Friday's detailed prep swimming results
At Marysville-Pilchuck H. S. Individuals (top 3 to state) — 1, Sarah Clark, Marysville-Pilchuck, 399. 70; 2, Fiona Weeks, Kamiak...
Police: LA celebrity burglaries led by 19-year-old
A young woman broke into the homes of Hollywood celebrities she admired, including Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton and Audrina Patridge, because she wanted to own their designer clothes and jewelry, an informant told police.
UN urges Karzai to fight corruption
The U.N. Security Council joined calls Friday on Afghan President Hamid Karzai to fight corruption, with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon calling the country's political situation "delicate" following deeply flawed elections.
Thaksin on a mission to humiliate Thai government
Thailand's fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has spent much of the past three years roaming the globe, shopping for diamonds in Africa, golfing at Asian resorts - and humiliating the government from a distance.
Pa. governor: Philly transit strike could end soon
A tentative contract agreement has been reached that could end the public transit strike that has idled Philadelphia's subways, buses and trolleys for four days, Gov. Ed Rendell said late Friday.
Prep Volleyball | Tahoma earns first state berth since 1978
The Tahoma High School volleyball team went out and did all the right things Friday to upset second-ranked Graham-Kapowsin, 3-0, in the opening round of the West Central District 4A tournament at Kentwood. Then the Bears, who had to win a three-way playoff to even qualify for district, beat Stadium of Tacoma to secure their first state berth since 1978.
Fort Hood, community mourn shooting victims
FORT HOOD, Texas -- A chaplain exhorted hundreds of mourners gathered at a candlelight vigil to not give up hope as Fort Hood and its surrounding community looked to each other for comfort after an Army psychiatrist allegedly went on a deadly shooting spree at the military base.
Decision day for health care in the House
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama is traveling to Capitol Hill on Saturday to try to close the sale on his signature health care overhaul, facing a make-or-break vote in the House certain to be seen as a test of his presidency.
Police: Fla. shooting suspect was angry at company
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Employees at an engineering firm recognized their former co-worker when he drew a handgun from under his shirt, police said, and shot his first victim dead in the reception area. He then walked into the office and unloaded several more rounds, wounding five other employees at the company that fired him two years ago.
Afghan gov't says UN representative out of line
KABUL -- Afghanistan's Foreign Ministry said Saturday that the top U.N. official in the country overstepped his authority by giving instructions on how to rid the government of corruption and warlords.
Police: LA celebrity burglaries led by 19-year-old
LAS VEGAS -- A young woman broke into the homes of Hollywood celebrities she admired, including Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton and Audrina Patridge, because she wanted to own their designer clothes and jewelry, an informant told police.
Pakistan's fashionistas defy Taliban
KARACHI, Pakistan -- Some women strode the catwalk in vicious spiked bracelets and body armor. Others had their heads covered, burqa-style, but with her shoulders - and tattoos - exposed. Male models wore long, Islamic robes as well as shorts and sequined T-shirts.
G-20 officials to wrestle over economic imbalances
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland -- Rifts among the world's top financial officials are threatening to stymie their attempts to secure future global growth and break a deadlock over who bears the cost of fighting climate change.
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