US slams hostage-taking; Clinton to call Algeria

Will Obama's order lead to surge in gun research by federal agencies?

Michelle Obama shows off new hairstyle: bangs

WASHINGTON (AP) - There's something a little different these days about Michelle Obama: bangs in her hair. The first lady's office posted a picture of Mrs. Obama's new do on her new Twitter feed Thursday. It shows her meeting at the White House with one of eight citizens named co-chairs of President Barack Obama's inauguration. The last time ...

House GOP may seek short-term debt limit extension

'Last Stand' star Schwarzenegger talks gun control: No connection to film violence

FAA grounds all Boeing 787s

WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) - The federal government grounded Boeing's newest and most technologically advanced jetliner Wednesday, declaring that U.S. airlines cannot fly the 787 again until the risk of battery fires is addressed.

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'STAND CLOSER TO THE RHINO' RESULTS IN GRAVE WOUND: JOHANNESBURG (AP) - When do you not listen to the African wildlife expert? When he tells you to stand closer to the rhino.

Marine pleads guilty to urinating on Afghan corpse

Fed survey: US economy picked up at end of year

Gun used to kill 3 in Ky. bought same day

HAZARD, Ky. (AP) - A gunman enraged by a domestic dispute bought a gun and fatally shot his former girlfriend, her uncle and her cousin in the parking lot of a small southeastern Kentucky college, police said Wednesday. The violence near the school Tuesday afternoon locked down the campus for more than an hour as police searched the two buildings of Hazard ...

Space station to get $18M balloon-like room

Rage over Conn. tragedy tops 9/11

San Francisco officials mull Milk for airport name ballot proposition

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A San Francisco lawmaker on Tuesday introduced legislation that would ask voters to rename the city's airport after slain gay rights leader Harvey Milk. The charter amendment sponsored by Supervisor David Campos would put the question of creating Harvey Milk-San Francisco International Airport on San Francisco's November ballot. The proposed name change will be ...

California home prices rise by more than 20% in December

‘Conrad Bain of 'Diff'rent Strokes' dies

Man sets himself on fire on the National Mall

WASHINGTON (AP) - A man set himself on fire on the National Mall in the nation's capital as passers-by rushed over to help put out the flames, officials and witnesses said Friday afternoon.

Woman killed in DC chase was delusional

Midwest storm: Snow & tornadoes

'Breaking Bad' fans place Walter White obituary

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - The government is shut down. There was a deadly chase in the nation's capital. But the reason Albuquerque Journals are selling out across town has nothing to do with all that seriousness. Fans are clamoring for copies of Friday editions with a fake obit for Walter White.

'Breaking Bad' fans place Walter White obituary

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - The government is shut down. There was a deadly chase in the nation's capital. But the reason Albuquerque Journals are selling out across town has nothing to do with all that seriousness. Fans are clamoring for copies of Friday editions with a fake obit for Walter White.

$150,000 raised for honest homeless man

Web fuels dangerous weight-loss goal

Bible & beer combine for men's study group

Gender equality among issues at conference

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - An ongoing debate about the limited role of women within the Mormon faith will take its place alongside sermons and announcements during a weekend church conference that brings 100,000 members to Utah.

Bride says she didn’t kill husband

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MAN FACES LIFE IN PRISON FOR 'PRANK' SEX ATTACK: REDWOOD CITY (AP) - A former Northern California high school student who defended the attempted rape and kidnapping of a teacher as a "prank" failed to persuade a jury, which convicted him on all charges.