AP Online back issues from Thursday, July 10:
White Sox put Bobby Jenks on DL, bring up Carrasco
Jul 10, 2008 ... The Chicago White Sox placed closer Bobby Jenks on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday and purchased right-hander D.J. Carrasco's contract from Triple-A Charlotte. Jenks has bursitis near his left (non-pitching) shoulder. The move is retroactive to June 30. The 27-year-old ...
Neb. vet dies on flight home from WWII Memorial
Jul 10, 2008; ... A 91-year-old Nebraska veteran on a one-day trip to the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., died on the flight home just hours after the visit. Donald Dragoo, a World War II Army vet, traveled to Washington as part of the Heartland Honor Flight, which transports veterans free ...
Obama stokes veep speculation
Jul 10, 2008; ... Barack Obama stoked vice presidential speculation Wednesday with an unannounced stop at the Washington law firm of a search team member and then a flight to New York fundraisers with potential pick Hillary Rodham Clinton and a second vetter. "I'm not going to tell you" any ...
FLDS member's restraining order request granted
Jul 10, 2008; ... A private investigator who works for attorneys pursuing a polygamous church was banned from the homes and offices of a sect member in a restraining order issued Wednesday by a Utah judge. District Judge G. Rand Beacham banned Sam Brower from going within 500 feet of the homes or ...
Cardinals starter Mulder leaves game
Jul 10, 2008 ... Cardinals left-hander Mark Mulder left his comeback start against the Philadelphia Phillies after throwing only 16 pitches and recording one out in the first inning on Wednesday night. Mulder, coming back from two shoulder operations, made his first start since September and hasn't ...
Mexico closes 5 small hotels south of Cancun
Jul 10, 2008 ... Mexico's Environmental Department is closing down at least five small, upscale hotels and three other developments south of Cancun. Officials say the businesses don't have permission to operate in the protected area near the Tulum Ruins. Inspectors and soldiers arrived ...
Mo. gov. cancels ceremony after honorees a no-show
Jul 10, 2008 ... The police valor medals were in place, the furniture in the governor's Capitol office was rearranged and the reporters were assembled. But there was a suspicious void at the front of the room. The four police officers being honored for their composure while facing personal danger ...
Wednesday's Sports Scoreboard
Jul 10, 2008; ... All Times Eastern American League Boston 18, Minnesota 5 F N.Y. Yankees 2, Tampa Bay 1 F 10 Innings ...
Jackson apologizes for comments about Obama
Jul 10, 2008; ... The Rev. Jesse Jackson apologized Wednesday for "regretfully crude" comments he made about Barack Obama's speeches in black churches during what he thought was a private conversation with a reporter. Jackson told CNN that the comments Sunday were in response to a question ...
Mexico closes 5 small hotels south of Cancun
Jul 10, 2008 ... Mexico's Environmental Department is closing down at least five small, upscale hotels and three other developments south of Cancun. Officials say the businesses don't have permission to operate in the protected area near the Tulum Ruins. Inspectors and soldiers arrived ...
Miss. mayor: more charges in sledgehammer case
Jul 10, 2008; ... The mayor of Mississippi's largest city and two police bodyguards were indicted Wednesday on federal charges they conspired to demolish a private home. The indictment comes a year after they were acquitted of state charges in the same case. A federal ...
Mattingly to return as Dodgers hitting coach
Jul 10, 2008; ... Don Mattingly will resume his duties as Los Angeles Dodgers hitting coach after the All-Star break. Mattingly, hired as part of new manager Joe Torre's staff during the offseason, asked to be switched from hitting coach to major league special assignment coach, citing family ...
Wachovia confirms Steel to lead bank
Jul 10, 2008; ... Wachovia Corp., the nation's fourth-largest bank, named Treasury Undersecretary Robert Steel chief executive on Wednesday, ending a nearly six-week search for a new leader. The Charlotte-based bank also said it has set aside $4.2 billion pretax to cover bad loans for the quarter, ...
AP Top News at 8:54 p.m. EDT
Jul 10, 2008 ... PHILADELPHIA (AP) _ Elton Brand believed his career would end as an L.A. Story. Forced by a contract ultimatum Brand would not accept, the would-be movie mogul and two-time NBA All-Star instead opted to take his production east and see his ...
Mattingly to return as Dodgers hitting coach
Jul 10, 2008 ... Don Mattingly will resume his duties as Los Angeles Dodgers hitting coach after the All-Star break. Mattingly, hired as part of new manager Joe Torre's staff during the offseason, asked to be switched from ...
Nats beat Diamondbacks 5-0, end 6-game skid
Jul 10, 2008 ... Jesus Flores' three-run, pinch-hit homer helped Washington to a 5-0 victory over Arizona on Wednesday night. The win ended the last-place Diamondbacks' six-game losing streak, dropped first-place Arizona back below .500 and denied Arizona its first three-game winning streak in nearly ...
Wachovia confirms Steel to lead bank
Jul 10, 2008; ... Wachovia Corp., the nation's fourth-largest bank, named Treasury Undersecretary Robert Steel chief executive on Wednesday, ending a nearly six-week search for a new leader. The Charlotte-based bank also said it has set aside $4.2 billion pretax to cover bad loans for the quarter, ...
$55,000 found in St. Louis County Jail bathroom
Jul 10, 2008 ... Someone at the St. Louis County Jail was flush with money. A correctional officer at the intake facility at the St. Louis County Justice Center last week found $55,000 stuffed behind a toilet paper dispenser. The bundle of money was in $100 and $50 ...
Pakistan: Peace deal reached in Khyber
Jul 10, 2008; ... Tribal elders and Pakistani authorities struck a deal Wednesday aimed at bringing peace to a militant-infested northwest region where a paramilitary offensive has tried to flush out insurgents, representatives said. Meanwhile, about 700 army troops were sent to a separate northwest ...
Nationals 5, Diamondbacks 0
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AP, TV organizations pull questioned video
Jul 10, 2008; ... The Associated Press and video services operated by CBS and NBC have pulled video allegedly taken of a tornado in Nebraska last weekend after questions were raised about its authenticity. A tornado chaser has claimed that the video was a doctored version of pictures he had taken of a ...
Tenn. man's murder retrial could hinge on DNA
Jul 10, 2008; ... A prosecutor said Wednesday he would drop renewed murder charges against a former Tennessee death row inmate if DNA tests currently being performed raise doubts about his guilt. Paul House was released last week after spending 23 years in prison for the 1985 slaying of Carolyn Muncey ....
LA County Museum of Art gets Oceanic collection
Jul 10, 2008; ... The Los Angeles County Museum of Art has acquired an encyclopedic collection of sculptures and artifacts from Polynesia, Melanesia and other Oceanic cultures, museum officials said Wednesday. The 46-piece collection of Oceanic art, purchased by museum trustees, includes an 18th ...
Mattingly to return as Dodgers hitting coach
Jul 10, 2008 ... Don Mattingly will resume his duties as Los Angeles Dodgers hitting coach after the All-Star break. Mattingly, hired as part of new manager Joe Torre's staff during the offseason, asked to be switched from hitting coach to major league special assignment coach, citing family ...
Obama, Clinton fly to NY with veep vetter
Jul 10, 2008; ... Barack Obama stoked vice presidential speculation Wednesday with an unannounced stop at the Washington law firm of a search team member and then flying on his campaign jet to New York fundraisers with potential pick Hillary Rodham Clinton and a second vetter. "I'm not going to ...
US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,116
Jul 10, 2008; ... As of Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at least 4,116 members of the U.S. military have died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. The figure includes eight military civilians killed in action. At least 3,353 died as a result of hostile action, ...
Prosecutor: DNA clears JonBenet Ramsey's family
Jul 10, 2008; ... Prosecutors cleared JonBenet Ramsey's parents and brother Wednesday in the 1996 killing of the 6-year-old beauty queen, saying they were "deeply sorry" for putting the family under a cloud of suspicion that hung heavy for more than a decade. New DNA tests, which focus on ...
AP Top News at 9:24 p.m. EDT
Jul 10, 2008 ... PHILADELPHIA (AP) _ Elton Brand believed his career would end as an L.A. Story. Forced by a contract ultimatum Brand would not accept, the would-be movie mogul and two-time NBA All-Star instead opted to take his production east and see his ...
76ers ink Brand to 5-year deal worth reported $82M
Jul 10, 2008; ... Elton Brand believed his career would end as an L.A. Story. Forced by a contract ultimatum Brand would not accept, the would-be movie mogul and two-time NBA All-Star instead opted to take his production east and see his name roll on the credits of Philadelphia's roster. Brand and the ...
Wednesday's Sports Scoreboard
Jul 10, 2008; ... All Times Eastern American League Boston 18, Minnesota 5 F N.Y. Yankees 2, Tampa Bay 1 F 10 Innings ...
Conn. man survives when lunchbox stops bullets
Jul 10, 2008; ... Carlos Juarez figures his lunchbox saved his life. The 31-year-old was waiting for his ride to work early Tuesday in his driveway when two attempted robbers accosted him, demanding money, police said. Juarez said he ...
Ailing Kennedy returns to Senate for key vote
Jul 10, 2008; ... Massachusetts Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, battling a brain tumor, walked through a wall of applause and into the Senate on Wednesday and cast a dramatic, decisive vote on long-stalled Medicare legislation. "Aye," the 76-year-old Kennedy said in a loud ...
Sore knee knocks Bradley out of Texas lineup
Jul 10, 2008; ... The Rangers scratched All-Star designated hitter Milton Bradley from the lineup Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Angels because of soreness in his left knee. Texas also put pitcher Vicente Padilla on the 15-day disabled list with a stiff neck, retroactive to Saturday, and ...
Obama stokes veep speculation with Hillary flight
Jul 10, 2008; ... Barack Obama stoked vice presidential speculation Wednesday with an unannounced stop at the Washington law firm of a search team member and then a flight to New York fundraisers with potential pick Hillary Rodham Clinton and a second vetter. "I'm not going to tell you" any ...
Jackson apologizes for comment about Obama
Jul 10, 2008; ... The Rev. Jesse Jackson apologized Wednesday to Barack Obama for making a "regretfully crude" comment about the Democratic presidential hopeful during what he thought was a private conversation three days ago. Jackson said the "hurtful and wrong" comments Sunday ...
AP Top News at 9:30 p.m. EDT
Jul 10, 2008 ... PHILADELPHIA (AP) _ Elton Brand believed his career would end as an L.A. Story. Forced by a contract ultimatum Brand would not accept, the would-be movie mogul and two-time NBA All-Star instead opted to take his production east and see his ...
AP Top News at 8:00 p.m. EDT
Jul 10, 2008 ... PHILADELPHIA (AP) _ Elton Brand believed his career would end as an L.A. Story. Forced by an ultimatum Brand would not accept, the would-be movie mogul and two-time NBA All-Star instead opted to take his production east and see his name ...
No bail for Mass. man accused in baseball beating
Jul 10, 2008 ... A judge has denied bail to a Cape Cod man accused of beating a New Yorker with a bat because he thought he was a Yankees fan. Judge Michael Creedon said Wednesday that 20-year-old Robert Correia is a danger to the public and ordered him held in jail for up to 90 days while awaiting ...
AP Top News at 9:00 p.m. EDT
Jul 10, 2008 ... PHILADELPHIA (AP) _ Elton Brand believed his career would end as an L.A. Story. Forced by a contract ultimatum Brand would not accept, the would-be movie mogul and two-time NBA All-Star instead opted to take his production east and see his ...
Obama stokes veep speculation with Hillary flight
Jul 10, 2008; ... Barack Obama stoked vice presidential speculation Wednesday with an unannounced stop at the Washington law firm of a search team member and then a flight to New York fundraisers with potential pick Hillary Rodham Clinton and a second vetter. "I'm not going to tell you" any ...
Iran missile test sends message to US, Israel
Jul 10, 2008; ... Iran test-fired nine missiles Wednesday, including ones capable of hitting Israel, making a dramatic show of its readiness to strike back if the United States or Israel attacks it over its nuclear program. The launches sparked strong U.S. criticism and a jump in oil prices _ ...
Obama stokes veep speculation
Jul 10, 2008; ... Barack Obama stoked vice presidential speculation Wednesday with an unannounced stop at the Washington law firm of a search team member and then a flight to New York fundraisers with potential pick Hillary Rodham Clinton and a second vetter. "I'm not going to tell you" any ...
AP Top News at 9:04 p.m. EDT
Jul 10, 2008 ... PHILADELPHIA (AP) _ Elton Brand believed his career would end as an L.A. Story. Forced by a contract ultimatum Brand would not accept, the would-be movie mogul and two-time NBA All-Star instead opted to take his production east and see his ...
Flames force Calif. residents to flee _ again
Jul 10, 2008; ... For Clay and Nancy Henphill, running from raging wildfires has become a familiar routine. For the second time in just over two weeks, they were forced to evacuate their home after fire officials ordered 10,000 people in the Sierra Nevada foothills to flee ahead of a wind-whipped ...
House OKs homeless veterans bill amid veto threat
Jul 10, 2008; ... The House approved a homeless veterans housing bill overwhelmingly Wednesday, even though White House advisers warned they'd urge President Bush to veto it. The bill sponsored by Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, authorizes spending $200 million on housing and services for veterans, requires ...
Cardinals starter Mulder leaves game
Jul 10, 2008 ... Cardinals left-hander Mark Mulder left his comeback start against the Philadelphia Phillies with more pain in his shoulder after throwing only 16 pitches and recording one out in the first inning on Wednesday night. The Cardinals said Mulder had left shoulder discomfort and will be ...
American Airlines flight makes emergency landing
Jul 10, 2008 ... An American Airlines flight has returned safely to the Dallas airport after a pilot discovered a problem with the equipment that keeps the plane stable. Flight 1767 to Palm Springs, Calif., landed about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. There were 123 ...
Senate bows to Bush, approves surveillance bill
Jul 10, 2008; ... Bowing to President Bush's demands, the Senate approved and sent the White House a bill Wednesday to overhaul bitterly disputed rules on secret government eavesdropping and shield telecommunications companies from lawsuits complaining they helped the U.S. spy on ...
Wednesday's Sports Scoreboard
Jul 10, 2008; ... All Times Eastern American League Boston 18, Minnesota 5 F N.Y. Yankees 2, Tampa Bay 1 F 10 Innings ...
Pakistan rejects foreign troops
Jul 10, 2008; ... Pakistan's top diplomat Wednesday rejected the idea of any foreign troops operating inside Pakistan, reinforcing its refusal to accept U.S. military aid in battling insurgents near the Afghan border. Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi's comments during a U.N. Security ...
McCain dodges question on Viagra, contraceptives
Jul 10, 2008; ... Republican John McCain prides himself on being a straight talker. But he resisted being dragged into a discussion Wednesday about insurance companies that cover Viagra but not birth control products. "I certainly do not want to discuss that issue," the presidential candidate ...
AP Top News at 9:32 p.m. EDT
Jul 10, 2008 ... PHILADELPHIA (AP) _ Elton Brand believed his career would end as an L.A. Story. Forced by a contract ultimatum Brand would not accept, the would-be movie mogul and two-time NBA All-Star instead opted to take his production east and see his ...
Sore knee knocks Bradley out of Rangers lineup
Jul 10, 2008; ... The Rangers scratched All-Star designated hitter Milton Bradley from the lineup Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Angels because of soreness in his left knee. Texas also put pitcher Vicente Padilla on the 15-day disabled list with a stiff neck, retroactive to Saturday, and ...
$55,000 found in St. Louis County Jail bathroom
Jul 10, 2008 ... Someone at the St. Louis County Jail was flush with money. A correctional officer at the intake facility at the St. Louis County Justice Center last week found $55,000 stuffed behind a toilet paper dispenser. The bundle of money was in $100 and ...
Wednesday's Sports Scoreboard
Jul 10, 2008; ... All Times Eastern American League Boston 18, Minnesota 5 F N.Y. Yankees 2, Tampa Bay 1 F 10 Innings ...
Papers: 2 Wis. men chained and sexually assaulted
Jul 10, 2008 ... A 46-year-old man abducted two men in their 20s, chained them up at his rural house and sexually assaulted them before one managed to escape and get help, according to court documents filed Wednesday. Edward Lanphear, 46, of Saratoga was ordered ...
MADD: Tainted-cookie suspect was doing service
Jul 10, 2008; ... A teenager suspected of delivering drug-laced cookies to a dozen police stations in north Texas was fulfilling court-ordered community service work for Mothers Against Drunk Driving, the organization said Wednesday. Christian V. Phillips told the police stations he was representing ...
9/11 suspect to defend self at Guantanamo trial
Jul 10, 2008; ... A Guantanamo prisoner accused in the Sept. 11 attacks complained Wednesday that his confinement and obstructions by the U.S. military are complicating his court-approved effort to serve as his own lawyer. Ali Abd al-Aziz Ali, one of five men charged in the attacks, said the military ...
Pakistan rejects foreign troops
Jul 10, 2008; ... Pakistan's top diplomat Wednesday rejected the idea of any foreign troops operating inside Pakistan, reinforcing its refusal to accept U.S. military aid in battling insurgents near the Afghan border. Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi's comments during a U.N. Security ...
Don Mattingly to return as Dodgers hitting coach
Jul 10, 2008 ... Don Mattingly will resume his duties as Los Angeles Dodgers hitting coach after the All-Star break. Mattingly, hired as part of new manager Joe Torre's staff during the offseason, asked to be switched from hitting coach to major league special assignment coach, citing family ...
76ers ink Brand to 5-year deal worth reported $82M
Jul 10, 2008; ... Elton Brand believed his career would end as an L.A. Story. Forced by an ultimatum Brand would not accept, the would-be movie mogul and two-time NBA All-Star instead opted to take his production east and see his name roll on the credits of Philadelphia's roster. Brand and the 76ers ...
Obama stokes veep speculation
Jul 10, 2008; ... Barack Obama stoked vice presidential speculation Wednesday with an unannounced stop at the Washington law firm of a search team member and then a flight to New York fundraisers with potential pick Hillary Rodham Clinton and a second vetter. "I'm not going to tell you" any ...
Thousands protest economic policy in Peru
Jul 10, 2008; ... Tens of thousands of union workers took to the streets across Peru on Wednesday to protest rising food and fuel prices they blame on the free market policies of President Alan Garcia. Nine police officers were wounded after protesters attacked them with sticks in the village of Puerto ...
Overturned triple play spurs BoSox past Twins 18-5
Jul 10, 2008; ... Dustin Pedroia hit a three-run double as the Boston Red Sox followed an overturned triple-play call with seven runs in the seventh inning to beat the Minnesota Twins 18-5 on Wednesday and complete a three-game sweep. Jacoby Ellsbury had a career-high four hits, and Manny Ramirez, ...
Massacre charges haunt former Haiti prime minister
Jul 10, 2008; ... A former Haitian prime minister is pressing the government to comply with an international court ruling and resolve allegations that he masterminded the killings of political opponents. Yvon Neptune, prime minister under ousted former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, was accused by a ...