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Atty seeks psych care for Mo. teen murder suspect(2)

Internal Administrator — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:32:57 GMT

A teenager accused of killing a 9-year-old neighbor should be sent to a psychiatric hospital because she shows signs of severe depression and anxiety, her attorney said.

Senator: USPS to resume North Pole Santa letters

Internal Administrator — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:20:42 GMT

An Alaska senator says the U.S. Postal Service is resuming a program allowing volunteers to respond to letters sent to Santa Claus in care of the North Pole, Alaska, post office.

Measure to change U. of Neb. stem-cell rule fails

Internal Administrator — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:19:05 GMT

The University of Nebraska's governing board on Friday voted not to place tighter restrictions on embryonic stem cell research than those outlined under federal guidelines, which were expanded after President Barack Obama took office.

Former Marine charged in 'Cathouse' star's death(2)

Internal Administrator — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:18:45 GMT

A former Marine was charged Friday with six counts of first-degree murder in the shooting deaths of four people whose bodies were found in a burning home, including a prostitute featured on the HBO reality series "Cathouse."

Death of Drew Brees' mother ruled a suicide

Internal Administrator — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:18:24 GMT

The death of the mother of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has been ruled a suicide.

AP News in Brief(112)

Internal Administrator — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:18:08 GMT

Three Democratic moderates to decide fate of health bill _ for now _ in crucial Saturday vote

Murder trial's move to LA setback for transit cop

Internal Administrator — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:06:00 GMT

A judge's decision to move Johannes Mehserle's murder trial to Los Angeles County is a setback for the former transit police officer charged with gunning down an unarmed man on New Year's Day.

Prosecutor: Alleged Maui spy is difficult but sane

Internal Administrator — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:05:19 GMT

The competency hearing of a Maui man accused of spying for China has ended with the prosecutor claiming the defendant is difficult to work with and makes wild exaggerations but is legally able to stand trial.

Wyoming challenges Yellowstone snowmobile rules

Internal Administrator — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:05:14 GMT

The state of Wyoming has filed a new federal lawsuit seeking to block the National Park Service from restricting snowmobile numbers in Yellowstone National Park.

Former Marine charged in 'Cathouse' star's death

Internal Administrator — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:03:33 GMT

A former Marine has been charged with six counts of first-degree murder in the shooting deaths of four people whose bodies were found in a burning home, including a prostitute featured on the HBO reality series "Cathouse."