- 43 Dead, 100 Wounded in Pakistan Bomb Attacks12 March 2010, 3:10 pm
A pair of homicide bombers targeting army vehicles detonated explosives within seconds of each other Friday, killing at least 43 people in this eastern city and wounding about 100, police said.... 
- Yemeni Authorities Seize Broadcast Equipment From Al-Jazeera12 March 2010, 1:18 pm
Al-Jazeera television says Yemeni authorities confiscated broadcasting equipment from the station's San'a offices after complaining of its coverage of the country's restive southern region....
- Pakistan Tests Missiles, Torpedoes in Arabian Sea12 March 2010, 7:15 am
Pakistan's navy successfully test-fired a series of missiles and torpedoes Friday in what it called a message to "nefarious" forces — an apparent reference to longtime rival India....
- Strong Earthquake Hits Chile as New President Sworn In11 March 2010, 5:56 pm
The strongest aftershock since Chile's devastating earthquake rocked the South American country Thursday as President Sebastian Pinera was sworn into office....
- Report: Kidnappers Free 2 European Aid Workers in Haiti11 March 2010, 5:19 pm
Kidnappers have freed two Swiss women snatched off the streets of Haiti's capital and held for five days, officials said Thursday....
- Mexico's Slim Becomes 'World's Richest' Person11 March 2010, 5:17 pm
Mexican telecom tycoon Carlos Slim is the world's richest person, jumping past Americans Bill Gates and Warren Buffett to become the first person from a developing nation to top the list, according to Forbes magazine....
- Jailed Jordanian Cleric Is Al Qaeda Recruiters' Poster Boy11 March 2010, 4:56 pm
A jailed Jordanian cleric who is behind bars for promoting terrorist attacks appears to be the face of Al Qaeda’s newest recruitment campaign....
- Rioters Storm Athens Streets Over Gvt. Financial Plan11 March 2010, 4:06 pm
Serious street clashes erupted between rioting youths and police in central Athens Thursday as some 30,000 people demonstrated during a nationwide strike against the cash-strapped government's austerity measures....
- Celibacy Partly to Blame for Sex Abuse, Cardinal Says11 March 2010, 3:48 pm
A cardinal seen as a future candidate for the papacy has broken a Vatican taboo by raising the possibility that priestly celibacy is among the causes of the sex abuse scandal sweeping the Roman Catholic Church....
- Court Allows Extradition for Swede in Auschwitz Sign Theft11 March 2010, 3:27 pm
A Swedish court ruled Thursday that a former neo-Nazi leader arrested in Sweden can be extradited to Poland, where he is suspected of being involved in the theft of the infamous Auschwitz sign....
- U.K. Plans to Circle the World in Rotorcraft11 March 2010, 3:13 pm
A U.K. man says he plans to make the first round-the-world trip in a customized rotorcraft known as an autogyro....
- Anti-Whaling Activist Arrested After Jumping Onto Boat11 March 2010, 3:05 pm
The activist jumped aboard the whaling vessel from a Jet Ski on Feb. 15 in the Antarctic, where Japan was conducting its annual whale hunt...
- Homicide Bomber Botches Attack on Pakistani Military11 March 2010, 2:46 pm
Pakistani officials say a botched suicide bombing aimed at a security convoy on the outskirts of the northwestern city of Peshawar has wounded three children playing nearby....
- Siberian Tigers Starve to Death at Chinese Zoo11 March 2010, 2:06 pm
The Year of the Tiger has got off to a tragic start for the endangered big cat in China....
- Women in Charge in West Bank's Key District11 March 2010, 1:05 pm
At 35, Leila Ghanem is the first woman to become a Palestinian governor, the latest in a group of trailblazing women leaders who are slowly winning acceptance in this traditional society....
- U.S. Troops Kill Iraqi Reporter and Husband, Police Say11 March 2010, 8:19 am
Morgue officials confirmed the deaths and said the bodies of Aseel al-Obeidi and her husband were riddled with bullets in Wednesday's shooting in the Tobchi neighborhood....
- Early Results Show Tight Race in Iraq11 March 2010, 7:03 am
Partial vote results in Iraq's historic election released Thursday showed a tight contest between the nation's prime minister and a secular challenger during a chaotic count that was marred by accusations of fraud....
- Fmr Members of Vienna Boys Choir Allege Sexual Abuse11 March 2010, 6:40 am
A top Austrian newspaper cites two former members of the famed Vienna Boys Choir as saying they were sexually abused by their supervisors....
- Judge to Hear Plan to Pay $657M to WTC Responders12 March 2010, 3:28 pm
Thousands of ground zero workers who claim to have been sickened by dust and debris from the World Trade Center will have 90 days to decide whether to accept a settlement worth up to $657.5 million....
- Judge to Decide if Ex-Wife Can Testify in N.J. Incest Case12 March 2010, 3:25 pm
A judge is expected to decide Friday whether a former wife can testify against a New Jersey man accused of raping his five daughters and terrorizing his family....
- Hearing for Pa. Boy, 12, Accused of Killing Dad's Fiancee12 March 2010, 3:13 pm
A hearing is under way in Pennsylvania to determine whether a 12-year-old boy can be tried as an adult on charges he killed his father's pregnant fiancee....
- Smelly Feet at Fla. Airport May Prompt Security Change12 March 2010, 2:52 pm
Something stinks at Palm Beach International Airport....
- Teacher Mauled to Death by Wolves in Alaska12 March 2010, 2:31 pm
A teacher jogging along a rural Alaskan road was killed in an animal attack and authorities say wolves are the chief suspects....
- N.Y. Woman Killed by Subway After Jumping on Tracks12 March 2010, 2:12 pm
A woman dropped her gym bag on the tracks of a crowded Upper East Side subway station yesterday — then made the fatal decision to jump after it as screaming straphangers watched in horror, The New York Post reported....
- N.Y. Cashier, 91, Punched Trying to Fend Off Thief12 March 2010, 1:48 pm
A 91-year-old New York pharmacy cashier refused medical attention and went back to work after a thief punched her....
- Lesbian Teen Sues School Over Prom Drama12 March 2010, 1:31 pm
A lesbian student who wanted to take her girlfriend to her senior prom is asking a federal judge to force her Mississippi school district to reinstate the dance it canceled....
- NYC Funeral Home Van Towed -- With Body Inside12 March 2010, 1:15 pm
A police tow truck removed a minivan parked outside a New York City funeral home — with a body inside....
- Al Qaeda Suspect Worked at U.S. Nuclear Plants12 March 2010, 12:34 pm
An American charged in Yemen with being a member of Al Qaeda had worked at nuclear power plants in the U.S., a spokesman for a group of plants in New Jersey said Thursday. But a state official said the man did not breach security there...
- N.J. Airport Guard Disciplined for Security Breach12 March 2010, 12:31 pm
Officials will discipline, but won't fire, a New Jersey airport guard who briefly left his post, triggering a security breach that delayed flights worldwide....
- Secret Service Probes Counterfeit Money Found at School12 March 2010, 11:49 am
Since last week police said students allegedly passed, or tried to pass $50 worth of counterfeit bills, Falmouth police said....
- Maryland Woman Charged With Murdering Infant Son12 March 2010, 11:49 am
State's Attorney Lisa Thayer Welch said Thursday that 27-year-old Jamie Lynn Hiemenz is charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter, first-degree child abuse and reckless endangerment....
- ACORN Agrees to Give Up Its Ohio Business License12 March 2010, 11:48 am
The community organizing group ACORN has settled a lawsuit by agreeing to give up its Ohio business license and not return under another name....
- Valedictorian Sues to Stop School Graduation Prayer12 March 2010, 11:47 am
The lawsuit by 18-year-old Eric Workman says the prayer and the vote at Greenwood High School unconstitutionally subject religious practice to majority rule....
- Ohio State University Shooter Left Apology Note Behind12 March 2010, 11:46 am
Authorities have released notes written by the Ohio State University janitor who shot two supervisors before killing himself, and he appears to tell a woman named Donna "sorry I let you down."...
- 1 Dead, 2 Injured in South Carolina Apartment Shooting12 March 2010, 11:45 am
One person is dead and two others wounded following a shooting in the usually quiet community near an S.C. coastal city....
- Police: Woman Beaten After Rejecting Advances in NYC Bar12 March 2010, 11:44 am
Police say a woman was severely beaten in the bathroom of a New York City bar after rejecting a patron's advances....
- 4 Dead After Separate Northeast Train Accidents12 March 2010, 7:09 am
Authorities say four people were fatally struck by trains in the Northeast....
- 'Jihad Jane' Tried to Kill Herself, Hid Muslim Religion11 March 2010, 4:07 pm
Colleen LaRose, the self-described Jihad Jane, spent many hours caring for her boyfriend's father in the small town of Pennsburg, Pa., as she hid her terrorist activities on the Internet, Fox 29 in Philadelphia reported....
- Browns sign former Patriot Watson to multiyear deal12 March 2010, 2:34 pm
The Cleveland Browns filled a gaping offensive hole, signing free agent tight end Ben Watson to a multiyear contract.
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- Vonn wins super-G, third straight overall World Cup12 March 2010, 10:59 am
Lindsey Vonn won her third straight overall World Cup title.
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- Baylor shows its claws, continues to Bear down on rival Texas12 March 2010, 7:10 am
Little brother does it again. Baylor beats Texas for the fourth consecutive time, an 86-67 win in the Big 12 tournament quarters. The Bears approach the Big Dance on fire. The 'Horns? On quite a downer, Dennis Dodd says.
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- Roy scores 41, leads Blazers' comback over Warriors12 March 2010, 6:48 am
Brandon Roy scored 41 points, Andre Miller added 15 points and seven assists and the Portland Trail Blazers overcame a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Golden State Warriors 110-105 on Thursday night.
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- Projecting the Field: A day of conference implosion12 March 2010, 6:09 am
Conference USA, the Big East and the ACC all lose multiple high seeds during Thursday's tournament action. Jerry Palm breaks it down in Projecting the Field.
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- No. 21 Baylor pulls away, makes it three straight against Texas12 March 2010, 4:59 am
LaceDarius Dunn, benched with three quick fouls in the first half, rebounded with 17 of his 19 points after intermission and No. 21 Baylor made it three in a row against Texas with an 86-67 victory Thursday night in the Big 12 quarterfinals.
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- Butler's buzzer-beater helps West Virginia down Cincy12 March 2010, 4:50 am
Da'Sean Butler took an inbounds pass and banked in a 3-pointer from the head of the key at the buzzer to give No. 7 West Virginia a 54-51 victory against Cincinnati on Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the Big East tournament.
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- BYU's Fredette scores 45, sets MWC tourney mark12 March 2010, 4:15 am
Jimmer Fredette set a tournament record with 45 points and Brigham Young
broke the school's 60-year-old mark for wins in a season with a 95-85 victory
over TCU in the Mountain West Conference quarterfinals Thursday night.
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- Connecticut's Calhoun says he will sign new contract12 March 2010, 3:09 am
Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun says he intends to sign a new contract. Calhoun said he wanted to end any speculation about his future, and hopes his decision will 'show people that I am committed to the future of UConn basketball.'
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- Jackets bounce Heels in first round of ACC tourney12 March 2010, 2:49 am
Derrick Favors had 18 points and nine rebounds to help Georgia Tech
hold off North Carolina 62-58 in the first round of the Atlantic Coast
Conference tournament Thursday night.
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- K-State breezes past OK State in Big 12 quarters12 March 2010, 2:15 am
Jamar Samuels scored 21 of his career-high 27 points in the first half, helping No. 9 Kansas State turn a rematch into a rout with an 83-64 victory against Oklahoma State on Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 tournament.
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- L.T. leaves Vikings without deal; set to visit Jets12 March 2010, 12:17 am
LaDainian Tomlinson left the Minnesota Vikings facility without a deal in place and is on his way to New York to visit the Jets.
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- AP: Woods now likely headed for Masters return11 March 2010, 11:28 pm
Tiger Woods intends to remain out of golf at least until the Masters, two people with knowledge of his plans have told the Associated Press.
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- Dodd11 March 2010, 10:06 pm
Thanks in large part to Cole Aldrich, Kansas beats Texas Tech 80-68 and avoids another early exit from the Big 12 tourney. You get the feeling the No. 1 Jayhawks would rather be dancing, Dennis Dodd says.
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- Likely top seed Kansas gets past Texas Tech11 March 2010, 7:50 pm
Cole Aldrich had 12 points and 18 rebounds, and No. 1 Kansas become the third team to reach 2,000 wins by pulling out an 80-68 victory over scrappy Texas Tech on Thursday in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 tournament.
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- Syracuse takes hit in Big East tourney as Georgetown rallies11 March 2010, 7:35 pm
Chris Wright scored 27 points and No. 22 Georgetown sailed past No. 3 Syracuse with an impressive second-half surge, beating the top-seeded Orange 91-84 in the quartefinals of the Big East tournament Thursday.
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- Bracket Science: The anatomy of an upset10 March 2010, 4:54 pm
Cinderella spotting is a tricky business. Luckily for us, Peter Tiernan demonstrates how to spot which favorites will fall and which longshots will advance.
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- ...The Tsunami Advisory remains in effect for coastal areas of California and for Alaska from Sitka to Attu....28 February 2010, 2:17 am
Tsunami amplitudes along southeast Alaska and British Columbia coasts have are below danger levels. Amplitudes observed along the California coast are still above danger levels at a few locations. Tsunami amplitudes are arriving and increasing along the southern Alaska and Alaska Peninsula coasts....
- ...Magnitude 8.8 earthquake near Chile...27 February 2010, 3:25 pm
A magnitude 8.8 earthquake was recorded early Saturday morning off the coast of Chile. More complete information is available from the USGS....
- ...Widespread Tsunami Warning Continues for the Pacific Basin...27 February 2010, 3:05 pm
Tsunami Advisory Expanded for Entire US.-Canada West Coast from California and Alaska, The Tsunami Warning continues for the Pacific Basin. Estimated travel times for the tusnami are available from the West Coast/Alaska Tsunami Warning Center....
- ...Stage Set for Possible Major Spring Floods on Red River, Devils Lake...23 February 2010, 5:29 pm
For the second year in a row, weather conditions are setting the stage for another round of major spring flooding along the Red River in North Dakota and Minnesota....
- ...Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco Unveil Landmark Climate.Gov Portal to Climate Information ...15 February 2010, 1:24 pm
Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco unveiled a new Web site that will serve as a single point-of-entry for NOAA's climate information, data, products and services....
- ...Winter weather across the Deep South...13 February 2010, 12:56 pm
A winter storm moving across the Deep South brought snow to many areas. The low pressure system will move offshore Saturday and snow will end. Many areas reported 4 to 6 inches of snow, with up to 7.3 inches in South Carolina. Even parts of Florida reported 1 to 2 inches of snow....
- ...Winter storm exiting the Mid-Atlantic and southern New England Regions...11 February 2010, 1:08 pm
The winter strom that brought heavy snow to the Mid-Atlantic and southern New England regions is moving offshore and snow will come to an end. The storm brought between 1 and 2 feet of new snow to many parts of the Mid-Atlantic, and broke seasonal snow totals in Washington DC, Baltimore MD, Philadelphia PA, and Atlantic City NJ....
- ...Expansive area of wintry precipitation moving from the Mississippi River Valley into the Midwest and toward the Mid-Atlantic...9 February 2010, 1:00 pm
Widespread heavy snows are likely over the next few days from the Great Lakes, upper Ohio Valley, central Appalachians, northern Mid-Atlantic, and into the New York City metro area/southern New England region....
- ...Latest storm totals for the Mid-Atlantic Winter Storm...7 February 2010, 1:22 pm
A major winter storm brought widespread heavy snow across parts of the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Storm totals of up to 40 inches were reported before snow ended Saturday evening...
- ...NOAA Dispatches High-Tech Research Plane to Improve Winter Storm Forecasts...14 January 2010, 7:35 pm
NOAA's Gulfstream IV aircraft, known for investigating Atlantic hurricanes, will begin flying over the North Pacific Ocean to fill gaps in atmospheric observations, which will enhance forecasts of winter storms for the entire North American continent through improved computer modeling....
- ...National Hurricane Center to Provide Greater Lead Time in Watches and Warnings...5 January 2010, 2:51 pm
NOAA's National Hurricane Center in Miami will issue watches and warnings for tropical storms and hurricanes along threatened coastal areas 12 hours earlier than in previous years. According to NHC experts, advancements in track forecasts are making it possible for forecasters to provide greater lead time....
- ...Dec. 26, 2009 Marks Five Years Since Sumatra Indonesia Tsunami Killed 230,000 ...26 December 2009, 1:39 pm
In December 2004, lack of an effective international warning system contributed to unprecedented loss of life when a tsunami devastated countless communities around the Indian Ocean. Through NOAA, the United States accelerated preparation for a potential tsunami along the U.S. coastline and efforts to build partnerships for an international warning program. According to NOAA tsunami experts, the key to surviving a destructive tsunami is people's ability to receive warnings and willingness to act...
- ...Major winter storm continues to bring blizzard conditions across the Northern Plains...26 December 2009, 3:15 am
The intensity of the surface low over northern Iowa is slowly weakening and will continue to do so tonight and into Saturday. However, blizzard or near-blizzard conditions are expected to persist across the Northern Plains through Saturday morning. Additional snowfall totals of 2 to 6 inches are expected across the Northern Plains and upper Midwest with localized 8 to 12 inch amounts possible over this region. For more details, check the web site of the local Weather Forecast Office....
- ...NOAA Reminds you to Give the Gift of Safety this Holiday Season...21 December 2009, 1:04 pm
When searching for that special gift this holiday season, consider giving a potentially life-saving NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio. These radios sound an alarm when NOAA's National Weather Service issues a warning for severe weather, such as a tornado or flash flood, and can relay civil emergency messages....
- ...Blizzard conditions along the New England coast...20 December 2009, 1:32 pm
The low off the New England coast will continue to track northeastward during the day on Sunday. snow across the Mid-Atlantic and New England will slowly taper off as the low moves away from the coast. Heavy snow and strong winds could potentially cause whiteout conditions along the New England coast through Sunday morning. Widespread snowfall totals of 10 to 20 inches are expected across the area with locally higher amounts possible....
- ...Developing low will bring significant snow to the Mid-Atlantic...18 December 2009, 12:11 pm
A storm system over the Gulf of Mexico is forecast to deepening as it tracks across the Southeast today, along the Outer Banks of North Carolina by Saturday morning, and southeast of Marthas Vineyard on Sunday morning. This track gives a stripe of heavy snowfall from western North Carolina to New York City, impacting major cities including Washington, Baltimore, and Philadelphia with potentially a foot or more of snow. A mix of sleet/freezing rain is forecast along the piedmont of North Carolina...
- ...Winter, Nighttime Tornadoes Pose Greatest Risk, National Weather Service Warns ...14 December 2009, 9:47 pm
Shrouded in darkness, nighttime tornadoes can be deadly, especially during the winter season when people are not accustomed to such severe weather. Given the dangers, forecasters with NOAA's National Weather Service are increasing efforts to alert people of a potential threat in their area before they go to sleep....
- ...Major Winter Storm Crossing the Country....9 December 2009, 1:55 pm
Heavy snow and high winds are forecast from the Midwest to the Northeast as a strong storm moves across the country. Numerous winter weather alerts have been issued by the National Weather Service....
- ...Major Winter Storm Forecast for Western and Central U.S....7 December 2009, 5:22 pm
Heavy snow and high winds are forecast from California to Michigan as a strong storm moves across the country the next couple of days. Numerous winter weather alerts have been issued by the National Weather Service....
- ...2009 Atlantic hurricane season officially ended November 30th...30 November 2009, 4:31 pm
The 2009 Atlantic hurricane season officially ended Monday, marking the close of a season with the fewest named storms and hurricanes since 1997 thanks, in part, to El Nino....
- Reid's Wife Remains Hospitalized After Traffic Accident12 March 2010, 3:12 pm
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's wife remained hospitalized Friday with serious injuries suffered when a tractor-trailer rear-ended the minivan she and their daughter were riding in on a suburban Virginia interstate, officials said....
- Obama Delays Trip to Indonesia to Work on Health Care12 March 2010, 2:08 pm
President Obama has pushed back his trip to Indonesia for three days to work with beleaguered Democrats on trying to wrap up a health care overhaul. ...
- Retail Sales Rise .3 Percent in Surprising Increase12 March 2010, 1:37 pm
The Commerce Department said retail sales rose 0.3 percent in February, surpassing expectations that sales would decline by 0.2 percent....
- GOP Senators Question $1M Salary for Boys and Girls Club CEO12 March 2010, 12:41 pm
The chief executive of the charity closing doors for lack of funding earned nearly $1 million in 2008 while officials spent $4.3 million on travel, $1.6 million on conferences, conventions and meetings and $544,000 in lobbying fees....
- Palin to Testify Against Alleged E-Mail Hacker12 March 2010, 12:07 pm
Sarah Palin is expected to head to Knoxville, Tenn., next month to testify in U.S. District Court against a University of Tennessee student who allegedly hacked the former Alaska governor's personal Yahoo! e-mail account....
- Republican Paid $150G After Nude 'Hot-Tubbing'12 March 2010, 9:05 am
In a shocking statement on the Utah House floor, Kevin Garn, 55, said he paid a woman $150,000 to keep silent about going nude "hot-tubbing" with her when she was a minor a quarter century ago....
- Dems Abandon Abortion Deal, Ready Health Vote12 March 2010, 6:46 am
White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel emerged from a meeting in the Capitol with top Democratic lawmakers Thursday night saying, "We made a lot of decisions. We're getting towards the end."...
- Obama to Tap Yellen as Fed Vice Chair12 March 2010, 5:17 am
President Obama is planning to nominate Janet Yellen, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, to take over as vice chairman of central bank in Washington, Fox News has learned....
- Gov't May Seek More Authority on Vehicle Safety12 March 2010, 5:05 am
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration head says the agency will consider mandating vehicle 'black boxes,' which typically record data about whether the brake or accelerator pedals were depressed at the time of a crash. ...
- Facing Tough Re-Election, Sen. Lincoln Seeks to Clarify Position on Health Care12 March 2010, 12:50 am
As the Arkansas Senate race heats up, Sen. Blanche Lincoln wants to set the record straight on her view of settling health care reform with a simple majority vote....
- Chamber of Commerce to Spend Big Bucks Targeting Vulnerable Dems11 March 2010, 11:26 pm
After a year of pitched battle with the Obama White House over health care reform, the Chamber is now priming for a the 2010 midterm cycle in which executives say they pro-business lobby will spend close to $200 million, more than double its spending in 2008....
- Federal Appeals Court in California Upholds 'Under God' in Pledge of Allegiance11 March 2010, 11:22 pm
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel rejected two legal challenges by Sacramento atheist Michael Newdow, who claimed the references to God disrespect his religious beliefs....
- Sen. Reid's Wife Breaks Back, Neck in Crash11 March 2010, 10:26 pm
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's wife and daughter were being treated in a hospital Thursday for serious injuries they sustained when their vehicle was rear-ended by a truck, a spokesman said....
- Black Lawmakers Downplay Obama Grievances -- After Taking Them to the Press11 March 2010, 9:56 pm
Black congressional leaders emerged from an afternoon pow-wow at the White House with nothing but nice things to say about President Obama, even though behind the scenes the lawmakers and their aides seemed to be spoiling for a fight. ...
- New York Attorney General Appoints Special Counsel in Paterson Probe11 March 2010, 9:04 pm
Former Chief Judge Judith Kaye will also probe whether the governor lied about his intentions to pay for World Series tickets....
- U.S. Report Claims Afghan, Iraq Human Rights Abuses Are Up11 March 2010, 8:09 pm
As the U.S. military prepares to leave Iraq, the State Department is blaming the Iraqi government for arbitrary killings of civilians and other human rights abuses....
- Watchdog Accuses Obama Justice Department of Ignoring ACORN Fraud11 March 2010, 7:05 pm
The Obama Justice Department administration shut down an investigation into ACORN last year, ignoring evidence of fraud at the community group, a government watchdog claimed Thursday, citing investigative documents it obtained...
- Rep. Kilpatrick Called to Testify Before Detroit Grand Jury11 March 2010, 5:37 pm
A congresswoman who is the mother of Detroit ex-Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick says she'll comply with a subpoena to testify before a grand jury in Detroit. ...
- House Advances Measure Calling for Expanded Massa Ethics Probe11 March 2010, 5:28 pm
In a sign that the Eric Massa controversy may not go away any time soon, the House on Thursday advanced a Republican measure calling for the ethics committee to "investigate fully" what House Democratic leaders and their staffs knew ahead of time about the ex-congressman's alleged misconduct. ...
- Sharp Elbows, Cold Shoulders Mark Biden Trip to Israel11 March 2010, 5:21 pm
Vice President Biden's trip to the Middle East -- meant to pave the way for a new round of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks -- is coming to a close, leaving in its wake a trail of stinging snubs, cringe-worthy blunders and one-word headlines in Israelis newspapers: "Embarrassment." ...
- This Week's Top 10 Articles13 March 2010, 4:59 am
Miss out on business news this week? Fret not. Below are FOX Business' top 10 most-read articles for the week of March 5-March 12....
- Treasurys Erase Loss As Yields Attract Buyers12 March 2010, 3:48 pm
Treasurys Erase Loss As Yields Attract Buyers...
- CURRENCIES: Dollar Pares Loss After Confidence Data12 March 2010, 3:29 pm
CURRENCIES: Dollar Pares Loss After Confidence Data...
- OECD Head: China, Developed Nations Not Acting On Imbalances12 March 2010, 3:28 pm
OECD Head: China, Developed Nations Not Acting On Imbalances...
- International Securities Exchange Mulls Second Options Platform12 March 2010, 3:27 pm
International Securities Exchange Mulls Second Options Platform...
- PRESS RELEASE: Fitch Rates Russian Republic of Khakassia 'BB-'12 March 2010, 3:25 pm
PRESS RELEASE: Fitch Rates Russian Republic of Khakassia 'BB-'...
- Reuters/Univ Michigan Mid-March Sentiment 72.5; Feb 73.612 March 2010, 3:23 pm
Reuters/Univ Michigan Mid-March Sentiment 72.5; Feb 73.6...
- PRESS RELEASE:Fitch Affirms Barloworld A+(zaf);Outlook Negative12 March 2010, 3:21 pm
PRESS RELEASE:Fitch Affirms Barloworld A+(zaf);Outlook Negative...
- Chile President: Quake Left Housing Deficit Of 300,000 Homes12 March 2010, 3:16 pm
Chile President: Quake Left Housing Deficit Of 300,000 Homes...
- DATA SNAP: US Business Inventories Unchanged In January12 March 2010, 3:15 pm
DATA SNAP: US Business Inventories Unchanged In January...
- Feb. retail-sales report offers positive surprise
(AP)12 March 2010, 4:30 pm
AP - Retail sales posted a surprising increase in February as consumers did not let major snowstorms stop them from racking up purchases. The advance, the biggest since November, provided hope that the recovery from the Great Recession is gaining momentum....
- Consumer sentiment dipped in early March
(Reuters)12 March 2010, 4:11 pm
Reuters - U.S. consumer sentiment declined slightly in early March, with Americans less positive about the job outlook, a survey released on Friday showed....
- Obama eyes dovish policymaker as Fed number two: reports
(AFP)12 March 2010, 3:54 pm
AFP - US President Barack Obama plans to nominate San Francisco regional central bank chief Janet Yellen, a policy dove, as Federal Reserve Board number two, news reports said Friday....
- Unemployment higher among young war veterans
(AP)12 March 2010, 3:51 pm
AP - The Labor Department says the unemployment rate for young Iraq and Afghanistan veterans was 21.1 percent last year....
- Retail sales rise as shoppers fight winter blues
(Reuters)12 March 2010, 3:31 pm
Reuters - U.S. retail sales rose unexpectedly last month despite heavy snow storms and a drop in vehicle purchases by consumers spooked by Toyota recalls, bolstering hopes of a sustainable economic recovery....
- Obama to tap Yellen for Fed vice chair: source
(Reuters)12 March 2010, 3:23 pm
Reuters - President Barack Obama plans to nominate San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Janet Yellen, a respected policy dove, to be vice chairman of the central bank, a source familiar with the process said on Thursday....
- New slide in US videogame sales
(AFP)12 March 2010, 3:21 pm
AFP - NPD Group on Thursday said US videogame sales slid 15 percent in February to 1.26 billion dollars, defying optimism that the industry would rebound on a reviving economy....
- Business inventories flat in January
(AP)12 March 2010, 3:15 pm
AP - Business inventories were basically flat in January even though sales rose for an eighth consecutive month....
- (AP)12 March 2010, 3:01 pm
AP - Business inventories unchanged in January as total sales increase for eighth conscutive month....
- UBS urges parliament to back U.S. tax deal: report
(Reuters)12 March 2010, 2:43 pm
Reuters - Switzerland's UBS has warned parliamentarians failure to back a deal to end its bitter U.S. tax row with the bank could result in a damaging backlash for Swiss banks as well as the Alpine nation's economy....
- Canada's unemployment rate drops
(AP)12 March 2010, 2:02 pm
AP - Canada's unemployment rate has slipped to 8.2 percent as the economy gained 21,000 jobs....
- AP Source: Obama wants Yellen as Fed vice chair
(AP)12 March 2010, 12:19 pm
AP - President Barack Obama intends to nominate Janet Yellen, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, to take over as vice chairman of the Federal Reserve, a person familiar with the selection said Friday....
- Dollar mixed before US data
(AFP)12 March 2010, 12:08 pm
AFP - The dollar traded mixed on Friday before the publication of official US economic data, while the yen was also in focus after Japan's leader called for "firm steps" against the currency's recent rise....
- European stock markets gain ground
(AFP)12 March 2010, 11:58 am
AFP - Europe's main stock markets rose Friday as investors awaited crucial economic data and tracked US attempts to rein in the banking sector, dealers said....
- Eurozone industrial productions soars in January
(AP)12 March 2010, 10:26 am
AP - Industrial production in the 16 countries that use the euro spiked by an impressive 1.7 percent in January from the month before, official figures showed Friday, raising hopes that the recovery from recession may be more buoyant than expected....
- Greek jobless rate eases but recession entrenched
(Reuters)12 March 2010, 10:09 am
Reuters - Greece's gross domestic product shrank slightly less than feared at the end of 2009 and unemployment eased, but the economy looked set to deteriorate as the government imposes major cutbacks....
- U.S. "very close" to job growth: Summers
(Reuters)12 March 2010, 2:37 am
Reuters - White House economic adviser Larry Summers said on Thursday that the United States is "very close" to the point where job growth can begin. (Reporting by Chris Baltimore; editing by Carol Bishopric)...
- Regulators shut LibertyPointe Bank in NYC
(AP)12 March 2010, 1:27 am
AP - Regulators on Thursday shut down LibertyPointe Bank in New York City, boosting to 27 the number of bank failures in the U.S. so far this year following the 140 brought down in 2009 by mounting loan defaults and the recession....
- US criticizes China's domestic, economic policies
(AP)12 March 2010, 1:06 am
AP - The Obama administration accused China on Thursday of abusing its citizens' rights and maintaining currency policies that cost millions of U.S. jobs, a double-barrel attack that comes amid a growing willingness to confront and even antagonize the Asian power....
- Slowly, Americans are regaining their lost wealth
(AP)12 March 2010, 12:06 am
AP - Americans are recovering their shrunken wealth — gradually. Household net worth rose last quarter, mainly because the healing economy boosted stock portfolios. But the gain was slight. And it was less than in the previous two quarters....
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- More Reliable, Eco-Friendly Hard Drives to Hit Shelves -- But XP Users Beware12 March 2010, 3:39 pm
More reliable hard drives that use less power are set to hit the shelves early 2011 -- but Windows XP users beware....
- It's Real! Apple Taking Pre-Orders for iPad12 March 2010, 3:16 pm
After years of waiting and speculation, Apple unveiled it's iPad tablet in late January. Friday, the company started taking pre-orders for the hotly anticipated gizmo. ...
- Welcome to the Apocalypse12 March 2010, 2:36 pm
What will the end of the world really be like? Will the planet explode in a fiery sulfurous ball, or will it be a freezing cold and lonely demise? The answers are out there, with the help of a world-renowned panel of scientists....
- 40-Year-Old Moon Rocks Had Comet Water12 March 2010, 2:06 pm
Genuine moon water was found for the first time in rocks that were brought back to Earth during NASA's historic Apollo missions 40 years ago....
- Winners of the Game Developers Choice Awards12 March 2010, 1:09 pm
"Uncharted 2: Among Thieves" stole the show at the Game Developers Choice Awards....
- China Insists Google Obey the Law12 March 2010, 12:56 pm
There's no sign of a compromise between Google and China in their dispute over censorship and hacking....
- 5 Sure-Fire Gadgets for Fun in the Sun11 March 2010, 10:38 pm
Sick of all the cold weather? Before you head off to the tropics, don?t forget to gear up. Here are five gadgets that can help you make the most of your trip....
- Better Mind Reading Through Science11 March 2010, 5:21 pm
Scientists have made impressive gains recently when it comes to reading minds. Using brain scans, researchers can tell what number a person has just seen, which letters a person wants to type, and where people stood within virtual reality environments....
- Nokia Patents the Self-Charging Phone11 March 2010, 4:41 pm
Mobile phone supplier Nokia is developing a self-charging phone that will use the kinetic energy created when a person moves around to ensure that the mobile never runs out of juice....
- China?s First Twitter Novel11 March 2010, 4:21 pm
While Twitter remains generally blocked in China, that has not stopped tech-savvy Chinese from putting the microblog platform to creative uses....
- Inside Norway's 'Doomsday Vault'11 March 2010, 12:49 pm
In a remote mountainside on the Norwegian tundra sits the "doomsday vault," a backup against disaster -- manmade or otherwise. Inside lives the last hope should the unthinkable occur: a global seedbank that could be used to replant the world. ...
- Baseball's Chief Geek Picks 2010 Winners10 March 2010, 11:19 pm
Derek Jeter, Albert Pujols and baseball's other greats have barely begun spring training, but a mathematician from New Jersey already knows what kind of season they'll have. ...
- Endangered Listing Eyed for U.S. Loggerhead Turtles10 March 2010, 9:49 pm
The federal government has recommended an endangered-species listing for loggerhead turtles in U.S. waters, a decision that could have big implications for the fishing industry.
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- After Climate-Gate, U.N. Submits to Independent Review10 March 2010, 8:05 pm
In an apparent slap at the embattled chief of the U.N.'s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has ordered a newly formed outside scientific panel to review its "procedures and practices" -- and more significantly, its management....
- '.XXX' Domain Name Being Considered for Porn Sites10 March 2010, 8:00 pm
A global Internet agency is discussing whether to create a ".xxx" domain name....
- Einstein Was Right: General Relativity Confirmed10 March 2010, 7:15 pm
Score one more for Einstein. A new study has confirmed his theory of general relativity works on extremely large scales....
- How to Map the Human Brain10 March 2010, 3:10 pm
Mapping the connections among brain cells could someday prove as revolutionary as mapping the human genome. But tracing synaptic connections between neurons by hand has proven painstakingly slow. Bring on the computers....
- Florida Wrestlers Take on Deadly Alligators10 March 2010, 2:45 pm
Wrestlers in Florida are testing their skills against a new jaw-dropping opponent to find out who was the real swamp king, man or alligator....
- Red Carpet Rolls Out for Hubble 3D Movie10 March 2010, 2:39 pm
The star of the Warner Brothers' new IMAX film "Hubble 3D" was missed Tuesday evening at the movie's world premiere at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum but for good reason: it was orbiting 350 miles above Earth....
- Acknowledging Climate-Gate, U.N. to Announce Review of Climate Panel10 March 2010, 1:50 pm
In the wake of errors, cover-ups and scandal, top United Nations officials will announce Wednesday a review of its Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change....
- Meningitis Outbreak Closes School After 2 Die in Ohio12 March 2010, 3:58 pm
two Oologah-Talala elementary school students have died of a disease related to meningitis. The disease has sickened four others....
- Nurses' Union: Care Does Not Include Sex12 March 2010, 1:45 pm
A union representing Dutch nurses will launch a national campaign Friday against demands for sexual services by patients who claim it should be part of their standard care....
- Women Taking Birth Control Pill Live Longer12 March 2010, 12:43 pm
One of the world's largest studies of the contraceptive pill has found that women who have taken it can expect longer lives and are less likely to die from any cause, including cancer and heart disease....
- New York Woman Expecting Third Set of Twins12 March 2010, 12:33 pm
A Brooklyn, N.Y., is expecting her third set of twins — and she has had no outside fertility help, New York's Daily News reported....
- Fox on Sex: 'Big Love:' The Different Kinds of Polyamory12 March 2010, 12:15 pm
Is swinging considered cheating? What is BDSM? Our sex expert answers your questions...
- Cadmium Probe Causes Jewelry Recall11 March 2010, 5:38 pm
Federal regulators are recalling more children's jewelry due to high levels of the toxic metal cadmium....
- What Women Want From Men11 March 2010, 4:55 pm
Women appreciate a little chivalry now and then - so here's how to score points with your lady...
- Doctors to Unveil Sticking Plaster as Skin Cancer Cure11 March 2010, 4:38 pm
The Ambulight high-tech device contains a small light that combines with a chemical cream to kill skin cancer cells....
- 'Huffing' More Popular Among 12 Year Olds Than Street Drugs11 March 2010, 4:20 pm
It's important to warn children about the dangers of drugs like marijuana and cocaine, but what parents really need to worry about, researchers say, is their kids “huffing” common household products such as shoe polish, glue and air fresheners....
- Fla. Man's Devotees Get Sick After Drinking Snail Mucus11 March 2010, 4:08 pm
Devotees of a Miami man claiming to practice a traditional African religion say they had to ingest the mucus of a Giant African Snail that sickened them....
- Panel: Women Need Chance to Avoid Repeat C-Section11 March 2010, 12:52 pm
Too many pregnant women who want to avoid a repeat Caesarean delivery are being denied the chance, concludes a government panel...
- Ohio Student Dies of Meningitis11 March 2010, 7:00 am
The superintendent of the Oologah-Talala School District says an elementary school student has died of bacterial meningitis....
- Group Pays Addicts $300 to Avoid Getting Pregnant11 March 2010, 6:16 am
A controversial group is hitting the streets of Honolulu, Hawaii with cash in their pockets in hopes of persuading drug addicts and alcoholics to get sterilized or go on long-term birth control....
- N.Y. Chef Makes Cheese From Breast Milk10 March 2010, 6:37 am
Daniel Angerer is used to getting attention over the food that comes out of his restaurant Klee Brasserie, but the New York chef is making more headlines than ever over a new dish — that instead comes out of his fiance's brassiere....
- Day Care Workers Charged With Giving Kids Sleep Supplement10 March 2010, 6:35 am
Two former Ohio day care workers have been charged with giving children an over-the-counter dietary supplement to make them sleep....
- Report: Jennifer Aniston to Host Weekly Talk Show26 October 2009, 3:11 pm
Jennifer Aniston may be coming back to TV as a — wait for it — talk show host....
- Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber Has Prostate Cancer25 October 2009, 4:26 pm
A spokeswoman for Andrew Lloyd Webber says the composer has been diagnosed with prostate cancer....
- Singer Morrissey Collapses on Stage at U.K. Concert25 October 2009, 4:11 pm
Singer Morrissey has been taken to a hospital after collapsing on stage during a concert, Sky News reported....
- Sandra Bullock in Custody Battle With Porn Star25 October 2009, 1:52 pm
America's sweetheart, the actress Sandra Bullock, is being dragged into an unpleasant legal battle to prove that she is a better parent than her husband’s former wife, the star of more than 100 pornographic movies, the Times of London reported....
- Tax Problems of the Stars23 October 2009, 9:30 am
Nicholas Cage isn't the first celebrity to owe big money to Uncle Sam. A few have even spent time behind bars for failing to pay taxes...
- Criminal Charges Against Kanye West Dropped23 October 2009, 8:07 am
A court commissioner has dismissed criminal charges against Kanye West and his road manager stemming from their scuffle with photographers last year....
- Michael Jackson's Doctor Unable to Pay Child Support23 October 2009, 8:03 am
The doctor being investigated in Michael Jackson's death told a court he can't afford to pay $13,000 in child support....
- Pop Tarts: Britney Cleaning Up Image With Racy Song?22 October 2009, 4:09 pm
Britney Spears still doesn’t have custody of her kids, however Pop Tarts has been told the comeback kid of 2009 is still being remodeled and revamped into a sweeter starlet by her father and co-conservator, Jamie Spears....
- ESPN Baseball Analyst Takes Leave of Absence After Affair21 October 2009, 9:11 am
ESPN baseball analyst Steve Phillips acknowledges having an affair with an assistant at the cable network, and has taken a leave of absence during the playoffs....
- Swiss Court Orders Polanski Be Kept in Jail20 October 2009, 11:08 am
Director Roman Polanski has lost an appeal to be freed from a Swiss prison ahead of his possible extradition to the United States for having sex in 1977 with a 13-year-old girl....
- Appeal Filed in Phil Spector Murder Case12 March 2010, 3:41 pm
Lawyers for legendary music producer Phil Spector have asked an appellate court to throw out his second-degree murder conviction on grounds of judicial error and prosecutorial misconduct....
- Dawn Wells 'Apprehensive' About 'Gilligan's Island' Remake12 March 2010, 2:29 pm
The "Gilligan's Island" star fears that a film remake of the iconic television series could ruin its legacy....
- Jennifer Aniston Becoming a 'Cougar'?12 March 2010, 1:37 pm
Will the former "Friends" star be making a guest appearance on her bff Courteney Cox's hit show?...
- Critics Decry Matt Damon Movie 'The Green Zone,' Calling It 'Anti-American'11 March 2010, 10:38 pm
While "The Hurt Locker" was largely apolitical in its stance on the Iraq War, some say "The Green Zone" goes too far in blaming the United States government and manipulates audience members into rooting against American troops....
- Conan O'Brien Takes His Show on the Road With National Tour11 March 2010, 5:42 pm
The "Legally Prohibited from Being Funny on Television Tour" begins April 12 in Eugene, Ore....
- Football and Television Star Merlin Olsen Dies at Age 6911 March 2010, 4:43 pm
Olsen was diagnosed with mesothelioma last year....
- MTV Bans the Cast of 'Jersey Shore' From Drinking11 March 2010, 4:05 pm
Jenni ?JWoww? Farley made an appearance in Boston over the weekend, but much to everyone's surprise, the reality starlet stayed away from the adult beverages....
- Heidi Montag Dumps Spencer Pratt for Psychic Advisor11 March 2010, 2:24 pm
Her husband had been her manager since Montag was a teenager....
- Cops: Dozen Bags of Cocaine Found in Girlicious Band Member's Purse11 March 2010, 1:23 pm
Officers say they found more than a dozen plastic bags of cocaine in a Girlicious band member's Gucci purse during a traffic stop....
- Conan Turns Michigan Woman's World Upside Down Over Twitter10 March 2010, 8:40 pm
O'Brien decided last week to pick Sarah Killen as the only person he would follow on Twitter, turning the 19-year-old's life upside down....
- Corey Haim Obsessed With Vicodin and Pain Killers, Says Pal10 March 2010, 7:23 pm
Four prescription drug bottles were found in Haim's North Hollywood apartment, according the the coroner....
- Academy 'Sorry' Over Disappointment at Farrah Fawcett Snub10 March 2010, 6:53 pm
Despite their statement of remorse, a spokesman says her omission was not an accident....
- Former Child Star Corey Haim Found Dead, Drugs Suspected10 March 2010, 4:06 pm
The star of "License to Drive" was 38....
- Lisa Wu Hartwell: Kim Zolciak Puts On An Act for 'Real Housewives' Cameras10 March 2010, 3:43 pm
"Real Housewives of Atlanta's" Lisa Wu Hartwell says her co-star Zolciak is a different person when the cameras are off.
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- Annie Leibovitz Enters New Deal to Manage Debt9 March 2010, 9:30 pm
Annie Leibovitz has entered into an agreement with a private investment firm to help manage her debt and market her portfolio of celebrity images....
- Man Pleads No Contest to Stalking Ryan Seacrest9 March 2010, 8:50 pm
A man who has repeatedly shown up at Ryan Seacrest's work and events has pleaded no contest to felony stalking....
- Does Hollywood's 3-D Craze Spell the End of the 2-D Film?9 March 2010, 7:31 pm
With the new craze sweeping Hollywood, will traditional films become a thing of the past?...
- Former CBS Producer Gets Jail Sentence in Letterman Extortion Case9 March 2010, 5:01 pm
Robert Halderman is being sentenced to six months in jail and 1,000 hours of community service....
- Lindsay Lohan Wants $100M for E-Trade 'Milkaholic' Ad9 March 2010, 3:45 pm
The actress claims the one of the company's famous baby ads used her name to mock her....
- Ryan O'Neal 'Disappointed' That Farrah Fawcett Was Excluded From Oscars Tribute9 March 2010, 2:37 pm
Fawcett's long-time partner was not happy with the Academy's decision to omit her....
- APS Questions Charter School Superintendent Salary12 March 2010, 5:38 am
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Scott Glasrud oversees three charter schools, Southwest Primary, La Luz Del Monte and Southwest Secondary.According to reports, he oversees slightly fewer than 500 students and gets paid $204,000 per year.Winston Brooks of...
- Cops: Father, son burgled to buy drugs11 March 2010, 10:21 pm
Mar 2010, 1:44 PM MST Reporter: Bill Diven ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - A father and son were both arrested Wednesday for allegedly trying to break into an Albuquerque home to support their drug habits. A neighbor reported seeing a man identified as Michael...
- Albuquerque man who survived WWII Death March dies11 March 2010, 10:21 pm
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- Man Found Dead Linked To Homicide11 March 2010, 6:08 pm
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- IBSYS.application.Application.registerComponent('IBSYS.media.relatedClearsiteVid','N74007019A5',}); Police said a one-time homicide suspect is stabbed to death and then left in the middle of a southeast Albuquerque Street.A New...
- Crimestoppers tip leads to arrest of wan11 March 2010, 10:23 am
Albuquerque, NM (KRQE) - Albuquerque Police arrested a man wanted for allegedly trying to run down a officer hours after they released his name and photo today. A Crimestoppers tip led to the arrest of 34 year old Jose Castillo who is now charged with...
- 8:30am -- Belen Man Indicted on Embezzlement Charges11 March 2010, 9:53 am
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- Bernalillo School Head Contract Not Renewed11 March 2010, 9:20 am
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- Traffic Signal Problems? Try Calling This Number11 March 2010, 8:19 am
All Albuquerque Journal news products require a paid subscription ABQJournal.com is free to Albuquerque Journal print newspaper 7-day subscribers. If you are a daily print subscriber, register here for free access to ABQJournal.com Customer Serviceor...
- Local Favorites of Albuquerque, N.M.11 March 2010, 8:18 am
When I traveled to Albuquerque, N.M., in search of something hot to challenge my palate, I assumed I would be raving about experiencing the kind of fiery moment where the cartoon character takes a bite of something and smoke comes out the back of his...
- 5 Star Burgers opening in Albuquerque on March 1911 March 2010, 7:39 am
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- Man Linked To Homicide Found Dead11 March 2010, 6:20 am
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Police said a one-time homicide suspect is stabbed to death and then left in the middle of a southeast Albuquerque Street.A New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator report details exactly how Israel Herrera died and it doesn't...
- Thirst For Profit11 March 2010, 4:59 am
While coke and pepsi rake in the bucks with school vending machines, our children pay the price—with their health. When Maine state representative Sean Faircloth decided to become an advocate for public health, he never expected to be called a “food...
- Night Detectives Unit Makes Crime Dent11 March 2010, 2:32 am
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- IBSYS.application.Application.registerComponent('IBSYS.media.relatedClearsiteVid','N65007619A4',}); Albuquerque police officers are trying to help residents sleep better at night. The department's new night detectives unit is proving...
- Man Accused Of Setting Ex-Wife On Fire11 March 2010, 2:32 am
Email Print ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Police say an Albuquerque man went to great lengths to hurt his ex-wife. Police said George Rodriguez of Albuquerque broke into her Oklahoma City house Tuesday afternoon, chased her into the backyard, and set her on fire....
- Protesters Lose Battle With APD11 March 2010, 1:03 am
Spectators entered the courtroom, greeted one another and chatted animatedly while they waited for the jury. Some hugged the plaintiffs, the 11 demonstrators who had been among hundreds in Albuquerque on March 20, 2003, to protest the war in Iraq. Seven...
- New Mexico News Brief, Wednesday, March 1010 March 2010, 7:50 pm
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Jurors voted to convict an Albuquerque man of felony murder and other counts in the death of a 26-year-old restaurant receptionist. The district attorney's office says the verdict was returned Tuesday afternoon in the trial of...
- APD: Accused killer attacked before10 March 2010, 7:46 am
ALBUQUERQUE - When Ralph Montoya allegedly killed University of New Mexico professor Hector Torres and teacher Stefania Gray Sunday, he was out on bond for an earlier attack on the couple in the same house where they died. In the report Gray filed with...
- Albuquerque works to clarify ambulance contract10 March 2010, 7:41 am
There's been some tension brewing between the Albuquerque Fire Department and the ambulance company contracted to handle emergency transports. The city's first responders are not supposed to be transporting victims to hospitals but have in the past...
- Man Stalks Children; Neighborhood On Alert10 March 2010, 7:20 am
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Kamila Greutman said a stranger tried to lure her son into a car but she scared him off. The same man returned the next day."I can't sleep at night," said Greutman.The concerned mother said her kids were walking home last Tuesday,...
- Vaughan Facing SEC Investigation: Embattled Real Estate Exec Hires Baltimore Law Firm10 March 2010, 3:32 am
( ) Mar 09, 2010 (Albuquerque Journal - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- Albuquerque real estate executive Doug Vaughan has more to worry about than his recent bankruptcy filing and an investigation by state securities regulators...
- NM wants company to take responsibility for cavern (source: Examiner)23 November 2009, 7:14 pm
The state of New Mexico has spent more than a half-million dollars investigating and monitoring a giant cavern a few hundred feet beneath the ground in southeastern New Mexico. Now, it wants the company responsible for the property to pay up. (source: Examiner) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com...
- New Mexico defeats Miami of Ohio, 85-60 (source: Examiner)23 November 2009, 7:11 am
Roman Martinez scored 15 points Sunday and set the tone for his New Mexico teammates with all-out hustle, leading the Lobos to an 85-60 victory over Miami of Ohio in the finale of the Basketball Travelers World Vision Classic. New Mexico (5-0) used a suffo... (source: Examiner) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com...
- New Mexico tops Louisiana Tech 81-52 (source: Examiner)22 November 2009, 9:47 am
Junior-college transfer Darington Hobson scored a career-high 30 points Saturday to lead New Mexico to an 81-52 victory over Louisiana Tech in the Basketball Travelers World Vision Classic. The Lobos (4-0) pulled away toward the end of the first half as Ho... (source: Examiner) - RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com...
- Miami (Ohio) tops Nicholls State 69-58 (source: Examiner)22 November 2009, 7:31 am
Kenny Hayes scored 23 points Saturday and Rodney Haddix had 21 to lead Miami of Ohio to a 69-58 win over Nicholls State Saturday night in the Basketball Travelers World Vision Classic. The Redhawks (1-3) shot 52.4 percent in the second half to come back af... (source: Examiner) - RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com...
- New Mexico ends losing streak with 29-27 victory (source: Examiner)22 November 2009, 6:32 am
James Aho's 27-yard field goal with 12 seconds left sent New Mexico to a 29-27 victory over Colorado State on Saturday night, ending the Lobos' 14-game losing streak. Colorado State's John Mosure ran for a career-high 177 yards and two touchdowns and Nick ... (source: Examiner) - RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com...
- Louisiana Tech tops Miami (Ohio) 74-62 (source: Examiner)21 November 2009, 7:45 am
Kyle Gibson scored 27 to lead four Louisiana Tech players in double figures Friday as the Bulldogs came away with a 74-62 victory over Miami of Ohio in the opening game of the Basketball Travelers World Vision Classic. Julian Mavunga had 16 points and 12 r... (source: Examiner) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com...
- Day One of Softball Tournament Cancelled12 March 2010, 4:20 pm
CLEARWATER, Fla. - The New Mexico State softball team was scheduled to start the 2010 USF Under Armour Showcase, Friday, March 12 at 8:30 a.m., however, due to heavy rain, all games for day one of play are cancelled. The Aggies were slated to take on Long Island in their first game on the tournament and Florida Gulf Coast in the second game, but with the rains continuing to fall, all schedules have changed. A new tournament schedule will be released later Friday after noon. Fans can g...
- Softball Tournament Postponed Until 12p.m. (MT)12 March 2010, 12:35 pm
CLEARWATER, Fla. - The New Mexico State softball team was scheduled to start the 2010 USF Under Armour Showcase, Friday, March 12 at 8:30 a.m., however, due to heavy rain, all games have been pushed back to a 12:00 p.m. (MT) start. The Aggies were slated to take on Long Island in their first game on the tournament and Florida Gulf Coast in the second game, but with the rains continuing to fall, all schedules have changed. Fans can go to www.NMStateSports.com for updates on the 2010 US...
- Aggies Handle San Jose State 90-6912 March 2010, 7:29 am
RENO, Nev.-The New Mexico State men's basketball team defeated the No. 6 seed San Jose State, 90-69, Thursday, March 11, in the first round of the WAC Tournament, in the Lawlor Events Center in Reno, Nev. The No. 3 seed Aggies improve to 20-11 and meet No. 2 seed Nevada, Friday, March 12 at 10 p.m. on ESPN2. With the victory, NM State has recorded the 24th 20-win season in school history....
- Menzies Named Ben Jobe Award Finalist11 March 2010, 2:48 am
RENO, Nev. – New Mexico State men's basketball head coach Marvin Menzies is a finalist for the inaugural Ben Jobe Award from CollegeInsider.com, the organization announced Wednesday, March 10. The award will be presented annually to the top minority coach in Division I college basketball....
- Aggies Fall to Idaho in WAC Quarterfinals11 March 2010, 1:36 am
RENO, Nev. - The fifth-seeded New Mexico State women's basketball team dropped its Western Athletic Conference quarterfinal to fourth-seeded Idaho 75-63 inside the Lawlor Events Center in Reno Wednesday afternoon. Aggie junior guard Jasmine Lowe and senior backcourt mate Crystal Boyd led NM State on the scoreboard with 19 and 17 points, respectively. Boyd also grabbed 10 rebounds for her eighth double-double of the season. NM State finishes the season at 18-13 overall. Fourth-seeded Idah...
- OBS March Sale to Test Market Depth12 March 2010, 4:23 pm
There are 339 horses in the catalog, making it the largest of the five major select sales of 2-year-olds in training....
- Downey: Advantage to Lookin At Lucky in Rebel12 March 2010, 3:33 pm
The pace scenario in the grade II Rebel is neatly arranged. From seven entries, we have one with early speed, one that lags back, and five that can be expected to press or stalk. The stalker that finishes best should win....
- NY Harness Track Eyes Lower Takeout Rates12 March 2010, 2:28 pm
An upstate New York harness track announced March 11 it wants to reduce pari-mutuel takeout rates to the state minimum in response to calls from horseplayers....
- Jockey James Lopez Gets Win No. 1,00012 March 2010, 3:05 am
Jockey James Lopez earned his 1,000th career win when he guided Dance Hall Darlin to her maiden score in the ninth race at Turfway Park March 11....
- Participants on Forbes' Billionaires List12 March 2010, 2:53 am
Forbes released its annual list of billionaires March 11, and several persons on the list of the world's wealthiest individuals are involved in the Thoroughbred industry....
- Big Brown to Shuttle To Australia This Year12 March 2010, 12:30 am
According to an announcement on the Vinery Australia Web Site, the farm has "secured a significant shareholding" in Big Brown and the stallion will shuttle beginning this year....
- Youbet Announces Fourth Quarter, 2009 Results11 March 2010, 11:44 pm
Youbet, which is being acquired by Churchill Downs Inc., for a reported $126.8 million, announced its 2009 fourth quarter and full year earnings March 11....
- Rosario Fires Agent Stauffer, Hires Ebanks11 March 2010, 11:25 pm
Jockey Joel Rosario, second to Rafael Bejarano at Santa Anita in overall victories with 42 through March 10, fired agent Vic Stauffer and hired Ron Ebanks, who had represented cousins Tyler and Michael Baze....
- Attendance Light at TRA/HTA Convention11 March 2010, 11:22 pm
Attendance has been light at this year's joint annual meeting of the Thoroughbred Racing Association and Harness Tracks of America at the Hyatt Grand Champions Resort in Indian Wells, Calif....
- Decelerator, Beautician Battle in Honeybee11 March 2010, 11:07 pm
Decelerator, winner of the Marsha Washington Stakes as the favorite one month ago, battles Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I) runner-up Beautician in the $125,000 Honeybee Stakes at Oaklawn Park March 13....
- KY Racing Aid Bill Called 'Life Preserver'11 March 2010, 10:03 pm
Legislation authorizing Instant Racing, a tax on advance deposit wagering, and a reduction in the pari-mutuel excise tax sailed through the Kentucky Senate Committee on State and Local Government March 11....
- Inside Information Stakes Up For Grabs11 March 2010, 9:54 pm
The top four finishers of last month's Hurricane Bertie Stakes (gr. III), including winner Kays and Jays, return for the $150,000 Inside Information Stakes (gr. II) March 14 at Gulfstream Park....
- Lookin At Lucky Debuts With Blinkers in Rebel11 March 2010, 9:46 pm
Trainer Bob Baffert brings out his big gun, 2009 juvenile champion Lookin At Lucky, in the $300,000 Rebel Stakes (gr. II) at Oaklawn Park March 13. Now he just wants to be sure the son of Smart Strike is ready to fire....
- Pinhookers' Profits Rise at F-T Florida Sale11 March 2010, 9:34 pm
Rate of return on investment grows, rising to 91.9% from only 39% for the 2009 edition of the auction....
- Live Video of Rachel, Zenyatta on NTRA.com11 March 2010, 9:33 pm
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association is launching a Webcast called NTRA Live!, which features original programming and live video of key races, including the 2010 debuts of Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta March 13....
- First Mare in Foal to Monba11 March 2010, 9:25 pm
The first mare in foal to grade I winner Monba is Hanna's Fury, a winning half-sister to two stakes winners....
- Bank Files Suit Against Paulson Trust11 March 2010, 9:24 pm
The Allen E. Paulson Living Trust has been sued by PNC Bank, claiming the breeding entity has defaulted on a loan totaling nearly $1.6 million....
- Einstein Gets First Mare in Foal11 March 2010, 9:04 pm
The first mare in foal to grade I winner Einstein is Lantern Hill Farm's Lever To Heaven, an Irish-bred, stakes-placed mare by Bluebird....
- First Winner by Weeping Willow11 March 2010, 8:36 pm
Weeping Willow was represented by his first winner when his 2-year-old son Aly Weeping led all the way to win by 1 1/4 lengths March 9 at Sunland Park in his first start....
- John Franks Memorial Sale Has 154 Juveniles11 March 2010, 8:01 pm
The auction is scheduled for March 21 at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino in Louisiana....
