 08, 2010 06:01 PM

    NASCAR officials originally set the theme for this year's Speedweeks at Daytona International Speedway last month when they told Sprint Cup Series drivers, "boys, have at it and have

    New SEC-Bank of America settlement faulted

    Feb 08, 2010 05:51 PM

    A federal judge who rejected the government's first bid to settle civil charges against Bank of America Corp. showed little enthusiasm Monday for a new proposed settlement.

    Lincoln National earns $102 million in 4Q

    Feb 08, 2010 05:51 PM

    Life insurer Lincoln National Corp. on Monday posted net income of $102 million for its fiscal fourth quarter, compared with a loss of $506 million a year earlier, but

    Quake shakes southern Mexico, felt in capital

    Feb 08, 2010 05:41 PM

    A magnitude 5.7-earthquake shook southern Mexico near the Oaxaca coast Monday, setting off evacuation alarms and swaying buildings as far away as Mexico City.

    Cardinals avoid arbitration with Schumaker

    Feb 08, 2010 05:41 PM

    St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - The St. Louis Cardinals avoided salary arbitration with Skip Schumaker, agreeing to terms with the second baseman on a two-year contract.

    Devils D Salmela OK after being taken off ice

    Feb 08, 2010 05:41 PM

    New Jersey Devils defensemen Anssi Salmela said he had a headache, but was otherwise OK after being taken off the ice on a stretcher following a scary hit to

    Wizards/Hawks rescheduled for March 11

    Feb 08, 2010 05:31 PM

    The Washington Wizards home game against the Atlanta Hawks, postponed Saturday to a blizzard in the nation's capital, has been rescheduled for March 11 at the Verizon Center.

    Appeals court: Women wrestlers can sue UC Davis

    Feb 08, 2010 05:06 PM

    An appeals court said Monday it appears that the University of California, Davis violated federal law meant to promote gender equity in college athletics when it eliminated its women's

    Appeals court: Women wrestlers can sue UC Davis

    Feb 08, 2010 05:06 PM

    An appeals court said Monday it appears that the University of California, Davis violated federal law meant to promote gender equity in college athletics when it eliminated its women's

    Harman posts fiscal 2Q profit, revenue up 24 pct.

    Feb 08, 2010 04:56 PM

    Harman International Industries Inc., which makes speakers, headphones and audio equipment, on Monday said it moved to a profit in its fiscal second quarter, compared with a year-ago period

    Past Life,' airing Tuesday on Fox

    Feb 08, 2010 04:51 PM

    People in the creative fields and management training seminars like to comfort themselves with the notion that there are no bad ideas, just flawed executions. And perhaps in a

    Rogge expresses concern about Russian doping cases

    Feb 08, 2010 04:36 PM

    International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge urged Russia on Monday to get tougher on drug cheats, voicing his concern at the high number of doping cases among Russian biathletes

    Cause of RI fire that killed 5 still unknown

    Feb 08, 2010 04:26 PM

    The Rhode Island Fire Marshal says officials have pinpointed the origins of a house fire that killed five people, including a 7-month-old baby, but still haven't figured out the

    Prosecutors seek gag order in sweat lodge case

    Feb 08, 2010 04:26 PM

    Attorneys for a motivational speaker charged in the deaths of three people during an Arizona sweat lodge ceremony wasted no time going on the offensive after his arrest last

    Lincoln National earns $102 million in 4Q

    Feb 08, 2010 04:21 PM

    Life insurer Lincoln National Corp. said Monday that it earned $102 million in its fiscal fourth quarter, compared with a loss of $506 million a year earlier, but it

    NY murder defendant learned about burning bodies

    Feb 08, 2010 04:06 PM

    A wealthy 68-year-old jeweler with two ex-wives in Europe who is accused of killing his third wife and burning her body testified Monday that he learned how bodies are

    Fuel Tech CFO Graham resigns

    Feb 08, 2010 04:06 PM

    Combustion technology and engineering services company Fuel Tech Inc. said Monday its chief financial officer is resigning to become CEO of a privately held environmental consulting company.

    ComScore: Apple gains US smart phone share

    Feb 08, 2010 04:01 PM

    Apple Inc.'s iPhone gained a percentage point of U.S. smart phone market share while BlackBerry maker Research in Motion Inc. lost a point in the last three months of

    Laser treatment maker Cutera breaks even in 4Q

    Feb 08, 2010 03:46 PM

    Cutera Inc., which makes laser skin treatments that dermatologists and plastic surgeons use, said Monday that it broke even during its fiscal fourth quarter on a boost in revenue

    Nuance Communications narrows 1Q loss

    Feb 08, 2010 03:46 PM

    Speech-recognition software maker Nuance Communications Inc. said Monday it narrowed its loss in the fiscal first quarter as revenue in the company's two largest divisions, health care and dictation,

    ACLU accuses Calif. instructor of religion lessons

    Feb 08, 2010 03:46 PM

    An instructor at a public community college in Fresno has been presenting his religious views on homosexuality, abortion and global warming as fact to students in an introductory health

    ACLU accuses Calif. instructor of religion lessons

    Feb 08, 2010 03:42 PM

    An instructor at a public community college in Fresno has been presenting his religious views on homosexuality, abortion and global warming as fact to students in an introductory health

    On the Call: Electronic Arts

    Feb 08, 2010 03:42 PM

    Electronic Arts Inc. reported fiscal third-quarter results on Monday. The company's forecast for the current quarter was below expectations, sending shares lower after hours. During a conference call with

    Iowa AG files charges over film tax credits

    Feb 08, 2010 03:42 PM

    Two filmmakers, their companies and the former manager of the Iowa Film Office were accused Monday of mishandling tax incentives designed to lure moviemakers to the state.

    Haynes International absorbs 1Q loss as sales fall

    Feb 08, 2010 03:31 PM

    Haynes International Inc., maker of alloys used in jet engines, gas turbine and waste incinerators, lost $1.3 million in its fiscal first quarter as demand for its products fell.

    Feds admit wrongly tracking Wis. abortion groups

    Feb 08, 2010 03:26 PM

    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security conducted a threat assessment of local pro- and anti-abortion rights activists before an expected rally last year, even though they did not pose

    Saints raise their city's spirits, maybe for good

    Feb 08, 2010 03:26 PM

    People lined up by the hundreds to buy Monday's Times-Picayune, which hollered "AMEN!" from its front page. The Saints' Super Bowl victory was a prayer answered in this struggling

    Yankees add Thames, finalize Winn

    Feb 08, 2010 03:26 PM

    Marcus Thames agreed Monday to a minor league contract with the New York Yankees, who also finalized a $1.1 million, one-year deal with Randy Winn to give themselves more

    Feb 08, 2010 03:22 PM

    How the major stock indexes fared on Monday

    Feb 08, 2010 03:21 PM

    The Dow Jones industrial average closed below 10,000 for the first time in three months Monday on nagging concerns about debt loads in Europe. The Dow had its 10th

    Parkway Properties FFO drops in 4Q

    Feb 08, 2010 03:16 PM

    Parkway Properties Inc. said Monday its fourth-quarter funds from operations dropped 33 percent as the office property owner wrote down the value of some of its holdings by $8.8

    Wizards/Hawks rescheduled for March 11

    Feb 08, 2010 03:11 PM

    The Washington Wizards home game against the Atlanta Hawks, postponed Saturday to a blizzard in the nation's capital, has been rescheduled for March 11 at the Verizon Center.

    Explosion unlikely to slow gas plant development

    Feb 08, 2010 03:11 PM

    The Connecticut explosion that killed five people won't slow the development of natural gas power plants. But it will likely lead to more scrutiny of a technique used to

    AstraZeneca gets OK for expanded Crestor use

    Feb 08, 2010 03:11 PM

    Federal regulators have granted AstraZeneca approval to market its cholesterol pill Crestor as a preventive measure against heart attack and stroke in patients with healthy cholesterol levels.

    Charles River reports profit, but revenue slides

    Feb 08, 2010 03:01 PM

    Medical research equipment and services company Charles River Laboratories International Inc. reported a fourth-quarter on lower charges Monday, but revenue fell on weak demand from pharmaceutical and biotech companies.

    Obama: Murtha 'tough-as-nails' leader

    Feb 08, 2010 02:56 PM

    President Barack Obama says he was saddened to hear of the death of Rep. John Murtha and called his fellow Democrat a steadfast advocate for the people of Pennsylvania

    Obama's health summit faces long odds against success

    Feb 08, 2010 02:51 PM

    Don't count on President Barack Obama's upcoming health care summit to thaw the bitter political climate that has stalled legislation for months, analysts said Monday, not least because Republicans

    BLM delays eastern Nevada wild horse roundup

    Feb 08, 2010 02:51 PM

    Federal land managers said Monday they'll delay a roundup of most of the nearly 600 wild horses in a range in eastern Nevada, at least until after the herd's

    Browns release Stallworth

    Feb 08, 2010 02:46 PM

    The Cleveland Browns have officially parted ways with troubled wide receiver Donte' Stallworth, terminating his contract Monday less than 24 hours after his season-long suspension was lifted.

    Browns release WR Stallworth

    Feb 08, 2010 02:46 PM

    Donte' Stallworth will get the chance to resurrect his NFL career, but it won't happen in Cleveland.

    Principal Financial reports 4Q profit

    Feb 08, 2010 02:41 PM

    Principal Financial Group Inc., an insurance, retirement and financial services company, reported a profit Monday, saying cost-cutting reduced its expenses and it lost half what it did a year

    Audit: Merged districts could save Kan. millions

    Feb 08, 2010 02:31 PM

    Consolidating public school districts in Kansas could save millions of taxpayer dollars, although not enough to solve the state's budget crisis this year, according to a new report released

    NYC man pleads guilty to killing girlfriend's cat

    Feb 08, 2010 02:21 PM

    A graphic designer accused of surreptitiously killing a series of his girlfriend's cats pleaded guilty Monday to aggravated animal cruelty, ending an eerie case in which authorities said the

    Forward Air 4Q profit falls nearly 23 pct

    Feb 08, 2010 02:21 PM

    Forward Air Corp., which provides air freight services to cargo carriers and airlines, reported Monday that its fourth-quarter profit plunged nearly 23 percent as its sales fell 4.4 percent.

    Launch of NASA satellite delayed until Wednesday

    Feb 08, 2010 02:21 PM

    The launch of a NASA satellite that could help predict solar storms that can trigger massive electrical blackouts and communication failures on Earth has been delayed.

    Judge says Charlie Sheen can see wife

    Feb 08, 2010 02:11 PM

    A judge has modified a protective order allowing actor Charlie Sheen and his wife, Brooke, to see each other as Sheen faces domestic violence allegations.

    GOP wary of pitfalls in Obama's health care summit

    Feb 08, 2010 02:11 PM

    Even as Republicans publicly welcome President Barack Obama's call for a bipartisan confab on health care, some privately worry that he might be laying a trap to portray their

    Yankees add Thames to outfield mix

    Feb 08, 2010 02:06 PM

    The New York Yankees have added Marcus Thames with a one-year minor league contract that is reportedly worth $900,000 if he makes the major league roster.

    Quinn: Ill. lt. governor hopefuls should speak up

    Feb 08, 2010 02:06 PM

    Democrats in Illinois are getting a political do-over: the chance to pick a new lieutenant governor nominee themselves now that the primary winner dropped out of the race because

    Prosecutors seek gag order in sweat lodge case

    Feb 08, 2010 02:01 PM

    Attorneys for a motivational speaker charged in the deaths of three people during an Arizona sweat lodge ceremony wasted no time going on the offensive after his arrest last

    GOP cool to Obama call for two-party health talks

    Feb 08, 2010 02:01 PM

    Republicans gave a chilly reception Monday to President Barack Obama's invitation to discuss health care in a bipartisan, televised setting later this month, part of the White House effort

    Buffalo man accused of imprisoning 13-year-old

    Feb 08, 2010 01:56 PM

    A 26-year-old Buffalo man remained jailed Monday on charges of holding a 13-year-old runaway in his house for six months, having sex with her more than 100 times and

    Mexico arrests 2 reputed leaders of Tijuana gang

    Feb 08, 2010 01:51 PM

    Mexican federal police arrested two suspected gang leaders Monday, delivering another big blow to a brutal drug cartel that terrorized the border city of Tijuana for several years.

    Iowa legislative panel backs prevailing wage bill

    Feb 08, 2010 01:46 PM

    Contractors on some public construction projects would have to pay workers a set wage under a bill approved Monday by a House committee, but the proposal would let cities,

    MySpace Music experiments with audio ads

    Feb 08, 2010 01:46 PM

    Hoping to boost revenue, MySpace Music has begun experimenting with audio advertisements that users must hear if they want to listen to music for free online.

    Canadian Alpine team brimming with confidence

    Feb 08, 2010 01:46 PM

    Manuel Osborne-Paradis isn't shying away from the attention and high expectations of an entire nation as the Canadian Alpine ski team prepares for the Vancouver Games.

    Ecologists say unrestricted pumping will harm fish

    Feb 08, 2010 01:36 PM

    Environmentalists say a federal judge's order to temporarily allow unrestricted pumping in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta threatens to push endangered salmon into extinction.

    UK's Iraq inquiry turns focus to Bush officials

    Feb 08, 2010 01:29 PM

    Britain's inquiry into the Iraq war will seek meetings with former members of the Bush administration after taking evidence from Tony Blair and other key British officials, the panel's

    Celebrity photographer Felice Quinto dies at 80

    Feb 08, 2010 01:29 PM

    Felice Quinto, a renowned celebrity photographer and the likely model for the character Paparazzo in Federico Fellini's 1960 film "La Dolce Vita," has died. He was 80.

    Lawyer: Wife mulled extorting Ill. murder suspect

    Feb 08, 2010 01:29 PM

    Days before a former suburban Chicago police officer's fourth wife vanished in 2007, she told a divorce attorney that her husband thought she suspected he had killed his previous

    Moody's reviews its ratings for MGM Mirage

    Feb 08, 2010 01:29 PM

    Moody's Investors Service said Monday it's reviewing MGM Mirage's debt ratings for possible upgrade after the casino operator said it wants to push back the maturity dates on some

    Electronic Arts shares dive on weak outlook

    Feb 08, 2010 01:29 PM

    A disappointing outlook from Electronic Arts Inc. sent shares of the video game publisher sharply lower Monday, a sign that significant cost-cuts and layoffs have not ended the company's

    Assembly members criticize lt. governor nominee

    Feb 08, 2010 01:29 PM

    Democratic members of the Assembly on Monday called on their colleagues to reject the confirmation of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's nominee for lieutenant governor, saying the Santa Maria lawmaker is

    Caterpillar joins backers of power plant project

    Feb 08, 2010 01:19 PM

    Caterpillar Inc., the world's largest maker of mining and construction equipment, plans to join a coalition of companies planning to build an experimental clean-coal power plant known as FutureGen,

    US Baptists' attorney in Haiti: Clients innocent

    Feb 08, 2010 01:04 PM

    The new lawyer for 10 American Baptists charged with child kidnapping said Monday he believes they had paperwork to take 33 children out of the country after Haiti's devastating

    Summary Box: New attack shows security chip hole

    Feb 08, 2010 01:04 PM

    CRACKING THE UNCRACKABLE: A former U.S. Army computer-security specialist has found a way to break into a type of chip that protects the most important secrets inside many personal

    Boeing's 747-8 freighter completes first flight

    Feb 08, 2010 01:04 PM

    Boeing Co.'s giant 747-8 freighter - the biggest plane the company has ever built - successfully completed its first flight Monday, a year later than originally planned.

    Calif. health officials apologize for data breach

    Feb 08, 2010 01:04 PM

    California's Department of Health Care Services is apologizing to nearly 50,000 Medi-Cal recipients whose Social Security numbers were disclosed on the outside of envelopes.

    Brewers to honor Selig with statue

    Feb 08, 2010 12:54 PM

    The Milwaukee Brewers announced Monday that they will honor former owner and current baseball commissioner Bud Selig with a statue at Miller Park.

    West could return on Tuesday

    Feb 08, 2010 12:54 PM

    Delonte West could return to the Cavaliers' lineup when Cleveland hosts New Jersey on Tuesday.

    Bob Melvin hired as scout by New York Mets

    Feb 08, 2010 12:54 PM

    Former major league manager Bob Melvin has been hired as a professional scout by the New York Mets, who also brought back Mookie Wilson as their minor league outfield

    AP names Nicolas Tatro New York City news editor

    Feb 08, 2010 12:44 PM

    Nicolas B. Tatro, the deputy international editor of The Associated Press and a veteran news leader who has directed newsgathering operations in AP bureaus across the Middle East, has

    Group sues to force decision on pygmy rabbits

    Feb 08, 2010 12:44 PM

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service improperly failed to make a decision about protecting the rare pygmy rabbit in eight Western states, according to a lawsuit filed in federal

    Rotten radishes prompt gas leak calls in Ohio

    Feb 08, 2010 12:39 PM

    An Ohio fire department says the smell of decaying radishes prompted calls from residents worried about a possible gas leak. Tiffin Township Volunteer Fire Department near Defiance in northwest

    Teen crashes car into school, drives down hall

    Feb 08, 2010 12:39 PM

    Sheriff's deputies said a 17-year-old boy crashed his parents' car through the doors of Shorecrest High School in Shoreline, then drove it down the hall. The car finally stopped

    Security chip that does encryption in PCs hacked

    Feb 08, 2010 12:39 PM

    Deep inside millions of computers is a digital Fort Knox, a special chip with the locks to highly guarded secrets, including classified government reports and confidential business plans. Now

    Whatever the weather, US moguls team is ready

    Feb 08, 2010 12:39 PM

    Cypress Mountain passed a major test Monday, as freestyle skiers completed their first pre-Olympic practice sessions and Winter Olympic organizers kept dumping snow on competition courses in unseasonably warm

    Police: Man tries to buy crack with credit card

    Feb 08, 2010 12:34 PM

    Authorities said a man accused of stealing a car then reporting it stolen remains in custody after telling police he was robbed at gunpoint while trying to buy crack

    On the Call: Nasdaq OMX CEO Bob Greifeld

    Feb 08, 2010 12:34 PM

    Nasdaq OMX Group Inc., which operates equities and options exchanges in the U.S. and abroad, reported a better-than-expected fourth-quarter profit on Monday. Revenue declined, however, as trading volumes and

    Kahn: Wolves deadline trade would be minor at most

    Feb 08, 2010 12:34 PM

    The Minnesota Timberwolves remain focused on evaluation and determination of the core players they'll commit to beyond this rebuilding season and the approaching NBA trade deadline doesn't factor in

    Ex-Intel executive pleads guilty in NYC to fraud

    Feb 08, 2010 12:29 PM

    A former Intel executive pleaded guilty Monday to charges he fed confidential information about the computer-chip maker to wealthy hedge fund manager Raj Rajaratnam, his old friend and central

    On tapes, Mass. teen denies high school stabbing

    Feb 08, 2010 12:14 PM

    In a recorded jailhouse conversation, a teenager charged with fatally stabbing another student at a suburban high school told a friend he was being "persecuted" because he stayed behind

    Miley Cyrus, other celebs auction items for Haiti

    Feb 08, 2010 12:14 PM

    Miley Cyrus has organized an online auction to benefit the relief effort in Haiti, and Britney Spears, Hugh Jackman, Ellen DeGeneres, Julianne Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Demi Lovato and others

    MGM Mirage seeks to divest from Borgata in NJ

    Feb 08, 2010 12:14 PM

    Casino operator MGM Mirage is hoping to settle questions raised by New Jersey regulators over its ties to a controversial Chinese casino family by putting its stake in an

    Judge promises to rule on SEC, BofA settlement

    Feb 08, 2010 12:14 PM

    A judge promised Monday to decide by the end of next week whether to approve a $150 million settlement between the Securities and Exchange Commission and Bank of America

    US to commit $78.5M to try to halt Asian carp

    Feb 08, 2010 12:14 PM

    Navigational locks and gates in Chicago-area waterways crucial for shipping may be opened less frequently than usual under a $78.5 million campaign to prevent Asian carp from overrunning the

    Summary Box: US magazine sales fall 2.2 percent

    Feb 08, 2010 12:04 PM

    MAGAZINE CIRCULATION DOWN: The Audit Bureau of Circulations says U.S. magazine circulation dropped 2.2 percent in the second half of 2009. Sales at newsstands and other retail sites fell

    Analyst downgrades K12 on state budget concerns

    Feb 08, 2010 12:04 PM

    A Credit Suisse analyst downgraded education services provider K12 Inc. Monday despite its "strong" second-quarter results, citing worries about state government budget cuts for education.

    Appeals court: Women wrestlers can sue UC Davis

    Feb 08, 2010 11:59 AM

    An appeals court said Monday it appears that the University of California, Davis violated federal law meant to promote gender equity in college athletics when it eliminated its women's

    Rep. John Murtha, Iraq war critic, dies at 77

    Feb 08, 2010 11:54 AM

    Rep. John Murtha, the tall, gruff-mannered former Marine who became the de facto voice of veterans on Capitol Hill and later an outspoken and influential critic of the Iraq

    Ellen loves music and she's sane

    Feb 08, 2010 11:54 AM

    Paula Abdul was a dancer. Ellen DeGeneres dances every day on her talk show. So when Abdul announced last fall that she was leaving the "American Idol" judging panel,

    SAP shares slip on CEO's ouster, questions

    Feb 08, 2010 11:24 AM

    German software maker SAP AG's stock slid 2.5 percent Monday, the day after CEO Leo Apotheker unexpectedly resigned and was replaced with a pair of co-chief executives.

    Bahamas to return migrants to quake-ravaged Haiti

    Feb 08, 2010 11:19 AM

    More than five dozen Haitian migrants detained as they sailed north through the Bahamas will be returned directly to the earthquake-ravaged country, the Bahamian prime minister said Monday.

    Candidates for RI gov promise gay marriage support

    Feb 08, 2010 11:14 AM

    Both Democrats running for governor and former Sen. Lincoln Chafee, an independent candidate, will publicly pledge to sign a gay marriage bill if elected, gay rights activists said Monday.

    Art or sport? Figure skating strives to be both

    Feb 08, 2010 11:00 AM

    Rachael Flatt's free skate would have the best athletes in any sport gasping for air, their leg muscles spasming in pain. Seven times she launches herself into the air,

    Bobcats C Chandler close to return, won't start

    Feb 08, 2010 11:00 AM

    Tyson Chandler arrived in Charlotte recovering from ankle and toe surgery. After slogging through the first third of the season with unimpressive results, he was shelved again with a

    NATO says Afghans to play big role in offensive

    Feb 08, 2010 10:44 AM

    Thousands of Afghan soldiers and police will join U.S. and NATO troops in an upcoming offensive in southern Afghanistan, playing their biggest role in any joint operation of the

    Ag Secretary pushes school nutrition plan

    Feb 08, 2010 10:44 AM

    The Obama administration will ask Congress to improve childhood nutrition by ridding school vending machines of sugary snacks and drinks and giving school lunch and breakfast to more kids.

    Lawyer: Pitt and Jolie sue over split claim

    Feb 08, 2010 10:44 AM

    Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have begun legal action against a British tabloid that reported the celebrity couple was going to split, a lawyer acting on their behalf confirmed

    Barzee pleads guilty to charge in Smart case

    Feb 08, 2010 10:32 AM

    Prosecutors on Monday dropped state charges against a woman in the 2002 abduction of Elizabeth Smart in exchange for a guilty plea related to the attempted kidnapping of Smart's

    TechTarget finishes accounting probe, CFO resigns

    Feb 08, 2010 10:32 AM

    TechTarget Inc. on Monday said it finished an internal audit and reduced its third-quarter income by $967,000 to adjust for improper accounting. The company also said its chief financial

    Oakdale dominates Academic Decathlon

    Feb 08, 2010 10:28 AM

    Oakdale High School continued its dominance for the 10th straight year Saturday at the 30th annual Stanislaus County Academic Decathlon, topping 14 other schools in tests on literature, mathematics,

    Ovechkin heads NHL's Three Stars

    Feb 08, 2010 10:28 AM

    Washington Capitals forwards Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom, along with newly minted Maple Leaf goaltender Jean Sebastien Giguere, have been named the NHL's 'Three Stars' for the week ending

    Cleared drug agent in Ohio hopes return to duty

    Feb 08, 2010 10:28 AM

    A federal drug agent acquitted of framing 17 suspects in a 2005 investigation hopes to return to regular duty soon, the attorney defending him against civil lawsuits in the

    Correction: Super Bowl advertisers story

    Feb 08, 2010 10:27 AM

    In one version of a story Feb. 7 about Super Bowl commercials, The Associated Press reported erroneously that a commercial from Focus on the Family included Heisman Trophy winner

    Pohlad reiterates Twins desire to keep Mauer

    Feb 08, 2010 10:12 AM

    The Minnesota Twins have been spending their way out of that small-budget image, mirroring the imminent increase in revenue from their new ballpark with a big spike in player

    The ultimate Survivor' test: obscurity

    Feb 08, 2010 10:07 AM

    LOS ANGELES - A true "Survivor" party should be held in a barren, barricaded room, the heat cranked to 110 degrees, and buffet tables covered with nothing but brown

    Huge recovery effort revives China's quake zone

    Feb 08, 2010 10:02 AM

    Couples gather near dusk to practice ballroom dancing by the new cultural center, twirling leisurely in the heart of a city so devastated by the 2008 Sichuan earthquake that

    Analyst drops price target for heart device makers

    Feb 08, 2010 10:02 AM

    A Goldman Sachs analyst has lowered price targets for two medical device makers and added a third sell-rated company to its "Americas Conviction" list after forecasting slow growth for

    UCSC student dead after apparent drunken fall

    Feb 08, 2010 10:02 AM

    A University of California Santa Cruz student is dead after police say he fell next to the railroad tracks and struck his head in an alcohol-related incident.

    Endgame' and Emma': excellent

    Feb 08, 2010 09:52 AM

    Since even TiVo owners can't watch everything worthwhile on Sunday night television, the DVD release this week of "Endgame" and "Emma" - presentations on PBS' "Masterpiece Contemporary" and "Masterpiece

    Hamas sees `no prospects' for Mideast peace

    Feb 08, 2010 09:32 AM

    The leader of Hamas said Monday he sees "no prospects' for a Mideast peace settlement, a stand that could reduce Russia's chances of holding a Middle East peace conference

    SD farmer sues over failed expansion

    Feb 08, 2010 09:32 AM

    A long-running legal tussle over a failed effort to build a hog barn east of Madison has moved to federal court, where a farmer argues civil rights violations because

    American Capital Agency says earnings rose in 4Q

    Feb 08, 2010 09:32 AM

    American Capital Agency Corp. reported sharply higher earnings for the fourth quarter of 2009 Monday as the government-backed mortgage securities it holds gained value.

    France brushes off demand for A400M deadline

    Feb 08, 2010 09:29 AM

    France on Monday brushed off defense contractor EADS' demand for a decision on financing for the troubled A400M military transport plane by the end of the week, saying that

    International Court dismisses case of Darfur rebel

    Feb 08, 2010 09:14 AM

    International war crimes judges dismissed the case against a Sudanese rebel leader Monday, ruling that prosecutors failed to provide enough evidence to put him on trial for the deaths

    Ex-Intel executive pleads guilty in NYC to fraud

    Feb 08, 2010 09:14 AM

    A former Intel executive pleaded guilty Monday to charges he fed confidential information about the computer-chip maker to wealthy hedge fund manager Raj Rajaratnam, his old friend and central

    Circulation at US magazines for second half 2009

    Feb 08, 2010 09:09 AM

    Average total circulation - in subscriptions and single-copy sales - at leading U.S. consumer magazines for the second half of 2009, among magazines that reported totals to the Audit

    Family says former general cut off after arrest

    Feb 08, 2010 09:04 AM

    Sri Lanka's defeated presidential candidate and former army chief has been cut off from family and friends after being arrested for allegedly plotting to overthrow the government while serving

    Walter Energy upgraded on coal price outlook

    Feb 08, 2010 09:04 AM

    Shares of Walter Energy Inc. are poised to climb with rising metallurgical coal prices, said an analyst Monday as he upgraded the coal producer's stock.

    Rights watchdog says Bahrain police using torture

    Feb 08, 2010 08:55 AM

    After abolishing torture more than 10 years ago, Bahrain's security services are once more resorting to the practice to extract confessions from detainees, including many Shiite protesters, said a

    UK's Brown vows more cancer care as race heats up

    Feb 08, 2010 08:50 AM

    You know an election is coming when British politicians suddenly promise sweeping improvements to the National Health Service, a simultaneous source of national pride and worry.

    Analyst upgrades Disney as economy improves

    Feb 08, 2010 08:42 AM

    An analyst upgraded Walt Disney Co. on Monday, citing an improving economy that should give a lift to its business. But he also warned that the entertainment company's earnings

    Single-copy sales for leading US magazines

    Feb 08, 2010 08:37 AM

    Average single-copy sales at newsstands and other retail sites for leading U.S. consumer magazines during the second half of 2009, among magazines that reported totals to the Audit Bureau

    Feb 08, 2010 08:25 AM

    Public comment sought on wild horse roundup

    Feb 08, 2010 08:12 AM

    Federal officials, who last week concluded a controversial wild horse roundup in Nevada, are seeking public comment on another one proposed for the Twin Peaks area northeast of Susanville.

    Becton Dickinson expands catheter product recall

    Feb 08, 2010 08:12 AM

    Medical products company Becton Dickinson and Co. said Monday it expanding a recall for catheter devices because a manufacturing problem could cause potentially fatal embolisms or blood leakage.

    Volleyball madness en masse

    Feb 08, 2010 08:07 AM

    About 4,000 young athletes from across California and Nevada took to the courts over the weekend for the Northern California Volleyball Association's Power League Qualifier at the Sacramento Convention

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