BUSINESS

• 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
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ENTERTAINMENT

• '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
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HEALTH

• 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
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POLITICS

• 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
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SCIENCE

• 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
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TECHNOLOGY

• 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
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U.S.

• 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
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WORLD

• 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
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BASEBALL

• Duchscherer OKs 1-year deal with A's
  Reliever Justin Duchscherer and A's avoid arbitration, agreeing to $1.2M, 1-year contract
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BASKETBALL

• 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
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BOXING

• Tyson pleads not guilty to drug charges
  Mike Tyson pleads not guilty to drug charges in Arizona
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COLLEGE SPORTS

• 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
• 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
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FOOTBALL

• 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
• 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
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GOLF

• 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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HOCKEY

• 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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LAW CENTER

• 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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MORE SPORTS

• Barbaro veterinarian receives accolade
  Barbaro vet honored for his contribution to horse racing; Derby winner steadily improving
• Names in the Game
  Names in the Game
• 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

• 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
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SOCCER

• Real Madrid: Beckham won't leave early
  Real Madrid sporting director says Beckham will not leave early
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TENNIS

• Serena makes Australian Open semis
  Serena Williams advances to semifinals of Australian Open, defeating Shahar Peer in 3 sets
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