Plea bargain reached in case against woman accused in Wal-Mart altercation

A black school teacher charged with assaulting white police officers, resisting arrest and disturbing the peace has agreed a plea deal with prosecutors convicting her of two misdemeanor counts.

 

Appeals court rules against Oregon high school teacher who wants to take her gun to class

The Oregon Court of Appeals has rejected a request by a high school English teacher to carry a handgun at school, the latest legal setback for the teacher who says she needs the gun for protection from her former husband.

 

Court finds NYC cable TV news anchor guilty of attempted assault of his wife

Cable television newsman Dominic Carter, an influential reporter on New York politics, was convicted Friday of an attempted assault on his wife.

 

Suburban Denver billboard links Obama with jihadists

A billboard showing President Barack Obama wearing a turban has sparked a lot of attention at the suburban Denver used car dealership that put it up.

 

AP News in Brief

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

 

Prosecutors charge former Marine with 6 counts of murder in death of 'Cathouse' star, others

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."

 

As interest rates fall back near zero, there aren't many happy returns

The U.S. is finally becoming a nation of savers. Now if only we could get something for our money.

 

Fired psychiatrist says Marines suffering from stress are getting shoddy care at Camp Lejeune

Marines treated at Camp Lejeune for post-traumatic stress had to undergo therapy for months in temporary trailers where they could hear bomb blasts, machine-gun fire and war cries through the thin walls, according to servicemen and their former psychiatrist.

 

Murder trial's move to LA setback for transit cop

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.

 

Obama returns from Asia trip to overloaded agenda

President Barack Obama returns to work at the White House after eight days in Asia with his...

 

Tax hikes cast shadow over health bill

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., was trumpeting the fact that his health bill cost less...

 

Judge: Army Corps failure contributed to Katrina flooding

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the Army Corps of Engineers' failure to properly maintain a navigation channel led to massive flooding in Hurricane Katrina, a decision that could make the federal government vulnerable to billions of dollars in claims.

 

In Asia, Obama pushing arms control with Russians

SINGAPORE (AP) — A major pact within tantalizing reach, President Barack Obama aims to...

 

Some Fort Hood victims' funerals set for Saturday

KIEL, Wis. (AP) — When Staff Sgt. Amy Krueger joined the U.S. Army Reserves after the 2001...

 

Tough road ahead in Senate for health care bill

WASHINGTON — The Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed far-reaching health care...

 

Navy ship built with WTC steel goes into service

NEW YORK (AP) — The USS New York, built with steel from the rubble of the World Trade...

 

Obama appeals for health care votes

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama made a last-minute personal appeal to Democrats to...

 

Muslim leader had troubling talks with suspect

FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — An Army psychiatrist who authorities say went on a shooting rampage...

 

McDonnell leads Republican revival in Virginia

RICHMOND - Virginia voters overwhelmingly elected Republican Bob McDonnell as their next governor...

 

Associate of balloon boy's father questioned

An investigation into possible criminal charges for a Colorado couple who told authorities their...

 

Swine Flu Deaths Take 90% of Toll Among Young People

Almost 90 percent of 292 deaths related to swine flu in the U.S. since Sept. 1 were in people...

 

Obama stands by Iraqi troop pullout

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama renewed his vow Tuesday to have all U.S. combat...

 

Mom acts hysterical following shootings

LOS ANGELES — A young mother who allegedly shot her two boys Saturday — killing her...

 

Deeds to get boost from Obama, Clinton

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds will get a boost on the campaign trail from...

 

McCain stumps for McDonnell in military-heavy Hampton Roads

VIRGINIA BEACH - Sen. John McCain on Saturday sought to build support within Hampton Roads'...

 

"Eyesore" church to make way for condominiums

Even for San Francisco controversies, this one’s colorful. A squat and bulky bright-royal...

 

McDonnell reaches out to female voters

Bob McDonnell reached out to women Tuesday as polls suggest female voters -- a constituency that...

 

Man arrested in '68 hijacking of flight from US

NEW YORK — A man wanted for hijacking a flight out of New York 40 years ago was arrested...

 

S. Ga. airport named for Jimmy Carter after debate

AMERICUS, Ga. — An airport about 20 miles from Jimmy Carter's hometown of Plains has been...

 

Nobel Peace Prize awarded to President Obama

OSLO – President Barack Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in a stunning...