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2 Pa. judges given partial immunity in civil suit
Two former county judges accused of taking millions of dollars in kickbacks to send juveniles to private detention facilities are partially immune from civil lawsuits, a federal ...
Nation & World
Senator: USPS to resume North Pole Santa letters
An Alaska senator says the U.S. Postal Service is resuming a program allowing volunteers to respond to letters sent to Santa Claus in care of the North Pole, Alaska, post office ...
Feature Stories
Ala. court says woman can't claim $41.8M jackpot
The Alabama Supreme Court says a woman who thought she had hit a jackpot worth almost $42 million at the Victoryland electronic bingo center will end up empty handed. The court ...
Consumer News
ALL BUSINESS: Economics 101, by way of toy hamster
In a world full of economic indicators, the best one during the holiday season may prove to be a furry toy hamster.
Health and Medical News
Tamiflu-resistant swine flu cluster reported in NC
Four North Carolina patients at a single hospital tested positive for a type of swine flu that is resistant to Tamiflu, health officials said Friday.
Technology News
Flurry of IPOs signals IPO rebound to continue
The flurry of initial public offerings this week is confirmation that this fall's rebound in the market wasn't a fluke and sets the stage for more companies to raise money throu ...
Science News
Europe: Proton beams circulate in Big Bang machine
Scientists circulated beams of protons in the world's largest atom smasher Friday night for the first time after a year of repairs caused by a spectacular failure after the $10 ...
Religion
Bishops discuss authority over Catholic colleges
Fallout continues from the summer controversy over the University of Notre Dame awarding an honorary degree to President Barack Obama, who supports abortion rights.
National Business
New Hampshire AG seeks bankruptcy for mortgage co.
The New Hampshire attorney general's office wants to force a mortgage company that closed suddenly into bankruptcy.
Elections
Big crowds expected as Palin kicks off book tour
Huge crowds are expected when Sarah Palin kicks off her national book tour in Michigan.
Presidential Election
Go 'Rogue' in brief: Alaska, campaign, family, oil
Not a speed reader? Want to get through Sarah Palin's new book in a flash?
Movies - AP
Chief: I didn't try to sell Parker-Broderick items
An eastern Ohio police chief accused of breaking into the home of the woman who carried twins for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick says he never discussed selling item ...
Television
NYC TV newsman guilty of attempted assault on wife
A judge has convicted an influential New York City television newsman of attempting to assault his wife.
Music News - AP
Jennifer Lopez, Adam Lambert ready for AMA stage
Jennifer Lopez plans to include fireworks and an on-stage costume change in her performance at the American Music Awards. "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert will i ...
Entertainment - National
Heidi Klum wows crowd at Victoria's Secret show
Heidi Klum and her post-baby body led the parade at the annual Victoria's Secret fashion show, which returned to New York with some fresh faces after four years on the road. ...
Auto Racing - National
Far from track, suspended Mayfield holds auction
Jeremy Mayfield sat in the back of his large barn Friday morning about 800 miles from where NASCAR's season-ending weekend was kicking off. Several hundred people surrounded him ...
Baseball - National
Grabow gets $7.5 million, 2-year deal from Cubs
Pitcher John Grabow became the first of the 171 free agents to reach agreement on a new deal, getting a $7.5 million, two-year contract Friday from the Chicago Cubs.
Basketball - National
Kings owner will no longer operate WNBA franchise
The Sacramento Monarchs folded on Friday, a shocking and disappointing development for the WNBA and one of its original eight franchises.
College Sports - National
Ohio State-Michigan series has slipped in stature
The Game has lost a lot of luster.
Football - National
NFL union opposes reporting on teammates
The NFL Players Association opposes commissioner Roger Goodell's call for players to tell their teams' medical staffs if they think a teammate shows symptoms of a concussion, sa ...
Golf - National
Wie withdraws, Ochoa leads LPGA Tour Championship
Michelle Wie couldn't take the pain one week after taking the spotlight at Lorena Ochoa's tournament.
Hockey - National
Shanahan retires from NHL after 21 seasons
Brendan Shanahan is retiring from the NHL after 21 seasons and an almost certain Hall of Fame career.
Olympics
Female ski jumpers hear reasons for case dismissal
Vancouver Olympic organizers didn't violate women ski jumpers' rights because they had no power to include their event in the 2010 Winters Games.
Soccer - National
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