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New Mexico boy’s body pulled from hole two days after disappearance

By The Associated Press
March 5, 2012

CARLSBAD, N.M. (AP) — Crews pulled the body of a 4-year-old boy from a narrow, 30-foot-deep hole in Carlsbad early Monday, nearly two days after he disappeared while playing outside his home, state...

Navy to begin giving Breathalyzer tests to sailors for new program

By The Associated Press
March 5, 2012

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The Navy soon will begin giving Breathalyzer tests to many of its sailors before they report to work aboard a ship under a new program that will spread to the Marine Corps later...

Landrieu says she’s ‘definitely’ in for 2014 race despite speculation

By The Associated Press
March 5, 2012

(AP) — U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu says she "definitely" plans to run for a fourth term in two years. The Democrat from New Orleans tossed aside speculation that she was going to end her congressional...

Fugitive mom arrested trying to cross Canada border with daugher

By The Associated Press
March 5, 2012

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Louisiana woman accused of kidnapping her 7-year-old daughter has been arrested trying to cross into Canada with the girl after a month of fleeing authorities. Laney Smith,...

Israeli leaders praise Obama’s speech to stand against nuclear Iran

By The Associated Press
March 5, 2012

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli officials on Monday welcomed President Barack Obama's declaration that he stands by the Jewish state against a nuclear Iran — but as a result, Israel may have an even...

Same-sex custody battle could change Florida law, fuel debates

By The Associated Press
March 4, 2012

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A custody battle in Florida between two lesbians could fuel the growing national debate over the definition of motherhood. It also might force state lawmakers to reconsider...

Putin claims victory in Russia’s presidential vote despite fraud pleas

By The Associated Press
March 4, 2012

MOSCOW (AP) — Vladimir Putin claimed victory in Russia's presidential election before tens of thousands of cheering supporters Sunday, even as the opposition and independent observers insisted the...

Shooting outside Arizona club leaves 14 wounded, three gunmen arrested

By The Associated Press
March 4, 2012

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Hundreds waiting outside an Arizona nightclub for a hip-hop show fled in panic as shooting erupted involving three gunmen, leaving at least 14 people wounded. Police arrested...

Worst train tragedy in Poland in more than 20 years kills 16, injures 58

By The Associated Press
March 4, 2012

SZCZECHOCINY, Poland (AP) — Two trains running on the same track collided head-on in southern Poland in sparks, killing 16 people and injuring 58 in the country's worst train disaster in more than...

Buildings collapsed, 206 killed in Congo arms depot explosions

By The Associated Press
March 4, 2012

BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo (AP) — Houses and buildings collapsed in the Congolese capital Sunday, entombing inhabitants after an arms depot exploded, killing at least 206 people, officials said,...

Shreveport clamps down on yard parkers, fines could be at least $100

By The Associated Press
March 4, 2012

SHREVEPORT (AP) — The City Council has sharply raised fines for residents who park vehicles in their yards. Under action approved this past week, violators could be fined at least $100. The current...

Former St. Gabriel mayor guilty in FBI sting, charged of seven felonies

By The Associated Press
March 4, 2012

(AP) — Former St. Gabriel mayor George Grace has been jailed after his conviction on racketeering and other charges resulting from an FBI sting called "Operation Blighted Officials." Prosecutors...