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Judge Bans Holocaust Float in Brazil
Feb 01, 2008; ... There will be no simulated pile of naked, emaciated corpses _ and no dancing Hitler _ at the world's biggest street party. A judge on Thursday blocked a carnival float meant to show that the Holocaust "gives you goose bumps." Workers began dismantling the float to ...
Report: Military Not Ready for US Attack
Feb 01, 2008; ... The U.S. military isn't ready for a catastrophic attack on the country, and National Guard forces don't have the equipment or training they need for the job, according to a report. Even fewer Army National Guard units are combat-ready today than were nearly a year ago when the ...
Top al-Qaida Figure Killed in Pakistan
Feb 01, 2008; ... A missile from a U.S. Predator drone struck a suspected terrorist safehouse in Pakistan and killed a top al-Qaida commander believed responsible for a brazen bomb attack during a visit last year by Vice President Cheney to Afghanistan, a U.S. official said Thursday. The strike that ...
Obama Raises $32 Million in January
Feb 01, 2008; ... Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama raised $32 million in the single month of January, a whopping figure that has permitted the campaign to boost staff and extend advertising to states beyond the sweeping Feb. 5 contests, aides said Thursday. The amount was the most raised ...
Jackson Chastises MLB Over Umpire Checks
Feb 01, 2008; ... Jesse Jackson criticized Major League Baseball on Thursday for sending investigators to the hometowns of umpires to ask neighbors questions that include whether the ump belongs to the Ku Klux Klan. "Major League Baseball has done a disservice to its progressive social history by ...
'Missing Link' Crocodile Found in Brazil
Feb 01, 2008 ... The fossil remains of a land-bound reptile described as a possible "missing link" between prehistoric and modern-day crocodiles were displayed to the public for the first time on Thursday. The 80 million year-old fossil of a 5.6-foot long predator was found in 2004 near the ...
AP Top News at 7:28 p.m. EST
Feb 01, 2008 ... NEW YORK (AP) _ Jesse Jackson criticized Major League Baseball on Thursday for sending investigators to the hometowns of umpires to ask neighbors questions that include whether the ump belongs to the Ku Klux Klan. "Major League Baseball has done a disservice to its progressive social ...
UK Probes Claims of Iraq Detainee Deaths
Feb 01, 2008; ... Britain's military is investigating allegations that 22 detainees died in its custody and nine others were tortured after a battle in Iraq, officials said Thursday. Britain's Royal Military Police began its investigation in December into allegations of human-rights abuses after ...
Population Pressures Western Water
Feb 01, 2008; ... People driving their cars, cranking on their air conditioners and switching on lights and dishwashers are responsible for most of the climate changes that are gradually drying up water supplies in arid and growing Western states, a new study finds. Those climate trends are likely to ...
Top al-Qaida Figure Killed in Pakistan
Feb 01, 2008; ... Abu Laith al-Libi, a top al-Qaida commander blamed for bombing an Afghan base while Vice President Cheney visited last year, was killed in Pakistan by an airstrike, a U.S. government official said Thursday. The strike was conducted by a Predator unmanned drone, the official said. It ...
Indonesian Soldier Kills Sumatran Tiger
Feb 01, 2008 ... A soldier shot dead an endangered Sumatran tiger that was caught in a trap in western Indonesia, then skinned it and distributed its meat to villagers, a conservationist said Thursday. The incident happened Sunday in Tenggayun, a village in Riau province, after residents asked the ...
Few Delays As New Border ID Rules Begin
Feb 01, 2008; ... Tougher identification rules went into effect Thursday along the nation's borders, but there appeared to be little added delay as travelers unprepared for the change were in many cases allowed to cross with a warning. ...
AP Top News at 7:09 p.m. EST
Feb 01, 2008 ... NEW YORK (AP) _ Jesse Jackson criticized Major League Baseball on Thursday for sending investigators to the hometowns of umpires to ask neighbors questions that include whether the ump belongs to the Ku Klux Klan. "Major League Baseball has done a disservice to its progressive social ...
'Missing Link' Crocodile Found in Brazil
Feb 01, 2008 ... The fossil remains of a land-bound reptile described as a possible "missing link" between prehistoric and modern-day crocodiles were displayed to the public for the first time on Thursday. The 80 million year-old fossil of a 5.6-foot long predator was found in 2004 near the ...
Arif Ali of AP London Dies at 46
Feb 01, 2008; ... Arif Ali, regional product director for Europe, Middle East and Africa for The Associated Press, died of cancer at his home Thursday. He was 46. Known within the AP for his courage under fire and the depth of his commitment, Ali was honored in 2007 with a Gramling Award, the news ...
Romney: McCain Used Nixon-Like Tactics
Feb 01, 2008; ... Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney accused his rival John McCain of adopting underhanded tactics from Richard Nixon, the GOP president who resigned in disgrace. "I don't think I want to see our party go back to that kind of campaigning," Romney said in his most ...
FDA Warns of Risks From Epilepsy Drugs
Feb 01, 2008 ... Epilepsy drugs used by millions of people may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior, the Food and Drug Administration warned Thursday in an alert to doctors. The FDA analyzed almost 200 studies of 11 anti-seizure drugs, some that have been on the market for decades. The ...
Romney: McCain Used Nixon-Like Tactic
Feb 01, 2008; ... Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney accused his rival John McCain of adopting underhanded tactics from Richard Nixon, the GOP president who resigned in disgrace. "I don't think I want to see our party go back to that kind of campaigning," Romney said in his most ...
Bush Wary of Jeopardizing Iraq Gains
Feb 01, 2008; ... President Bush said Thursday he will not jeopardize security gains in Iraq by withdrawing U.S. forces too fast, another signal that troop reductions could slow or stop altogether this summer. The president said he would resist any temptation to bring troops home to score political ...
Thursday's Sports Scoreboard
Feb 01, 2008; ... All Times Eastern National Football League Playoffs No games today. National Basketball Association L.A. Lakers vs Detroit, 7:30 p.m. ...
AP Top News at 7:06 p.m. EST
Feb 01, 2008 ... NEW YORK (AP) _ Jesse Jackson criticized Major League Baseball on Thursday for sending investigators to the hometowns of umpires to ask neighbors questions that include whether the ump belongs to the Ku Klux Klan. "Major League Baseball has done a disservice to its progressive social ...
AP Top News at 7:13 p.m. EST
Feb 01, 2008 ... NEW YORK (AP) _ Jesse Jackson criticized Major League Baseball on Thursday for sending investigators to the hometowns of umpires to ask neighbors questions that include whether the ump belongs to the Ku Klux Klan. "Major League Baseball has done a disservice to its progressive social ...
Top al-Qaida Figure Killed in Pakistan
Feb 01, 2008; ... A missile from a U.S. Predator drone struck a suspected terrorist safehouse in Pakistan and killed a top al-Qaida commander believed responsible for a brazen bomb attack during a visit last year by Vice President Cheney to Afghanistan, a U.S. official said Thursday. The strike that ...
Florida Eyes Countrywide's Practices
Feb 01, 2008; ... Countrywide Financial Corp., the nation's largest mortgage lender, is finding itself under increasing scrutiny by shareholders and state governments. Florida's attorney general is the latest to say he's eager to examine the way Countrywide does business and is investigating the ...
Hollywood Defends Ledger in Video Quash
Feb 01, 2008; ... It was a striking example of Hollywood protecting its own: After an aggressive lobby from powerful film industry figures, "Entertainment Tonight" decided against airing a video that shows the late Heath Ledger hanging out at a party where drugs were being taken. The show ...
Ensberg Joins Yankees
Feb 01, 2008; ... Morgan Ensberg agreed Thursday to a minor league contract with the New York Yankees, giving the team another contender to play first base. Ensberg would get a $1.75 million, one-year contract if added to the 40-man roster and would have a chance to earn $2.25 million more in ...
Bush Wary of Jeopardizing Iraq Gains
Feb 01, 2008; ... President Bush said Thursday he will not jeopardize security gains in Iraq by withdrawing U.S. forces too fast, another signal that troop reductions could slow or stop altogether this summer. The president said he would resist any temptation to bring troops home to score political ...
Obama Raises $32 Million in January
Feb 01, 2008; ... Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama raised $32 million in the single month of January, a whopping figure that has permitted the campaign to boost staff and extend advertising to states beyond the sweeping Feb. 5 contests, aides said Thursday. The amount was the most raised ...
Hollywood Defends Ledger in Video Quash
Feb 01, 2008; ... It was a striking example of Hollywood protecting its own: After an aggressive lobby from powerful film industry figures, "Entertainment Tonight" decided against airing a video that shows the late Heath Ledger hanging out at a party where drugs were being taken. The show ...
AP Top News at 7:12 p.m. EST
Feb 01, 2008 ... NEW YORK (AP) _ Jesse Jackson criticized Major League Baseball on Thursday for sending investigators to the hometowns of umpires to ask neighbors questions that include whether the ump belongs to the Ku Klux Klan. "Major League Baseball has done a disservice to its progressive social ...
Paul, West Give Hornets 2 All-Stars
Feb 01, 2008; ... Chris Paul and David West were picked for their first All-Star game Thursday night, giving the hometown Hornets a pair of players for the event New Orleans will host next month. Detroit, Phoenix and Washington also had multiple players chosen as reserves for the Feb. 17 game. Boston ...
Florida Eyes Countrywide's Practices
Feb 01, 2008; ... Countrywide Financial Corp., the nation's largest mortgage lender, is finding itself under increasing scrutiny by shareholders and state governments. Florida's attorney general is the latest to say he's eager to examine the way Countrywide does business and is investigating the ...
Bush Wary of Jeopardizing Iraq Gains
Feb 01, 2008; ... President Bush said Thursday he will not jeopardize security gains in Iraq by withdrawing U.S. forces too fast, another signal that troop reductions could slow or stop altogether this summer. The president said he would resist any temptation to bring troops home to score political ...
US Seeks Deal for Broad Goals in Iraq
Feb 01, 2008; ... The United States, determined to prevent a resurgence of terror networks in Iraq, wants to preserve the right to hunt down top foreign fighters, as it negotiates a long-term security agreement with the Iraqis, according to a working draft described to The Associated Press. While the ...
AP Top News at 7:29 p.m. EST
Feb 01, 2008 ... NEW YORK (AP) _ Jesse Jackson criticized Major League Baseball on Thursday for sending investigators to the hometowns of umpires to ask neighbors questions that include whether the ump belongs to the Ku Klux Klan. "Major League Baseball has done a disservice to its progressive social ...
US Seeks Deal for Broad Goals in Iraq
Feb 01, 2008; ... PRESERVING OPTIONS: The United States wants to preserve the right to hunt down top foreign fighters, as it negotiates a long-term security agreement with the Iraqis, according to a working draft described to The Associated Press. SOME PRESENCE: While the agreement will not tie the ...
AP Top News at 7:09 p.m. EST
Feb 01, 2008 ... NEW YORK (AP) _ Jesse Jackson criticized Major League Baseball on Thursday for sending investigators to the hometowns of umpires to ask neighbors questions that include whether the ump belongs to the Ku Klux Klan. "Major League Baseball has done a disservice to its progressive social ...
AP Top News at 7:18 p.m. EST
Feb 01, 2008 ... NEW YORK (AP) _ Jesse Jackson criticized Major League Baseball on Thursday for sending investigators to the hometowns of umpires to ask neighbors questions that include whether the ump belongs to the Ku Klux Klan. "Major League Baseball has done a disservice to its progressive social ...
Agent Meets With Congress
Feb 01, 2008; ... An employee of the sports agency that represents Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte spoke Thursday to the congressional committee investigating drugs in baseball. The agent, Jim Murray, was the first person known to have been interviewed by lawyers for the committee, which will hold a ...
Agent Tied to Clemens Speaks to Congress
Feb 01, 2008; ... An employee of the sports agency that represents Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte spoke Thursday to the congressional committee investigating drugs in baseball. The agent, Jim Murray, was the first person known to have been interviewed by lawyers for the committee, which will hold a ...
Stocks Bounce Higher As Bond Woes Ease
Feb 01, 2008; ... Wall Street ended a frenetic January with a huge advance Thursday after investors set aside worries about bond insurers and grew more optimistic that the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts will indeed help lift the economy. The Dow Jones industrials rose more than 200 points but suffered its ...
Army Suicides, Attempts Rise Again
Feb 01, 2008; ... Multiple new efforts aimed at stemming suicides in the Army are falling short of their goal: The service anticipates another jump in the annual number of soldiers who killed themselves or tried to, including in the Iraq and Afghanistan war zones. As many as 121 soldiers committed ...
People Blamed for Water Woes in West
Feb 01, 2008; ... Human activity such as driving and powering air conditioners is responsible for up to 60 percent of changes contributing to dwindling water supplies in the arid and growing West, a new study finds. Those changes are likely to accelerate, says the study published Thursday in Science ...
AP Top News at 7:30 p.m. EST
Feb 01, 2008 ... NEW YORK (AP) _ Jesse Jackson criticized Major League Baseball on Thursday for sending investigators to the hometowns of umpires to ask neighbors questions that include whether the ump belongs to the Ku Klux Klan. "Major League Baseball has done a disservice to its progressive social ...
Financial Turmoil Likely to Continue
Feb 01, 2008; ... As bad news about the financial system piles up, trust _ the pillar of investing _ is being buried. The most recent fears are tied to the potential failure of bond insurers, the companies that back the funding for hospitals, schools and other public works. A meltdown there could ...
Obama, Clinton Prepare for 1-On-1 Debate
Feb 01, 2008; ... Barack Obama raised a staggering $32 million in January, cash aplenty to advertise all through the expensive Super Tuesday states and beyond. He was also running ads in more states than rival Hillary Rodham Clinton as the last two Democrats standing braced for Thursday night's face-to-face ...
Google 4Q Profit Misses Analyst Target
Feb 01, 2008; ... Google Inc.'s earnings and revenue growth decelerated more than analysts anticipated during the fourth quarter, magnifying worries that the Internet search leader's moneymaking machine is bogging down as the U.S. economy teeters on the brink of recession. The quarterly results ...
AP Top News at 7:24 p.m. EST
Feb 01, 2008 ... NEW YORK (AP) _ Jesse Jackson criticized Major League Baseball on Thursday for sending investigators to the hometowns of umpires to ask neighbors questions that include whether the ump belongs to the Ku Klux Klan. "Major League Baseball has done a disservice to its progressive social ...
Stocks Bounce Higher As Bond Woes Ease
Feb 01, 2008; ... Wall Street ended its worst January since 1990 with a huge advance Thursday after investors set aside worries about bond insurers and grew more optimistic that the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts will indeed help lift the economy. The Standard & Poor's 500 index, the market ...
Beer Sales Lift Anheuser-Busch Profit
Feb 01, 2008; ... Resurgent beer sales helped lift Anheuser-Busch's profit 12 percent in the fourth quarter, but the brewer warned Thursday that rising costs could eat into earnings this year. The maker of Budweiser and Bud Light said it earned $214 million, or 29 cents per share, in the three months ...
Google 4Q Profit Misses Analyst Target
Feb 01, 2008; ... Google Inc.'s earnings and revenue growth decelerated more than analysts anticipated during the fourth quarter, magnifying worries that the Internet search leader's moneymaking machine is bogging down as the U.S. economy teeters on the brink of recession. The quarterly results ...
NASA Photos Reveal Mercury Is Shrinking
Feb 01, 2008; ... The first pictures from the unseen side of Mercury reveal the wrinkles of a shrinking, aging planet with scars from volcanic eruptions and a birthmark shaped like a spider. Some of the 1,213 photos taken by NASA's Messenger probe and unveiled Wednesday help support the case that ...
Electronic Arts Swings to 3Q Loss
Feb 01, 2008; ... Video game publisher Electronic Arts Inc. said Thursday it swung to a loss in the third quarter, hurt by restructuring charges and the way it accounts for online-enabled games. The company acknowledged its business has been "mixed" in a robust market for games, though ...
AP Top News at 7:02 p.m. EST
Feb 01, 2008 ... NEW YORK (AP) _ Jesse Jackson criticized Major League Baseball on Thursday for sending investigators to the hometowns of umpires to ask neighbors questions that include whether the ump belongs to the Ku Klux Klan. "Major League Baseball has done a disservice to its progressive social ...
Drifter Guilty in Ga. Hiker's Murder
Feb 01, 2008; ... The wiry, graying drifter sought for several days in the New Year's Day disappearance of a 24-year-old hiker pleaded guilty Thursday to murdering her in what authorities called a frustrated robbery attempt. In a startlingly swift resolution to the case, Gary Michael Hilton was ...
Swiss Change Safe Sex Message on HIV
Feb 01, 2008; ... Swiss AIDS experts said Thursday that some people with HIV who meet strict conditions and are under treatment can safely have unprotected sex with non-infected partners. The proposal astonished AIDS researchers in Europe and North America who have long argued that safe sex with a ...
Witness: Mom Copped to Microwaving Baby
Feb 01, 2008; ... A former cellmate of a woman accused of killing her month-old baby by burning the girl in a microwave testified Thursday that the woman confessed to the crime, saying the baby "fit right in" the oven. Linda Williams testified that she developed a sexual relationship with ...
AP Top News at 7:00 p.m. EST
Feb 01, 2008 ... NEW YORK (AP) _ Jesse Jackson criticized Major League Baseball on Thursday for sending investigators to the hometowns of umpires to ask neighbors questions that include whether the ump belongs to the Ku Klux Klan. "Major League Baseball has done a disservice to its progressive social ...
Romney: McCain Used Nixon-Like Tactics
Feb 01, 2008; ... Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney accused his rival John McCain of adopting underhanded tactics from Richard Nixon, the GOP president who resigned in disgrace. "I don't think I want to see our party go back to that kind of campaigning," Romney said in his most ...
'Missing Link' Croc Displayed in Brazil
Feb 01, 2008 ... The fossil remains of a land-bound reptile described as a possible "missing link" between prehistoric and modern-day crocodiles were displayed to the public for the first time on Thursday. The 80 million year-old fossil of a 5.6-foot long predator was found in 2004 near the ...
Stocks Bounce Higher As Bond Woes Ease
Feb 01, 2008; ... Wall Street ended its worst January since 1990 with a huge advance Thursday after investors set aside worries about bond insurers and grew more optimistic that the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts will indeed help lift the economy. The Standard & Poor's 500 index, the market ...
Beer Sales Lift Anheuser-Busch Profit
Feb 01, 2008; ... Resurgent beer sales helped lift Anheuser-Busch's profit 12 percent in the fourth quarter, but the brewer warned Thursday that rising costs could eat into earnings this year. The maker of Budweiser and Bud Light said it earned $214 million, or 29 cents per share, in the three months ...
Thursday's Sports Scoreboard
Feb 01, 2008; ... All Times Eastern National Football League Playoffs No games today. National Basketball Association L.A. Lakers vs Detroit, 7:30 p.m. ...
Child Accused of Sex Assault of Boy, 3
Feb 01, 2008; ... An American Indian tribe has closed the child-care centers at its two casinos while authorities investigate a reported sexual assault by a child against a 3-year-old boy. Tribal authorities said the suspect is a boy between 8 and 10 years old but ...
Electronic Arts Swings to 3Q Loss
Feb 01, 2008; ... Video game publisher Electronic Arts Inc. said Thursday it swung to a loss in the third quarter, hurt by restructuring charges and the way it accounts for online-enabled games. The company acknowledged its business has been "mixed" in a robust market for games, though ...