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SANTA ANA, Calif. — A Chinese-born engineer was sentenced Monday to more than 15 years in prison for hoarding sensitive information about the U.S. space … more

2/9/10 | 54 views

A job for Mr. Plow

Snow is piled high in front of the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Monday. The mound is made up of remains from last week’s snowstorm, one of the worst in history. Some 2 feet of snow fell in … more

2/9/10 | 36 views

Man admits killing kitten

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City graphic designer accused of surreptitiously killing a series of his girlfriend’s cats has admitted slaying one of them, a kitten found with a broken … more

2/9/10 | 54 views

President invites Republican leaders to health care talk

WASHINGTON (AP) — In the first major step to revive his health care agenda after his party’s loss of a filibuster-proof Senate majority, President Barack Obama on Sunday invited Republican … more

2/8/10 | 112 views

‘Tea party’ democracy in action

NASHVILLE (AP) — First, the independent Ross Perot contingent. Then, the liberal “netroots” mobilization. Now, the conservative “tea party” coalition. No doubt this is democracy at … more

2/8/10 | 108 views

‘Historic’ snow strands countless in Mid-Atlantic

WASHINGTON — Planes were grounded, trains stood still and Greyhound buses weren’t rolling in the Mid-Atlantic region on Sunday, leaving stranded travelers wondering when they’ll be able to … more

By Ben Nuckola and Nafeesa Syeed
Associated Press Writers | 2/8/10 | 108 views

NASA refuels shuttle; weather questionable

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA is fueling space shuttle Endeavour again. The launch team began loading fuel into the shuttle Sunday for the second night in a row. Endeavour is … more

2/8/10 | 59 views

Obama predicts Indianapolis win

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says the Indianapolis Colts “have to be favored” in the Super Bowl, even though he has a “soft spot” for the New Orleans Saints. Obama’s … more

2/8/10 | 55 views

Obama adviser: Stop criticizing security

WASHINGTON (AP) — An exasperated White House newly committed to preaching partisan peace slammed Republicans for playing politics on national security and making allegations about the … more

2/8/10 | 61 views

Medicine ends up in water

PORTLAND, Maine — The federal government advises throwing most unused or expired medications into the trash instead of down the drain, but they can end up in the water anyway, a study from … more

By Clarke Canfield
Associated Press Writer | 2/8/10 | 83 views