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BUSINESS
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Gap dumps CEO after poor shopping season
Gap dumps Paul Pressler as CEO after dismal holiday shopping season cuts 4Q profits -
Judge won't block Nardelli's severance
Judge refuses to block Ex-Home Depot CEO Bob Nardelli from receiving severance -
Oil prices rise slightly
Oil prices start new contract month with a slight increase -
Amateurs get a crack at Super Bowl ads
Advertisers embrace amateur contests, give aspiring ad execs chance to create Super Bowl ads -
Japanese stocks fall on profit taking
Japanese stocks fall on profit taking; Dollar rises against yen -
Pfizer to cut 10,000 jobs, close plants
Pfizer to lay off 10,000 workers, close at least five plants in cost-cutting moves -
CEOs plead for mandatory emissions caps
Industry executives call on Bush, Congress to accept mandatory action against climate change. -
Texas Instruments 4Q earnings up 2 pct
Texas Instruments 4Q earnings up 2 percent on demand for semiconductor, calculator products -
Sun, Intel to partner on server chips
In design victory, Intel partners with Sun Microsystems on server chips -
Co-defendant: Coke worker proposed theft
Co-defendant: Secretary felt mistreated, proposed secrets theft -
American Express 4Q profit up 24 pct.
American Express 4th-quarter profit up 24 percent as holiday spending drives revenue -
Citigroup CFO Krawcheck steps aside
Citigroup's Krawcheck steps aside as CFO, as largest U.S. bank's executive shake-up continues -
Co. pledges millions for scholarships
Murphy Oil pledges $50 million to put students from one Ark. high school through college -
Product recalls
Product recalls -
Online gambling shares fall amid probe
European online gambling shares fall as U.S. seeks information for probe -
WTO complaint against U.S. corn grows
EU, Australia, Argentina, Brazil join Canada in WTO complaint against U.S. corn subsidies -
Philips 4Q profit doubles, sales slip
Philips: 4th-quarter profit doubles on lower taxes, but sales slip -
Chavez won't pay market price for telco
Chavez says Venezuela won't pay market value in takeover of Verizon-controlled telecom company -
Stocks fall on higher oil
Stocks slip on rising oil price, ahead of earnings reports -
Pfizer reports higher 4Q profit
Pfizer reports higher 4Q profit on asset sale, adjusted profit slips -
Japan economy rising despite flat prices
Report says Japanese economy has grown for 5 straight years despite weak consumer spending -
Hewlett-Packard to open Russia facility
Hewlett-Packard to open facility in Russia to focus on inventing ways to manage digital data -
Dollar rises in Asia
Dollar rises in Asia as traders question Bank of Japan's independence -
Shanghai index surges to new record
Shanghai index surges above 2,900 to new record, led by retail, transportation issues -
German earns NY a seat at fine-wine table
German expatriate's rieslings help earn New York region a seat at fine-wine table
ENTERTAINMENT
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'Grey' star meets with gay activists
Embattled 'Grey's Anatomy' star Isaiah Washington meets with gay-rights groups -
Tomlin, Byrne are new HBO stars
HBO sets Lily Tomlin for new hour-long comedy, Gabriel Byrne for new half-hour drama -
Locals object to MTV's new `Maui Fever'
Maui residents object to island's portrayal in new MTV reality show, `Maui Fever' -
Urban talks about rehab on his Web site
Urban tells fans why he spent 90 days in a rehab center for alcohol abuse, in Web site posting -
Hilton pleads no contest in DUI case
Paris Hilton pleads no contest Monday to reduced DUI charge in Los Angeles -
Mandy Moore: I struggled with depression
Mandy Moore on struggling with depression: 'It was like someone flipped a switch in me' -
NYC newcomer gets lost for five days
NYC newcomer gets hopelessly lost for 5 days after going for a stroll -
Butch forces post office to rerout mail
Wyoming post office reroutes mail to 24 homes because of problem dog named Butch -
Dog OK after swallowing wads of glue
Ohio black Labrador retriever OK after surgery to remove wads of glue -
Cricket captain caught with pants down
Australian cricket captain loses normal spot in lineup after taking quick toilet break -
Ratings group to work with filmmakers
Movie ratings organization promises to be more accessible early on to filmmakers -
Winners named for children's book prizes
Pete Seeger, wordless water story among winners of children's book prizes -
`Stomp the Yard' tops weekend box office
`Stomp the Yard' retains film box-office crown for second week; `Museum' No. 2 -
Tiny London apartment on sale for $335K
In tough housing market, tiny London apartment is on sale for $335,000 -
Stanford partners with Public Theater
Stanford partners with New York's Public Theater on new plays -
Agents find cocaine in broccoli load
Border agents find 1,200 pounds of cocaine in truck full of broccoli -
High Museum calls Louvre Atlanta success
As centerpieces are switched, Louvre Atlanta called a success -
Pet shop owner creates beer for dogs
Pet shop owner in Netherlands creates beer for dogs; It's made from beef extract and malt -
Wanted: People who helped bury Plymouth
Wanted: People who helped bury 1957 Plymouth under courthouse in Oklahoma -
Early labor so husband can watch Bears
Woman chooses to induce labor early so husband can go to Bears game -
Woman gets stuck in bathtub for 4 days
Firefighters rescue 81-year-old woman stuck in bathtub for four days -
Ernest Borgine turning 90 on Wednesday
Ernest Borgnine at 90 still wants to act, but people ask, `Is he still alive?' -
Slain director's movie shown at Sundance
Slain filmmaker's movie, `Waitress,' has its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah -
Croft leads premiere of `Appomattox'
New San Francisco Opera season to include world premiere of Philip Glass' `Appomattox' -
Cusack grieves in Sundance's `Grace'
Cusack plays grieving war widower in Sundance entry `Grace Is Gone' -
Ugly 'Big Brother' stays on in Britain
Accusations of 'Big Brother' racial bullying reveal racial tensions in diverse U.K. -
Paris couture shows ooze glamour
Paris couture shows, including John Galliano, ooze red carpet glamour ahead of Oscar fashion -
Blanchett on movies, motherhood & awards
Cate Blanchett weighs in on awards season, parenting and why she loves surprises -
Perseus in deal with major distributor
Deal announced Monday for Perseus Books to acquire imperiled distributor -
Heather Mills denies settlement report
Heather Mills' lawyers deny report that Paul McCartney made divorce settlement offer -
Kelley: Wife kept wedding plans a secret
David E. Kelley: Wife kept details of their 1993 wedding `secret from everyone, including me' -
Who's won what leading up to the Oscars
Tracking the awards: A list of movie awards leading up to the Oscars -
Fla. promoters sue rapper Lil' Wayne
Florida promoters sue Lil' Wayne for missing Oct. concert date, refusing to reschedule it -
Reggae photojournalist back in Jamaica
Photojournalist Peter Simon returns to Jamaica after 30 years for new reggae chronicle -
`Instinct,' `Little Man' lead Razzies
`Instinct,' `Little Man' lead Razzie Awards with 7 nominations for the year's worst -
Qantas boots man for wearing Bush shirt
Australian refused entry onto flight for wearing `Bush a terrorist' shirt -
LA airport film shoots earns millions
Filming at LA airports, halted after Sept. 11, now bringing in millions in jobs, revenue -
DiCaprio: I'm no 'piece of cute meat'
Leonardo DiCaprio says he felt objectified like 'a piece of cute meat' after 'Titanic' success -
Whitaker describes struggles as an actor
Golden Globe winner Forest Whitaker describes his struggles as an actor -
Barenboim marks Carnegie Hall milestone
Golden moment: Daniel Barenboim plays Carnegie Hall on 50th anniversary of his debut
HEALTH
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Texas plans $3B cancer study investment
Texas plans $3 billion investment in research to battle cancer; aims to become global leader -
U.S. docs tough on blood pressure
U.S. doctors prescribe more drugs for blood pressure, get lower readings than Europeans -
South Africa TB patients may be detained
Doctors say it might be necessary to detain TB patients who refuse treatment in South Africa -
Antidepressants may raise bone risk
Antidepressants may raise risk of bone fractures in people over age 50, Canadian study says -
Gender matters in plasma transfusions
Gender matters in preventing side effects from plasma transfusions, experts say -
New WHO chief calls meeting on polio
New WHO chief announces plans for urgent meeting on polio -
More students shun cafeteria junk food
More students shun junk food in school cafeterias, opt for carrots, even whole wheat pizza
POLITICS
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Bush speech to showcase domestic agenda
Bush includes domestic themes in State of the Union to appeal to mainstream America -
Republican opposition to Iraq plan grows
More Republicans oppose Iraq troop increase, press for accountability in wartorn nation -
GOP hopefuls vow to overturn Roe v. Wade
Brownback, Hunter vow to overturn Roe v. Wade at anti-abortion rally -
Clinton to bypass public funds for bid
Hillary Rodham Clinton to skip matching public funds for primaries and the general election -
New coalition aims to keep Dems in check
Coalition of labor, liberals and lawyers unite to keep Democrats focused on populist issues -
Warner refutes rumors of revived '08 bid
Mark Warner dismisses speculation he's inching back into 2008 presidential race -
Rockefeller: Iraq drains security funds
Intelligence chairman: Bush's 'Iraq adventure' draining homeland security funds -
Court finalizes jury for CIA leak case
Attorneys finish contentious four-day jury selection for CIA leak case -
Analysis: Dems oppose modest veto plan
Analysis: Democrats oppose modest line-item veto they previously supported -
Senators meet on recent immigration raid
Senators question recent immigration raids, call for enforcement of screening laws -
Militants claim U.S. helicopter crash
Evidence shows U.S. helicopter that crashed in Iraq may have been shot down, officials say -
Bush insurance plan gets cold reception
Bush's health insurance proposal receives cold reception from Democratic Congress -
Justice report faults FBI in Foley case
Justice Department report faults FBI for not initially investigating ex-Rep. Mark Foley -
U.S. wants info on China missile test
In U.S., questions persist about China's motive in test of anti-satellite weapon -
U.S. to contribute to Lebanon revival
U.S. to announce new contribution to Lebanon reconstruction efforts -
Bush hails abortion foes at annual rally
Bush gives pep talk to opponents of abortion rights, targets embryonic stem-cell advances -
Rates on 3-month bills climb to new high
Interest rates on 3-month bills climb to highest level in 6 years -
Poll: Most think country on wrong track
Two-thirds think country headed down wrong track, AP poll finds -
FDA proposal allows gluten-free label
FDA proposes allowing gluten-free label on foods made without wheat, rye and barley -
Hillary Clinton's life pivots once more
Hillary Clinton's life of improbable turns pivots once more, with historic run for president -
New House speaker shows she's boss
New House speaker Nancy Pelosi shepherds 6 bills through Congress at breakneck speed -
Bush expected to stress energy security
Bush expected to warn Americans on energy security, isn't likely to propose radical measures -
N.M. governor enters White House race
New Mexico governor begins battle for dollars in 2008 presidential race -
Clinton confident in her 2008 prospects
Day after White House bid announcement, Sen. Hillary Clinton says she's confident in prospects -
House delegates may get some voting rights
House delegates may get partial voting rights after vote on Wednesday
SCIENCE
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Report has 'smoking gun' on climate
'Smoking gun' said to be in international climate report next week; global warming here now -
Experts: Alps glaciers will melt by 2050
Climate experts predict most glaciers will vanish from Alps by 2050, or even sooner -
'Bionic' cat eyes may help humans
Scientists hope 'bionic' cat eyes will help fight human blindness -
Amateur archaeologist finds old furnace
Amateur archaeologist finds iron furnace ruins built around 1619 -
Dinosaur may have resembled the biplane
New study suggests early flying dinosaur may have resembled biplane aircraft -
Explorers set mark in Antarctica journey
Canadian, British explorers reach Antarctica's Pole of Inaccessibility without mechanical help
TECHNOLOGY
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MySpace sues Colo. man for alleged spam
MySpace sues Colorado man for allegedly sending millions of spam messages -
AOL names 2 international executives
AOL names 2 international executives, including chief based in India -
Take-Two finds evidence of backdating
Take-Two finds evidence of stock options backdating with former CEO -
German, French groups want open iTunes
German, French consumer groups join Nordic-led drive against Apple's iTunes rules -
Italian court OKs non-profit downloads
Italy's high court rules that file downloading not a crime if not for profit -
Ruckus Networks widens Web music service
Ruckus Networks expands access to its ad-supported music download service -
Retailers hope Windows Vista boost sales
Retailers looking for Windows Vista to boost sales and service
U.S.
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Va. cockfighting raid nets 120 arrests
More than 120 charged in cockfighting bust near Virginia-N.C. border -
Principal charged with blocking probe
S.C. principal charged with hindering police investigation of cheerleading coach -
New passport rules start Tuesday
New passport rules start Tuesday for air travelers; land and sea travelers wait until 2008 -
Cuban militant enters plea in Texas
Cuban militant pleads not guilty to charges he lied to immigration officials -
Bookkeeper charged with embezzling
Bookkeeper charged with stealing $6.9 million bought real estate, talking trees, feds say -
Texas city changes immigrant tenant law
Texas city revises rental law aimed at reducing number of illegal immigrants -
Study: Hot future for geothermal energy
Report commissioned by Energy Department endorses research on geothermal energy -
Recruiter sentenced in truck bodies case
Man sentenced to 15 years for helping recruit truck driver in smuggling deaths case -
Judge OKs 'Choose Life' license plates
Federal judge says Illinois must offer 'Choose Life' specialty license plates -
Va. senator criticizes Iraq spending
Virginia senator suggests U.S. is spending too much on Iraq, not enough on New Orleans -
Feds fear a dam break in Ky. and Tenn.
Fearing a dam break, feds lower the water level on Kentucky lake -
Rare snowstorm surprises Arizona
Rare snow surprises Ariz. residents; body of missing Colo. snowshoer found in creek -
Frostbitten hiker found alive in N.H.
Frostbitten hiker found alive in N.H. in sleeping bag with gloves on his feet -
Wildfire threatens 20 California homes
Brush fire driven by Santa Ana winds threatens 20 homes in Southern California -
Mexican drug lords appear in U.S. court
4 extradited Mexican drug lords, 11 others appear in U.S. court to face drug charges -
Judge orders NYC to release documents
NYC loses round in bid to keep Republican convention protest documents confidential -
Man charged with murder blames daughter
Man charged in wife's death blames daughter for stabbing; says he'll 'go to jail for her' -
Storied Copa looking for a new home
Legendary NYC nightclub Copacabana, condemned to make room for subway, looking for new home -
U.S. military deaths in Iraq hit 3,061
U.S. military deaths in Iraq hit 3,061 Monday, according to count by The Associated Press -
FCC action sought in water death case
Family of woman who died after water-drinking contest wants radio station's license terminated -
HUD: Keep out of Katrina-damaged complex
HUD asks judge to bar ex-residents from housing complex damaged by Katrina flooding -
Killer explains abortion doctor's death
Killer of abortion doctor testifies that attack was 'essential' to prevent abortions -
Va. lawmaker: Celebrate slavery's demise
Va. lawmaker who said blacks should 'get over' slavery proposes celebrating Juneteenth -
Prosecutors want Padilla leak punished
Prosecutors say defense leak of Padilla's phone conversations could taint jury -
CDC adviser arrested for urinal incident
CDC adviser arrested on indecency charge after incident in airport men's room -
AIDS group sues Pfizer over Viagra ads
AIDS group alleges Pfizer's Viagra ads promote the impotence drug as a party drug -
Lawsuit in Colo. immigration raid ends
Suit closed after federal officials account for detainees in raid of Colo. meatpacking plant -
Death row dean wins temporary reprieve
Man on Texas death row for 31 years wins temporary reprieve from Thursday execution -
U.S. drafts Holocaust denial resolution
United States drafts U.N. resolution condemning denial of Holocaust, spokesman says -
Police believe missing Ind. 5 alive
Police say they believe abducted Indiana mom and 4 children are still alive -
U. of Dallas drops Bush library bid
University of Dallas drops bid for Bush library because of exclusive talks with SMU -
Concrete `river' eyed as wildlife refuge
Concrete `river' eyed as Los Angeles wildlife refuge -
Polls say wealth important to youth
Material Kids: Wealth is a top priority for today's youth -
Co-pilot lands flight as pilot dies
Mexico-bound jet makes emergency landing after pilot dies; flight continues with new crew -
Rep. Jindal to run for La. governor
Republican Rep. Bobby Jindal says he's running for Louisiana governor -
Ex-church official guilty in porn case
Ex-choir director admitts to child porn possession at church where former president attended -
Report: NYC may lose top financial spot
New York City could lose its spot as top financial location in 10 years, report says -
Murphy Oil pledges $50M in scholarships
Murphy Oil pledges $50 million in scholarships for Arkansas town's high school graduates -
Kidnap suspect's lawyers criticize jail
Lawyers for kidnap suspect criticizes jail after reporter gets in; suspect says life was good -
Homeless man sued for $1M shocks ex-wife
S.C. woman realizes NYC homeless man sued for loitering is her ex-husband -
Gingrich: 2008 run would be last resort
Former House speaker Newt Gingrich says he would run for president only as 'last resort' -
Embry-Riddle battered, but flying again
Embry-Riddle, a top U.S. flight school, recovering quickly after battery by tornado -
Man kills self, wife in parking lot
Man kills self, wife in Ohio shopping center parking lot as couple's daughters look on -
Obituaries in the news
Obituaries in the news -
22-year-old killed amid Internet lies
22-year-old killed after being drawn into deceptive Internet relationship, authorities say
WORLD
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Protesters block roads in Lebanon
Opposition protesters block roads, burn tires around the Lebanese capital -
Cuban vice president: Castro recovering
Cuban vice president: Castro recovering, all is normal -
Report: Nuclear envoys meet in China
News report: Envoys to nuclear talks from North and South Korea meet in Beijing -
Envoys at N. Korea talks optimistic
Rare notes of optimism from envoys at North Korea nuclear talks raise hopes of progress -
Group says Al-Qaida No. 2 mocks Bush
Group says Al-Qaida No. 2 mocks new U.S. surge strategy for Iraq in new videotape -
Iran bars 38 IAEA nuclear inspectors
Iran bars 38 IAEA nuclear inspectors from entering country, foreign minister says -
137 killed or found dead across Iraq
Bombs strike Shiite targets, 137 people killed or found dead across Iraq in spate of violence -
Nicaragua's Ortega slashes his salary
Nicaragua's Ortega slashes his salary and those of his Cabinet members -
Australian PM Howard reshuffles Cabinet
Australian Prime Minister John Howard reshuffles Cabinet ahead of federal elections -
USCG rescues migrants off Costa Rica
U.S. Coast Guard rescues disabled boat full of 57 illegal migrants off Costa Rican shore -
Italy bishop's head raps same-sex rights
Head of Italy's bishops criticizes government proposal to allow rights for same-sex couples -
Canadian farmer on trial for 26 deaths
Pig farmer Robert William Pickton, accused of killing 26 women in Canada, goes on trial -
French priest Pierre dies at 94
Abbe Pierre, feisty French priest known for fight on behalf of homeless, dies at 94 -
Calderon vows war on organized crime
Mexico's President Felipe Calderon pledges war against organized crime, promises better police -
African Union confirms Sudanese bombings
African Union confirms Sudanese bombings of North Darfur villages in breach of cease-fire -
Opposition walk out of Morales' speech
Opposition lawmakers walk out of Bolivian leader Evo Morales' state of nation speech -
Mexico holds 11 Iraqis with fake papers
Mexican migration officials arrest 11 Iraqis with fake passports who were California bound -
U.N. chief announces N.Korea fund audit
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announces audit of North Korean development fund -
Egypt embassy worker kidnapped in Iraq
Egyptian embassy worker kidnapped outside compound in Baghdad, foreign ministry official says -
Today in history - Jan. 23
On Jan. 23, 1968, North Korea seized the U.S. Navy ship Pueblo -
Chavez to U.S. officials: 'Go to hell'
Venezuela leader, in broadcast, tells U.S. to 'go to hell,' calls Condoleezza Rice 'missy' -
Iran prepares public for possible clash
Iran prepares public for possible military clash with U.S. amid growing discontent at home -
U.K. scavengers plunder goods from ship
Scavengers in southwest England plunder goods spilling from container ship damaged in storms -
Some of most deadly attacks in Baqouba
Some of most deadly attacks in Baqouba since al-Zarqawi's death -
Residents: Baqouba is deadly ghost city
Residents say Baqouba is dangerous ghost city, but American and Iraqi military disagree -
Al-Qaida group claims copter shoot down
Al-Qaida-linked insurgents claims downing U.S. military helicopter in crash that killed 12 -
U.S. plans missile bases in Europe
U.S. moves forward on plan for missile defense bases in Eastern Europe, angering Russia -
Brazilian controllers share crash blame
Brazilian air traffic controllers partly to blame for Amazon crash, spokeswoman says -
Blast damages offices of Arab TV service
Blast damages offices of empty Arabic TV service in Gaza; no injuries reported -
Man charged with attempting hijacking
Man claiming to be al-Qaida member charged with attempting to hijack Air Botswana plane -
Islamic leader in Somalia surrenders
Officials say top Islamic leader in Somalia surrenders, is under Kenyan protection -
Serbian leader calls for coalition rule
Serbian president calls on pro-democracy parties to form governing coalition -
Israeli Jew charged in terror plan
Israeli Jew, born a Palestinian Muslim, charged with conspiring to carry out terror attack -
Clashes in Guinea leave 10 dead
Clashes in West African nation of Guinea leave 10 dead, 115 wounded -
Probe: Belfast spies allowed murders
Spy unit of Belfast police let Protestant gang get away with murder, watchdog finds -
U.S. envoy expects N. Korean talks soon
U.S. envoy expects North Korean nuclear talks to restart soon, predicts progress -
Activity picks up for Mideast talks
Feverish diplomatic activity around restarting Mideast negotiations -
Gunbattle in central Indonesia kills 10
Gunbattle with suspected militants in central Indonesia kills 10 -
German prosecutors back prison release
German prosecutors support Red Army Faction member's bid to be freed -
Head of Sweden intelligence dies at 61
Head of Sweden's intelligence agency, Klas Bergenstrand, dies of apparent heart attack -
Infantry officer named Israeli army head
Infantry officer, reserve general Gabi Ashkenazi, named next Israeli army chief -
Cambodian woman offered trauma treatment
Cambodian woman offered trauma treatment, free medical care from rights group -
China welcomes Vatican move to mend ties
China welcomes Vatican attempts to mend ties, say letter from pope would be helpful -
Police: 2 confess in journalist killing
Nationalist confesses to inciting ethnic Armenian journalist's slaying, police say -
Earthquake in Indonesia leaves 4 dead
Earthquake in northeastern Indonesia leaves 4 dead; tsunami alert issued, but no wave appears -
Fire from Afghanistan kills Pakistani
U.S.-led coalition fire from Afghanistan hits border post, killing Pakistani soldier -
Russia frowns on U.S. anti-missile plan
Russian general says putting U.S. anti-missile system in east Europe would be a threat -
Singapore to terror-proof hazmat trucks
Singapore aims to terror-proof hazmat trucks with remote control devices -
Thousands stranded by Australia fires
Thousands of Sydney commuters stranded by wildfires after highways, train lines shut down -
Bus accident in northern Uganda kills 21
Bus accident in northern Uganda kills 21, police say -
Taliban chief said likely in Afghanistan
Taliban chief Mullah Omar likely in Afghanistan, Pakistan says, but exact spot still unknown -
Journalists take on Islam in Morocco
In Morocco, journalists take on Islam and nationalist icons at their own peril -
Russian ambassador to return to Georgia
After 4-month recall, Russian ambassador to return to Georgia as tensions ease -
Suicide bombing in Pakistan kills 4
Suicide car bombing in Pakistani tribal region kills at least 4 soldiers -
Iran announces new missile tests
Iran announces new missile tests as Ahmadinejad dismisses criticism of the economy -
TV journalist killed in Russian city
TV journalist found beaten to death in Russian city of Vladivostok -
Fisheries officials focus on tuna stocks
Fisheries officials from around the globe discuss how to increase tuna stocks -
Hope, support helps Palestinian activist
Hope and support from Israeli friends helps bereaved Palestinian activist -
Russian police seize Japan fishing boat
Russian authorities seize Japanese fishing boat with six on board in disputed waters -
2 U.S. Marines killed in Anbar province
2 U.S. Marines killed in fighting in volatile Anbar province -
Suspect in $70M Brazil bank heist dead
Suspect in $70 million bank heist found dead in Brazil -
Taliban to open schools in Afghanistan
Taliban to open schools in southern Afghanistan in apparent bid to win over local residents -
Japan, China plan military port exchange
Japan, China hoping to send warships to each other's port for courtesy calls
BASEBALL
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Duchscherer OKs 1-year deal with A's
Reliever Justin Duchscherer and A's avoid arbitration, agreeing to $1.2M, 1-year contract
BASKETBALL
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Carmelo leads Nuggets past Grizzlies
Carmelo Anthony returns from 15-game suspension to lead Nuggets to a 115-98 win over Grizzlies -
Duncan leads Spurs over Celtics 93-89
Tim Duncan remains unbeaten against Celtics, finishing with 21 to lead Spurs to 93-89 victory -
Pacers beat Bulls, get back to winning
Jermaine O'Neal scores 22 points as Pacers beat Bulls 98-91 to halt 4-game losing skid -
Heat hit 27-straight points, rip Knicks
Playing without Wade, Shaq, Heat score franchise-record 27-straight points, beat Knicks 101-83 -
Bosh leads Raptors over Bobcats 105-84
Chris Bosh scores 20 points, Jose Calderon adds another 20 as Raptors rout Bobcats 105-84 -
Magic top Cavs 90-79, end 5-game slide
Grant Hill scores 22 points, Magic top listless Cavaliers 90-79 and halt 5-game losing streak -
Wade sits out with sprained ankle
Guard Dwyane Wade sits out of Miami's game against Knicks because of sprained ankle -
Karl dismayed about Garnett suspension
Nuggets coach George Karl dismayed at length of Kevin Garnett's suspension for throwing punch -
Mavs beat Heat in NBA finals rematch
Mavs beat the Heat 99-93 in the first matchup between the teams since last season's NBA finals -
Roy helps Blazers preserve win vs. Bucks
Rookie Brandon Roy has career-high 28 points in Blazers' 99-95 victory over Bucks
BOXING
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Tyson pleads not guilty to drug charges
Mike Tyson pleads not guilty to drug charges in Arizona
COLLEGE SPORTS
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No. 13 Okla. St. holds off Okla. 66-61
No. 13 Oklahoma State holds off last-minute charge from Oklahoma to take 66-61 victory - Monday's College Basketball
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No. 1 Duke nicks No. 4 Tenn. 74-70
Abby Waner scores 24 points and top-ranked Duke edges past No. 4 Tennessee 74-70 -
Neb. joins Top 25 in women's hoop poll
Nebraska joins Top 25 as top-ranked Duke widens lead in AP women's basketball poll -
Coach to return after cancer treatment
Kay Yow will return to coach North Carolina St. women's basketball team after cancer treatment -
Indiana, Southern Cal join Top 25
Indiana, Southern Cal join basketball's Top 25 for 1st time this season -
Marquette hands Pitt first Big East loss
Dominic James helps No. 24 Marquette hand No. 6 Pitt its first Big East loss
FOOTBALL
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Parcells retires from Cowboys, coaching
Cowboy no more: Bill Parcells leaves Dallas, retires from coaching after 19 seasons, 2 titles -
Raiders hire young Kiffin as head coach
Raiders hire USC's Lane Kiffin as coach, making 31-year-old NFL's youngest head coach - Postseason NFL Schedule
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Colts owner: Manning's bruised thumb OK
Colts owner: Peyton Manning's bruised thumb OK on throwing hand; X-rays find no broken bones -
Rooney denies Steelers offered Grimm job
Steelers owner Dan Rooney denies team offered coach job to Russ Grimm, then hired Mike Tomlin -
Saints eager to build on winning season
Coming off tough NFC Championship loss, Saints eager to build on winning season -
Dungy's preaching pays off for Colts
Coach Tony Dungy's endless preaching finally pays off for Colts in title game comeback -
GOLDBERG: Will coach Parcells return?
GOLDBERG ON FOOTBALL: Could Bill Parcells be lured back into coaching an NFL team? -
Tomlin's ex-boss: 'He was born to coach'
Former boss says Mike Tomlin, who will take helm with Steelers, 'was born to coach' -
Smith has Bears in Big Game in 3 years
In 3 short years, coach Lovie Smith leads his Bears to top of NFC and into Super Bowl -
Falcons' Vick won't face criminal charge
Falcons' QB Michael Vick won't face criminal charge in water bottle incident at Miami airport -
2 super NFL coaches make breakthrough
2 super coaches make breakthrough: Colts' Tony Dungy, Bears' Lovie Smith reach championship -
Steelers hire Mike Tomlin as head coach
Pittsburgh Steelers hire Vikings defensive coordinator Mike Tomlin as their new head coach -
Cowboys coach Bill Parcells retires
Bill Parcells retires from coaching, leaving the Dallas Cowboys after four seasons -
Bengals CB Joseph arrested on pot charge
Bengals CB Johnathan Joseph charged for pot possession; 9th Cinci player arrested in 9 months -
Giants hire Spagnuolo as defense chief
Giants hire Eagles linebackers coach Steve Spagnuolo to be their defensive coordinator -
Bears, Colts set for historic Super Bowl
Chicago Bears and the Indianapolis Colts head to Miami for an already historic Super Bowl -
Manning rallies Colts into Super Bowl
Manning rallies Colts into Super Bowl with 38-34 victory over Patriots in AFC title game -
Column: Manning leads his greatest drive
Column: Peyton Manning's greatest drive not uphill, even though it felt that way -
Defense helps Bears shuffle off to Miami
Bears shut down Saints 39-14 in NFC title game to reach Super Bowl for 1st time in 21 years -
Comeback kid finally falls short
Comeback kid Tom Brady finally falls short with loss to Colts in AFC title game -
Goldberg: Dungy follows Lovie to SB
Goldberg on Football: Tony Dungy becomes the Super Bowl's 2nd black coach -
Column: Smith, Dungy make history
Column: Bears' Lovie Smith, Colts' Tony Dungy become 1st black coaches to reach Super Bowl
GOLF
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Hoffman wins playoff at Bob Hope Classic
Charley Hoffman beats John Rollins in Hope Classic playoff for 1st PGA tour victory -
Irwin wins season-opening MasterCard
Hale Irwin wins season-opening MasterCard Championship by 5 strokes
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Old guard gives way to new NHL All-Stars
Old guard makes way for new at NHL All-Star game, which is full of young up-and-comers
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High court rejects Calif. sentencing law
Supreme Court strikes down California sentencing law; many prisoners may be out earlier -
Court eases restrictions on inmate suits
Supreme Court eases path for inmates to complaining about their treatment behind bars -
Supreme Court passes in corruption case
Supreme Court won't review convinction of L.A. congresswoman's son in public corruption case
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Barbaro veterinarian receives accolade
Barbaro vet honored for his contribution to horse racing; Derby winner steadily improving -
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Ex-pro wrestler 'Bam Bam' Bigelow dies
Former pro wrestler Scott 'Bam Bam' Bigelow dies at 45; wrestled with Hulk Hogan, Andre Giant
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NASCAR to widen Chase field to 12
NASCAR to place emphasis on winning, widen Chase field to 12 drivers, up from 10 -
Carmichael ready for stock cars
Motorcycle star Ricky Carmichael ready to transition to late model stock cars
SOCCER
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Real Madrid: Beckham won't leave early
Real Madrid sporting director says Beckham will not leave early
TENNIS
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Serena makes Australian Open semis
Serena Williams advances to semifinals of Australian Open, defeating Shahar Peer in 3 sets
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