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Scioscia set for extended stay in charge of Angels (Re
Redknapp ready for League Cup endurance test (AFP)
Oilers beat Islanders 3-2 (AP)
Texas rallies past Ohio State 24-21 in Fiesta Bowl (AP
Djokovic crashes out of Brisbane (AFP)
Member of Iraq president party killed in drive-by (AP)
Wailing Shiite pilgrims throng holy Iraq city (AFP)
Iraqi killed as US troops open fire on car (AFP)
Blackwater guards to make court appearance (AP)
Opening Day for America's Enormous New Embassy in Iraq
US opens world's largest foreign mission in Iraq (The
Fewer reporters died in 2008; Iraq still deadliest (AP
Bush chooses Uribe, Blair, Howard for high honor (AP)
Baghdad Bag Claim: A (Happy) Tale of Lost Luggage (Tim
Iranian Resistance Group a Source of Contention in Iraq
Mammoth new U.S. Embassy marks new stage for Iraq (McC
US opens new embassy in Baghdad (AFP)
Iraq takes over Sunni anti-Qaeda fighters in Diyala (A
Victims of Blackwater shooting await guards' trial (AP
Turkey, Iran bombard Kurdish rebels in Iraq: PKK (AFP)
US ambassador: 2009 key year for Iraq (AP)
U.S. opens new Iraq embassy (Reuters)
Dozens in Iraq killed by woman wearing a bomb (McClatc
Woman suicide bomber kills 35 near Baghdad shrine (AFP
Cheney: U.S. close to achieving its goals in Iraq (Reu
Iraq pledges security forces ready to defend country (
Inauguration tests a troubled transportation grid (AP)
Denver schools chief named to fill Senate vacancy (AP)
Bahamas using 2 experts for Travolta son autopsy (AP)
Ukraine: Serious natural gas shortages possible (AP)
Civilian toll rises as Israelis, Hamas fight in Gaza (
Obama considering expanding jobless benefits: report (
Colorado school chief gets Senate seat (Reuters)
Congress faces historic challenges (Reuters)
Ukraine accuses Russia of sabotaging Europe's gas (Reu
Israeli troops battle Hamas as Gaza war toll mounts (A
Worldwide alarm at Israeli ground offensive (AFP)
Israeli forces bisect Gaza, surround biggest city (AP)
Gaza civilians left exposed in Israeli invasion (AP)
Series of powerful quakes kills 4 in Indonesia (AP)
Sri Lanka pushes ahead with war on rebels (AP)
Jailed British couple asks Gambian president for clemency
Demonstrators try to reach US Embassy in Beirut (AP)
Mexican warlock predicts US troops on border (AP)
Agip pipeline sabotaged in southern Nigeria: army (AFP
Sri Lanka moves in on rebel HQ, vows to take Tiger supremo
Base jumper survives 60-metre fall with failed parachute
Cops: Dad ordered to pay child support kills son (AP)
Illinois Senate appointee Burris plans busy Sunday (AP
Woman drowns retrieving dog from frozen pond (AP)
Conn. man's last lotto ticket wins $10M for widow (AP)
12-year-old Arizona boy guilty in mom's shooting (AP)
Homicides are down in some large US cities (AP)
NYC mayor heads to Israel to 'show his support' (AP)
Cell phone soap operas deliver safe-sex message (AP)
Bodies of 2 fishermen found off Mass. coast (AP)
Danny's heart: College swimmer faces mortality (AP)
2 drivers, passenger die in Wis. snowmobiles crash (AP
Mars rover mission reaches 5th anniversary (AP)
Sen. Reid called Blagojevich about Senate seat (AP)
Idaho inmates cause disturbance at Boise prison (AP)
Rainbow Room to close restaurant, citing economy (AP)
Texas girl, 17, gets 2 life terms in family deaths (AP
Minn. recount nearly done; next up, the lawsuits (AP)
'Shadow' illustrator Cartier dies at 94 (AP)
Navy to consider closing case of missing pilot (AP)
Sproles lifts Chargers to 'wild' OT win over Colts (AP
Warner, defense lead Cardinals past Falcons 30-24 (AP)
No. 3 Pitt muscles past No. 11 Georgetown 70-54 (AP)
No. 6 Wake Forest ends BYU's home court win streak (AP
Bibby hits winning 3 for Hawks over Rockets (AP)
Sproles leads Chargers to overtime Wild Card win (Reut
Parker grabs NBA game-winner for Spurs over 76ers (AFP
Wenger backs Ferguson in fixture row (AFP)
Sharks beat Islanders to improve to 19-0-2 at home (AP
UConn's Brown runs over Buffalo in 38-20 win (AP)
Azarenka, Bartoli cruise in Brisbane WTA first round (
Maliki seeks Iran help to rebuild Iraq (AFP)
Female bomber kills 35 pilgrims near Baghdad shrine (A
Female suicide bomber kills 35 at Baghdad shrine (Reut
Iraqi army says female bomber kills at least 35 (AP)
Female bomber kills 35 at Baghdad shrine (Reuters)
U.S. troops returning to Iraq find something new: optimism
Marines in combat still seek a better flak vest (AP)
Baghdad bomb blast kills two, wounds eight (AFP)
US troops shoot Iraqi TV producer (AFP)
U.S. military takes first step to quit Iraqi cities (R
U.S.-installed Iraqi ex-PM says Bush "utter failure" (
'Hello 911? I'm driving drunk' (AP)
Israeli air strike kills Hamas military leader (Reuter
Congress under pressure amid historic challenges (Reut
Madoff money chase offers long road and little reward
Obama urges parties to work together on economy (Reute
Chrysler gets $4 billion U.S. government loan (Reuters
U.S. governors seek $1 trillion federal assistance (Re
Russia gas row disruption spreads, no talks in sight (
Australia rejects Guantanamo resettlement requests (Re
Israel pounds Gaza as Hamas offensive enters second week
Israel blasts Hamas targets, diplomacy gains steam (AP
Sri Lanka bombs rebels after seizing their HQ (AP)
Officials: Pakistan arrests senior Taliban figure (AP)
Opposition leader wins presidency in Ghana (AP)
Ukraine warns EU serious gas shortages possible (AP)
Autopsy planned in death of John Travolta's son (AP)
John Atta-Mills declared Ghana's next president (AFP)
Sri Lankan troops advance on rebels' military HQ (AFP)
Australia tells US it won't accept Gitmo detainees (AP
Homicides down in some large US cities (AP)
Oregon looks at taxing mileage instead of gasoline (AP
Texas jail closes after recliners found in cells (AP)
AirTran apologizes for removing Muslim passengers (AP)
Seattle police fatally shoot armed history buff (AP)
Ill. governor's federal security clearance revoked (AP
Floods, mounting snow ruin buildings in Northwest (AP)
Fear turns to anger after Aspen bomb scares (AP)
Complaint: NYC matron knowingly left man on bus (AP)
Coast Guard stops search for cruise ship employee (AP)
US parents want answers after China milk scare (AP)
Ill. House changes schedule to vote on impeachment (AP
Elevated arsenic levels found near Tenn. ash spill (AP
SF wants $75,000 back from tiger attack survivor (AP)
British couple has 'black-and-white twins' twice (AP)
Bush: Hamas attacks on Israel an `act of terror' (AP)
Ritter to nominate Bennet to fill Senate vacancy (AP)
Senate GOP would block early try to seat Franken (AP)
Utes complete perfect season, upset 'Bama in Sugar (AP
LeBron gets triple-double as Cavs clobber Bulls (AP)
Manning's reward for challenging season is 3rd MVP (AP
Kobe scores 40 points as Lakers tune out Jazz (AP)
Moorad resigns from D'backs; plans to buy Padres (AP)
Reid and Childress reunite when Eagles play Vikes (AP)
Nearly perfect Pierce leads Celtics over Wizards (AP)
Lawmaker wants to postpone Mets, Yanks bond vote (AP)
Romance of the FA Cup takes on harder edge (AFP)
Mason rolling as Blue Jackets beat Avs (AP)
Pittman leads No. 8 Texas over Appalachian State (AP)
Murray downs Federer again (AFP)
Iraqi PM Maliki begins Iran visit (AFP)
US: Soldiers shoot, wound woman in Baghdad (AP)
Iraq bombing highlights growing role of tribes (Reuter
Iraqi premier visits Iran to discuss US-Iraq pact (AP)
Iraq won't be used to threaten neighbors: Maliki (Reut
Record US deaths in Afghanistan in 2008, lowest in Iraq
With its air industry growing, Iraq needs air traffic contr
Baghdad greets 1st European passenger flight in 18 yrs
Iraqi preachers slam Israel's attacks on Gaza (AFP)
Iraq's transport network on road to recovery but needs help
Iraq bomb kills 23 at election campaign feast (Reuters
Suicide bomber kills 30 at Sunni tribal parley (McClat
World stock markets kick off 2009 brightly (AP)
Obama to meet with lawmakers, former presidents (AP)
Motorists' habits spur call for tax increases (AP)
France's Isabelle Huppert to head Cannes film jury (AP
Hamas calls for revenge as Israel hits Gaza again (Reu
U.S. steel industry urges "buy America" recovery plan
Factories slash output and jobs around world (Reuters)
Obama to meet with congressional leaders on economy (R
Europe's gas flowing day after Moscow cuts off Kiev (R
India says Pakistan attitude unchanged on militants (R
Israel pounds Gaza as 'day of wrath' unfurls (AFP)
S Lankan troops capture rebel capital, blast kills two
Israel destroys Hamas homes, flattens Gaza mosque (AP)
US readying south Afghan surge against Taliban (AP)
Sri Lanka says troops have captured rebel capital (AP)
Pakistan reopens supply route to Afghanistan (AP)
Australia unlikely to accept Guantanamo detainees (AP)
UK credit squeeze set to intensify in 2009 (Reuters)
Cuba celebrates revolution's 50th anniversary (AP)
Crew fight off pirates with water jets off Somalia (AP
India announces new stimulus plan to boost economy (AP
Australia unlikely to take Guantanamo prisoners (Reute
New ignition lock laws aim to foil drunk drivers (AP)
Aspen tries to recreate New Year after bomb scare (AP)
New laws in 5 states call for fire-safe cigarettes (AP
2 major Wash. passes closed by snow; 1 reopens (AP)
Suicides in national parks increase in 2008 (AP)
Special-needs student, 22, left on NYC bus in cold (AP
4 arrested in N. California gang rape of lesbian (AP)
DC house fire kills girl, her parents, 2 others (AP)
FAA: 2 dead in fiery plane crash at Ill. airport (AP)
RI Sen. Pell, creator of Pell Grants, dies at 90 (AP)
Sunshine, big crowds greet New Year's Rose Parade (AP)
Mummers strut in Philly despite cold, money woes (AP)
Uncle arrested in Idaho girl's snowstorm death (AP)
Car going 54 mph over limit crashes in Ohio; 5 die (AP
Powerful NY lawmaker says he'll support Kennedy (AP)
Santa gunman led 2 lives to plot killings (AP)
Dad re-enters fiery Mo. home to save kids; all die (AP
Lawyer: Dec. 25 movie gunman fired in self-defense (AP
Baltimore police commissioner makes collar himself (AP
Community's future, vistas clouded by sludge spill (AP
Sanchez, USC beat Penn State 38-24 in Rose Bowl (AP)
Red Wings give Hawks cold shoulder 6-4 at Wrigley (AP)
Greene leads Iowa past South Carolina in Outback (AP)
Virginia Tech tops Cincinnati, ends BCS drought (AP)
Bruins top Pens, extend winning streak to 10 (AP)
Broncos: Great offense but a mess on defense (AP)
Man Utd complete signings of Serbian starlets (AFP)
Canucks beat Predators 2-1 (AP)
USC plays like No. 1, routs Penn St. in Rose Bowl (AP)
Women to earn more than men at Sydney International tennis
Suicide bomber kills 23 near Baghdad (AFP)
U.S. forces under Iraq mandate, hand over Green Zone (
Police: 11 die in Iraq suicide bombing (AP)
Iraq's Iffy New Year Resolution (Time.com)
Iraq to expel Iran rebels as it takes over camp from US
Iraq hails lowest monthly death toll in nearly three years
Dozens die in nightclub fire in Bangkok (AP)
Suspected US missile strike kills 3 in Pakistan (AP)
Israeli strike kills Hamas political leader (Reuters)
High drama in Illinois over Obama Senate seat (Reuters
Pakistan has FBI evidence of Mumbai links: India (Reut
Viacom and Time Warner reach deal to avoid blackout (R
More economic pain seen in 2009, but some hope too (Re
U.S. toll in Afghanistan at record high in 2008 (Reute
Israel raids kill Hamas leader, take Gaza death toll past 4
Russia cuts gas to Ukraine over payment dispute (AFP)
Israeli aircraft kill senior Hamas figure (AP)
Egyptian ship seized by Somali Pirates (AP)
20 Afghan police killed in Taliban ambush (AP)
UN: Gaza faces 'alarming' humanitarian situation (AP)
Russia's Gazprom cuts all gas supplies to Ukraine (AP)
Russia cuts off gas to Ukraine (Reuters)
Mexico extradites 10 drug suspects to US (AP)
South African activist Helen Suzman dies at 91 (AP)
Bomb blasts in India's northeast 'kill five' (AFP)
NZ airline flies jetliner partly run on biofuel (AP)
NYC revelers usher in '09 with cheer, optimism (AP)
Suspicious packages force mass evacuation in Aspen (AP
Speeding car crashes, kills 4 adults, 1 child (AP)
Rose Parade stays afloat despite recession (AP)
Baltimore not as bloody in '08 with fewer killings (AP
Wash. tribe seek to move away from flooding danger (AP
Charter schools help jail inmates graduate (AP)
Senate fight deflects attention from Ill. governor (AP
Tenn. gov. promises more oversight of ash ponds (AP)
Snow and wind add bitter chill to end of 2008 (AP)
Va. priest struck and killed by falling tree (AP)
Ill. Senate pick stands by criticism of governor (AP)
Colorado's 'Make My Day' law eyed in home shooting (AP
Fall weather set stage for deadly avalanche season (AP
Palin: Future son-in-law is no high school dropout (AP
Teen defends evangelist Alamo in leaked Web video (AP)
Schwarzenegger tries again to close $41.6B deficit (AP
NY Democratic advisers talk up 'caretaker' senator (AP
NASA chief's wife to Obama: Don't fire my husband (AP)
Burris goes to court to push appointment through (AP)
Scott leads LSU past Georgia Tech, 38-3 (AP)
Another game, another rout for North Carolina (AP)
Daly suspended for 6 months by PGA Tour (AP)
Angels agree to terms with reliever Brian Fuentes (AP)
Nene, Anthony lead Nuggets over Raptors 114-107 (AP)
Cleveland Browns owner interviews Pioli, Mangini (AP)
Magic turn on the style to overpower Bulls (Reuters)
Cubs, infielder Aaron Miles agree on 2-year deal (AP)
Nottingham Forest appoint Davies as manager (AFP)
Iginla, Cammalleri lead Flames over Oilers (AP)
Utah sends Gonzaga to third straight loss (AP)
Underdone Aussies ready for Hopman Cup tennis (AFP)
Iraq takes control of Green Zone from US (AP)
U.S. troops under Iraq's authority for first time (Reu
British forces hand Basra airport to Iraqis (AFP)
US hands over Green Zone security to Iraq (AFP)
US deaths down in Iraq in 2008, up in Afghanistan (AP)
US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,221 (AP)
A new era dawns in Iraq, but fear of the old still holds sw
Cult-like Iranian militant group worries about its future i
UK turns Iraqi suspects over to Baghdad (AP)
Violence kills eight in northern Iraq (AFP)
Iraq invites new tenders for oil, gas fields (AFP)
Iraq opens nearly 90 pct of its oil reserves (AP)
Ex-Army engineer pleads guilty in NY to spy charge (AP
Hundreds in Mich., NYC, LOS protest Gaza attack (AP)
Influx of black renters raising tensions in S.F. suburb
Homicides down 15 percent in Philadelphia in 2008 (AP)
Lawyer in Alamo case: Bible no defense for abuse (AP)
New NASA report details final minutes of Columbia (AP)
Man charged in Hudson killings appears in court (AP)
Judge halts closure of 11 Philadelphia libraries (AP)
Banned words list offers no 'bailout' to offenders (AP
Shanahan fired as Broncos coach (AP)
Blake, short-handed Trail Blazers beat Celtics (AP)
Cowher out of running for Jets job (AP)
Un-Happy Birthday for LeBron: Heat beat Cavs (AP)
Masoli leads Oregon past OSU in Holiday Bowl (AP)
Ryan marvels at Brady, Manning, Favre (AP)
Charles Barkley arrested on suspicion of DUI (AP)
MLB Network gearing up for New Year's Day launch (Reut
Villa leapfrog Arsenal into Champions League position
Canucks get G LaBarbera from Kings for draft pick (AP)
San Diego State stuns No. 4 Texas 60-55 (AP)
Tsonga says he can dominate Djokovic, ahead of Brisbane ten
Bombs kills six in northern Iraq (AFP)
Iraq set to take greater control of its airspace (AFP)
On Saddam anniversary, Iraq readies macabre museum (Re
US charges second man for secretly aiding Saddam (AFP)
Iraq signs military accords with Britain, Australia (A
Man charged with spying for Saddam denied bail (AP)
Iraq and UK agree to let troops stay until July (Reute
Amid political change, troops prepare for Iraq (AP)
Britain keen to finalise Iraq troop deal (AFP)
Iraq, Air France-KLM sign cooperation deal (AFP)
Eight alleged Islamic militants held in Iraq: police (
Trial of Iraqi shoe thrower is postponed (AP)
UN chief demands immediate Gaza cease-fire (AP)
Mexicans return home for migrant truck parade (AP)
Guinea coup leader names civilian prime minister (AP)
Pakistan closes NATO supply route to fight militants (
Palin's daughter gives birth to son named Tripp (AP)
Feds want lawmakers to hear 4 Blagojevich wiretaps (AP
Caroline Kennedy draws criticism after latest tour (AP
Family: Missing Fla. woman likely jumped overboard (AP
Well water near Tenn. spill may be unsafe (AP)
Tahoe project wins praise but forces locals out (AP)
Spokane digs out from record-breaking snow (AP)
Billy Graham moves Dallas church membership to SC (AP)
Maine bishop threatens to punish vocal activist (AP)
Scientists eye unusual swarm of Yellowstone quakes (AP
Pilot killed in jet crash near NC Marine air base (AP)
Explosion at Arizona grain silo burns 3 workers (AP)
Number of uncounted ballots in Minn. still unclear (AP
NJ rules against church group in gay rights case (AP)
Underground explosion rocks Savannah's downtown (AP)
15-year-old Bronx girl accused of killing 2 men (AP)
Santa shooter had been bound for Iowa, not Canada (AP)
Record number of NYC tourists but slowed growth (AP)
Hard to hear at holiday parties? Blame your brain (AP)
No. 11 Georgetown beats No. 2 Connecticut 74-63 (AP)
Marinelli, Crennel, Mangini out as NFL coaches (AP)
Stuckey, Pistons end Magic's winning streak at 7 (AP)
Missouri wins Alamo Bowl, tops Northwestern in OT (AP)
Contract gives Dolphins' Parcells lucrative out (AP)
Lions fire Marinelli after record-breaking season (AP)
Pistons cool off hot Magic with a solid team effort (R
Reports: Red Sox reach deal with RHP Brad Penny (AP)
There are three in for the title, says Man U's Fergie
Blue Jackets blank Kings 2-0 (AP)
Memphis beats Cincinnati 60-45 (AP)
U.S. pull-back from Iraq will hit private contractors
Trial delayed for Iraqi who threw shoes at Bush (Reute
Shoe-throwing Iraqi journalist's trial postponed (AP)
Iraq shoe-thrower trial postponed (AFP)
Iraq and Britain hope to seal troop deal by year end (
Canadian citizen charged with spying for Iraq (AP)
US activists call for release, pardon of Iraq shoe-thrower
Iran exiles say won safety for Iraq camp inmates (Reut
Iran hardliners register volunteers to fight Israel (R
How one family's mortgage is linked to meltdown (Reute
Pakistan urges "de-escalation" with India (Reuters)
Kuwait cancels $17 billion deal with Dow Chemical (Reu
Massive quake rebuild holds key for China economy (Reu
Israel bombs Gaza in 'all-out war' on Hamas (AFP)
Somali president resigns (AFP)
Israeli assault targets symbols of Hamas power (AP)
Pakistan army: We must 'avoid conflict' with India (AP
Uganda rebels accused of massacre at church (AP)
Somalia's president quits after 4 years in office (AP)
Trials open for 9 over China tainted milk scandal (AP)
European stocks jump after mixed Asian trade (AFP)
Iranian group registers volunteers to fight Israel (AP
Mexico sentences migrant smuggler to 60 years (AP)
Ghana: Narrow lead for opposition candidate (AP)
Pro-Thaksin protesters ring Thai Parliament (AP)
Japanese whalers disrupted by high seas pursuit: activists
Nearly 200,000 without power in Michigan (AP)
TVA to test water wells, air purity near ash slide (AP
Study: Murders among black youths on the rise (AP)
Police officer deaths drop in 2008, groups say (AP)
Blagojevich lawyer to submit Obama report to panel (AP
Country Doctor of Year: 50 years of house calls (AP)
Yale club with noted members faces tough times (AP)
Philadelphia mom of 3 victims preaches fire safety (AP
Oldest man in the US dies in Sacramento at 112 (AP)
Relatives mourn family slain in Santa shootings (AP)
Bad harvest, low demand threaten Pacific fishermen (AP
Obama visits friend on Oahu's North Shore (AP)
Former Miami newspaper titan dies at age 87 (AP)
Rock songwriter Delaney Bramlett dies in LA at 69 (AP)
Futile first: Lions 0-16 after 31-21 loss to Pack (AP)
Movie crowds adopt `Marley' with $37M weekend (AP)
Streams rise in Midwest following stormy weather (AP)
Gaza complicates Obama's policy in Mideast (AP)
'40s femme fatale star Ann Savage dies at 87 (AP)
Bolts buck Broncos to claim mild, mild AFC West (AP)
Pennington, Dolphins beat Jets for AFC East title (AP)
Oh, my! Lions set NFL record for futility at 0-16 (AP)
Eagles stomp Cowboys 44-6 to clinch playoff berth (AP)
Vikes get into playoffs with 20-19 win over Giants (AP
Dolphins and Chargers grab division titles (Reuters)
No let-down for Lakers in NBA win over Warriors (AFP)
Liverpool's Gerrard arrested after bar fight (AFP)
Stanford makes 18 saves in shutout (AP)
La. Tech tops NIU 17-10 in Independence Bowl (AP)
Tennis player Gasquet looks to new coach for 2009 revival
Iraq, Britain hope to seal troop deal by year end (Reu
Sweden urges due process for Iraq detainee (AP)
US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,219 (AP)
Turkish jets hit PKK targets in N.Iraq: army sources (
Turkey bombs Kurdish rebels in Iraq: PKK (AFP)
Israel Gaza blitz sparks protests across the Arab world
Laura Bush: 'Not amused' by Iraq shoe throw (AFP)
Suicide bomber hits anti-Israel protest in Iraq (AFP)
Iraqi presidency approves non-US foreign troops resolution
Iraq tries Saddam officials for crushing opponents (Re
Mrs. Bush: Iraq invasion was not a distraction (AP)
First lady says shoe-throwing an assault (AP)
Israeli troops near Gaza, airstrikes continue (AP)
Bomb kills 26 at polling station in NW Pakistan (AP)
Suicide bomb near Afghan school kills 8 (AP)
Across Mideast, thousands protest Israeli assault (AP)
Thailand: Thaksin followers begin 3-day protest (AP)
Euro currency turns 10; seen fulfilling promise (AP)
Venezuela rejects Israel's attacks on Gaza (AP)
Zimbabwe's MDC insists on "equitable" sharing of posts
Malaysia 'using satellite to fight illegal logging' (A
Killer Australian shark will not be hunted: police (AF
Skies to clear in Midwest, easing flooding fears (AP)
Liberians mourn 7 killed in Philadelphia fire (AP)
Santa gunman lost job, wife before gory attack (AP)
Sculptor Robert Graham dies at age 70 (AP)
Lights blink back on after Hawaii power failure (AP)
Flight 93 families ask Bush to OK land seizure (AP)
Hospitals ill from more bad debt, credit troubles (AP)
Police: Pa. man shot for making noise during movie (AP
Sojourners are there for detainees (AP)
Quintuplets born at New York hospital (AP)
Midwesterners fear floods could follow the freeze (AP)
Cash-strapped states weigh selling roads, parks (AP)
Author of 'Man of La Mancha,' dies at 94 (AP)
US Atty asks panel not to subpoena Obama aides (AP)
2 dead, at least 50 injured in NM tour bus crash (AP)
Corruption crisis creates confusion in Illinois (AP)
GMAC quiet on bailout hurdle after deadline passes (AP
Analysis: Kennedy's shine obscures other hopefuls (AP)
Ohio schools keep cafeterias open for holidays (AP)
Can dolphins survive winter in NJ rivers? (AP)
White, West Virginia beat North Carolina 31-30 (AP)
West Virginia routs No. 15 Ohio State, 76-48 (AP)
Yao, Artest carry Rockets past undermanned Jazz (AP)
Florida State tops Wisconsin 42-13 in Champs Bowl (AP)
Johnson's 41 points lead Hawks past Bulls, 129-117 (AP
Carter's return to SF brightens Skins' finale (AP)
Magic beats Minnesota for seventh straight win (AP)
Reds fill hole in center field with Willy Taveras (AP)
Newcastle no longer for sale, says owner Ashley (AFP)
Bourque scores 3 goals, Flames beat Sens 6-3 (AP)
Cal freshman's 1st catch wins Emerald Bowl (AP)
Suicide bomber hits Iraqi Gaza protest (AP)
Iraqi civilian deaths fell sharply in 2008: survey (AF
Iraqi prison break drama ends with Qaeda escapee killed, tw
Iraq Report: Civilian Deaths Decrease (Time.com)
Baghdad bombing underscores fear that security gains are fr
Senator trades suit for uniform in Iraq, Afghanistan (
Baghdad bombs kill 28 people: police (Reuters)
Retailers' holiday sales plummet 4 percent (Reuters)
Pakistanis mourn Bhutto a year after killing (Reuters)
Pakistan says ready to repel any aggression (Reuters)
Chinese firms to compensate tainted milk victims (Reut
Mexico suspends purchases from 30 U.S. meat plants (Re
Scores killed in Israeli air strikes on Gaza Strip (AF
Pakistan says no war with India amid calls for calm (A
Israel launches air strikes on Gaza, 145 dead (AP)
150,000 Pakistanis mark 1 year since Bhutto killed (AP
Chinese dairies to compensate melamine victims (AP)
China targets pirates in groundbreaking mission (AP)
Guinea coup leader says unions can help choose PM (AP)
Harrods opens post-Christmas sale amid anti-fur protests
Cruise passenger reported overboard near Cancun (AP)
Guinea coup leader gets Senegal's backing (Reuters)
Masses mourn Pakistan's Bhutto, one year on (AFP)
Australia asked to take Guantanamo Bay inmates: report
Hawaii island of Oahu loses power during storm (AP)
Philadelphia house fire kills 4 adults, 3 kids (AP)
Santa gunman had lost job, wife before gory attack (AP
Kennedy says 9/11, Obama led her to public service (AP
Floods could follow ice in Midwest (AP)
Utility doubles estimate of Tennessee ash deluge (AP)
Blagojevich says he's fighting for people of Ill. (AP)
Stores cut prices to entice post-holiday shoppers (AP)
Niche remains for expensive, handmade tombstones (AP)
Calif. family finds $10,000 in box of crackers (AP)
Both boys beaten severely in Phoenix park die (AP)
Cash-strapped states cut juvenile justice programs (AP
Wis. dispatcher suspended over mishandled 911 call (AP
NY police not charging driver in Hanukkah crash (AP)
Boy Scouts see Hispanics as key to boosting ranks (AP)
Father, son plead not guilty in Ore. bank bombing (AP)
Calif. teen's family sues Cigna over transplant (AP)
Celtics drop consecutive games for first time (AP)
Randy Johnson, Giants agree to 1-year deal (AP)
Jones wants it known: Cowboys coaches 'in place' (AP)
Rusty Smith leads FAU to Motor City Bowl win (AP)
Hornets beat Rockets, 88-79 (AP)
Awards: Pennington for MVP? (AP)
Wounded Warriors rally to stun Celtics (Reuters)
Veteran Johnson signs one-year contract with Giants (R
Sbragia is new coach at Sunderland (AFP)
Mueller, Doan lead Coyotes past Kings (AP)
Adrien, Thabeet help UConn overpower Fairfield (AP)
Non-citizen Amritraj barred from wearing India colours
Iraqi army: at least 22 die in Baghdad car bomb (AP)
Car bomb kills at least 25 at Baghdad bus station (Reu
Car bomb in Baghdad kills 22, wounds 54 (AFP)
Iraqi Qaeda escapee killed in firefight: police (AFP)
Top Iraq cleric urges people to vote in provincial poll
Pakistan moves troops toward Indian border (AP)
For Obama, huge challenges vs. big assets (AP)
Oil rebounds from sharp fall in previous session (AP)
Mormons well-served by self-reliance in hard times (AP
Retailers' holiday sales plummet: Spending Pulse (Reut
Death toll in Santa shooting rises to eight (Reuters)
Israel opens Gaza crossings, easing tensions (Reuters)
Japan industrial output logs record fall (Reuters)
Seductive singer Eartha Kitt dies at 81 (Reuters)
Guinea pays tribute to Conte as junta seeks support (R
Chinese navy off on historic anti-piracy mission (AFP)
Funeral of Guinea strongman as junta woos foreign critics
3 Chinese navy ships leave for Somalia (AP)
Coup leader absent from Guinea strongman's eulogy (AP)
Israel transferring humanitarian aid to Gaza (AP)
Nobel Laureate Harold Pinter dies at 78 (AP)
Russia's ruble drops to 3-year low against dollar (AP)
Lebanon festive for now, but tough issues ahead (AP)
Mexico: 7 cops, drug gang arrested at cock fight (AP)
Zimbabwe has 'no intention' of releasing activists (AF
Don't get punchy on "Boxing Day": India (Reuters)
Marshall Islands flooded, 600 people evacuated (AP)
Man in Santa suit kills 8, self on Christmas Eve (AP)
Retailers slash prices to entice holiday shoppers (AP)
Winter storm blankets West with snow, heads east (AP)
Homeland Security forecasts 5-year terror threats (AP)
Gov's lawyer asks panel to subpoena Obama staff (AP)
Kennedy, in Senate bid, hasn't shared finances (AP)
Sultry `Santa Baby' singer Eartha Kitt dies at 81 (AP)
14 hurt in NY when car crashes into Hanukkah party (AP
Arrest details on mom of Bristol Palin's boyfriend (AP
Winds prevent Washington from crossing Delaware (AP)
Obama stays close to home, military on holiday (AP)
Hobbyists are trying genetic engineering at home (AP)
GMAC transition reduces control for GM, Cerberus (AP)
NY gov. asks for less gossip on Senate appointment (AP
Philly trying to preserve jobs while making cuts (AP)
Kobe, Gasol help Lakers end Celtics' streak at 19 (AP)
Cavaliers storm back to stun Wizards (AP)
Romo back at practice for Cowboys (AP)
Mason's 3-pointer gives Spurs 91-90 win over Suns (AP)
Magic dominate Hornets from start, win 88-68 (AP)
History on the line in Green Bay (AP)
Nowitzki leads Mavericks past Trail Blazers (AP)
Scolari puts his faith in Chelsea spirit (AFP)
Miami snapper is 5th Hurricane suspended for bowl (AP)
Police: 13 killed in jailbreak in Ramadi, Iraq (AP)
Iraq militants escape jail, at least 14 dead (Reuters)
13 killed in Iraq police shootout with Qaeda escapees
Bush's $1 Trillion War on Terror: Even Costlier Than Expect
The Shoe-Thrower Becomes an Issue in Iraq Election (Ti
Christmas with Baghdad's Dwindling Christians (Time.co
Troops in Iraq find Christmas in memories (AP)
Christians crowd Baghdad church, but many families are divi
Shortage of men marks Christian Christmas in Baghdad (
Attacks kill five in Iraq (AFP)
1st tests: Water safe after Tenn. ash deluge (AP)
Fed grants GMAC ability to seek bailout funds (AP)
Recession deepens, countries boost spending (Reuters)
GMAC gets Fed's OK to become bank holding company (Reu
New York University sues fund executive over Madoff (R
Pope makes Christmas appeal for peace in Holy Land (Re
Ex-policeman linked to Dallas freeway shootings (Reute
Bethlehem fills up with Christmas pilgrims (Reuters)
Guinea PM turns himself in at military camp (AFP)
Nineteen dead in Ukraine apartment explosion (AFP)
Guinea coup head gives leaders deadline to show up (AP
Tourists, locals pray in Bethlehem on Christmas (AP)
Israel minister Barak: Hamas to pay 'heavy price' (AP)
Peace prize winner Tutu urges action in Zimbabwe (AP)
Pope decries selfishness in economic crisis (AP)
Police say beauty queen's bo powerful trafficker (AP)
Guinea coup chief says will not stand in vote (Reuters
Parents of slain rabbi light menorah in Mumbai (AP)
Australian 'mummy smuggler' arrested in Cairo (AFP)
'Santa' opens fire at Calif. party; 3 dead (AP)
Travelers hunker down for Christmas at airport (AP)
Ex-trooper suspected in Dallas-area shootings dies (AP
1 dead, 5 hurt in Sacramento-area home explosion (AP)
Coal for Christmas: Brooklyn man's pardon revoked (AP)
Obamas to have turkey, ham for Christmas (AP)
Kennedy's pursuit of Senate snared in NY politics (AP)
Sunken Soviet sub needs buyer or it's scrapped (AP)
Toy companies cheer proposed lead rule changes (AP)
Deicer fumes affect plane passengers at Sea-Tac (AP)
Cops: Boys beaten at Ariz. park critically injured (AP
Shootings mystery unnerves northern border towns (AP)
2 snowmobilers dead in northern Utah avalanche (AP)
Disgraced Mass. sen. applies for pension increase (AP)
SoCal law school tempts students with free tuition (AP
400 dress as Jesus to put Christ back in Christmas (AP
Fighting Irish end NCAA-record 9-game bowl skid (AP)
Weapons, ammo, pants seized at Burress' NJ home (AP)
Favre mum on future, but says arm may be issue (AP)
Cowboys QB Romo misses practice because of illness (AP
McNabb expects to return to Eagles (AP)
Broadcaster Chris Berman enters 30th year at ESPN (AP)
NBA Lakers' Farmar out for eight weeks (AFP)
Padres agree to terms with INF Rodriguez (AP)
Tottenham target Bellamy (AFP)
Four killed in car bombing at Baghdad restaurant (AFP)
For first time, Christmas official holiday in Iraq (AP
Two car bombs kill seven people in Iraq (Reuters)
Three Turkish soldiers killed in Kurdish rebel attack
Turkey, Iraq pledge cooperation against Kurdish rebels
US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,217 (AP)
Thousands of candidates may complicate Iraq's provincial el
Christmas Eve services come early in Baghdad (AP)
Iraq bomb kills woman and three children (AFP)
Investor who lost $1.4B to Madoff kills himself (AP)
Ho, ho, no: Toymakers say lead law harms workshops (AP
Millions of older Americans use risky drug combos (AP)
Jobless claims surge to 26-year high (Reuters)
Consumer spending posts fifth monthly drop (Reuters)
SEC chief defends response to economic turmoil (Reuter
Obama review clears staff in Blagojevich probe (Reuter
Japan approves biggest budget to thwart crisis (Reuter
Guinea junta promises elections as government seeks help
Obama says goodbye to late grandmother in Hawaii (Reut
Gaza militants pound Israel with rockets, mortars (AFP
Guinea coup leaders rule out elections for two years (
Zimbabwe rights activist accused in plot (AP)
Military group: Guinea elections by end of 2010 (AP)
Iran's Ahmadinejad to make UK Christmas broadcast (AP)
Dozens of militant rockets barrage southern Israel (AP
New Somali PM resigns over power struggle (AP)
Anglo Irish stock at new low (AP)
Mexican beauty queen arrested in gun-filled truck (AP)
Somali president decides to resign: spokesman (Reuters
Voting ends in Indian Kashmir (AP)
Wronged Indian doctor lashes out at 'heinous' charge (
SoCal man killed by cops was 2004 murder suspect (AP)
More snow, ice vex travelers in northern states (AP)
Blagojevich questioning takes up Obama's time (AP)
Police: Dallas shooting suspect had troubled past (AP)
Soldier mom back to see daughter's 'miracle' steps (AP
Inmate supposed to be free spends Xmas behind bars (AP
Utah custody fight complicated by tribal law (AP)
Texas ranchers, farmers struggling after Ike (AP)
Huge water main break traps motorists on Md. road (AP)
Many suffered from anti-gay violence in 2008 (AP)
Prosecutor limits Ill. governor impeachment probe (AP)
Gay-rights leaders' enthusiasm for Obama subsides (AP)
SF tiger attack victim's family sues city, zoo (AP)
NTSB crew returns to work on Denver plane wreckage (AP
Texas report: Kids in sect suffered neglect, abuse (AP
Rick Warren: Not anti-gay to oppose gay marriage (AP)
ACLU sues Laguna Beach over treatment of homeless (AP)
Schwarzenegger, Dems try to find budget compromise (AP
Obama attends memorial for his grandmother, `Toot' (AP
Mo. gov's office settles e-mail deletion lawsuit (AP)
Celtics win 19th straight, beat Philly 110-91 (AP)
AP sources: Teixeira, Yankees agree to $180M deal (AP)
Horned Frogs rally to hand Broncos 1st loss (AP)
LeBron, Cavaliers ground Rockets 99-90 (AP)
Portland State upsets No. 7 Gonzaga 77-70 (AP)
Reports: Weapons, ammo seized at Burress' NJ home (AP)
Celtics' streak at 19 ahead of Lakers showdown (AP)
A's pitcher Ziegler to hitch ride with Blue Angels (AP
Benitez and Torres close to Liverpool returns (AFP)
Ovechkin helps beat Rangers; Marleau leads Sharks (AP)
Portland St tops Zags for 1st win over ranked team (AP
Iraqi PM holds talks in Turkey on Kurdish rebels (AFP)
Couple of steps left to finish Iraq-UK troop deal (Reu
Iraqi ex-speaker: Shoe-thrower brave man (AP)
Australia to maintain Iraq presence (AP)
US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,213 (AP)
What are `combat troops'? Answer may affect Iraq withdrawal
Turkish president indicates Iraq visit in January (AFP
Baghdad's silent movie theaters reflect cultural darkness i
Iraq says power grid not fully restored until 2011 (AF
Iraq parliament speaker resigns, troop mandate extended
Recession Hits Iraqi Refugees Extra Hard (U.S. News &
Iraq parliament votes to allow non-US troops beyond Dec 31
Talabani says Iraqi Kurds aim to stop rebel attacks (A
Economy declined 0.5 percent in third quarter (AP)
Obama office to release Blagojevich report (AP)
Drivers trapped after water main break near DC (AP)
Stock futures little changed after GDP report (AP)
'Sopranos' actor cleared of New York cop's murder (AP)
Mass. man melting snow with blowtorch ignites home (AP
World economies limp to Christmas (Reuters)
GDP shrank 0.5 percent in third quarter as forecast (R
Governments must be ready to spend more on stimulus: IMF
Two dead in Texas freeway shooting spree (Reuters)
Store traffic weak just before holidays: survey (Reute
Taliban's Omar rejects reports of peace formula (Reute
U.S. seeks to ease India-Pakistan tension (Reuters)
Hamas offers to study fresh Gaza truce with Israel (Re
Coup in Guinea after president's death (AFP)
Mugabe slams 'stupid' Bush (AFP)
Troops head toward Guinea presidential compound (AP)