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Levin: May be more troubling emails from Hasan

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:17:00 GMT

A Democratic senator says there may be additional e-mails that could have tipped off law enforcement or military officials to the Fort Hood shooter before he went on his rampage. Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin said Friday a

Friday's Scores

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:55:00 GMT

By The Associated Press VOLLEYBALL Volleyball STATE TOURNAMENT Class A Consolation Semifinal Elk Point-Jefferson def. Custer, 25-14, 25-13, 25-12 Class AA Consolation Semifinal Sioux Falls Washington def. Huron, 14-25, 25-22, 25-19, 25-14

Picking up health bill votes...Chicago plotter

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:55:00 GMT

Senate Democrats are pushing toward a crucial weekend test vote on the nearly $1 trillion health care overhaul bill. They need all the votes they can get to offset Republican opposition. It now appears at least two wavering moderates may be falling i

Stocks close down...Three convicted in scam...UPS planning price...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:41:00 GMT

The stock market ended a down week with light selling as investors grew uneasy about a rising dollar and spiking demand for the safest government debt. The Dow slipped 14 points, to close at 10,318. The S&P's 500 index fell 3 and a half points, t

Moderate Dems pivotal in Saturday health care vote

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:41:00 GMT

As Democrats try to make sure they can count on all 60 of their members in a key Senate vote on health care tomorrow night, they've been sparring with Republicans on the Senate floor. The 60 votes include three moderates who'd been wavering. One

URGENT

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:34:00 GMT

Florida banking regulators have shut down Commerce Bank of Southwest Florida, marking the 124th U.S. bank to succumb this year to the struggling economy and rising loan defaults. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. on Friday took over the small

Couple pleads guilty in Cuban spying case

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:27:00 GMT

A retired State Department worker and his wife accused of a three-decade-long plot to spy for Cuba have pleaded guilty in federal court. Walter Kendall Myers and wife, Gwendolyn both in their 70s were caught in an undercover FBI sting operatio

Update on the latest sports

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:06:00 GMT

Gani Lawal had 18 points and 14 rebounds to lead No. 21 Georgia Tech past George Mason 70-62 in the consolation round of the O'Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tip-Off. Derrick Favors scored 18 points and the Yellow Jackets held off a late rally by the

Court filings: Accused spy couple to plead guilty

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:06:00 GMT

Court documents indicate that a guilty plea is coming in a spy case. Walter Myers and his wife Gwendolyn were arrested in June and accused of spying for Cuba for three decades. They'd been caught in an undercover FBI sting. According to a

Up to Lincoln...Hasan hearing...Stocks lower

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:53:00 GMT

All eyes are on Arkansas Sen. Blanche Lincoln, as the Democrats try to make sure they'll have all 60 of their votes to move ahead on health care reform. They need the votes of three Democrat moderates tomorrow night, and appear to have at least two o

WASHINGTON (AP) US says it will drop manslaughter case against former B...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:45:00 GMT

Senators seek more info on dealer closures

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:45:00 GMT

Senators are calling on General Motors and Chrysler to release more details on ongoing talks over the automakers' plans to close thousands of auto dealerships as part of their bankruptcies. In letters Friday to the two companies, the majority of

Health care sparring...Hasan hearing...Spy plea

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:03:00 GMT

Ahead of tomorrow night's vote that will determine whether a health overhaul plan moves ahead, Republicans and Democrats have been sparring over the plan on the Senate floor. Republicans displayed the Senate bill and the House bill each about 2,00

Yellow Jackets prevail...Grabow is No. 1...Orton sits out another...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:03:00 GMT

No. 21 Georgia Tech held off a late rally by George Mason and defeated the Patriots 70-62 today in the consolation round of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off. Gani Lawal and Derrick Favors shared scoring honors with 18 points apiece, helping the Yellow Jackets

Court filing: Cuba spy suspect to plead guilty

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:42:00 GMT

The government says an accused spy for Cuba has agreed to plead guilty. Retired State Department official Walter Kendall Myers, 72, and wife Gwendolyn were caught in an undercover FBI sting operation, arrested in June and held without bail.

Former Kalispell QB signs with Packers

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:35:00 GMT

The Green Bay Packers have signed former Kalispell (Mont.) Flathead High and Central [[kxtopic:washington:t[Washington]:t]] quarterback Mike Reilly to the team's practice squad. Reilly was a four-year starter at Central Washington who set nearly

Army announces review of how it tests body armor

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:14:00 GMT

The Army says there will be an outside review of how body armor for its soldiers is tested. The Government Accountability Office said last month that the Army made mistakes in testing a new body armor design. And it recommended the process be re

Passing the test...Resistant flu...Stocks lower

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:07:00 GMT

It's just a test vote, but the Democrats still need all of their members to vote in favor tomorrow night in order to move a health care bill forward. The focus has been on three uncommitted Democratic moderates and one of them, Ben Nelson of Nebrask

Here are the latest scores from today's sports events:...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:07:00 GMT

Here are the latest scores from today's sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Cleveland at Indiana 7:00 p.m. Memphis at Philadelphia 7:00 p.m. Miami at Toronto 7:00 p.m. Houston

Portis visits concussion specialists

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:53:00 GMT

Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis was at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center on Friday to have his concussion evaluated. Portis saw the same doctors who examined Eagles back Brian Westbrook, who has suffered two concussions

Nationals add McLaren, Lett, Radison as coaches

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:46:00 GMT

The Washington Nationals have hired former Seattle Mariners manager John McLaren as bench coach, Jim Lett as bullpen coach and Dan Radison as first-base coach. The team also announced Friday that hitting coach Rick Eckstein, pitching coach Steve

Seeking unity...Burris admonished...Berkeley protest...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:04:00 GMT

When Senate Democrats vote tomorrow night on whether to start debate on their health care plan, they'll need the backing of three wavering moderates in their party. And one of them, Ben Nelson of Nebraska, confirms he'll vote "yes." Mary Landrieu (LA

Orton misses 3rd practice with ankle injury

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:36:00 GMT

Kyle Orton missed a third consecutive practice Friday with a sprained left ankle. Coach Josh McDaniels says the Denver Broncos quarterback's availability for Sunday's pivotal contest with San Diego will come down to a game-time decision. B

Nelson is a 'yes'...More details on girl's killing...Oprah's...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:01:00 GMT

A moderate Senate Democrat says he'll be a "yes" vote in a crucial weekend test vote on health care. Democrats had been working to make sure Ben Nelson of Nebraska is on board, since they're going to need the support of every senator in their party

Latest Montana news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:47:00 GMT

University presidents have sketched out preliminary plans for how the schools will deal with the loss of $17.6 million in one-time federal stimulus money as the schools set their 2011 and 2010 budgets. University of Montana President George Denn

Sen. Nelson a 'yes' on health care test vote

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:47:00 GMT

Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson of [[kxtopic:nebraska:t[Nebraska]:t]] is a "yes" in a crucial weekend test vote on health care. The moderate lawmaker told Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., that he would vote with rank-and-file Democrats to mo

Weekend Time Schedule

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:33:00 GMT

By The Associated Press All Times EST Saturday TOP 25 FOOTBALL No. 1 Florida vs. Florida International, 12:30 p.m. No. 2 Alabama vs. Chattanooga, 12:20 p.m. No. 3 Texas vs. Kansas, 8 p.m. No. 4 TCU at Wyoming, 2 p.m. No. 9 Oh

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:26:00 GMT

Stations: The AP Broadcast Wires are reviving a winter holiday tradition: Stocking Stuffers. Monday, November 30th, we will move a series of at least 25 wire scripts covering such topics as Santa Claus, Holiday Safety, Christmas Symb

Moving toward a vote...Burris admonished...Oprah's plans...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:05:00 GMT

Senate Democratic leaders are looking ahead to a crucial test vote on health care amid indications the rank-and-file will stand together tomorrow night to give them the support they need. But Dick Durbin of Illinois, the No. 2 Senate Democrat, says l

WASHINGTON (AP) Senate ethics committee admonishes Sen. Burris for misl...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:44:00 GMT

Spokane Valley appeals poisonmaking conviction

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:44:00 GMT

A Spokane Valley man serving a 10-year sentence for making the poison ricin (RY'-sin) is asking to have his conviction overturned because one of the government's expert witnesses was fired for misconduct on other cases. A federal court hearing i

Senate Dems moving ahead on crucial health vote

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:02:00 GMT

Senate Democratic leaders are looking ahead to a crucial test vote on health care amid indications the rank-and-file will stand together Saturday to give them the support they need. Dick Durbin of Illinois, the No. 2 Senate Democrat, said Friday

New Afghan violence...Stocks lower...Health care vote...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:06:00 GMT

One day after President Hamid Karzai vowed during his inaugural address that he would work to improve his country's security situation, there's been another deadly suicide bombing in Afghanistan. Officials say a bomber killed 16 people and wounded at

Update on the latest news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:18:00 GMT

The Senate has a test vote on a health care reform bill scheduled for tomorrow night. Majority Leader Harry Reid is making no promises as he tries to round up support. With Republicans united in their opposition, Democrats need the vote of every

Health care vote coming...Iraq election impasse...Oprah show...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:04:00 GMT

Senate Republicans are blasting away at the Democrats' health care legislation. A test vote is scheduled for tomorrow night. Majority Leader Harry Reid says the bill "will save lives, save money and save Medicare." SAN FRANCISCO (AP) San Franci

Christian leaders issue 'call of conscience'

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:42:00 GMT

Conservative Christian and traditional Roman [[kxtopic:catholic:t[Catholic]:t]] leaders have issued a declaration and warning today on what they're calling "moral issues of great concern." The "Manhattan Declaration, A Call of Christian Conscience,

Saturday night set for initial health care vote

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:25:00 GMT

Not reading the bill...Punishing Iran...Oprah saying goodbye, for...

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:57:00 GMT

The health care reform bill crafted by Senate Democrats is more than 2,000 pages long. Republican objections are so strong that Oklahoma Sen. Tom Coburn threatened to have the entire bill read aloud to delay a vote. But he's backed off. A test vote i

Dolphins beat Panthers...Simms could start...Lincecum repeats as Cy winner...

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:22:00 GMT

Ricky Williams rushed for 119 yards and scored three touchdowns for the Miami Dolphins in last night's 24-17 win at Carolina. Williams caught a scoring pass and later gave the Dolphins a 10-point lead with a 46-yard scoring burst with 3:55 remaining.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:22:00 GMT

Stations: The AP Broadcast Wires will switch to a new weather provider, Weather Underground, on Monday, November 23, at noon Eastern time. Both the date and time are subject to change, so please monitor your wires for updates. The

Update on the latest sports

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:51:00 GMT

Ricky Williams and the Miami Dolphins are looking nothing like the team that opened the NFL season 0-and-3. The Dolphins are back in the playoff mix at 5-and-5 after Williams ran for 119 yards and scored Miami's three touchdowns in a 24-17 trium

Key health vote in Senate...Pakistan battles continue...

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:51:00 GMT

Uncertainty remains as Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid tries to round up support for a key procedural vote on health care tomorrow that looks to block Republican filibuster efforts. He needs all 60 Democratic caucus votes and there are some holdout

Senate to vote...Screening program...Violence in Saipan,...

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:05:00 GMT

The Senate is holding its first procedural vote on health care legislation tomorrow night. Majority Leader Harry Reid set the vote a day after unveiling the nearly $1 trillion measure. Meanwhile, Republicans are deriding the bill as a collection of t

Update on the latest in religion news:

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:42:00 GMT

Conservative Christian leaders are releasing a declaration and warning today on what they're calling "moral issues of great concern." Chuck Colson, founder of Prison Fellowship Ministries, helped draft the Manhattan Declaration, which affirms the

Update on the latest in business:

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:42:00 GMT

Stocks skidded lower in the latest session, as Wall Street fretted over weak economic data. Energy and material stocks logged the biggest losses as a jump in the dollar sent commodity prices tumbling. The Dow fell 94 points to 10,332. The S&

Friday's Time Schedule

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:13:00 GMT

By The Associated Press All Times EST COLLEGE FOOTBALL Top 25 No. 6 Boise State at Utah State, 9:30 p.m. TOP 25 BASKETBALL Men No. 2 Michigan State vs. Toledo, 6:30 p.m. No. 5 Villanova vs. No. 18 Dayton at Coliseo de Puerto Rico, San

Govt wants speedy screening at more airports

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:13:00 GMT

The Homeland Security Department wants to expand speedy screening of pre-approved, low-risk air travelers arriving in the United States. The goal is to bring the Global Entry program to most international airports in the country. For more

Lining up the votes...GOP decries Medicare payment bill...

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:52:00 GMT

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has one more day to corral his caucus to find the 60 votes needed for the Senate health care bill to clear its first key procedural hurdle. With Republicans united in their opposition, Democrats need the vote of ever

GOP says doctor reimbursement bill is payback

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:24:00 GMT

Republicans say a bill to prevent steep Medicare payment cuts to doctors is little more than payback for physicians supporting the health care overhaul. The Democratic-controlled House voted Thursday to add more than $200 billion to the deficit

First key procedural vote coming on health bill

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:35:00 GMT

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is making no promises ahead of a key procedural vote scheduled Saturday as Democrats look to move their health care reform bill forward. With Republicans united in their opposition, Democrats need the vote of ev

Nonconference at Washington State

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:41:00 GMT

FINAL: Washington State 89 Indiana-Purdue-Ft. Wayne 70 High Scorers: IPFW - Deilvez Yearby 17 Washington St. - Klay Thompson 37 High Rebounders: IPFW - Deilvez Yearby 9 Washington St. - Charlie Enquist 5

Gates on Iraq...Army on Palin...Winfrey's plans

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:04:00 GMT

Defense Secretary Robert Gates says a scheduled withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq won't be affected by Iraqi politics. That's after concerns were raised that a deadlock among Iraqi lawmakers could delay national elections scheduled for January. The

NJ dad to testify before human rights panel

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:04:00 GMT

A New Jersey man who's been battling in Brazilian courts to get custody of his 9-year-old son is scheduled to testify before a congressional human rights panel in Washington. Tinton Falls resident David Goldman has been trying to get his son bac

Top pick Strasburg scratched from another start

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:04:00 GMT

The Washington Nationals say No. 1 overall draft pick Stephen Strasburg has a twisted left knee and is being scratched from his start in the Arizona Fall League championship game. Strasburg was hurt during a workout Thursday, and an MRI exam sh

Decision on Weis due after season...Lincecum repeats...Ochoa leads, Wie dro...

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:22:00 GMT

Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick plans to make a decision on the future of coach Charlie Weis within days of the season's end. The Fighting Irish host Connecticut on Saturday then play at No. 14 Stanford in the regular-season finale on Nov

Medicare vote...Air travel snarled...Students protest...

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:08:00 GMT

The House has voted to add more than $200 billion to the deficit to prevent steep Medicare payment cuts to doctors. The vote was nearly along party lines. Republicans are charging that the measure is a payoff to the American Medical Association, whic

And now the Botax? Levy on face lifts, tummy tucks could help fund...

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:26:00 GMT

People are already calling a new plan that could help fund the health care overhaul the "botax." The proposal would slap a 5 percent excise tax on elective cosmetic surgeries and procedures. Those would include face lifts, breast implants, tummy t

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:12:00 GMT

Health care showdown...Vanity tax proposed...Oprah: 2 more years...

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:05:00 GMT

A showdown is set for Saturday night when the Senate takes up health care legislation. That's when an initial test vote is set. A 60-vote majority is required to advance the bill toward full debate, expected to begin after Thanksgiving. WASHINGTO

Banks borrow less from emergency Fed program

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:16:00 GMT

Banks borrowed slightly less from the Federal Reserve's emergency lending program over the past week, but increased their use of other credit programs designed to ease the financial crisis. Banks are using programs that buy up mortgage securitie

Key vote set...Withdrawal schedule...Air travel mess...Pumpkin...

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:02:00 GMT

It will apparently be a short weekend for the U.S. Senate. It's set to hold its first vote on health care legislation on Saturday night. Democrats must put up 60 votes to clear the way for a lengthy debate next month. WASHINGTON (AP) The Pent

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:02:00 GMT

Update on the latest news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:55:00 GMT

University of California students will get a much larger tuition bill next year. The Board of Regents on Thursday approved a 32 percent increase in undergraduate student fees, despite protests by hundreds of demonstrators outside the regents' me

Stocks fall...TARP for deficit...Crude declines

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:48:00 GMT

Stocks finished with declines of about 1 percent in the major averages. The Dow lost 94 points to close at 10,332. The S&P was down 15 and the Nasdaq shed 36 points. WASHINGTON (AP) Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told a congression

House panel votes to audit Federal Reserve

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:34:00 GMT

The House Financial Services Committee has voted to pull the curtain on the normally secretive Federal Reserve by subjecting the nation's central bank to a sweeping congressional audit. The provision would direct the Government Accountability Of

Thursday's Scores

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:14:00 GMT

By The Associated Press VOLLEYBALL STATE TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND CLASS AA Aberdeen Central def. Huron, 25-17, 25-19, 25-18 RC Stevens def. Washington, 25-14, 9-25, 25-13, 25-17 CLASS A Wagner def. Custer, 25-12, 25-10, 25-23 Platte-Gedd

Troops' postdeployment questionnaires missing

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:13:00 GMT

Congressional investigators say tens of thousands of questionnaires aimed at measuring the mental and physical health of returning combat troops can't be found. As a result, the Government Accountability Office says, the military does not have r

House panel: Wall Street must prepay for failures

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:13:00 GMT

The House Financial Services Committee has voted to assess fees on Wall Street firms and other large companies to pay in advance for the costs of dismantling failing nonbank financial institutions. The money would be paid into a $150 billion "di

Health care vote set...Shorter terror sentences...California fee...

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:52:00 GMT

The Senate will hold its first vote on health care legislation on Saturday night. Majority Leader Harry Reid announced the schedule on the Senate floor, one day after unveiling a nearly $1 trillion bill to expand health coverage. Republicans have vow

Clinton Portis ruled out for Redskins vs Dallas

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:52:00 GMT

Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis will miss his second straight game as he recovers from a concussion. Coach Jim Zorn on Thursday ruled Portis out for Sunday's game at Dallas. Portis has not been able to practice since he was

Saturday night set for initial health care vote

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:45:00 GMT

The Senate will hold its first vote on health care legislation on Saturday night and Democrats will need 60 votes to prevail. Majority Leader Harry Reid announced the schedule on the Senate floor, one day after unveiling a nearly $1 trillion bil

US charges firms defrauded deaf phone fund

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:45:00 GMT

Federal prosecutors have charged more than two dozen people with scheming to steal millions from a telephone program for the deaf. Authorities say a number of companies schemed to create phony calls to a video service that allows the deaf to con

Treasury to sell warrants as 3 banks exit bailouts

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:45:00 GMT

The Treasury Department will auction off warrants for three big banks that it acquired as part of the bailout program. Treasury says it will begin auctioning warrants for JPMorgan Chase & Co, Capital One Financial Corp. and TCF Financial Cor

House moves to protect doctors from Medicare cuts

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:45:00 GMT

The House has voted to add more than $200 billion to the deficit in order to spare doctors from a big reduction in Medicare payments. The measure passed Thursday on a near party-line vote of 243 to 183. Republicans called it a political payoff t

Update on the latest sports

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:45:00 GMT

Giants ace Tim Lincecum (LINZ'-ih-kuhm) has won the NL Cy Young Award. He's the first repeat winner in the major leagues since Randy Johnson was voted the prize four straight times from 1999-2002. Lincecum led the NL with 261 strikeouts and tied for

Bug fixed, but delays, frustrations linger after FAA computer...

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:32:00 GMT

It's been a frustrating day for some air travelers. The Federal Aviation Administration says a computer circuit board failure this morning kept air traffic control computers in different parts of the country from communicating with each other.

Gates says Iraq withdrawal on schedule

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:32:00 GMT

Defense Secretary Robert Gates says warnings that politics could push back Iraqi elections scheduled for January aren't affecting his plans for a troop withdrawal now. Gates told a Pentagon news conference plans are going ahead for a large U.S.

GOP senator backs off threat to read health bill

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:17:00 GMT

Republican Sen. Tom Coburn is backing off his threat to require that the Senate read the 2,074-page health care bill because some GOP colleagues aren't supporting the effort. The Oklahoma lawmaker said there's uncertainty about whether reading t

Fort Hood review...Air travel woes...Stocks fall

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:03:00 GMT

The goal is to prevent another tragedy like the shootings at Fort Hood. Defense Secretary Robert Gates has named a former Army secretary and former Navy chief to review a broad range of Pentagon programs, ranging from medical and personnel policies t

Senate passes benefits for vets' caregivers

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:03:00 GMT

The Senate has unanimously passed legislation that would provide monthly stipends and medical benefits to family members who stay home to care for severely injured veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The bill also includes training for