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Rep. Kennedy Says He's Banned From Communion

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:25:21 -0800

Roman Catholic Bishop Thomas Tobin has banned Rep. Patrick Kennedy from receiving Communion, the central sacrament of the church, in Rhode Island because of the congressman's support for abortion rights. (Nov. 22)

Deadly Ferry Sinking in Indonesia

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:25:16 -0800

Rescuers saved more than 240 people aboard a crowded Indonesian passenger ferry that sank Sunday in rough waters off Sumatra island, but 29 people have died and at least 17 others were missing, officials said. (Nov. 22)

Baby Born While Astronaut Dad Spacewalks

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:17:03 -0800

Astronaut Randolph Bresnik is a new dad again, after launching into space and taking a spacewalk, all for the first time. He announced the birth of his daughter, Abigail, on Sunday morning on NASA's airwaves. (Nov. 22)

AP Top Stories

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:41:59 -0800

Here's the latest news for Saturday, Nov. 21: Health Care reform tested in Senate; Knox may get life in Italy; Severe flooding in northern England; Chicago doesn't want Oprah to go.

Raw Video: Is Accused Robber Eating Holdup Note?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:40:15 -0800

Ohio police believe they have their man. But they fear their suspected bank robber may have eaten some of the evidence - the holdup note demanding cash - all while handcuffed and leaning over the hood of a police cruiser. (Nov. 21)

Prosecutors Ask for Life Sentence in Knox Case

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:25:08 -0800

Prosecutors on Saturday requested life in prison for an American student and her ex-boyfriend accused in the fatal stabbing of her British roommate during a drug-fueled sex game. (Nov. 21)

McConnell: It's a 'Monstrosity of a Bill'

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:31:42 -0800

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says the proposed health care legislation would raise taxes, increase health care costs and damage medicare. He says senators should have a hard time supporting it. (Nov. 21)

Reid: Everything Is Fully Paid For

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:26:37 -0800

Harry Reid, the Senate majority leader, says the health care reform bill reduces short-term and long-term debt, expands coverage, contains reform and promotes competition. (Nov. 21)

Obama Talks Up His Trip to Asia

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:25:03 -0800

President Barack Obama is talking up his eight-day trip to Asia, saying his discussions with leaders could help create thousands of jobs in the future. (Nov. 21)

GOP: 'This Is Not True Health Care Reform'

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:16:40 -0800

Republicans are using their weekly radio and Internet address to criticize health care legislation coming up for a test vote in the Senate. (Nov. 21)

Oprah: '25 Years Feels Right'

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:39:53 -0800

Oprah Winfrey tells her studio audience Friday that she'll stop hosting her powerhouse daytime talk show in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air. (Nov. 20)

AP Top Stories

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:42:05 -0800

Here's the latest news for Friday November 20: Oprah ending her show in 2011; New guidelines say women in their 20s can have fewer pap smears; Alleged Ft. Hood shooter has court date Saturday and Macy's unveils new parade balloons.

Opel; Smuckers; Dell

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:26:08 -0800

General Motors says it expects to release a full restructuring plan for its Opel and Vauxhall operations in mid December. The AP's Sandy Kozel reports.(Nov. 20)

Obese Man Dies After 8 Months in His Recliner

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:02:21 -0800

South Carolina police say an obese man died after not moving from his recliner for the past 8 months. Police say the man's body was physically stuck to the chair and firefighters had to cut him out. He died a few hours later at the hospital. (No

New Advice on Women's Cancer Tests

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:39:59 -0800

1st mammograms. Now, in an apparent coincidence Pap smears. Guidelines by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists say most women in their 20's can have a Pap smear every two years instead of annually. (Nov. 20)

Emotional Oprah Announces the End of Her Show

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:27:39 -0800

Holding back tears, Oprah Winfrey told her studio audience Friday that she would end her show in 2011 after a quarter-century on the air, saying prayer and careful thought led her to her decision. (Nov. 20)

What's New at the Macy's Parade?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:11:29 -0800

At this workshop, Macy's parade chief John Piper serves up a Thanksgiving smorgasbord with old and new friends for this year's parade. Ted Shaffrey reports. (Nov. 20)

Attorney: Mo. Teen Murder Suspect Tried Cutting Self

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:11:12 -0800

A teenager accused of killing a 9-year-old neighbor should be sent to a psychiatric hospital because she shows signs of severe depression and anxiety, her attorney said. (Nov. 20)

Raw Video: Death in Miley Cyrus Tour Bus Crash

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:47:11 -0800

One person was killed Friday when a tour bus belonging to entertainer Miley Cyrus overturned, but the 16-year-old 'Hannah Montana' star wasn't on board. (Nov. 20)

Nov. 20: Dollar Pushes Stocks Lower Yet Again

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0800

The stock market ended a down week with light selling as investors grew uneasy about a rising dollar and spiking demand for the safest government debt.(Nov. 20)

Shaun White Gets Creative With Second Game

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:01:57 -0800

Snowboarder Shaun White tells AP's weekly Video Game Video how his creative impulses influenced his second Wii game. (Nov. 20)

Stars Weigh in on Oprah

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:54:51 -0800

Natalie Cole, Russell Simmons and Joe Silver offer their views on Oprah Winfrey's announcement that her talk show will end in 2011. (Nov. 20)

Twiharder

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:26:34 -0800

'Twilight Saga' fans, also known as Twihards, queued up at cinemas in Los Angeles triggering record ticket sales for 'New Moon''s opening weekend. (Nov. 20)

ShowBiz Minute: Winfrey, Brown, Klum

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:01:51 -0800

Winfrey to announce end of 'The Oprah Winfrey Show'; Chris Brown has received 'extremely favourable' report from probation officials; Heidi Klum back in shape at Victoria's Secret show in New York. (Nov. 20)

AP Top Stories

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:33:23 -0800

Here's the latest news for Friday, November 20: Key Senate vote this weekend; AOL plans job cuts; Oprah ends the end of her show; Severe flooding in England.

New EU Figures Not Household Names

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:31:34 -0800

The European Union is heading into a new era with unknowns named to the bloc's new presidency and foreign policy post. Early reaction Friday seems to show EU residents taking the selection in their stride. (20 November 2009)

Sick Pets Get High-tech Health Care

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:11:39 -0800

MRI and CT scanners, a pain rehabilitation center and an underwater treadmill - that's just some of the state-of-the-art facilities pets can benefit from at a new animal hospital in the UK. (Nov. 20)

Police: Assassins Targeting People for Their Fat

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:41:46 -0800

Police say a gang in the Peruvian jungle has been killing people and draining fat from the corpses to sell on the black market for use in cosmetics, although medical experts say they doubt a major market for fat exists. (Nov. 20)

Oprah Fans: 'Emotional' That She's Leaving

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:24:53 -0800

Outside Harpo Studios in Chicago, audience members and fans of Oprah Winfrey describe how the talk show host broke the news that her program is ending. (Nov. 20)

Three-time Defending NASCAR Champ Extended

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:02:41 -0800

Three-time defending NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has signed a contract extension keeping him with Hendrick Motorsports through 2015. (Nov. 20)

Raw Video: Frantic 911 Call of Fla. Home Attack

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:56:47 -0800

Police have released a frantic 911 call a woman made after seeing her neighbor bleeding and pleading for help. Turns out the family next door had been kidnapped and forced to takeout money from their bank. The woman was shot as she escaped. (No

First Look Inside World's Largest Cruise Ship

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:55:05 -0800

Royal Caribbean has given the Associated Press an inside look at the world's largest cruise ship, "Oasis of the Seas." The ship features 16 decks and cost $1.5 billion. (Nov. 20)

American Exchange Student's Murder Trial Nears End

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:40:02 -0800

Italian prosecutors have begun their closing arguments in the trial of American exchange student Amanda Knox, who is accused of killing her British roommate more than two years ago. (Nov. 20)

'New Moon' Stars Are Obsessed Too

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:16:54 -0800

Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner and Kristen Stewart talk about their legion of 'twi-hard' fans and reveal their own obsessions. (Nov. 20)

Sports Minute: Lincecum Wins Cy Young

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:55:10 -0800

Tim Lincecum captures second straight Cy Young Award; Williams paces Dolphins win; Weis' future at Notre Dame up in the air; Michelle Wie pulls out of LPGA Tour Championship. (Nov 20)

Military Looks for Stress Before Deployments

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:54:56 -0800

For years, US troops returning from combat suffering post-traumatic stress disorder went untreated until they came home. Now the military is looking at ways to treat stress while G.I.'s are deployed. (Nov. 20)

Chris Brown Gets 'Favorable' Probation Report

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:41:55 -0800

Chris Brown received an "extremely favorable" report from probation officials overseeing his felony assault case, a judge said Thursday. (Nov. 20)

Az. Couple Indicted on Huge Luggage Theft Scam

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:39:49 -0800

Authorities say an Arizona couple has been indicted in the theft of nearly 1,000 pieces of luggage from baggage claim carousels at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. (Nov. 20)

Giuliani Eyeing a Run for U.S. Senate

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:32:02 -0800

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who many Republicans have been pushing to run for governor in 2010, is instead leaning more toward a run for U.S. Senate. (Nov. 20)

Swine Flu Claims Its First Feline Victim

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:26:48 -0800

State health officials say a cat from the Linn County city of Lebanon died from the swine flu. Officials say the 10-year-old male apparently caught the virus from a human family member who had been sick. (Nov. 20)

Life After Hit for the Fray

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:32:33 -0800

Fresh off of the release of the deluxe edition of their eponymous sophomore album, The Fray talk about what fans can expect from the new material and how to live in the shadow of their mega hit, 'How to Save a Life.' (Nov. 19)

The Evolution of Dane Cook

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:17:36 -0800

Comedian Dane Cook says he's grown up and so has his comedy. You can see that for yourself in his new standup DVD 'ISolated INcident.' The funnyman also moonlights as an actor and says entertaining people is his passion. (Nov. 19)

AP Top Stories

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:27:07 -0800

Here's the latest news for Thursday, Nov. 19: FAA glitch causes widespread US air travel delays; Defense Sec'y. Gates launches Fort Hood review; Karzai makes big promises in Afghan inaugural; Person in chicken suit crashes city council meeting.

New Look for Golden Cross at the Vatican

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:12:14 -0800

A gem in the Vatican art collection has gotten a new look after a two-year restoration. The 6th century Crux Vaticana is purported to hold fragments of the cross on which Jesus was crucified. (Nov 19)

Money Minute: You've Got Job Cuts

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:32:09 -0800

AOL looks to cut a huge number of jobs, new unemployment claims hold steady and Sears posts a smaller loss. The AP's Mark Hamrick reports. (Nov. 19)

Telescope Array to Focus on the Past

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:25:50 -0800

Astronomers are constructing one of the biggest, most powerful instruments ever built, capable of peering far deeper into the universe and further back in time than ever before.(Nov. 19)

Raw Video: Elderly Women Gets Purse Snatched

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:12:01 -0800

An elderly women in Dallas was attacked and had her purse stolen by two men. It was all caught on tape. (Nov. 19)

Giants Ace Wins 2nd Straight Cy Young

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:55:55 -0800

Giants ace Tim Lincicum wins his second straight Cy Young Award in a tight 3-way race (Nov. 19)

Are NFL Players Hiding Concussions?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:42:01 -0800

An AP survey finds a significant number of NFL players are wary of reporting concussions. Are they just a by-product of a violent sport? (Nov. 19)

Diaries of Mussolini's Mistress Released

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:33:27 -0800

The dairies kept by Claretta Petacci, mistress of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini between 1932 and 1938, were published in a book on Wednesday entitled 'Secret Mussolini.' (Nov. 19)

Soccer Bully: Regrets Action; Seeing a Counselor

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:25:52 -0800

The University of New Mexico soccer player suspended indefinitely for rough play during a match November 5th, is speaking out for the first time, saying she deeply regrets her actions and is seeing a psychologist. (Nov. 19)

Sen. Kerry's Daughter Allegedly Drove Drunk

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:12:05 -0800

The eldest daughter of Senator John Kerry has been arrested in Hollywood for allegedly driving drunk. (Nov. 19)

Source: Jayson Williams Taking Deal in Shooting

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:12:10 -0800

Retired NBA star Jayson Williams has cut a plea deal that would send him to prison for up to three years for accidentally shooting a driver at his New Jersey estate in 2002, according to a source with knowledge of the case. (Nov. 19)

Future of Illegal Students Hinges on a DREAM

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:57:08 -0800

An estimated 65,000 undocumented students graduate from U.S. high schools every year and could go to college, but they don't qualify for federal financial aid and cannot legally work. The DREAM act, reintroduced in Congress, could change that. (

Pentagon Looking for Fort Hood Management Lapses

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:48:00 -0800

The Pentagon said it will scour its procedures for identifying volatile soldiers hidden in the ranks following the Fort Hood shooting rampage and look for lapses. AP's Sagar Meghani reports. (Nov. 19)

Award Winners Changing the World Through Tech

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:34:33 -0800

The Tech Awards is an international program honoring innovators from around the world who are applying technology to benefit humanity. This year's winners were announced Thursday in San Jose, CA. (Nov. 19)

FAA: Computers Could Not Talk, Leading to Delays

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:27:03 -0800

Federal officials say flights were delayed across the country when a piece of communications equipment in Salt Lake City failed. This prevented air traffic control computers from talking to each other. The problem was later fixed. (Nov. 19)

Surgeon Hires Hitmen to Kill Business Partner

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:12:29 -0800

Washington state authorities have charged a laser eye surgeon with trying to have two colleagues killed. Local media reported that Dr. Michael Mockovak allegedly paid $10,000 to an informant to have a business partner murdered. (Nov. 19)

Ark. Cop Uses Taser on 10-year-old Girl

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:42:47 -0800

A police officer who used a stun gun on an unruly 10-year-old girl after he said her mother gave him permission has been suspended. (Nov. 19)

Ark. Cop Uses Taser on 10-year-old Girl

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:41:23 -0800

A police officer who used a stun gun on an unruly 10-year-old girl after he said her mother gave him permission has been suspended. (Nov. 19)

Nov. 19: Stocks Pummeled by Stronger Dollar

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:34:37 -0800

Signs of a subdued economic recovery sent investors out of stocks Thursday and in search of safer assets like the dollar. (Nov. 19)

AOL Offers Buyouts to 2,500 Workers

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:34:13 -0800

AOL, struggling to adapt to an advertising-driven economy, is looking to shed as much as 36 percent of its work force as it prepares to spin off from Time Warner next month. (Nov. 19)

Cool Season Annuals

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:34:09 -0800

Gardneing in Polk's John R. King, Jr., tells us which flowers thrive in cool weather.

ShowBiz Minute: Richie, Jackson, Swift

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:01:44 -0800

Nicole Richie hospitalized with pneumonia; Janet Jackson talks about Michael's drug problem; Taylor Swift to debut greeting card line in spring. (Nov. 19)

Zac's Back

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:55:07 -0800

Hundreds of screaming fans turned up in London's Leicester Square to catch a glimpse of 'High School Musical' heartthrob Zac Efron at the world premiere of his latest movie 'Me and Orson Wells.' (Nov. 19)

AP Top Stories

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:26:49 -0800

Here's the latest news for Thursday, Nov. 19: President Barack Obama heading back to Washington; Senate Dems unveil health care plan; Judge blames Katrina flooding on Army Corps of Engineers; Spacewalk for Space Shuttle Atlantis.

Deadly Courthouse Bombing in NW Pakistan

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:02:33 -0800

A suicide bomber has killed 19 people by detonating explosives on his body outside a courthouse in northwestern Pakistan, officials said. The blast in Peshawar Thursday was the seventh in less than two weeks in the region. (Nov 19)

Afghan President Sworn in to 2nd Term

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:46:52 -0800

Afghan President Hamid Karzai was sworn in for a second term in office Thursday. In his address, he pledged to fight corruption and ensure that Afghanistan takes control of its own security. (Nov 19)

Geithner Gets Testy With Congressman

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:01:59 -0800

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner sharply rejected a call to resign from his job and told a Republican Congressman, "You gave this President an economy falling off the cliff. (Nov. 19)

Senate Probing Fort Hood Shooting

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:03:24 -0800

The Senate Homeland Security Committee is looking at the threat posed by homegrown terrorism. Chairman Joe Lieberman also wants to know whether the shooting was the result of intelligence failures. (Nov. 19)

Clinton: Afghanistan Outlines Security Agenda

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:40:53 -0800

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says she is encouraged by Afghan President Hamid Karzai's pledge to battle corruption and get his security forces sufficiently trained to take the lead within five years. (Nov. 19)

FAA Computer Problem Causes Widespread Delays

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:50:17 -0800

The Federal Aviation Administration says widespread delays, cancellations in the U.S. are due to a flight plan computer problem. (Nov. 19)

Raw Video: FAA Computer Problem Delaying Flights

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:17:07 -0800

There are widespread flight cancellations and delays nationwide because of a problem with the FAA system that collects airlines' flight plans. (Nov. 19)

S.C. Panel Recommends Charges for Sanford

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:58:08 -0800

South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford will face charges he violated state laws, according to an ethics panel ruling Wednesday that came after a three-month investigation. (Nov. 19)

Pa. Pool Accused of Racism Goes Bankrupt

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:58:02 -0800

A suburban Philadelphia swim club accused of discrimination last summer after revoking the memberships of mostly black and Hispanic children has filed for bankruptcy. (Nov. 19)

No Bad News From Woody

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:47:59 -0800

Woody Harrelson and Samantha Morton talk about the message and themes in their new Iraq war film 'The Messenger.' (19 Nov.)

Sports Minute: Tracy, Scioscia Honored

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:40:19 -0800

Colorado's Jim Tracy is the National League's top skipper; The Angels' Mike Scioscia wins AL manager honors; Season over for Miami's Ronnie Brown; Raiders switch quarterbacks. (Nov. 19)

Reid: Bill Will Save Lives and Money

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:10:39 -0800

Senate Democrats have unveiled an $849 billion bill, designed to remake the nation's health care system. The bill relies on cuts in future Medicare spending to cover costs, as well as an increase in taxes. (Nov. 19)

S.C. Panel Recommends Charges for Sanford

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:27:15 -0800

South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford will face charges he violated state laws, according to an ethics panel ruling Wednesday that came after a three-month investigation. (Nov. 19)

Obama Warns N. Korea, Iran on Nukes

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:48:17 -0800

On the final leg of his Asian tour, President Barack Obama declared fresh steps in getting North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons and possible new punishment against Iran for defying efforts to end its own nuclear weapons program. (Nov. 19)

Judge: Katrina Flooding Due to Corps Negligence

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:42:24 -0800

A federal judge in New Orleans has ruled that the Army Corps of Engineers' failure to properly maintain a navigation channel led to massive flooding from Katrina. (Nov. 19)

Ill. Cemetery Where Graves Dug Up Set to Reopen

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:40:32 -0800

Burr Oak Cemetery, where former workers were accused of digging up hundreds of graves in a scheme to resell plots for money, will reopen this week after being closed for nearly four months. (Nov. 19)

'Memphis' Cast Reflects on the Era

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:02:24 -0800

The cast of the Broadway hit 'Memphis' talks about the bygone era of rock and roll and how the world has changed. (Nov. 18)

Ian Somerhalder on His Return to 'Lost'

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:46:53 -0800

'Vampire Diaries' star Ian Somerhalder is talking about the other hit show he's back in - 'Lost.' Somerhalder is teasing about the return of his character Boone. (Nov. 18)

Get Ready to Gossip About Leighton's Music

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:31:53 -0800

At the grand opening of the American Eagle Outfitters store in New York's Times Square Tuesday night, 'Gossip Girl' actress Leighton Meester talked about her music career. (Nov. 18)

Anna Torv Observes New 'Fringe' Clues

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:10:46 -0800

'Fringe' star Anna Torv has her own observations about what to expect in this week's episode and beyond for the Fox show. (Nov. 18)

Twice As Sexy for Johnny Depp

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:54:52 -0800

Actor Johnny Depp is People's 'Sexiest Man Alive' for the second time. (Nov. 18)

Travis McCoy Walks the 'Unbeaten Track'

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:27:40 -0800

Gym Class Heroes vocalist Travis McCoy talks about his trip around the world as Ambassador for the Staying Alive Foundation, an AIDS awareness charity, which is the basis for a new documentary. (Nov. 18)

AP Top Stories

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:01:51 -0800

Here's the latest news for November 18th: Holder says 9/11 suspects won't necessarily be released in U.S. if acquitted; Guards foil attempted ship hijacking near Somalia; Gunmen sought in Florida store standoff; More Thanksgiving travelers expec

Money Minute: New Home Construction Slips

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:26:52 -0800

Construction of new homes takes a tumble in October, Hershey looks to expand its candy empire and Thanksgiving travel plans. The AP's Mark Hamrick reports. (Nov. 18)

Tech Test: $100 Palm Pixi Is Stylish, Sluggish

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:18:43 -0800

Palm is fighting harder than ever to snag a chunk of the smart phone market, and just six months after releasing the stylish Pre it's back with a lighter, more petite and affordable version called the Pixi. (Nov. 18)

Back From the Brink: Siamese Crocodiles

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:07:31 -0800

DNA tests have revealed that more than half the crocodiles kept at a rescue centre in Cambodia are pure Siamese crocodiles, a critically-endangered species that was declared extinct in the wild until the year 2000. (Nov. 18)

Best Buy Opens Door on Green Building

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:02:32 -0800

There are few places more electric than your neighborhood Best Buy store. Stocked full of the latest gadgets, almost everything uses power. But now Best Buy is pushing to conserve as much energy as possible with an all new store design.(Nov. 18)

Police: Looking for Alleged Hostage Takers

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:52:42 -0800

Authorities are searching for two men accused of taking hostages at a Venice, Florida, T.J. Maxx store. (Nov. 18)

Holder: 'Failure Is Not an Option' in 9/11 Trial

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:44:18 -0800

Attorney General Eric Holder sought to explain his prosecutorial strategy to the Senate Judiciary Committee, where lawmakers questioned him over his decision to send Mohammed and four others to face a civilian federal trial in New York. (Nov. 18

Rockies Skipper Is NL Manager of the Year

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:37:24 -0800

After leading a near-miraculous turnaround, Colorado's Jim Tracy easily outdistances Tony La Russa of the Cardinals in balloting for NL manager of the year. (Nov. 18)

American Implicated British Roommate's Murder

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:17:37 -0800

A man appealing his conviction for murdering a British student in Italy has testified that he heard her arguing with her American roommate, Amanda Knox, just minutes before she was murdered. (Nov. 18)

Raw Video: Sen. Byrd Honored As Record Breaker

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:09:33 -0800

West Virginia Sen. Robert C. Byrd became history's longest-serving member of Congress on Wednesday, earning a formal salute from the Senate and President Barack Obama for his nearly 56 years of service. (Nov. 18)

More Americans on the Go This Thanksgiving

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:57:01 -0800

AAA is predicting that 38.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles this holiday weekend. That's an increase from 2008 but still far below the 2007 totals. (Nov. 18)

Stock Market Falls As Home Construction Slows

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:32:45 -0800

An unexpected drop in home construction and disappointing forecasts from tech companies added to worries about the economic recovery.(Nov. 18)