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BUSINESS
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Oil prices rise in Asia after U.S. drop
Oil prices rebound in Asian after steep fall in U.S.; Light crude selling for $52.65 a barrel -
Japan stocks rise; dollar up against yen
Japan stocks rise in early trading, helped by gains on Wall Street; dollar up against yen -
Investigator in HP probe to plead guilty
Lawyer: Investigator in Hewlett-Packard spying probe to plead guilty -
Punitive damages awarded in Katrina case
Jury rules State Farm owes punitive damages of $2.5 million in denied Katrina claim case -
Lawsuit over iPhone name may get ugly
Cisco lawsuit against Apple over iPhone naming rights could get ugly -
Bristol-Myers, AstraZeneca in drug pact
Bristol-Myers, AstraZeneca to develop, sell diabetes drugs; product approval a factor -
Automakers work on new safety systems
Automakers developing pre-crash safety systems for vehicles to prevent crashes and fatalities -
VW brand chief to step down
Volkswagen CEO Winterkorn lays new foundation for VW as Bernhard exits -
GM to increase capital spending budget
General Motors to boost capital spending as it slashes structural costs at $9B annual rate -
Treasury bond prices fall deeper
Treasury bond prices fall deeper after TIPs auction; eyeing retail sales -
Jobless claims drop more than expected
Number of workers filing claims for unemployment benefits falls to lowest level in 6 months -
Six Flags selling parks for $312 million
Six Flags selling 3 water parks, 4 theme parks in $312 million deal; shares jump -
AirTran boosts offer for Midwest Air
AirTran appeals directly to stockholders by raising bid for rival Midwest to $345 million -
Dollar rises against the euro and yen
Dollar rises against the euro and yen after jobless claims report, falls against pound -
Thursday's commodities roundup
Thursday's commodities roundup: Copper dips; gold, silver give up early gains on sagging oil -
Rates on 30-year mortgages rise
Rates on 30-year mortgages rise after employment report renews inflation worries -
Warm winter sends ski resorts downhill
AP Centerpiece: Warm weather, little snow leaves Eastern slopes barren -
Over-the-counter Viagra sales unlikely
It's unlikely Pfizer's Viagra drug would be sold without a prescription, analysts said -
U.K. raises rates, Europe holds course
Bank of England raises rates, ECB holds steady on different inflation concerns -
China becomes No. 2 vehicle market
China replaces Japan as No. 2 vehicle market amid car boom -
Infosys' quarterly profit up 52.4 pct.
Infosys' quarterly profit jumps 52.4 percent on strong outsourcing orders -
Ag secretary: Farm policy must shift
Agriculture secretary tells cotton producers world trade must drive U.S. farm bill -
Delta price may be burden for US Airways
Delta's increasing price tag could be heavy burden for US Airways -
Kansas City is hub of animal health care
Kansas City develops into hub of global animal health care industry -
Genentech Inc. 4Q earnings soar 75 pct.
Biotech bellwether Genentech 4th quarter earnings soar 75 percent -
Wal-Mart touts health care enrollment
Wal-Mart touts record on health care enrollment; critics disagree -
Ads tested in LA airport security trays
Coming soon to an airport near you - ads in security trays
FOXLIFE
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Madonna: Malawian orphans need rescue
Madonna tells Letterman more Malawian orphans should be rescued, laws should be changed -
Mover, relative charged in Picasso theft
Mover and his mother-in-law are charged in theft of Picasso drawings from NYC apartment -
Stonewall Jackson sues Opry in age case
Stonewall Jackson, 74, sues Grand Ole Opry, claiming age discrimination -
Widow says Irwin death tape destroyed
Steve Irwin's widow says all footage of his death was destroyed -
Masked man allegedly robs grandfather
Masked Alabama man allegedly makes 10-foot hike and robs his grandfather's home next door -
Mel to skip Mexico 'Apocalypto' premiere
Mel Gibson won't attend Mexican premiere of "Apocalypto," his film about ancient Mayans -
Intruder suffocates in cooling vent
Intruder tries to enter Montana store through rooftop vent, but gets stuck and dies instead -
Paper: Billionaire got wiretap info
Report: Indicted Hollywood private eye shared wiretap information with billionaire's lawyer -
Timberlake, Diaz call it quits
Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz confirm that they've split in a joint statement -
Oregon man reunited with his tubby tabby
Oregon man reunited with tubby tabby who got stuck in pet door of woman's home -
Fla. gov's staff fixes 'Christ' typo
Christ's, er, Crist's staff quickly fixes typo on Florida governor Web page -
Burglary suspect picks bad hiding place
Burglary suspect busts out of police car, tries to hide in sheriff's office -
German makes amends for 1970 shoplifting
German tourist makes amends for shoplifting in Norway after 36 years -
Man trying to kill bees sets home ablaze
Florida man who tried to keep bees off his property accidentally sets fire to his house -
Brown's 5-year-old son left out of will
James Brown's 5-year-old son is left out of will, attorneys say -
Katey Sagal, husband welcome baby girl
Katey Sagal and her husband welcome a baby girl, via surrogate -
MTV brings new reality to Movie Awards
MTV Movie Awards to go live with new producer Mark Burnett of `Survivor,' `The Apprentice' -
Man beats intruder with extinguisher
Homeowner uses fire extinguisher to beat intruder before catching him, police say -
Family feuds dog famous folks in death
Family feuds follow famous folks into the afterlife as those left behind argue and sue -
Met unveils Wagnerian singing lineup
Metropolitan Opera unveils dazzling lineup _ Voigt, Terfel and Heppner _ for `Ring' cycle -
Steve Martin writing memoir
Let's Get Young: Steve Martin remembers early years -
S.F. company launches 'Meth Coffee'
San Francisco company launches product aimed at coffee drinkers seeking a boost- 'Meth Coffee' -
Gyllenhaal ready for Golden Globes
Maggie Gyllenhaal is ready for the awards whirlwind this time with her film 'Sherrybaby' -
Finalists announced for Story Prize
Three finalists announced for third annual Story Prize -
Pigs outnumber people in German state
Pigs outnumber people in northern German state for first time in two decades -
Music cred strong as `Idol' returns
`American Idol' music cred is strong and growing as Fox reality show enters sixth season -
Theater fears violence, drops black film
Theater CEO, worried about gang violence, won't show film about black fraternities -
Decision expected on Smith's son inquest
Decision expected soon in Bahamas on possible inquest into death of Anna Nicole Smith's son -
Shakespeare's church needs aid, repair
Shakespeare's historic church sends out plea for aid to meet $6.3 million repair costs -
New film shows positivity of black youth
Actor discusses step dancing film that highlights traditions, history of black university life -
`Queen,' `Borat' among WGA nominees
`Queen,' `Borat,' `Departed,' `Sunshine' earn Writers Guild nominations -
German comedy about Hitler criticized
German Jewish leader sharply critical of new film comedy about Hitler -
ITV to air royal version of `West Wing'
Britain's ITV television network says royal version of `The West Wing' will air next year -
Lists of best-selling books
Lists of best-selling books -
Director Frears to head Cannes fest jury
Stephen Frears, director of `The Queen,' to head jury of the 60th Cannes Film Festival -
Paramount Pictures president steps down
Paramount Pictures President Gail Berman steps down 18 months after taking the job -
Clooney's docu on Darfur to air Monday
Actor George Clooney presents previously unseen footage of his trip to border of Darfur -
2 actors receive Directors Guild nods
Actors Olmos & Dutton among nominees for DGA Award in directing movies for television category -
Gere Champions AIDS Awareness in India
Richard Gere tells sex workers at AIDS awareness event in India to insist on condom use -
William Blake's 'Tyger' notebook on show
William Blake's 'Tyger' notebook goes on display in London -
James Brown's body remains in S.C. home
James Brown's body remains unburied as issues about his estate remain up in the air -
David Beckham to join LA Galaxy
Soccer star David Beckham to leave Real Madrid for LA Galaxy -
'Mockingbird' author meets with students
Reclusive 'Mockingbird' author Harper Lee meets with high school students in Montgomery -
12 finalists named in Grammy contest
12 finalists chosen in contest to sing with Justin Timberlake at Grammy Awards in L.A. in Feb. -
'Munsters' star Yvonne De Carlo dies
Yvonne De Carlo, star of TV's 'Munsters,' dies in Los Angeles at 84 -
Wedding guests cancel for Saints game
Wedding guests cancel because Saints football game is scheduled at the same time -
Rapper N.O.R.E. testifies at trial
Rapper N.O.R.E. takes witness stand to defend gang-member friend at death-penalty trial -
Matthew Fox talks about his dark side
Dark side of Matthew Fox: 'I'm a liar and a cheat and a thief and the ultimate manipulator' -
Starbucks to sell memoir on child soldier
Starbucks to sell memoir about child soldier in Sierra Leone
HEALTH
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Surgeon uses dog in sales demonstration
Ohio surgeon uses dog with aneurysm for sales demonstration against Cleveland Clinic policy -
Clinic: Surgeon uses dog for sales demo
Cleveland Clinic says surgeon used dog with brain aneurysm for sales demo -
Cold medicine risky for babies, toddlers
CDC warns against giving toddlers, babies cold medicine, cough syrup; 3 deaths, in 2005 -
Ariz. valley fever cases soared in 2006
Cases of the fungal infection known as valley fever soared 56 percent in Arizona in 2006 -
Arthritis costs U.S. $128M per year
Arthritis, rheumatic conditions cost U.S. $128 billion per year as population gets older -
Government says health care improving
Government: Quality of health care improving, but prevention remains a missed opportunity -
Supermarkets to promote food pyramid
Grocery stores, food makers to promote food pyramid, moving it more into public view -
Activists protest girl's stunting
Activists condemn surgery to stunt disabled girl's growth -
Scientists map gene of STD parasite
Gene map unraveling tricks of common but neglected sexual infection -
Government expands 'lean' label use
Food and Drug Administration expands acceptable use of 'lean' on food labels -
Do iPods and TV hurt exercise benefits?
TVs, iPods help some exercisers, but break the mind-body connection for those serious-minded -
Britain seeks opinion on stem cell study
Britain to seek public opinion on human-animal stem cell studies -
Japan farm may have bird flu outbreak
Japan's Agriculture Ministry has reports of suspected outbreak of bird flu at poultry farm
POLITICS
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Climate bill sets stage for debate
Bill to reduce global-warming gases sets stage for contentious debate in Congress -
Anti-terrorism restrictions eased
Bush administration eases anti-terrorism restrictions on asylum, legal residency -
Giuliani dismisses issues in leaked memo
Giuliani dismisses potential obstacles to presidential bid listed in leaked strategy memo -
Lawmakers grill Rice over the Iraq war
Lawmakers' anger and ambition make for a combustible day for Rice -
Analysis: Democrats' delicate strategy
An AP News Analysis: Democrats have a delicate strategy for dealing with Iraq war -
Analysis: Bush's new Iraq plan a gamble
Analysis: Bush's new plan hangs on Iraq leader's reluctant cooperation and uncertain ability -
GOP: Bush would veto Medicare reforms
Republicans say Bush would veto any bill altering Medicare prescription drug benefits -
Bush defends sending more troops to Iraq
Bush defends decision to send 21,500 more troops to Iraq at Fort Benning -
Denver to host '08 Democratic convention
Democrats select Denver to host 2008 presidential convention; 35,000 people expected -
Negroponte: Al-Qaida the biggest threat
U.S. spy chief Negroponte says Al-Qaida greatest threat to U.S.; Hezbollah a growing danger -
Democrats unveil energy package
Democrats unveil energy package to be voted on next week that includes a conservation fee -
Democrats stumble on special projects
Senate Democratic leaders stumble, some Democrats join Republicans on special projects issue -
Texas congressman seeks presidency
Texas congressman Ron Paul files for presidency, this time as a Republican -
Guantanamo protesters arrested in D.C.
Guantanamo protesters arrested inside federal courthouse in Washington -
House passes bill for stem cell research
House passes bill boosting federal support of embryonic stem cell research -
Pentagon seeks to increase military
Pentagon abandoning its limit on total active-duty time required of Guard and Reserve -
Sen. Tim Johnson out of intensive care
S.D. Sen. Tim Johnson transferred out of intensive care; has said some words -
FDA proposes hike in drug industry fees
FDA proposes $87 million increase in product review fees paid by drug industry -
U.S. Iraq Quotes
U.S. Iraq Quotes -
Congress divided over Bush war plan
Senate GOP leader threatens to filibuster any Democratic move to block Bush war plan -
Comparison of Bush and Study Group plans
A comparison of the Bush plan and the Iraqi Study Group's proposals -
Mrs. Bush praises Treasury renovation
First lady Laura Bush praises Treasury renovation, wrapping up after 10 years of work -
Plan would gauge how long drivers work
Rules proposed to put recorders on some trucks, buses to measure how long drivers are working -
Denver to host Democratic convention
Denver to host 2008 Democratic convention, officials say -
The 2008 presidential field at-a-glance
The 2008 presidential field at-a-glance -
OMB risk assessment plan called flawed
Office of Management and Budget will not standardize risk assessment process yet -
Editorials on President Bush's speech
Editorials on President Bush's speech -
Most in Democratic field want troop cuts
Most Democratic presidential candidates are in favor of reducing troops in Iraq -
Romney says he was wrong on 1994 issues
Republican hopeful Mitt Romney says he was wrong for moderate stands in 1994 Senate race -
Sen. Kennedy seeks universal health plan
Sen. Edward Kennedy pushing for universal health coverage as he takes committee gavel -
Pelosi bans smoking near House floor
New House Speaker Nancy Pelosi bans smoking for House members near floor -
AP Analysis: Bush speech draws lines
AP News Analysis: Bush speech sets stage for contentious battles in Congress over Iraq -
Broadcasting Board head pulls nomination
Embattled head of government overseas broadcasting agency asks Bush not to renominate him -
Bush rhetoric hard to square with facts
Some Bush statements at odds with reality on ground in Iraq, Middle East -
Iraq troop boost will mean longer tours
Bush's plan to boost troops in Iraq means longer tours from some, earlier send-off for others -
Minimum wage boost races through House
Minimum wage boost races through House, would rise to $7.25 an hour by 2009 -
Minimum wage measure moves to Senate
House-passed legislation boosting federal minimum wage moves to Senate -
Dodd to enter 2008 presidential race
Christopher Dodd to declare his candidacy for the 2008 presidential race
SCIENCE
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Idaho governor calls for gray wolf kill
Idaho governor wants to kill all but 100 gray wolves when animals are stripped of protection -
Mars orbiter spots 1997 lander site
New Mars orbiter spots landing site of 1997 Pathfinder probe, spacecraft's parachute -
Put off reading this until tax time
Put off reading this until tax time: Study shows many Americans say they procrastinate -
Boston science museum founder dies at 96
Bradford Washburn, renowned explorer who helped revise elevation of Everest, dies at 96 -
Bright new comet excites stargazers
Stargazers abuzz about new Comet McNaught, brightest seen in decades -
Dozens of dolphins spotted off Hamptons
In warm-winter oddity, dozens of dolphins spotted off the Hamptons -
Polar explorer to return to the Arctic
Polar explorer Ann Bancroft plans to head back to the Arctic starting March 1 -
Russian space legend would be 100 Friday
Russia marks the 100th birthday of Sergei Korolyov; space legend put 1st satellite into orbit -
Restrictions on naval sonar OK'd
Calif. coastal commission OKs restrictions on Navy's use of sonar, citing danger to whales -
Colombian nurses animals back to health
Colombian teacher nurses abused lions and other wild animals back to health -
Researchers isolate deadly fish toxin
Researchers isolate toxin they say may have killed millions of fish along East Coast in 1990s -
Don't put off these tips
6 tips to fight procrastination -
Engineer says bomb test plan incomplete
Scientist says environmental plan for non-nuke 'mushroom cloud' in Nev. is incomplete
TECHNOLOGY
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Report: Sony sold 490,7000 PS3s in U.S.
Report: Sony sold 490,7000 PlayStation 3s in U.S. in December, compared to 1.1 Xbox 360s -
Electronics show overshadowed by Apple
Consumer Electronics Show vendors try to play catch up to Apple's Jobs and new iPhone -
Cisco sues Apple over iPhone name
Cisco's lawsuit against Apple over iPhone naming rights could be costly and get ugly -
No truce in sight in high-def DVD war
Warring sides in high-definition DVD battle hunker down for long fight -
True wireless media player in offing
Wireless media player that can stream or download content without hooking up to a PC in offing -
Vid-game review: `Metal Gear' overhaul
Video-game review: `Metal Gear' gets portable overhaul on PSP -
U.S. warns about Canadian spy coins
U.S. defense workers warned about Canadian spy coins with tiny radio frequency transmitters -
AAA unveils online gas station locator
AAA unveils online gas station locator
U.S.
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Man sentenced to life in Napa slayings
Man sentenced to life in double slaying that shocked California wine country -
Staff sgt. in trouble for Playboy pics
Air Force staff sergeant relieved of duties after posing nude for Playboy -
1st black female judge in U.S. dies
Jane Bolin, nation's 1st black female judge and 1st to graduate from Yale Law, dies at 98 -
3 detained in Tenn. couple's killing
Slain Tenn. couple last seen on date were likely carjacked; 3 men detained for questioning -
Correction: Multiple-Fatals story
Correction: Multiple-Fatals story -
Immigration charges for Cuban militant
Cuban militant suspected in 1976 jet bombing is indicted in Texas on immigration charges -
New U.N. leader details first major trip
New U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's first trip to focus on Africa, Middle East -
Mom: Kids barred from 'non-English' bus
Minnesota mom complains kids are barred from bus designated for non-English speakers -
Obituaries in the news
Obituaries in the news -
Australia seeks citizen's U.S. release
Australian foreign minister calls for speedy hearing for citizen held at Guantanamo Bay -
Texas-based pizza chain accepts pesos
Texas-based pizza chain under fire for letting customers pay with pesos -
New Orleans residents march on City Hall
New Orleans residents march on City Hall to demand action against violent crime -
Old nuke plant site OK'd for public use
Former nuclear plant site in northern Michigan OK for public use, government says -
Antiwar activists rush to hold protests
Antiwar activists protest White House decision to send more troops to Iraq -
Defendant in body parts case injured
Defendant in suspected plot to harvest body parts is badly injured, his lawyer says -
Powder found at 2 S. Fla. courthouses
Police investigate powder found at 2 South Florida courthouses; not considered dangerous -
4 hurt in Ind. workplace shooting
4 workers shot at Ind. business that employs disabled people; co-worker arrested -
Product recalls
Product recalls -
Student-officer scuffle spawns $1M suit
Mississippi student-officer scuffle caught on tape, spawns $1M lawsuit and racism allegations -
Judge: Men can seek damages from church
Federal judge allows sex abuse lawsuit against Vatican to go forward in Kentucky -
Soldier pleads guilty to Iraq murders
Soldier pleads guilty, gets 18 years for murders of detainees in Iraq last year -
U.S. military deaths in Iraq hit 3,019
U.S. military deaths in Iraq hit 3,019 Thursday, according to count by The Associated Press -
Atlanta's panda cub set to debut
A lot of work goes into Atlanta panda cub's debut -
U.S. marshal charged with leaking info
Deputy U.S. marshal charged with leaking information to mob figures about witness in FBI probe -
Teacher arrested under peeping-tom law
Texas teacher accused of taping student wrestlers with inappropriately close-up shots -
Poll: Americans oppose Iraq troop surge
Poll: Americans oppose sending more troops to Iraq, don't think boost will stabilize country -
Fla. judge delays contempt case
Fla. judge delays contempt case against former chief of social services agency -
Carter's book prompts more resignations
Carter's book prompts more resignations at former president's human rights organization -
Gov: Mass. police won't arrest illegals
Massachusetts governor says state police won't go after suspected illegal immigrants -
How different groups feel about Iraq
How different groups feel about Iraq -
Texas city's immigration law put on hold
Texas judge puts hold on city law against renting apartments to illegal residents -
Moms enter pleas in middle-school brawl
1 mom pleads no contest, another pleads not guilty in middle-school brawl in Rhode Island -
Human Rights Watch urges EU to take lead
Human Rights Watch urges EU to take lead in fighting repression worldwide -
Iraq Poll Method
Iraq Poll Method -
Snow latest weather woes for Seattle
Snow again closes schools for thousands, snarls traffic in Seattle, 1 death -
Americans weigh new Bush plan for Iraq
Weary of war, Americans respond to Bush speech on Iraq with frustration and hope -
Pa. teacher on trial found dead
Teacher, on trial for alleged inappropriate photos, found dead in car with engine running -
Judge orders paternity test in Duke case
Judge issues order for paternity test requested by defense in Duke lacrosse case -
Carter agrees to book talk at Brandeis
Carter agrees to discuss book at Brandeis, but format won't include debate with Dershowitz -
Man accused in family death back in jail
Man charged with killing wife, baby returned to Mass. jail after psychiatric evaluation -
FDNY says flags on lockers are OK
Locker crackdown causes outrage at FDNY, where firefighters vow to protest with flags -
Mass. fatal rail crash inquiry continues
Investigators say human error likely behind fatal Mass. commuter rail crash -
Belafonte addresses Ohio students
Belafonte calls on college students to help shape future as Dave Chappelle looks on -
Disabled boy's family sues Texas utility
Parents of disabled boy sue Texas city's utility, saying power shut-off threatened his life -
Rapper Noreaga testifies at murder trial
Rapper Noreaga takes witness stand to defend gang-member friend at death-penalty trial -
Arizona lawmaker serving in Iraq
Arizona state legislator, serving in Iraq, misses beginning of state's session -
Jury takes break in Texas smuggling case
Jury deliberations in Texas illegal immigrant smuggling deaths case to resume next week -
Coyote killing contest prompt howls
Coyote killing contest in Montana prompt howls from animal rights groups, hunters -
Judge bars anti-immigrant smuggling tool
Ariz. judge bans prosecutor practice of seizing wire transfers to fight immigrant smuggling -
Rita evacuation bus owner gets probation
Owner of bus that exploded and killed Hurricane Rita evacuees gets probation for fleet mismanagement violations -
'Mockingbird' school drama bridges gaps
Reclusive author Harper Lee attends Ala. student performance of 'Mockingbird' -
Minn. Fantasy Legislature: nerds at play
Minnesota political junkies find outlet for nerdy enthusiasm in online fantasy legislature -
Lawyer: Ex-Cleveland imam questioned
Lawyer says arrested Muslim cleric questioned about ties to Islamic Jihad -
PC World editor slain at California home
PC World editor slain at California home; son disputes suggestion drugs were involved -
Soldier's storage woes attract attention
Offers of help pour in for Missouri soldier whose belongings were sold by storage company -
Work to start on foundation at WTC site
Work to start Thursday on new foundation for 3 planned skyscrapers at WTC site
WORLD
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Guatemala urged on adoption procedures
Guatemala must improve its foreign adoption procedures, U.S. official says -
Ex-Colombian official describes escape
AP Interview: Former Colombian Cabinet Minister shares details of 6 years spent as a hostage -
Ecuador, Colombia OK deal on fumigation
Ecuador says diplomatic spat over Colombia's fumigation of coca has been resolved -
Extradition sought of church leaders
Prosecutors request extradition of Brazilian church founders arrested in Miami -
Argentine judge orders arrest of Peron
Argentine judge orders arrest of former President Isabel Peron in 1976 case -
Political clashes kill 2 in Bolivia
Clashes between Bolivian protesters leave 1 dead, more than 60 injured -
Japan, Europe pledge greater cooperation
Japan, Europe pledge greater cooperation in face of wide range of threats -
Australian foreign minister backs Bush
Australian minister says Iran, Syria must stop interfering in Iraq -
Brazilian takes command of Haiti troops
Brazilian takes command of UN peacekeepers in Haiti -
Nicaragua's Ortega signs trade pact
Nicaragua's Ortega spends first day in office accepting aid package from Venezuela -
Britain urged against Saddam execution
British foreign secretary says officials urged Iraqi authorities not to execute Saddam -
Russia detains bank murder suspect
Suspect detained in connection with murder of senior Russian central banker -
Analysis: Warnings if Iraq plan fails
An AP News Analysis: Signs of conflict over new plan, predictions of disaster if it fails -
U.S. detains 6 Iranians in Irbil raid
U.S.-led forces detain 6 Iranians in the Irbil region; Kurds condemn the arrests -
Today in history - Jan. 12
On Jan. 12, 1945, during World War II, Soviet forces began an offensive against the Germans -
Sudan open to peace talks over Darfur
Sudan's government says it is willing to hold new round of peace talks with Darfur rebels -
Priest leads push to expose clergy
Polish priest leads push to expose clergy who cooperated with secret police -
Russian billionaire detained in France
Russian billionaire held as French police crack down on ski resort prostitution ring -
Saddam had ruled out plea for his life
Hours before execution, Saddam asked lawyers not to appeal for his life, will says -
Protesters demand closure of Gitmo base
Peace activists in Guantanamo demand U.S. close prison for terror suspects -
Rights group faults Chavez
Rights group says Chavez has undermined Venezuela's press freedoms, judicial independence -
U.S. soldiers ponder Bush's new strategy
On patrol in Baghdad, U.S. soldiers ponder Bush's new strategy -
Iraqi government welcomes Bush strategy
Iraqi government welcomes Bush strategy; ordinary Iraqis give mixed reviews -
Ethiopian, U.S. pursue Somalia al-Qaida
U.S. and Ethiopian troops continue pursuit of key al-Qaida suspects in Somalia, official says -
U.N. chief urges new efforts on Somalia
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urges redoubled efforts to stabilize Somalia -
Mideast skeptics blast Bush's Iraq plan
President Bush's plan to boost U.S. troop levels in Iraq meets harsh skepticism in Mideast -
Life in prison sought for German bombing
Lebanese judge demands life in prison for 6 suspects in German train bombing attempt -
NATO, Pakistani army battle militants
NATO, Pakistani army battle militants at border; scores reported killed -
Britain: New Bush plan won't alter ours
Britain says Bush's new game plan in Iraq won't change its strategy there -
Bangladesh president steps down
Bangladesh president steps down as interim leader after declaring a state of emergency -
Bush plan rejects dialogue with Syria
Bush's new Iraq strategy rejects proposals to enlist Syria's aid in ending Iraqi violence -
Iran nuke work seems slow, puzzling West
AP NewsBreak: Iran's nuclear work stalls; diplomats, intelligence agents suspect site a front -
Iran, Syria denounce Bush's Iraq plan
Iran, Syria denounce President Bush's latest strategy for Iraq -
Crashed jetliner found in Indonesia
Family members express relief after wreckage of crashed jetliner found in Indonesia -
Searches reveal Italian hospital horrors
Police inspecting Italian hospitals find unlicensed nurses, rats and garbage -
Jury selection begins in bombing trial
Jury selection begins for failed 2005 London transit bombings trial -
'Chemical Ali' denies role in executions
Saddam Hussein's cousin admits to displacing Kurds but denies involvement in any executions -
Balmy weather slips up ice chess match
London's balmy weather offers a slippery setting for Russian Winter Festival ice chess match -
Israelis show support for Tali Fahima
Freed Israeli woman Tali Fahima does not regret the actions that landed her in prison -
Abbas calls for respect at Fatah rally
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas calls for respect at Fatah movement anniversary rally -
Turkmenistan to curb drug trafficking
Turkmenistan's acting president promises to curb drug trafficking from Afghanistan -
Insurgents play role in bin Laden escape
Afghan insurgent leader tells Pakistani TV his fighters helped Osama bin Laden escape -
Ethiopian dictator sentenced to prison
Ethiopian dictator Mengistu Haile Mariam sentenced to life imprisonment for genocide -
Truck hits bus in central Iran, kills 14
Runaway truck slams into bus in central Iran, killing at least 14 people -
U.S. hunts for key terrorists in Somalia
U.S. and Ethiopian troops continue pursuit of key al-Qaida suspects in Somalia, official says -
Israel encouraged by a stance on Iran
Israeli premier encouraged by firm Chinese stance on Iranian nuclear issue -
Iran summons Swiss, Iraqi diplomats
Iran summons Swiss, Iraqi diplomats after raid on Iranian consulate in Iraq -
Russia resumes pumping oil to Europe
Russia resumes pumping oil to Europe via Belarus, ending 3-day suspension over dispute -
Nicaragua's Ortega returns to power
Nicaragua's Ortega returns to power, hours after leftist ally inaugurated in Venezuela -
5 Iranians detained at Iraqi consulate
Iraqi officials say multinational forces detain 5 Iranian staffers at consulate -
Shiite leader backs Iraqi security plan
Shiite leader calls for government to hit law-breakers with an 'iron fist' -
Benin Voodoo Festival ends
Benin Voodoo Festival drumbeats echo lost history for overseas visitors -
China tells U.S. its Iran ties private
China tells U.S. not to meddle in ties with Iran -
S.Korea: Bird flu transmitted to a human
South Korea says bird flu transmitted to a human during recent outbreak -
Activist: Cuba's Valdes Tamayo dies
Cuban dissident Valdes Tamayo dies at age 50, activist says -
Mexican lawyer to help U.S. journalist
Mexican human rights lawyer to help seek justice for U.S. journalist
BASEBALL
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Pettitte picking up where he left off
Back in the Bronx, Andy Pettitte wants to pick up where he left off -
Dodgers offer all-you-can eat seats
Food for thought: Dodgers will offer fans all-you-can-eat seats this season -
Yankees: We want Rocket
With Pettitte back in pinstripes, Yankees now hoping to pick up Clemens -
Bonds reportedly failed amphetamine test
Bonds' reported positive test for amphetamines could be snag in contract talks with Giants
BASKETBALL
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Redick seeing little NBA playing time
Once a star, J.J. Redick scarcely playing in NBA for Orlando Magic -
O'Neal returns to practice for Heat
Shaquille O'Neal practices with Heat for 1st time since tearing knee cartilage Nov. 12 -
Bucks acquire Boykins from Nuggets
Injury-plagued Bucks send Steve Blake to Nuggets for Earl Boykins and Julius Hodge -
Allen out for season with knee injury
Celtics guard Tony Allen out for season with left knee injury -
76ers waive former All-Star Webber
76ers waive former All-Star Chris Webber, making him eligible to sign with another team -
Wade stellar down the stretch for Heat
Wade stellar down the stretch for Heat; Pacers' O'Neal has strong second half -
Howard's huge double-double lifts Magic
Dwight Howard has 30 points and 25 rebounds and Magic win fifth straight, 91-76 over Warriors -
Wade gets hot at end to lift Heat to win
Dwyane Wade scores 14 in final 8 minutes, rallying the Miami Heat past Seattle 107-103 -
A.I. snaps out of funk, but Nuggets lose
Iverson outscores Parker 33-26, but Spurs beat Nuggets 92-83; Smith returns from suspension -
Mutombo passes Abdul-Jabbar; Rockets win
Dikembe Mutombo moves into second place on all-time blocks list and Rockets beat Lakers 102-77 -
Pacers win third straight for first time
Indiana Pacers win third straight for first time this season, beating Boston Celtics 97-84 -
Scott surprised Hornets won this one
Accustomed to losing, New Orleans Hornets coach Byron Scott sees team beat Hawks for rare win -
Mavs keep up torrid pace, beat Blazers
Mavericks improve to 15-1 in last 16 games after 99-74 win over Trail Blazers -
Raptors bounce back to beat Bucks
Chris Bosh scores 30 points and has 6 blocks to lead Raptors to 90-77 win over Bucks
COLLEGE SPORTS
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Boise State's Petersen wins Bryant Award
Boise State's Chris Petersen wins Bear Bryant Award as national coach of the year -
Mississippi surprises No. 5 LSU 77-74
Mississippi wins 2nd straight game against ranked opponent with 77-74 victory over No. 5 LSU -
Defense: Duke accuser changes account
Defense: Duke accuser changes account, says 1 lacrosse player charged didn't assault her -
No. 6 Ohio St. survives against Penn St.
Andrea Walker's 2 free throws with 1.3 seconds left help No. 6 Ohio State top Penn State 63-61 -
No. 4 Lady Vols roll to 9th straight win
Spencer scores 21 points, Parker adds 19 to lead No. 4 Tennessee past Florida 80-58 -
No. 21 Middle Tenn. wins 11th straight
No. 21 Middle Tennessee State win its 11th straight, 78-48 over Florida Atlantic -
Howell lifts Purdue over Michigan State
Jodi Howell goes 7-for-8 on 3-pointers to help No. 13 Purdue beat No. 20 Michigan State 70-60 -
No. 2 Tar Heels remain undefeated
No. 2 North Carolina remains undefeated with its 10th straight victory over Clemson, 100-65 -
Bulldogs roll over Mississippi State
Chambers scores 28 points to lead No. 15 Georgia to 74-61 win over Mississippi State -
Davis nails it down for No. 14 Vandy
Dee Davis' 2 free throws with 22.6 ticks left lift No. 14 Vanderbilt over South Carolina 67-66 -
Little has changed for Maryland, Duke
Little has changed for Maryland, Duke women as they head into ACC showdown -
Study: Minority AD's at all-time high
Study: Minority athletic directors at all-time high in NCAA -
Ginn's injury 'just a sprain'
Injury to Ohio State's Ted Ginn Jr. 'just a sprain,' father says -
Buckeyes' Gonzalez to enter NFL draft
Buckeyes receiver Anthony Gonzalez will skip his senior season to enter NFL draft -
Marquette ends UConn's home win streak
Marquette ends Connecticut's home winning streak with 73-69 victory over No. 24 Huskies - Wednesday's College Basketball
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Jayhawks top Cowboys in Top 10 showdown
Brandon Rush and Sasha Kaun lead No. 6 Kansas to 87-57 victory over No. 9 Oklahoma State -
No. 1 North Carolina grinds out ACC win
Hansbrough scores 18 and No. 1 North Carolina overcomes slow start to beat Virginia 79-69 -
Illinois-Chicago posts upset for ages
Josh Mayo leads Illinois-Chicago to wild 73-67 overtime victory over No. 12 Butler
FOOTBALL
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Pro Picks: QB experience to be a factor
Pro Picks: QB experience could be a factor for Patriots and Chargers -
One story ends when Eagles meet Saints
One good story will end when Eagles meet Saints in NFC divisional playoff -
Coughlin fires defensive coordinator
Giants coach Tom Coughlin fires defensive coordinator Tim Lewis -
Henry's court cases under negotiation
Bengals receiver Chris Henry trying to reach plea agreements in 2 criminal cases -
Patriots' Seau sued for harrassment
Patriots' Junior Seau sued for allegedly harrassing 2 women at bar -
Titans' Jones can have charges dismissed
Titans' Adam Jones can have charges dismissed if he stays out of trouble -
Tapeh questionable for Eagles Saturday
Thomas Tapeh is questionable for Saturday night's Eagles playoff game at New Orleans -
Broncos hire Bates as assistant coach
Denver Broncos hire Jim Bates as assistant head coach for defense -
Rivers to make first playoff start
Rivers to make first playoff start in shadow of Brady's success
GOLF
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Wie struggles in 1st round of Sony Open
Michelle Wie struggles with 8-over 78 in 1st round of Sony Open; Luke Donald takes lead
HOCKEY
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Isles outlast Bruins 5-4 in shootout
Blake and Satan each score in the shootout to lift Islanders to 5-4 win over Bruins -
Lecavalier lifts Lightning over Capitals
Lecavalier has 2 goals and an assist to help give Lightning a 5-4 victory over Capitals -
Senators withstand Rangers furious rally
Ottawa takes 5-goal lead early in third period and holds off Rangers' rally for 6-4 win -
Canadiens hand Flyers 5th straight loss
Chris Higgins has a goal and an assist as Canadiens hand Flyers a 5th straight defeat, 4-2 -
Hurricanes rally to beat Panthers 6-4
Stillman scores go-ahead goal, Hurricanes rally from 3-goal deficit to beat Panthers 6-4 -
Banged-up Maple Leafs overcome Sabres
Jeff O'Neill scores twice, Mats Sundin adds 2 assists to lift banged-up Leafs past Sabres 4-2 -
Oilers frustrate Sharks yet again
Oilers frustrate Sharks yet again in 3-2 victory -
Bergeron, Stoll lead Oilers past Sharks
Marc-Andre Bergeron and Jarret Stoll each tally 2 points as Oilers edge Sharks 3-2 -
NHL-best Sabres can beat teams many ways
Ryan Miller makes 34 saves and Buffalo Sabres edge slumping Chicago Blackhawks 2-1
MORE SPORTS
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Barbaro shows good signs after setback
Barbaro shows promising 1st step after suffering a significant setback from laminitis
NASCAR
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Vatican newspaper criticizes Dakar Rally
Vatican newspaper criticizes Dakar Rally following latest death -
Robby Gordon wins 6th stage of Dakar
NASCAR driver Robby Gordon wins 6th stage of Dakar Rally
SOCCER
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David Beckham to play for L.A. Galaxy
David Beckham will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season to join the Los Angeles Galaxy -
Column: Can Becks spark soccer in U.S.?
Column: Is warmed-over Beckham still hot enough to spark soccer in U.S.?
TENNIS
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Federer, Sharapova top Aussie Open seeds
Roger Federer, Maria Sharapova top seedings list for Australian Open -
Top seed Robredo reaches Auckland semis
Top seed Tommy Robredo advances to semis at Heineken Tennis Open -
Federer beats Safin, advances to final
Roger Federer beats Marat Safin 6-3, 7-6 (2) to reach final of Kooyong exhibition tournament
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