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Octogenarian charged with dealing pain pills » Thursday, November 20
Law enforcement authorities arrested an 81-year-old man who illegally sold powerful prescription pain relievers. The arrest followed a raid on a home Monday by the Alaska Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Enforcement.
Law enforcement authorities arrested an 81-year-old man who illegally sold powerful prescription pain relievers. The arrest followed a raid on a home Monday by the Alaska Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Enforcement.
AP Top News at 4:00 p.m. EST » Thursday, November 20
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic leaders in Congress sidetracked legislation to bail out the auto industry Thursday and demanded the Big Three develop a plan assuring the money would make them economically viable. "Until they show us the plan, we cannot...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic leaders in Congress sidetracked legislation to bail out the auto industry Thursday and demanded the Big Three develop a plan assuring the money would make them economically viable. "Until they show us the plan, we cannot...
Calif. trains collide; no major injuries reported » Thursday, November 20
A commuter train collided with a freight train Thursday in Southern California, producing no serious injuries but conjuring memories of a similar, fatal crash just two months ago.
A commuter train collided with a freight train Thursday in Southern California, producing no serious injuries but conjuring memories of a similar, fatal crash just two months ago.
27 horses killed in blaze at western Ky. stable » Thursday, November 20
A pre-dawn blaze raced through a barn at a former race track in western Kentucky on Thursday, killing 27 horses and wiping out the dreams of at least one owner.
A pre-dawn blaze raced through a barn at a former race track in western Kentucky on Thursday, killing 27 horses and wiping out the dreams of at least one owner.
Report: Records search on Joe the Plumber improper » Thursday, November 20
An agency director improperly used state computers to find personal information on "Joe the Plumber," a government watchdog said in a report released Thursday.
An agency director improperly used state computers to find personal information on "Joe the Plumber," a government watchdog said in a report released Thursday.
Blast, fire produces injuries at Texas refinery » Thursday, November 20
Officials say an explosion at an east Texas oil refinery sparked a fire and injured some employees.
Tyler Fire Capt. Jeff Aiken says that a loud explosion was reported Thursday afternoon and that several fire crews were on the scene.
Officials say an explosion at an east Texas oil refinery sparked a fire and injured some employees.
Tyler Fire Capt. Jeff Aiken says that a loud explosion was reported Thursday afternoon and that several fire crews were on the scene.
Attorney: Tampa trial puts Gotti at a disadvantage » Thursday, November 20
Making John A. "Junior" Gotti stand trial on racketeering charges in Tampa instead of New York would be like "cutting off the supplies he needs to fight the fight," his attorney told a federal judge Thursday. Charles Carnesi, attorney for the New...
Making John A. "Junior" Gotti stand trial on racketeering charges in Tampa instead of New York would be like "cutting off the supplies he needs to fight the fight," his attorney told a federal judge Thursday. Charles Carnesi, attorney for the New...
Army sets date for its first execution since 1961 » Thursday, November 20
The Army has set a date for its first execution in nearly 50 years.
The Army has set a date for its first execution in nearly 50 years.
Study shows messiness leads to behavior decline » Thursday, November 20
Does a messy neighborhood make a difference on how people act? It sure does! Graffiti on the walls, trash in the street, bicycles chained to a fence, all resulted in a decline in how people behaved in a series of experiments.
Does a messy neighborhood make a difference on how people act? It sure does! Graffiti on the walls, trash in the street, bicycles chained to a fence, all resulted in a decline in how people behaved in a series of experiments.
Calif. cities consider green alternatives to lawns » Thursday, November 20
Cookie Smith was surprised to learn the fake lawn that earned her a home-beautification award violated a city ban on artificial grass.
Cookie Smith was surprised to learn the fake lawn that earned her a home-beautification award violated a city ban on artificial grass.
Dog hits controls, drives van into coffee house » Thursday, November 20
A dog left inside a running van put the vehicle in drive, causing it to crash into a Long Island coffee house. Suffolk County police said no one was injured in the incident, which damaged the glass window and some patio furniture at Cool Beanz...
A dog left inside a running van put the vehicle in drive, causing it to crash into a Long Island coffee house. Suffolk County police said no one was injured in the incident, which damaged the glass window and some patio furniture at Cool Beanz...
NY hate crime suspect now charged with murder » Thursday, November 20
A grand jury has charged a Long Island teenager with murder as a hate crime in the stabbing death of an Ecuadorean immigrant.
A grand jury has charged a Long Island teenager with murder as a hate crime in the stabbing death of an Ecuadorean immigrant.
Huge fare hike proposed for NYC transit system » Thursday, November 20
The cost of public transit in New York City would skyrocket next year - even as bus and subway service is reduced - under a plan unveiled Thursday by the nation's largest public transit system.
The cost of public transit in New York City would skyrocket next year - even as bus and subway service is reduced - under a plan unveiled Thursday by the nation's largest public transit system.
Arms dealer caught in terror sting convicted in NY » Thursday, November 20
A wealthy arms dealer long suspected of aiding militants in some of the world's bloodiest conflicts was convicted Thursday of conspiring to sell weapons to informants who posed as arms suppliers for terrorists willing to kill Americans.
A wealthy arms dealer long suspected of aiding militants in some of the world's bloodiest conflicts was convicted Thursday of conspiring to sell weapons to informants who posed as arms suppliers for terrorists willing to kill Americans.
Lost painting by Italian master fails to sell » Thursday, November 20
A 300-year-old painting by Italian master Sebastiano Ricci failed to sell at auction, the auction house said Thursday.
A 300-year-old painting by Italian master Sebastiano Ricci failed to sell at auction, the auction house said Thursday.
Ark. police close probe in Ark. Democrat's slaying » Thursday, November 20
City and state police have closed their investigations into last summer's shooting of Arkansas' Democratic Party chairman without offering an explanation of why the attack occurred.
City and state police have closed their investigations into last summer's shooting of Arkansas' Democratic Party chairman without offering an explanation of why the attack occurred.
Mistrial denied in Atlanta courthouse shooting » Thursday, November 20
A judge has denied a mistrial for an Atlanta man who escaped during his rape trial and went on a courthouse shooting spree that left four people dead.
A judge has denied a mistrial for an Atlanta man who escaped during his rape trial and went on a courthouse shooting spree that left four people dead.
Astronauts venture out for spacewalk No. 2 » Thursday, November 20
Astronauts ventured back outside the international space station to perform more repair work on a jammed joint Thursday and promised to keep a tight grip on all their tools so nothing would get away this time.
Astronauts ventured back outside the international space station to perform more repair work on a jammed joint Thursday and promised to keep a tight grip on all their tools so nothing would get away this time.
3 airports opening new runways amid economic woes » Thursday, November 20
Alarm in the aviation industry over a projected 10 percent drop in domestic flights this winter didn't derail plans to open multimillion-dollar runways at three U.S. airports Thursday.
Alarm in the aviation industry over a projected 10 percent drop in domestic flights this winter didn't derail plans to open multimillion-dollar runways at three U.S. airports Thursday.
Astronauts venture out for spacewalk No. 2 » Thursday, November 20
Astronauts have ventured back out for another spacewalk to perform more repair work on a jammed joint at the international space station.
Astronauts have ventured back out for another spacewalk to perform more repair work on a jammed joint at the international space station.
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