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AP: Test results done on key oil spill device

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 02:21 PM PDT

A federal official says the firm hired to test a key piece of equipment to determine why it didn't stop last year's Gulf of Mexico oil spill has submitted its results to government investigators.

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Driver in deadly NYC bus crash: I'm 'hurt'

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 02:21 PM PDT

The driver of the bus that crashed and killed 15 people in New York City says he is "hurt" and "having a difficult time."

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Barbour to meet with Republican leaders in Nevada

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 02:01 PM PDT

Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour, who's readying for a possible presidential run, will meet with Republican leaders Tuesday in the early caucus state of Nevada.

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Past suggests little lasting harm to Japan economy

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 02:01 PM PDT

The Japanese economy has been staggered by an earthquake, a tsunami and a nuclear crisis. But history suggests it will bounce back with no lasting damage.

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Winfrey to receive Illinois broadcasting honor

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 02:01 PM PDT

The Illinois Broadcasters Association says talk show host Oprah Winfrey will be the latest nationally prominent Chicago-area broadcaster joining its Hall of Fame.

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Astronaut gets visit with sister-in-law Giffords

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 01:01 PM PDT

Astronaut Scott Kelly has visited his sister-in-law, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, for the first time since she was wounded 2 1/2 months ago in a mass shooting in Tucson.

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Posted: 21 Mar 2011 01:01 PM PDT

FAA targets private, corporate aircraft accidents

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 01:01 PM PDT

Federal aviation officials say they want to reduce the accident rate for private and corporate aircraft by 10 percent over the next eight years.

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Ga. man appeals conviction in serial killer hoax

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 12:51 PM PDT

A man sentenced to prison for a provocative online video that authorities say disrupted investigations into the disappearances of two women is asking the Georgia Supreme Court to overturn his conviction.

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Lawsuit challenges genetically modified alfalfa

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 12:42 PM PDT

A lawsuit filed in California is challenging the federal government's deregulation of alfalfa that is genetically altered to withstand the popular weed killer Roundup.

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Turkey to represent US interests in Libya

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 12:42 PM PDT

Turkey says it has agreed to a U.S. request to represent American interests in Libya.

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Suit: Four Loko caused NJ man lasting heart damage

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 11:41 AM PDT

A New Jersey man who says he suffered permanent heart damage after drinking the alcohol- and caffeine-laced Four Loko beverage is suing its manufacturer.

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US praises Egyptian referendum results

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 11:41 AM PDT

The United States has welcomed the results of Egypt's weekend referendum after it opened the way for parliamentary and presidential elections within months.

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NY police spokesman pleads not guilty to DWI

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 11:12 AM PDT

The longtime spokesman for the Albany, N.Y., Police Department has pleaded not guilty to a charge that he was driving drunk in an unmarked police car.

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AP appoints Barrett New York City news editor

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 11:01 AM PDT

Amanda Barrett, an editor with wide experience leading and coordinating coverage across formats while working at The Associated Press and newspapers, has been named New York City news editor.

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NY ex-lawmaker gets prison in insurance fraud case

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 11:01 AM PDT

A former New York lawmaker will spend at least four years in prison following his conviction in a Hamptons insurance fraud case.

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Doctor: Suspect in NH home invasion proud of lies

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 10:22 AM PDT

A forensic psychiatrist says a man charged in a deadly New Hampshire home invasion prides himself on his ability to lie and manipulate people.

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Calif. panel weighs nuclear safety after quake

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 10:22 AM PDT

Can California's nuclear plants and gas pipelines withstand a disaster like the one that hit Japan?

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Court won't hear campaign finance rules challenge

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 10:22 AM PDT

The Supreme Court won't hear a Republican-backed challenge of federal campaign finance restrictions. The court on Monday refused to hear an appeal by former Louisiana Rep. Anh "Joseph" Cao and the Republican National Committee.

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Posted: 21 Mar 2011 10:22 AM PDT