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Police: NC girl raped, killed on day she was taken
A 5-year-old North Carolina girl was raped and killed the same day she was taken from her home, according to an arrest warrant released Friday.
New Nov 20, 2009 | 12:40 pm
Panel: Extending nuclear weapons life successful
An independent panel says the United States can extend the life of aging nuclear weapons for decades with existing programs, a finding that activists contend means there's no need for the nation to design replacements for the nuclear arsenal.
New Nov 20, 2009 | 12:40 pm
Atty: Hospital hearing set for Fort Hood suspect
An attorney for the Army psychiatrist charged in the mass shooting at Fort Hood says his client will have his first court hearing in his hospital room on Saturday.
New Nov 20, 2009 | 12:35 pm
Pa. university students must pass fitness class
A Pennsylvania university's requirement that overweight students take a fitness course to graduate has raised the hackles of students and the eyebrows of health and legal experts.
New Nov 20, 2009 | 12:30 pm
Mich. police nab wrong-way driver twice in 3 days
Authorities in western Michigan arrested a person twice in three days for driving the wrong way down the highway Kalamazoo County deputies said they were alerted about 1:30 a.m. Friday after several people called 911 when they passed the unidentified driver traveling south on northbound U…
New Nov 20, 2009 | 12:30 pm
Teen pleads guilty in July murder of border agent
A 17-year-old Mexican immigrant has pleaded guilty in San Diego to murdering a Border Patrol agent who was shot eight times in July.
New Nov 20, 2009 | 12:25 pm
Pregnant woman seeks help, allegedly robs homes
Wichita police arrested a pregnant woman after she allegedly robbed homes after asking residents for help. Police said the woman, who is eight months pregnant, had been telling people in west Wichita that her car broke down and she needed to call someone for a ride.
New Nov 20, 2009 | 12:20 pm
Eye doc may lose license after calling patient fat
A North Carolina doctor could lose his medical license after a patient complained he made cutting criticisms, including telling her she was fat. The News & Observer of Raleigh reported the North Carolina Medical Board will decide if Dr. Earl Sunderhaus of Asheville overstepped the bou…
New Nov 20, 2009 | 12:15 pm
Resort island reels after deadly attack by gunman
The Pacific resort island of Saipan was reeling Saturday from one of the most violent attacks in its history, when a gunman killed five people, including two small children and himself, in a rampage that ended at a World War II historical site.
New Nov 20, 2009 | 12:15 pm
Giuliani back in spotlight _ but what's the show?
Whether he's planning another run for the White House or a bid for senator or governor, or he just misses the spotlight, Rudy Giuliani is suddenly back and talking about the topic that made him a national star _ Sept. 11.
New Nov 20, 2009 | 12:15 pm
UN committee targets Iran's rights violations
A key U.N. committee approved a resolution Friday urging Iran to halt the persecution of political opponents following the country's disputed presidential election.
New Nov 20, 2009 | 12:15 pm
Cops: Woman smuggled drugs to Pa. inmate with kiss
A western Pennsylvania woman has been ordered to stand trial on charges she passed a drug-filled balloon to a state prison inmate while kissing him. State police said guards at the State Correctional Institution-Mercer became suspicious when an inmate appeared to swallow something after a…
New Nov 20, 2009 | 12:10 pm
Teenager pleads guilty to murdering Border Patrol agent shot 4 times in head in July
New Nov 20, 2009 | 12:10 pm
Man who claimed disability spotted on TV show
California tax officials say an interior designer's false disability claim was uncovered when he was spotted on a home improvement television show.
New Nov 20, 2009 | 12:05 pm
Diocese: Pedophile priests should get benefits
The Catholic Diocese of Wilmington is obligated to pay retirement benefits to six priests who are confirmed pedophiles, church officials argued in a bankruptcy court filing seeking permission to keep making the payments.
New Nov 20, 2009 | 12:05 pm
CA man allegedly paid teens to spit in his face
A 39-year-old Southern California man has been arrested for misdemeanor child annoyance after allegedly paying a teenager $31 to spit in his face.
New Nov 20, 2009 | 12:00 pm
Wrongfully convicted NYC man freed after 17 years
A prison system official says a New York City man is free after spending nearly two decades behind bars for murder before a judge declared him innocent.
Nov 20, 2009 | 11:35 am
Calif. launches probe into scam targeting churches
California is investigating whether 30 Southern California churches were bilked of tens of thousands of dollars by companies that leased computer equipment.
Nov 20, 2009 | 11:35 am
State AG's office launches probe into church scam
California is investigating whether 30 Southern California churches were bilked out of tens of thousands of dollars by companies that leased them computer equipment.
Nov 20, 2009 | 11:25 am
Militia movement resurfaces across nation
Norm Olson's genial tone belies his reputation as a radical militiaman, yet here he is, at 63, an affable grandfather explaining why Americans should arm themselves against their government.
Nov 20, 2009 | 11:15 am
