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Violent storms kill 12 in Miss., Ala.

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:09:18 GMT

Violent weather that churned through a half-dozen Southern states over the weekend kills at least 12 people, officials say.

Wrong patient phone numbers trip up ER docs

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:32:34 GMT

Delayed test results and bad contact information — sometimes from patients who give fake names and numbers — are forcing more emergency room doctors to resort to registered letters and law enforcement visits to deliver urgent diagnoses.

Dems set to test GOP in Wall St. showdown

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:26:01 GMT

The most sweeping overhaul of financial regulation since the Great Depression is slated for a crucial test vote in the Senate.

Man faces judge after Obama gun scare

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:54:04 GMT

An Ohio man who was charged after authorities spotted him with a gun in a North Carolina airport parking lot as Air Force One was departing was set to appear before a judge.

Buying a home? Don't focus on sale price alone

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:09:39 GMT

Prospective home buyers tend to focus on a single number: the listed sale price. It's why they're often blindsided by the array of costs that come with buying a home.

Hertz to buy rival Dollar Thrifty for $1.2B

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:50:33 GMT

Hertz Global Holdings Inc., the world's largest car rental company, says it will buy rival Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group for about $1.17 billion in cash and stock.

CIA turns to violin-sized missiles in Pakistan

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:18:38 GMT

The CIA uses new, smaller missiles to minimize civilian casualties in its targeted killings of suspected insurgents in Pakistan's tribal areas, officials say.

Girl, 11, recounts her four-day ordeal in swamp

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:17:53 GMT

Nadia Bloom, who survived four days lost in an alligator-infested Florida swamp, said she got water from spongy plants. When she heard a rescuer call her name, she said Monday, “I’ve never been so excited in my life.”

Opinion: James willing Cavaliers to greatness

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 03:06:01 GMT

Celizic: The question before Game 4 was whether LeBron James was the type of leader who won’t let his team suffer a let-down. He answered in spectacular fashion. In a game that would either give Cleveland a stranglehold on the series or put them in jeopardy, LeBron was the sort of monster that great players are supposed to be.

Major earthquake hits off Taiwan coast

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:58:37 GMT

An earthquake struck off the southeast coast of Taiwan on Monday, causing buildings to sway briefly but no casualties or damage. The temblor was felt at the site of a massive landslide in northern Taiwan but did not hamper rescue efforts.

Protest targets Ariz. immigration law

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:02:08 GMT

Opponents who fear that Arizona's tough new immigration law will lead to police harassment rally against the measure at the state Capitol.

Lawmakers: Military could quell Chicago violence

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 01:47:30 GMT

Two Illinois lawmakers say violence has become so rampant in Chicago that the National Guard must be called in to help.

Late Poland president's twin runs to replace him

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:38:00 GMT

Polish opposition party leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski said Monday he will run in summer elections to replace his twin brother, the incumbent president who was killed in a plane crash.

Spurs’ bench saves day in Game 4 win vs. Mavs

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 04:17:35 GMT

Tim Duncan had a miserable 34th birthday and Manu Ginobili looked as bad at times as his bandaged-up nose. But George Hill scored 29 points and San Antonio beat the Mavs 92-89 on Sunday night to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round series.

Obama praises fallen miners, vows safer jobs

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 21:33:54 GMT

President Obama offers words of praise for victims of the W.Va. mining disaster, words of solace for their families and words of hope to miners that he will make their jobs safer.

‘Ladies in White’ clash with pro-Castro crowd

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:30:35 GMT

Cuba’s dissident “Ladies in White” were harassed and corralled by some 50 government supporters for seven hours as they tried to march for the freedom of political prisoners.

Minn. Patrol: Car wreck kills 6, including 3 teens

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 22:00:09 GMT

The State Patrol says alcohol may have been a factor in a Minnesota car crash that killed six people, including three teenagers.

Robotic subs to try to plug oil rig leak

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 22:26:07 GMT

The cleanup of an oily mess off the Louisiana coast is put on hold for a second consecutive day because of high seas in the Gulf of Mexico.

Suicide bomber targets British ambassador in Yemen

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:18:15 GMT

A suspected al Qaeda suicide bomber targeted a convoy of the British ambassador to Yemen early on Monday, killing himself and injuring three others, but the envoy was unharmed, Yemeni and British officials said.

Bieber fans injured in Australian ‘hysteria’

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 02:41:10 GMT

The star had planned to perform on the “Sunrise” morning show, but due to an unruly crowd of thousands, authorities canceled the gig — after numerous fans had camped out overnight.

Conn. cops: Woman tried to use 911 as taxi service

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 19:18:01 GMT

Police in one Connecticut city have a warning for nightclub patrons: Don't call 911 for a ride home.

Somali militants execute man, sever thief's hands

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:16:28 GMT

Witnesses say militants from Somalia's most hardline insurgent group have executed a man they convicted of murder and cut off the hands of an accused thief — after injecting him with anesthesia.

Hawking: Aliens may pose risks to Earth

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 03:09:58 GMT

British astrophysicist Stephen Hawking says aliens are out there, but it could be too dangerous for humans to interact with extraterrestrial life.

‘Desperate Housewives’ explores life of killer

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 02:19:25 GMT

Eddie had been just a background figure, one who was probably created strictly for this plot. So it's no real wonder that the episode that tried to explain his murderous motives felt fake.

U. of Wyoming cites threats in barring Ayers

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 22:01:21 GMT

The University of Wyoming says it received threats after 1960s radical William Ayers was invited to speak on campus and it should be able to bar him for safety reasons.

Scoop: Tim Urban in a toothpaste ad?

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 02:25:40 GMT

The always-smiling Urban said that while music is his first love, he can imagine another entertainment career.

Boozer leads Jazz to 3-1 lead over Nuggets

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 06:02:33 GMT

Carlos Boozer had 31 points and 13 rebounds, Deron Williams added 24 points and 13 assists, and the Utah Jazz held off a late charge to beat the Denver Nuggets 117-106 on Sunday night for a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference playoff series.

Wade ensures Heat stay alive in NBA playoffs

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 01:22:31 GMT

Dwyane Wade set franchise playoff records with 46 points, 30 in the second half, and the Miami Heat staved off elimination by rallying to beat the Boston Celtics 101-92 in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round series Sunday afternoon.

The prettiest towns in America

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:43:46 GMT

There are some American towns that stand out as exceptionally pretty just about any time of year, whether for architecture, aesthetics or small-town charm.

Coyotes dominate Red Wings, force Game 7

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 22:37:02 GMT

The Phoenix Coyotes scored their first three goals on special teams and Ilya Bryzgalov made 31 saves in a 5-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday to force Game 7.