List of well-known serial murder cases. Anthony Sowell of Cleveland has been charged with five counts of aggravated murder. Authorities said Wednesday they have confirmed a total of at least 11 victims whose remains were found at his home.
Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina enters race to oust Barbara Boxer from US Senate seat. Former Silicon Valley executive Carly Fiorina announced Wednesday she is running for the chance to seize liberal stalwart Barbara Boxer's U.S. Senate seat, depicting the three-term Democrat as a Capitol Hill do-nothing who penned novels while jobs vanished and government spending soared.
Correction: Buffett Adds Rails story. In a Nov. 3 story about Warren Buffett's plan to acquire Burlington Northern, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Berkshire will pay $34 billion in cash and stock for Burlington. Berkshire will pay $23.6 billion in cash and stock for the shares of the company it doesn't already own. The total value of the company is $34 billion.
Ind., Mich. gambling revenues, taxes expected to take hit due to 4 new Ohio casinos. Ohio voters have approved the opening of casinos in Toledo and three other cities, leaving officials and gambling interests in neighboring Indiana and Michigan worried that millions of dollars in gambling revenues ? and taxes ? are at risk.
Schwarzenegger, lawmakers tout massive Calif. water bond, but voters to have final say. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders say their $11.1 billion water bond is an essential investment for California's future, but it may be a hard sell to voters.
Authorities report big jump in marijuana plants seized in California raids. Authorities reported a staggering jump in the number of marijuana plants seized in California's eradication effort, claiming a more than 50 percent jump over the previous year.
Affidavit: California teen says he killed 4-year-old who threatened to reveal molestation. A 14-year-old with a baby face told investigators he drowned his 4-year-old neighbor in a bathtub then hid the body in a dryer because the child was going to reveal the teen molested him, according to an affidavit released when he appeared in court Wednesday.
Italian judge convicts 23 Americans in absentia of kidnapping in CIA rendition of cleric. An Italian judge found 23 Americans and two Italians guilty Wednesday in the kidnapping of an Egyptian terror suspect, delivering the first legal convictions anywhere in the world against people involved in the CIA's extraordinary renditions program.
Despite election setbacks, Democrats say health care making progress in Congress. Far from chastened by off-year election setbacks, congressional Democrats vowed no let-up in the drive to pass controversial health care Wednesday, arguing that the way to regain voter trust was to complete what they started in more prosperous political times.
Correction: Child Shooting. In stories Aug. 30, Sept. 14 and Nov. 3 about a New Mexico boy accused in the shooting death of his father, The Associated Press, relying on information from Belen police, erroneously reported the victim was shot with a rifle. Police now say they believe the boy used a shotgun.
AP source: Clinton to commission Navy ship built with steel from World Trade Center. A White House official says Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will represent the administration at Saturday's commissioning of a Navy assault ship built with steel from the felled World Trade Center towers.
NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A federal judge rejected a request by Angelo Mozilo, the former chief executive of mortgage lender Countrywide Financial Corp, to dismiss a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit accusing him of securities fraud and insider trading.
Career Education Corp. moves to 3Q profit as revenue rises on enrollment surge; shares climb. Trade schools operator Career Education Corp. said Wednesday it climbed to a profit in the third quarter on rising revenue from record-high enrollment and number of new students.
Swine flu outbreak suspected in 7 deaths among isolated Yanomami Indians in Venezuela. Swine flu has appeared among Venezuela's Yanomami Indians, one of the largest isolated indigenous groups in the Amazon, and a doctor said Wednesday that the virus is suspected in seven deaths, including six infants.
Swine flu has appeared among Venezuela's Yanomami Indians, one of the largest isolated indigenous groups in the Amazon, and a doctor said Wednesday that the virus is suspected in seven deaths, including six infants.
Microchip Technology profit falls but CEO says conditions are improving. Semiconductor maker Microchip Technology Inc. said Wednesday that earnings and sales fell in the latest quarter, but its CEO said profit margins would improve as the company increases production to meet stronger business conditions.
On The Call: Cisco CEO says some CEOs easing off brake on tech spending but still uncertain. Cisco Systems Inc.'s latest results show that the world's No. 1 maker of computer-networking equipment is still being hurt by the downturn, but sees things turning up. The company is forecasting its first year-over-year revenue increase since the financial crisis erupted a year ago.
El Salvador sends 2,500 more soldiers to help police in crime-plagued regions. El Salvador's defense minister says the army will send an additional 2,500 soldiers to crime-plagued parts of the country to increase security.
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former Hewlett-Packard Co chief Carly Fiorina said on Wednesday she would run as a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate from California, seeking to unseat liberal Democrat Barbara Boxer next year.
Hyatt Hotels Corp. prices IPO as investors size up family feud and dismal lodging market. There's talk of infighting among its founder's heirs and a sluggish appetite for hotel reservations around the globe. But Hyatt Hotels Corp. shares are set to begin trading Thursday now that the company raised $950 million in its initial public offering.
Classical music has its day at White House as prodigies share East Room stage with superstars. With two concerts and a series of workshops for young musicians, the White House put a big spotlight on classical music Wednesday and sent a strong message that it's not just for stuffed shirts.
In his own words: DC sniper proclaims innocence in 2008 letter released by attorneys. Attorneys for John Allen Muhammad released a May 2008 letter on Wednesday in which the mastermind of the deadly 2002 sniper attacks in the Washington, D.C., area proclaims his innocence.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investigators expect more people to be charged in the Galleon hedge fund insider trading case, and they said they have cooperating witnesses to strengthen their case against the fund's billionaire founder, Raj Rajaratnam.
Markel posts 3rd-qtr profit, reversing year-ago loss, as mild hurricane season reduces claims. Specialty insurer Markel Corp. on Wednesday posted a third-quarter profit, reversing a year ago loss, as the company benefited from market gains, a mild hurricane season and strong international operations.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - News Corp and Time Warner Inc reported higher-than-expected quarterly profit as movie studios and cable network gains helped offset declines at their newspaper and magazine units.
OAKLAND, California (Reuters) - California legislators on Wednesday struck a truce in their water wars that could set off the biggest spending spree on water in half a century and aims to satisfy environmentalists, unemployed farmers and the cities of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Value Line, CEO, ex-compliance chief paying $45M to settle SEC charges over fund trades fees. Investment adviser Value Line Inc., its CEO and its former compliance chief have agreed to pay about $45 million to settle regulators' allegations the firm charged more than $24 million in bogus commissions on mutual fund trades.
FAA says runway incursion involving 2 passenger jets at Los Angeles airport was minor. The Federal Aviation Administration has determined a runway incursion at Los Angeles International Airport last week was minor.
Men heard differing on slain NJ priest's 911 call; Police say operator followed procedure. The muffled voices are heard only for a few seconds, but are chilling nevertheless.
Far from chastened by off-year election setbacks, congressional Democrats vowed no let-up in the drive to pass controversial health care Wednesday, arguing that the way to regain voter trust was to complete what they started in more prosperous political times.
Correction: Product recalls story. In the initial version of a Nov. 3 story about a recall of dietary supplements, The Associated Press, relying on information from distributor Bodybuilding.com LLC, erroneously described select products as "APS (aka Advanced Muscle Science)." The company now says the correct description is "APS (aka Advanced Performance Supplements)."
Robert Redford's Sundance Film Festival takes a hike with screenings around the country. Robert Redford's Sundance Film Festival is going on the road for one night next winter.
Analysis: Clinton talked tougher on her latest trip abroad but has little to show for it. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's tense exchanges with Pakistani civilians and Arab diplomats over a harrowing week of foreign stops exposed the confining limits of her office.
BASEL (Reuters) - World number one Roger Federer eased into the quarter-finals of the Swiss Indoors, his home-town tournament, with an easy win over Italy's Andreas Seppi on Wednesday.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd said on Wednesday he hoped to move a financial reform bill out of committee by early December adding it would contain a consumer protection provision.
News Corp. posts surprise rise in 1Q income, Murdoch says `everything' delaying online fees. Media conglomerate News Corp. posted a surprise increase in quarterly profit Wednesday, but Chief Executive Rupert Murdoch said the company might not meet its goal of charging fees for online versions of its newspapers by next summer.
Whole Foods Market profit and sales grow in fourth quarter; weak outlook sends shares down. Whole Foods Market Inc. appears to be adjusting to its new economic reality.
Interview UEC ? Amir Adnani ? CEO, President, Director . The energy sector will become the most important growth market worldwide. Emerging nations like China, India, Brazil and Indonesia, but also Russia have to accommodate increasing demand for energy to the increasing effects of climate change. The trend goes away from carbon based commodities like oil and coal towards alternative energies. Solar plants, wind power and geothermal energy are good opportunities to minimize the greenhouse effect, but these technologies will not be able to cover the upcoming demand for energy. Uranium power seems to be the only alternative.
Man surrenders in LA celebrity burglaries case, faces drug, gun charges. Los Angeles police say they have arrested a man sought in a case involving burglaries at the homes of celebrities.
Dutch islands in Caribbean offerering amnesty to thousands of illegal immigrants. The Netherlands Antilles has launched an amnesty program that will provide residence and working papers for thousands of illegal immigrants.
Capitals star Alex Ovechkin feeling better, but sits out against Devils. As expected, Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is out of the lineup because of an upper-body strain.
Florida LB Spikes has suspension increased to full game by coach Meyer. With all the negative attention "weighing heavy on his heart," Florida linebacker Brandon Spikes asked to serve a full-game suspension for apparently trying to gouge the eyes of a Georgia running back.
Just go for it! Maybe more coaches should follow an Arkansas HS coach who has kicked punting. Virtually every time the Pulaski Academy Bruins face fourth down, the prep school team from Little Rock, Ark., goes for it. No matter the distance.
Obama brings up 6th-grade daughter during education speech, cites her study skills. President Barack Obama is making the need for parent involvement personal, citing his own daughter's classroom challenges.
Andersons 3Q profit falls 90 percent as fertilizer sales slump, rail demand remains weak. The Andersons Inc., a diversified agricultural and transportation company, said Wednesday that its third-quarter profit fell 90 percent as fertilizer retailers kept inventories lean and its rail group suffered from double-digit declines in rail traffic amid the economic slump.
US bankruptcy trustee bars media from meeting in Del. diocesan bankruptcy. Federal officials began the process of choosing creditor representatives in the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington's Chapter 11 bankruptcy by meeting with diocesan officials behind closed doors Wednesday.
Joe Girardi diced and dissected as New York Yankees try for World Series title No 27. When Joe Girardi left the dugout every few minutes to switch relievers against the Angels, some wondered whether he was getting paid per pitching change.
Correction: Rapist's Home-Bodies story. In stories Oct. 30-Nov. 4 about the discovery of corpses in the home of a sex offender, The Associated Press, relying on information from the Cleveland police department, erroneously reported the criminal background of Anthony Sowell. He was convicted of attempted rape, not rape, according to the Ohio prison system and Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court documents.
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin were chosen as co-hosts of next year's Oscars to inject a fresh comedic twist into the ceremony while building on decades of tradition, new co-producer Adam Shankman said.
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rock band No Doubt sued video game publisher Activision Blizzard Inc over the use of their likeness on its new "Band Hero" product, accusing the company of turning the rockers into a virtual karaoke act.
