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At least 3 snowmobilers dead in Canadian avalanche
7 minutes ago
REVELSTOKE, British Columbia (AP) - An avalanche struck a rally of up to 200 snowmobilers in Canada's Rocky Mountains on Saturday, killing at least three people and leaving an unknown number missing,   Read Story.
Economy the focus as China political session ends
8 minutes ago
BEIJING (AP) - China vowed Sunday to remain alert to any renewed signs of economic crisis, but said it will hold the line against critics urging an appreciation of its currency and will not seek an ag  Read Story.
Protesters surge into Bangkok wanting new election
8 minutes ago
BANGKOK (AP) - Leaders of tens of thousands of protesters who swarmed into Bangkok from Thailand's rural areas Sunday threatened mass street demonstrations if the government didn't respond to their de  Read Story.
Afghan gov. wants more troops after 12 explosions
about 1 hour ago
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) - The governor of Afghanistan's Kandahar province is demanding more troops to provide security after 12 explosions in the largest southern city killed dozens of people. Gov.  Read Story.
APNewsBreak: Probe questions runaway Prius story
about 1 hour ago
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Investigators with Toyota Motor Corp. and the federal government were unable to make a Toyota Prius speed out of control as its owner said it did on a California freeway, according to  Read Story.
Pacquiao dominates Clottey for decision
about 1 hour ago
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Fighting on the star, Manny Pacquiao showed once again why he is the star. With the biggest fight crowd in the U.S. in 17 years cheering him on at Cowboys Stadium, Pacquiao dom  Read Story.
Northeast storm leaves half-million without power
about 2 hours ago
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - Strong winds and heavy rain pounded parts of the Northeast on Saturday, knocking out power to more than a half-million homes and businesses, delaying and diverting flights,   Read Story.
Butler, West Virginia win Big East championship
about 2 hours ago
NEW YORK (AP) - Da'Sean Butler's second game-winner in three days gave West Virginia its first Big East championship. The senior guard, who banked in a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give West Virginia a   Read Story.
ABC, Lifetime among winners of GLAAD Media Awards
about 2 hours ago
NEW YORK (AP) - Joy Behar, Cynthia Nixon and the ABC drama series "Brothers & Sisters" are among this year's recipients of media awards from the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. Presen  Read Story.
500 stranded on NJ Transit train for 5 hours
about 3 hours ago
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - Transit officials say 500 passengers have been stranded on a New Jersey Transit northbound train for more than five hours because of flooding on the tracks from a powerful s  Read Story.
Pelosi confident House will pass health care bill
about 4 hours ago
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Saturday she's confident the House will pass health care legislation and dismissed Republican criticism that she did not have enough votes for the   Read Story.
US mom: Daughter held in Ireland 'lost her mind'
about 5 hours ago
LEADVILLE, Colo. (AP) - Before her daughter disappeared last fall, Christina Mott recalls that the 31-year-old who had been held in connection with an alleged assassination plot announced she had conv  Read Story.
Pelosi: Confident House will pass health care bill
about 5 hours ago
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Saturday she's confident the House will pass health care legislation and dismissed Republican criticism that she did not have enough votes for the   Read Story.
Wind, rain knock out power to 450K in Northeast
about 5 hours ago
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - Strong winds and heavy rain pounded parts of the Northeast on Saturday, knocking out power to more than 450,000 customers, diverting international flights and toppling a boo  Read Story.
No. 1 KU beats No. 9 K-State 72-64 in Big 12 final
about 5 hours ago
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Marcus Morris had 18 points, Tyrel Reed added 15 and No. 1 Kansas held off No. 9 Kansas State down the stretch for a 72-64 victory and its seventh Big 12 tournament title Satur  Read Story.
Irish police release US woman held in alleged plot
about 6 hours ago
LEADVILLE, Colo. (AP) - Before her daughter disappeared last fall, Christina Mott recalls that the 31-year-old who had been held in connection with an alleged assassination plot announced she had conv  Read Story.
Wind, rain knocks out power to 400K in Northeast
about 6 hours ago
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - Strong winds and heavy rain have knocked out power for nearly 300,000 customers in the Northeast, while diverting international flights and toppling a boom crane at an Atlan  Read Story.
Police: Woman in bust hid nearly $26,000 in bra
about 6 hours ago
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - A fraud bust, indeed: Spokane County sheriff's deputies said a woman was hiding nearly $26,000 in her bra when she was booked into jail for investigation of theft. Lukeisha A. Ha  Read Story.
Thousands mourn death of Southern Calif. teen
about 7 hours ago
POWAY, Calif. (AP) - Thousands of teachers, classmates and neighbors filled a high school football stadium Saturday to honor a 17-year-old girl whose body was discovered in a shallow, lakeside grave,   Read Story.
New Sen. Brown bashes Obama's 'bitter' health push
about 7 hours ago
WASHINGTON (AP) - Newly arrived Republican Sen. Scott Brown of Massachusetts accused President Barack Obama and Democrats on Saturday of a "bitter, destructive and endless" drive to pass health overha  Read Story.


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