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Teen crashes car into school, hall

By The Associated Press
February 8, 2010

SHORELINE, Wash. (AP) — Sheriff's deputies said a 17-year-old boy crashed his parents' car through the doors of Shorecrest High School in Shoreline, then drove it down the hall. The car finally stopped...

Iran nears nuclear warhead capacity

By The Associated Press
February 8, 2010

VIENNA (AP) — Iran pressed ahead Monday with plans that will increase its ability to make nuclear weapons as it formally informed the U.N. nuclear agency of its intention to enrich uranium to higher...

3 shot, hurt in French Quarter

By The Associated Press
February 8, 2010

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Police are investigating the shooting injuries of a man and two women in the French Quarter during the Super Bowl celebration.Police say the victims are all local residents....

Balloon boy dad released

By The Associated Press
February 8, 2010

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — The man who pleaded guilty in the balloon boy hoax has been released from a Colorado jail to serve the rest of his sentence in a work-release program.Larimer County sheriff's...

NATO: Afghans to help offensive

By The Associated Press
February 8, 2010

CAMP SHORABAK, Afghanistan (AP) — Thousands of Afghan soldiers and police will join U.S. and NATO troops in an upcoming offensive in southern Afghanistan, playing their biggest role in any joint...

Jindal to pick interim Lt. Governor

By The Associated Press
February 8, 2010

(AP) — Preparing for his new job as New Orleans mayor, Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu will leave behind a position sought by a lengthy list of politicos vying to be second-in-line to the governor.But before...

Super Bowl sets viewing record

By The Associated Press
February 8, 2010

NEW YORK — The New Orleans Saints' victory over Indianapolis in the Super Bowl was watched by more than 106 million people, surpassing the 1983 finale of "M-A-S-H" to become the most-watched program...

Alligator kills girl in Brazil jungle

By The Associated Press
February 8, 2010

SAO PAULO (AP) — A 13-foot (4-meter) alligator has reportedly attacked and killed a girl who was swimming in a Brazilian jungle river.

Hundreds flee south Afghan town ahead of offensive

By The Associated Press
February 7, 2010

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) — Minivans piled high with mattresses and clothing lined up at checkpoints Sunday as hundreds of civilians fled a Taliban-controlled area ahead of a planned NATO offensive...

State prison escapee caught in Houston, used stolen car

By The Associated Press
February 7, 2010

LAKE CHARLES (AP) — Authorities say a state prison trusty who escaped from a crew picking up litter in Vinton has been caught in Houston.Police say 19-year-old Jamaul LeBleu of the Church Point area...

10 years after prison guard killed, first trial set

By The Associated Press
February 7, 2010

ST. FRANCISVILLE (AP) — Ten years after five inmates serving life sentences for murder were accused of killing a state prison guard, the first trial has been scheduled.Jury selection is tentatively...

Missionary held 43 days in North Korea arrives in US

By The Associated Press
February 7, 2010

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Korean-American missionary who defiantly crossed a frozen river into North Korea intent on urging a change in its leadership has reunited with his overjoyed family, silent and...