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 USATODAY.com Feed 3 Feb 2012 at 3:11pm A second teacher pulled from a classroom at Miramonte Elementary School this week was arrested Friday.
Actor Ben Gazzara dies at 81 3 Feb 2012 at 7:23pm Ben Gazzara, who often portrayed tough or difficult characters on stage and screen during his 50-year career, died today at 81.
Killer of Florida girl found in landfill gets life sentence 3 Feb 2012 at 7:02pm Killer of Florida girl sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty for kidnapping, raping and murdering 7-year-old Somer Thompson.
DEA suspends Cardinal Health's Lakeland facility's license 3 Feb 2012 at 6:54pm Federal authorities suspended a Cardinal Health facility's license to sell prescription pain killers from a Florida facility.
Pastor poised to be first black to lead Baptists 3 Feb 2012 at 5:44pm Several Baptist leaders said the Rev. Fred Luter becomes the prohibitive favorite for the post.
Vermont inmates slip pig into police car decal 3 Feb 2012 at 3:36pm Prison inmates who make decals for Vermont police slipped a pig into the seal, which ended up on perhaps 30 patrol cars.
Hackers breach FBI call to Scotland Yard 3 Feb 2012 at 2:42pm Hackers have posted the audio of a private call between the FBI and Scotland Yard in which cybercrime is discussed.
Motorcyclist clocked at 188 mph convicted 3 Feb 2012 at 2:38pm A motorcyclist whose speeds reached 188 mph during a chase by troopers may spend two years in prison.
Komen reverses decision on funding Planned Parenthood 3 Feb 2012 at 7:04pm Amid pressure and furor from critics, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation reversed a decision to end Planned Parenthood grants.
Food company recalls eggs in 34 states 3 Feb 2012 at 12:50pm A Minnesota company is recalling cooked eggs distributed in 34 states because of possible listeria contamination.
FOXNews.com Florida woman blames her 'big breasts' for failing sobriety test3 Feb 2012 at 11:10pm A Florida woman facing DUI charges told arresting officers that her "big breasts" were responsible for her failing a sobriety test, according to a police report cited Friday by WTVJ-TV.
Popular character actor Ben Gazzara dies in NY 3 Feb 2012 at 10:47pm Ben Gazzara, whose powerful dramatic performances brought an intensity to a variety of roles and made him a memorable presence in such iconic productions over the decades as the original "Cat on...
More charges for ex-Marine expected in deaths of California homeless men 3 Feb 2012 at 10:03pm Prosecutors said Friday they plan to file two more murder charges against an ex-Marine accused of killing 4 homeless men in Southern California.
Calif. pulls builder's license after worker killed 3 Feb 2012 at 9:39pm State officials have suspended the license of the builder of a Milpitas, Calif., home where a carpenter was buried alive last weekend.
More charges ahead for man held in homeless deaths 3 Feb 2012 at 9:21pm Prosecutors said Friday they plan to file two more murder charges against an ex-Marine accused of killing four homeless men in Southern California, this time in the stabbings deaths of a mother ...
Charges dropped against soldier in Afghan deaths 3 Feb 2012 at 9:17pm The Army on Friday dropped all charges against the fifth soldier accused of murdering Afghan civilians for sport during a 2010 deployment, in one of the most gruesome cases to emerge from the Afgha... Army officer orders court-martial for WikiLeaks suspect 3 Feb 2012 at 7:48pm An Army officer ordered a court-martial Friday for a low-ranking intelligence analyst charged in the biggest leak of classified information in U.S. history.
Woman wins $975K years after giving birth in jail 3 Feb 2012 at 7:43pm A woman has won $975,000 in a federal jury trial, 14 years after giving birth in a jail cell in Washington state.
Army orders court-martial in WikiLeaks case 3 Feb 2012 at 7:19pm An Army officer ordered a court-martial Friday for a low-ranking intelligence analyst charged in the biggest leak of classified information in U.S. history.
Diocese closes purchase of Crystal Cathedral 3 Feb 2012 at 7:08pm The Diocese of Orange has closed on its purchase of the shimmering Crystal Cathedral and the church's nearly 31-acre property.
 CNN.com - U.S. 3 Feb 2012 at 6:26pm Justice Department prosecutors said Friday that they are closing a criminal investigation of champion cyclist Lance Armstrong without filing charges that he used performance-enhancing drugs. Komen apologizes, restores Planned Parenthood funding 3 Feb 2012 at 4:42pm The foundation apologized for decisions that cast doubt on its mission to save women's lives and said it would keep funding Planned Parenthood grants. Pardoned DUI convict faces more charges in fatal accident 3 Feb 2012 at 12:31pm Unraveling the complex back stories of the more than 200 pardons issued by former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour is revealing serious questions about how pardon review decisions were carried out. Second teacher removed from L.A. school in lewd bondage probe 3 Feb 2012 at 6:42pm A second teacher has been removed from a classroom at Los Angeles' Miramonte Elementary School, where another teacher has been charged with 23 felony counts of lewd acts on pupils, authorities said... Teacher must remain in custody over alleged beheading plot 3 Feb 2012 at 4:25pm A federal judge on Friday ordered a North Carolina teacher to remain in custody until her trial over an alleged plot to behead witnesses who testified against a would-be terrorist. Major snow storm targets Denver area 3 Feb 2012 at 1:15pm Light snow started falling in Denver on Thursday as it braces for a major winter storm that is expected to blast some areas with up to two feet in a few days. Authorities: Human smuggling ring used African-American drivers 3 Feb 2012 at 3:17am A human smuggling ring used non-Spanish speaking African-Americans to drive suspected illegal immigrants across the U.S.-Mexican border to the Los Angeles area, according to immigration authorities. Nevada housing: No silver lining 3 Feb 2012 at 10:10am Republican presidential candidates are campaigning for votes in a state with an unwelcome, eye-popping first-place record. The foreclosure crisis has a seemingly endless ripple effect felt by Nevad... Boxing trainer Angelo Dundee dies 2 Feb 2012 at 7:04am Legendary cornerman Angelo Dundee, the man who helped motivate Muhammed Ali and many other boxing champs, died Wednesday, a source close to Ali said. Why Don Cornelius mattered 2 Feb 2012 at 10:32am Gene Seymour says that Don Cornelius was in the vanguard of black popular culture's flowering in the 1970s, with a TV show so electrifying that its appeal crossed racial, ethnic and even generation...  Reuters: U.S. 3 Feb 2012 at 5:02pm WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation backed down from its decision to cut funding for Planned Parenthood, which provides abortion and birth control services, following ... Alabama police shoot dead fugitive cop killer 3 Feb 2012 at 11:34pm MOBILE, Alabama (Reuters) - Authorities shot and killed an escaped inmate Friday who stabbed one Mobile police officer to death and wounded a second after fleeing in a stolen police car. Prosecutor links accused California killer to 2 more murders 3 Feb 2012 at 11:56pm SANTA ANA, California (Reuters) - An Iraq war veteran already charged in the "thrill" killings of four Orange County homeless men has been linked by DNA evidence to the murders of the mother and br... Mother of Lisa Irwin tearfully denies role in her disappearance 3 Feb 2012 at 8:19pm KANSAS CITY, Mo (Reuters) - The mother of missing infant Lisa Irwin on Friday tearfully denounced "insane theories" she had something to do with the girl's disappearance four months ago. Charges dismissed against U.S. soldier in Afghan case 3 Feb 2012 at 11:25pm SEATTLE (Reuters) - The U.S. Army dismissed all charges against the last of five soldiers to face court-martial in the slaying of unarmed Afghan civilians, according to a statement issued on Friday... Occupy activists to protest right-to-work at Super Bowl 3 Feb 2012 at 8:55pm INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Anti-Wall Street activists said on Friday they will march to protest Indiana's new anti-union "right-to-work" law in downtown Indianapolis this weekend, where the New Engla... Author traces roots of U.S. political conspiracy theories 3 Feb 2012 at 9:31pm LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Extremist political conspiracies such as "birthers" and "truthers" may be a dominant theme of post-9/11 America, but in a new book by Arthur Goldwag, he argues that modern c... Jobless rate at 3-year low as payrolls surge 3 Feb 2012 at 7:14pm WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States created jobs at the fastest pace in nine months in January and the unemployment rate unexpectedly dropped to a near three-year low, giving a boost to Presid... WTC museum cost overrun baffles NYC mayor 3 Feb 2012 at 7:00pm (Reuters) - New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Friday admitted he could not figure out who owed money to whom in a dispute over paying for the National September 11 Museum. Second teacher arrested amid L.A. sex abuse probe 3 Feb 2012 at 8:37pm LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Days after the arrest of a school teacher accused of taking bondage-style photos of students with cockroaches on their faces, a second instructor from the same school was ar... AP Top U.S. News At 12:06 a.m. EST Komen drops plans to cut Planned Parenthood grants3 Feb 2012 at 4:28pm NEW YORK (AP) -- For leaders of the nation's pre-eminent breast-cancer charity, it was a firestorm they didn't see coming - and couldn't withstand.... Surprises about Planned Parenthood cancer testing 3 Feb 2012 at 11:02pm To many people, breast cancer screening means a mammogram. But for millions of poor, mostly young women who visit Planned Parenthood, it is usually just a physical exam by the only health professio... More charges ahead for man held in homeless deaths 3 Feb 2012 at 11:05pm SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) -- Prosecutors said Friday they plan to file two more murder charges against an ex-Marine accused of killing four homeless men in Southern California, this time in the st... Army orders court-martial in WikiLeaks case 4 Feb 2012 at 12:03am HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) -- An Army officer ordered a court-martial Friday for a low-ranking intelligence analyst charged in the biggest leak of classified information in U.S. history.... Prosecutors won't charge cyclist Lance Armstrong 3 Feb 2012 at 11:59pm LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The case against Lance Armstrong is closed. His legacy as a seven-time Tour de France champion endures.... Heavy snowstorm hits Colorado on its way east 3 Feb 2012 at 10:36pm DENVER (AP) -- The most powerful storm of the winter season pounded Colorado and parts of neighboring states on Friday, creating whiteout conditions on the eastern plains, cancelling more than ... Killer of Fla. girl found in landfill gets life 3 Feb 2012 at 10:13pm GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) -- Minutes after a man pleaded guilty to kidnapping, raping and murdering 7-year-old Somer Thompson, who was dumped in a trash bin and later found in a landfill, t... Law enforcement websites under attack by hackers 3 Feb 2012 at 7:30pm SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Saboteurs stole passwords and sensitive information on tipsters while hacking into the websites of several law enforcement agencies worldwide in attacks attributed to the... Deported Texas teen maintains alias in jail calls 3 Feb 2012 at 8:29pm DALLAS (AP) -- A Dallas teenager who was deported to South America under a false name never expressed concern during jailhouse phone calls that she was being misidentified as an illegal immigra... INFLUENCE GAME: Big donors and what they want 3 Feb 2012 at 8:13pm WASHINGTON (AP) -- The millionaires, billionaires and companies giving big sums to political committees supporting Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich and Barack Obama have important business with the n...  MiamiHerald.com: Nation  Defenders seek 9/11 trial delay, blame Guantánamo legal mail dispute 2 Feb 2012 at 6:12pm This time, Pentagon defense lawyers are citing a new Guantánamo prison camp controversy involving inspection of confidential mail in their request for a delay in the Sept. 11 mass murder case.  Pentagon won’t slow 9/11 death penalty filings 3 Feb 2012 at 5:29pm A senior Pentagon official told defense lawyers to write him by Monday on why the Sept. 11 mass murder file should not go forward as a death-penalty case.  AP sources: Taliban leader sent letter to Obama 3 Feb 2012 at 6:58pm One sources said that the reclusive Taliban leader Mullah Mohammed Omar complained that the United States had not done enough to establish good faith for negotiations, such as arranging the release...  Taliban deny they are ready for Afghan peace talks 2 Feb 2012 at 8:50am The Taliban have dismissed reports they are preparing to talk peace with the Afghan government, and a leaked NATO report has shown captured insurgents full of confidence they will seize power after... GOP: Taliban transfer plan sends ‘horrible message’ 2 Feb 2012 at 5:36pm The Obama administration would cross a “dangerous line” and send a “horrible message” with a plan to encourage peace talks with the Afghan Taliban by transferring five p...  Dissident blogger says Cubans wanted more from Brazilian visit 2 Feb 2012 at 10:45pm The Brazilian leader had vowed to make human rights a cornerstone of her foreign policy pointed to the U.S. detention camp for suspected terrorists at Guantánamo Bay on the island’s southeaste...  Alleged bomber's lawyer wants to question Yemeni leader 31 Jan 2012 at 6:30pm The motion to depose Ali Abdullah Saleh was under seal at the Pentagon Tuesday; the Yemeni president is in the United States recovering from burns suffered in an ‘Arab Spring’ explosion at his pres...  Obama selects Marine to head U.S. Southern Command 28 Jan 2012 at 3:51pm Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John F. Kelly has been nominated to take charge of the Southern Command, headquartered in Doral.  Former CIA officer accused of terror leaks 23 Jan 2012 at 3:53pm Justice Department also says its investigation cleared Guantánamo defense attorneys for former CIA captives of wrongdoing in the investigation.  UN rights chief says U.S. must close Guantánamo 23 Jan 2012 at 12:09pm The U.N. human rights chief says the U.S. government must close the Guantánamo Bay prison as President Barack Obama promised a year ago. RSS feed - channel BNewsUS  Prosecutors won't charge cyclist Lance Armstrong 3 Feb 2012 at 11:58pm The case against Lance Armstrong is closed. His legacy as a seven-time Tour de France champion endures. Federal prosecutors dropped their investigation of Armstrong on Friday, ending a... Prosecutor links accused California killer to 2 more murders 3 Feb 2012 at 11:56pm SANTA ANA, California (Reuters) - An Iraq war veteran already charged in the "thrill" killings of four Orange County homeless men has been linked by DNA evidence to the murders of the...  US actor Ben Gazzara dead at 81 3 Feb 2012 at 11:13pm US actor Ben Gazzara, who enjoyed a long career on Broadway and in Hollywood, died of pancreatic cancer in Manhattan, the New York Times reported. He was 81. Gazzara, who starred in...  More charges ahead for man held in homeless deaths 3 Feb 2012 at 11:05pm Prosecutors said Friday they plan to file two more murder charges against an ex-Marine accused of killing four homeless men in Southern California, this time in the stabbings deaths of a... Charges dropped against soldier in Afghan deaths 3 Feb 2012 at 11:04pm The Army on Friday dropped all charges against the fifth soldier it had accused of killing Afghan civilians for sport during a 2010 deployment. Spc. Michael Wagnon, 31, of Las Vegas,...  Surprises about Planned Parenthood cancer testing 3 Feb 2012 at 11:02pm To many people, breast cancer screening means a mammogram. But for millions of poor, mostly young women who visit Planned Parenthood, it is usually just a physical exam by the only health...  Strong US jobs growth spurs recovery hopes 3 Feb 2012 at 10:57pm US businesses shifted into hiring gear in January, creating jobs at the fastest clip in nine months, official data showed amid signs the recovery from deep recession is gaining traction. U.S. Army dismisses charges against soldier in Afghan murder 3 Feb 2012 at 10:40pm (Reuters) - The U.S. Army dismissed all charges against the last of five soldiers to face court-martial in the murder of unarmed Afghan civilians, according to a statement from the Army's...  Hackers eavesdrop on FBI, Scotland Yard phone call 3 Feb 2012 at 10:18pm Hacker group Anonymous, in an embarrassment for law enforcement, released a recording of a conference call between the FBI and Scotland Yard discussing operations against the hacking... 2 more charges against man charged with 4 killings 3 Feb 2012 at 9:47pm Prosecutors in Orange County, Calif., have filed two more murder charges against an ex-Marine accused of killing 4 homeless men. District Attorney Tony Rackaukas announced the new... |