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Fort victims had different reasons for enlisting
The 13 people killed when an Army psychiatrist allegedly opened fire on fellow soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, included several people who shared the same profession as the allege ...
Nation & World
Ida becomes hurricane a 2nd time off Mexico coast
Ida grew into a hurricane for a second time as it roared over the Caribbean on a path that could take it between Mexico's resort-studded Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba before headin ...
Feature Stories
Fla. police: Graffiti artist left work incomplete
Police in Florida say a graffiti artist who apparently ran out of paint midway through a spray-painted creation left a note to potential critics to explain the unfinished work.< ...
Consumer News
HBO filmmakers get inside Obama campaign
Pivotal presidential campaigns are frequently defined in retrospect by documentaries.
Health and Medical News
In Europe, most swine flu shots by invitation only
In Britain, there are no long lines of people seeking swine flu vaccine. Doctor's offices aren't swamped with desperate calls. And there are no cries of injustice that the vacci ...
Technology News
Software cos. eye key patent case in Supreme Court
With the technology industry looking on, the Supreme Court on Monday will explore what types of inventions should be eligible for a patent in a pivotal case that could undermine ...
Science News
W. Africa's last giraffes make surprising comeback
A crisp African dawn is breaking overhead, and Zibo Mounkaila is on the back of a pickup truck bounding across a sparse landscape of rocky orange soil.
Religion
Another attack leaves US Muslims fearing backlash
As word spread that a gunman had opened fire at Fort Hood leaving a trail of carnage, a chilling realization swept across the U.S. Muslim community: He has an Islamic name. ...
National Business
Indian PM hopes for 7 percent growth next year
The Indian government is pushing ahead with economic reforms aimed at achieving a growth rate of more than 7 percent next year but will make sure the benefits reach the poor, Pr ...
Elections
2010 elections: Democratic fears, Republican hopes
Oh, how the tables have turned.
Presidential Election
Book: Obama seriously considered Hillary for VP
Barack Obama seriously considered Hillary Rodham Clinton for the vice presidency, even though his top aides weren't enthusiastic about it, his presidential campaign manager says ...
Movies - AP
Nick Counter, Hollywood studios' negotiator, dies
Nick Counter, a longtime negotiator for Hollywood producers who led the studios through two grueling writers' strikes last year and in 1988, has died. He was 69.
Television
Guests for the Sunday TV news shows
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:
Music News - AP
Peter Wolf to perform with Portland Symphony
Rocker Peter Wolf says he's looking forward to trying some home-brewed beer and good wine when he arrives in Maine for a gig with the Portland Symphony Orchestra.
Entertainment - National
Hopper: All's 'good right now' despite cancer
Prostate cancer couldn't keep Dennis Hopper away from the Breeders' Cup on Saturday.
Auto Racing - National
Zero Cup wins for Edwards after 9 last year
Carl Edwards has found a way to try to mask the frustration of his winless NASCAR Sprint Cup season.
Baseball - National
Putz, Pavano file for free agency
Mets reliever J.J. Putz and Twins pitcher Carl Pavano filed for free agency Saturday.
Basketball - National
Iverson leaves Grizzlies with permission
Disgruntled Memphis guard Allen Iverson returned to his home in Atlanta after receiving permission to leave the team to attend to personal business.
College Sports - National
No. 12 USC outlasts Arizona State 14-9
Will Harris returned an interception 55 yards for a score, Matt Barkley threw a 75-yard pass to Damian Williams for another score, and No. 12 USC held on for a shaky 14-9 victor ...
Football - National
Pro Bowler Ty Law signs with Broncos
Ty Law spent the first half of the season waiting for the right team to come calling. Now that it has, he doesn't want to waste any more time getting back on the field.
Golf - National
Mickelson rallies to win HSBC Champions
Phil Mickelson won the HSBC Champions on Sunday by rallying against a familiar foe.
Hockey - National
Pavelski leads Sharks over Penguins 5-0
Joe Pavelski had a goal and an assist in his first game back from the injured list and Evgeni Nabokov made 26 saves and the San Jose Sharks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins for the ...
Olympics
Former Olympic skier Bogner to head Munich bid
Willy Bogner has been named head of Munich's bid for the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Soccer - National
New Mexico suspends hair-pulling soccer player
A New Mexico soccer player has become an Internet celebrity for the wrong reasons.
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