Stories for December 6, 2009
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CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average price of regular gasoline in the United States is down 3.29 cents over a ... Read Story »
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ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — A British broadcaster has been convicted of animal cruelty after two reality show contestants skinned, cooked ... Read Story »
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FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - The eighth Armed Forces Bowl will be Dec. 30, not on the final day of ... Read Story »
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mississippi coach Houston Nutt admits to begging Cotton Bowl officials for the opportunity to let his ... Read Story »
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SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — Mark Richt spent most of the season worrying about the Georgia defense. With only one full-time ... Read Story »
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A game-by-game look at the Indianapolis Colts' record 23-game regular-season winning streak, which ended with Sunday's 29-15 ... Read Story »
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Krystal Allison Stephens and Bradley Dwayne Smejkal, both of Austin, were married June 19, 2009 at Green Pastures in Austin. ... Read Story »
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Laura Shellenbarger and Clint Chovanec, both of Victoria, were married December 5, 2009, at Holy Family Catholic Church. Read Story »
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Kristin DeNae Gaskamp and Leland Joseph Henry Lange, of Bloomington, were married December 5, 2009, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church ... Read Story »
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Susan Baca and Scott Bradley, both of Houston, were married at 5:30 p.m. on September 25,2009 at Auberge du Soleil, ... Read Story »
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Patrick and Virginia Wagner of Victoria are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sylvia Wagner of McKinney, to ... Read Story »
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VICTORIA - A 49-year-old Victoria man by officers on suspicion of assault causing bodily injury. Read Story »
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio inmate fighting the state's second attempt to execute him will be limited to a ... Read Story »
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdown passes, including two to tight end Jermichael Finley, and the ... Read Story »
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CINCINNATI (AP) — A federal appeals court in Cincinnati has refused to delay the execution of condemned killer Kenneth Biros. Read Story »
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Weezer has canceled the rest of its December tour after the lead singer was injured in ... Read Story »
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Alternative rock band Weezer has canceled the rest of their December tour after the lead singer ... Read Story »
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NEW YORK (AP) — As far as one-hit wonders go, Daniel Powter (POW'-ter) is king of them all — for ... Read Story »
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ALBANY, New York (AP) — Weezer has canceled the rest of its December tour after the lead singer was injured ... Read Story »
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SHINER - Pearl Harbor survivor Ray Wiese laughs a lot these days. Read Story »
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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — If the Minnesota Vikings want to play in the next Super Bowl, they probably should figure ... Read Story »
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — If running back Chris Brown had held onto the ball against Jacksonville, the Houston Texans might ... Read Story »
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CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears finally found room to run and a team they could beat. It helps when ... Read Story »
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Brandon Jacobs' sensational touchdown left nearly everyone in the stadium breathless. Except the Giants' bruising ... Read Story »
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COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — North Carolina coach Anson Dorrance sees more talent and parity than ever in college women's ... Read Story »
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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Minnesota linebacker E.J. Henderson broke his leg against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday in a brutal ... Read Story »
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HONOLULU (AP) — Petras Balocka scored 20 points and grabbed a career-high 20 rebounds to help Hawaii end a four-game ... Read Story »
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Miles 6-12 2-2 14, Harper 4-10 4-4 12, Minor 0-3 0-0 0, Nabors 8-14 3-4 19, Nwevo 2-5 0-0 4, ... Read Story »
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A Shiner man recalls the chaos of the Pearl Harbor bombings Read Story »
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RUNGE - A man was killed and 11 children injured Friday after a head-on collision involving a school bus. Read Story »
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It could cost more in the future to build homes in rural Victoria County. Read Story »
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ALICE - The Memorial Lady Vipers improved to 12-2 on the season and 3-0 against Alice with a 62-48 championship ... Read Story »
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YOAKUM - When Christie Talbert needed to expand her fitness center, she wasn't quite sure how to pay for everything ... Read Story »
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What do sugar plums, candy canes, cookies and hot chocolate have in common? Read Story »
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The Victoria College Foundation has launched the community phase of its annual giving campaign, which seeks financial support from area ... Read Story »
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As Dana Buck picks up her son from Memorial High School each day, she says she frequently sees young men ... Read Story »
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Construction continues for Victoria East and Victoria West high schools, as well as Harold Cade Middle School. Read Story »
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After more than a year of debate, the Victoria school district might decide Wednesday to toughen its dress code. Read Story »
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EDNA - The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is asking for donations for its annual Community Christmas project. Read Story »
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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings linebacker E.J. Henderson suffered an ugly leg injury late in the game against the ... Read Story »
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The first Cotton Bowl in it's new $1.2 billion home will match a couple of former Oklahoma State Cowboys quarterbacks ... Read Story »
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia has called a news conference for Monday to discuss it's football program, where it seems ... Read Story »
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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Kurt Warner threw three touchdown passes and the Arizona Cardinals intercepted Brett Favre twice as they ... Read Story »
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STRINGO BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU MARTIAL ARTS OPEN HOUSE: Dec. 5, 1-3 p.m., 2903 N. Azalea in Town & Country Shopping Center. ... Read Story »
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Alabama and Texas get to play in a national title game. For TCU, Cincinnati and Boise State, the math doesn't ... Read Story »
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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Kurt Warner connected with Anquan Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald for three first-half touchdown passes Sunday to ... Read Story »
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NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Gibbs and Joe Theismann will reunite to call a wild-card game for NBC during the ... Read Story »
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Welcome to the BCS Buster Bowl. Read Story »
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NEW YORK (AP) — Tiger Woods and his marital problems proved a tempting target for "Saturday Night Live." Read Story »
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — President Hugo Chavez said water levels are still falling at dams that supply most of Venezuela's ... Read Story »
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EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A short-handed Michigan State team will head to the Alamo Bowl to play Texas Tech ... Read Story »
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NEW YORK (AP) — Disgraced former NBA referee Tim Donaghy says he refused to make calls to affect games even ... Read Story »
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Butler 8-19 1-1 20, Jamison 4-14 4-7 13, Haywood 3-6 0-0 6, Arenas 3-9 2-2 8, Young 1-3 0-0 2, ... Read Story »
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ATLANTA (AP) — Michael Vick had a feeling his return to Atlanta would be special. He could tell by the ... Read Story »
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Peyton Manning keeps finding new winning formulas, and the Colts keep making history. Read Story »
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Southern Nevada could be home to a new high-speed rail research center under a new proposal. Read Story »
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NEW YORK (AP) — The off-Broadway show "Groovaloo" marks a roundabout sort of homecoming for break dancing, a style that ... Read Story »
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BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Sydney Carter hit her head on the court drawing a charge. Sydney Colson took an elbow ... Read Story »
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The biggest winner in this year's BCS debate? Read Story »
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NEW YORK (AP) — Super Bowl-winning coach Tony Dungy called the dearth of minority head coaches in major college football ... Read Story »
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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre set an NFL record by playing in his 283rd consecutive game ... Read Story »
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FORT SMITH, Ark. (AP) — The big fundraising push for the planned U.S. Marshals Museum in Fort Smith has gotten ... Read Story »
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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona starting offensive tackle Mike Gandy was inactive for Sunday night's game against the Minnesota Vikings ... Read Story »
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PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (AP) — Gina Borromeo is well-versed in ancient artifacts, but a recent question from a museum curator ... Read Story »
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PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (AP) — Gina Borromeo is well-versed in ancient artifacts, but a rcet uetin ro amueu craor cugt ... Read Story »
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Clemson Tigers have fallen all the way from a possible BCS-bowl berth to a trip ... Read Story »
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SEATTLE (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers blew a career day from quarterback Alex Smith, more opportunities to win than ... Read Story »
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The career touchdown leaders in the National Football League (x-active): Read Story »
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Dal_FG Folk 34, 8:53. Drive: 13 plays, 64 yards, 7:04. Key Plays: Barber 6 run on 3rd-and-1; Romo 32 pass ... Read Story »
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants used a bunch of big plays to scramble the NFC East ... Read Story »
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Authorities say two people have died after a fire in a small Austin apartment building. Read Story »
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Once they warmed up, the San Diego Chargers looked like they do every December. Read Story »
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LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints had no business winning. Two of their biggest plays were unbelievable flukes, ... Read Story »
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NEW YORK (AP) — City Councilman Charles Barron demanded the dismissal Sunday of the university trustee who called him "a ... Read Story »
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CARCAS, Venezuela (AP) — President Hugo Chavez said water levels are still falling at dams that supply most of Venezuela's ... Read Story »
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HOUSTON (AP) — Aubrey Coleman scored 29 points and Kelvin Lewis added 22 as Houston defeated Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 83-76 ... Read Story »
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MIAMI (AP) — Tom Brady was coy about what happened when he went to the locker room in the first ... Read Story »
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BOSTON (AP) — Reggie Jackson grabbed the rebound on Malcolm Grant's missed 3-pointer with 3 seconds left, then sank a ... Read Story »
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Tensions at home were mounting after Jeremy Field lost a second construction job as the ... Read Story »
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BALTIMORE (AP) — One man was shot in the face and another was severely beaten when a fight erupted early ... Read Story »
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MIAMI (AP) — Linebacker Jason Taylor returned to the Miami Dolphins' game against New England despite a right shoulder injury ... Read Story »
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CINCINNATI (AP) — Cedric Benson sprinted onto the field during pregame introductions, a sign he was inspired after missing two ... Read Story »
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ATLANTA (AP) — When Michael Vick finally made it back to the end zone, a place he hadn't been in ... Read Story »
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PORT ANGELES, Wash. (AP) — An investigation is under way after someone broadcast a false report of an "officer-involved shooting" ... Read Story »
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Watt 6-10 0-0 12, Reynolds 5-7 1-5 11, Bond 3-7 1-1 7, Jones 4-9 3-4 14, Palmer 7-14 5-5 22, ... Read Story »
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COPENHAGEN (AP) — By executive action, the Obama administration can boost the U.S. target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions beyond ... Read Story »
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LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Oh, what a charmed life the unbeaten New Orleans Saints are leading these days. Read Story »
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LEBANON, Ohio (AP) — Stunned horse owners, trainers and stable hands visited the blackened site Sunday where a barn fire ... Read Story »
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WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Wichita has been picked to host the 2011 Junior Olympics. Read Story »
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback William Gay sustained an apparent concussion during an accidental helmet-to-helmet collision with teammate Ryan ... Read Story »
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — If there's one thing Illinois can take from Saturday's season-ending shootout-gone-wrong at Memorial Stadium, it might ... Read Story »
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VERACRUZ, Mexico (AP) - The governor of the Mexican Gulf coast state of Veracruz says Mel Gibson will donate sets ... Read Story »
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FORT SMITH, Ark. (AP) — The planned Marshals Museum in Fort Smith has picked up a couple of $100,000 gifts. Read Story »
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NEW YORK (AP) — Tiger Woods and his marital problems proved a tempting target for "Saturday Night Live." Read Story »
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SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin greeted hundreds of admirers in Sioux City on ... Read Story »
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The NFL has told the players' union it will cut a $100 million annual supplemental ... Read Story »
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The NFL has told the players' union it will cut a $100 million annual supplemental ... Read Story »
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LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Riccardo Fraccari of Italy has been elected president of the International Baseball Federation during its weeklong ... Read Story »
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CLEVELAND (AP) — San Diego linebacker Shawne Merriman was one of three defensive starters inactive for Sunday's game against the ... Read Story »
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GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) — Grand Island's Stuhr Museum beat two other Nebraska landmarks in an online competition for volunteers. Read Story »
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CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bears wide receiver and kick returner Devin Hester left Sunday's game against the St. Louis Rams ... Read Story »
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The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. and Giant Food chains both removed College Inn No MSG Chicken Broth from their ... Read Story »
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The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. and Giant Food chains both removed College Inn No MSG Chicken Broth from their ... Read Story »
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CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (AP) — More than 1,000 people are marching through violence-plagued Ciudad Juarez in protest of the daily ... Read Story »
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NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL reportedly has told the players' union it will cut a $100 million annual revenue-sharing ... Read Story »
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Hall of Fame linebacker Derrick Thomas had his number retired by the Kansas City Chiefs. Read Story »
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SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Hundreds of supporters of former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin braved frigid weather in ... Read Story »
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OREM, Utah (AP) — A renowned Brigham Young University religion professor known for his missionary work in Africa has died ... Read Story »
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BROWNING, Mont. (AP) — An official says the Blackfeet Tribe in northwestern Montana has signed the largest oil exploration agreement ... Read Story »
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MIAMI (AP) — Defensive lineman Jason Taylor has left the Miami Dolphins' game against New England with a right shoulder ... Read Story »
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities say a 16-year-old girl has killed herself by stepping in front of a vehicle on ... Read Story »
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Quarterback Matt Schaub has returned to Houston's game at Jacksonville after getting treatment for a shoulder ... Read Story »
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MILWAUKEE (AP) — While solar and wind power get most of the headlines, geothermal power is quietly gaining traction on ... Read Story »
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Clifton Smith has sustained a concussion on the opening kickoff against Carolina ... Read Story »
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Barney Bright sculpture called "Truth and Justice" that stood outside Louisville's downtown Legal Arts Building ... Read Story »
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NEW YORK (AP) — Some children get severely obese because they lack particular chunks of DNA, which kicks their hunger ... Read Story »
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NEW YORK (AP) — This may come as a surprise, but ABC's Charles Gibson is retiring at the end of ... Read Story »
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LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — The unbeaten New Orleans Saints opted for kicker Garrett Hartley in place of veteran John Carney ... Read Story »
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Mara Proctor used to design limestone hearths and columns for luxury homes near Kansas City, drawing on her college education ... Read Story »
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ATLANTA (AP) — Running back Michael Turner and receiver Michael Jenkins are inactive for the Atlanta Falcons and the Philadelphia ... Read Story »
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CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs and offensive tackle Orlando Pace were inactive for Sunday's game against the ... Read Story »
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Houston Texans running back Steve Slaton is inactive for the game at Jacksonville on Sunday. Read Story »
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An AP Member Feature Exchange Read Story »
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OWENSBORO, Ky. (AP) — Musicians are pitching in to raise money for Owensboro's International Bluegrass Music Museum to help spread ... Read Story »
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PORT ARTHUR, Texas (AP) — A woman and her daughter have died following a house fire in Port Arthur early ... Read Story »
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Actor Kevin Bacon and his brother are helping out a century-old Philadelphia tradition. Read Story »
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EDITORS: The Associated Press is asking members to vote on their choice for Athlete of the Decade. Their selection will ... Read Story »
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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard says it will set up a special safety zone ... Read Story »
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The iPhone's potential as a musical instrument is on display at the University of Michigan ... Read Story »
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BALTIMORE (AP) — Police investigating a shooting at a downtown Baltimore hotel that left three people critically injured say they ... Read Story »
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BALTIMORE (AP) — Machine gunfire broke out early Sunday morning during a birthday party at a downtown Baltimore hotel and ... Read Story »
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BALTIMORE (AP) — Machine gunfire broke out during a birthday party at a Baltimore hotel and three people were critically ... Read Story »
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sunday is your last day to catch the 2009 Minneapolis Underground Film Festival. Read Story »
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SUN CITY, Ariz. (AP) — His name is synonymous with the cutting edge medical research performed at the Banner Sun ... Read Story »
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BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Thali Douglass, 4, is the youngest resident living in the University of Colorado's dorms. Read Story »
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BUCKALEW, DONALD G., 68, of Beeville: Visitation, 4-6 p.m., Angelus Funeral Home in Beeville, rosary, 7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic ... Read Story »
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