Court upholds Calif. city council's removal of man from public meeting after Nazi salute. A federal appeals court has ruled that Santa Cruz City Council members did not violate a man's rights when they ordered him removed from a council meeting after he made a one-armed Nazi salute.
Report: Despite killing sea lions at Columbia River dam, toll of salmon eaten goes up. Killing or removing 25 California sea lions over the past two years has not reduced the toll on salmon at the base of Bonneville Dam in the Columbia River.
Rains leave more than 200,000 people in flooded homes along Mexico's Gulf coast. A week of torrential rain has flooded the homes of more than 200,000 people along Mexico's Gulf coast, officials said Friday. Residents in some towns complained that no help had arrived.
Capping months of months of struggle, House Democrats cleared an abortion-related impasse blocking a vote on sweeping health care legislation late Friday and officials expressed optimism they had finally lined up the support needed to pass President Barack Obama's top domestic priority.
Colts place CB Marlin Jackson, safety Bob Sanders on IR; both gone for the season. The injury bug is still haunting the Indianapolis Colts.
Moore's 354 yards, 3 TDs, help No. 5 Boise St. remain unbeaten, 45-35 over Louisiana Tech. Just when Boise State looked vulnerable, Kellen Moore and the Broncos quickly reminded a national television audience why they've been unbeatable.
Capping months of months of struggle, House Democrats cleared an abortion-related impasse blocking a vote on sweeping health care legislation late Friday and officials expressed optimism they had finally lined up the support needed to pass President Barack Obama's top domestic priority.
Earnhardt Jr.: Danica Patrick would be good for NASCAR; nothing new on her joining his team. Dale Earnhardt Jr. says Danica Patrick would be good for NASCAR, but there's nothing new to report on the IndyCar star joining his team.
Thailand's fugitive ex-leader tries new tactic to return to power after 2006 coup. Thailand's fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has spent much of the past three years roaming the globe, shopping for diamonds in Africa, golfing at Asian resorts ? and humiliating the government from a distance.
UN Security Council urges new Afghan government to improve security and fight corruption. The U.N. Security Council joined calls Friday on Afghan President Hamid Karzai to fight corruption, with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon calling the country's political situation "delicate" following deeply flawed elections.
Capping months of months of struggle, House Democrats cleared an abortion-related impasse blocking a vote on sweeping health care legislation late Friday and officials expressed optimism they had finally lined up the support needed to pass President Barack Obama's top domestic priority.
House Democrats clear impasse over abortion holding up vote on health care legislation. House Democrats have cleared an impasse over abortion that has been holding up a vote on sweeping health care legislation.
Honolulu Symphony cancels concerts for rest of year, plans to file for bankruptcy. The Honolulu Symphony said Friday it's canceling concerts for the rest of the year and filing for bankruptcy, citing a big drop in donations.
Stewart scores in 8th round of shootout, lifting Avalanche to 4-3 win over Blackhawks. Chris Stewart scored in the eighth round of the shootout, helping the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche remain unbeaten at home with a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night.
House Democrats have cleared an impasse over abortion that has been holding up a vote on sweeping health care legislation.
LeBron James says he has no timetable for his free agency decision. LeBron James thinks his present is too good to spend time worrying about his future.
As if going off to war, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan cleaned out his apartment, gave leftover frozen broccoli to one neighbor and called another to thank him for his friendship ? common courtesies and routines of the departing soldier. Instead, authorities say, he went on the killing spree that left 13 people dead.
House Democrats have cleared an impasse over abortion that has been holding up a vote on sweeping health care legislation.
LeBron scores 33 in lone Madison Square Garden visit, Cavs beat Knicks 100-91. LeBron James celebrated with the Yankees and toyed with the Knicks.
Abbas' reluctance to seek re-election reflects deep Palestinian despair. By saying he wants to step down as president, Mahmoud Abbas has highlighted a deep Palestinian despair rooted in decades of failed peace initiatives and fruitless violence.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - United Commercial Bank, a big San Francisco bank with branches in China, was closed by state regulators on Friday and its banking operations were acquired by East West Bancorp Inc, also active in both nations.
Ariza, Landry score 21 apiece to lead Rockets to 105-94 win over Thunder. Trevor Ariza and Carl Landry scored 21 points apiece and the Houston Rockets extended their winning streak over the Oklahoma City franchise to 11 games by beating the Thunder 105-94 Friday night.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A videotape of Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden released on Friday is the Pashto-language version of a tape released several months ago, said IntelCenter, a U.S.-based terrorism monitoring firm.
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Madagascar's political rivals struck a deal late Friday on the make-up of a unity government, paving the way for an end to a 10-month political crisis that has rocked the Indian Ocean island.
Authorities say Calif. man stole car to make court appearance on previous auto theft charge. The California Highway Patrol say a man stole a car to make a court appearance on a previous auto theft charge.
Ariza, Landry score 21 apiece to lead Rockets to 105-94 win over Thunder. Trevor Ariza and Carl Landry scored 21 points apiece and the Houston Rockets extended their winning streak over the Oklahoma City franchise to 11 games by beating the Thunder 105-94 Friday night.
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - R&B singer Rihanna broke her silence on Friday about the night her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown attacked her, saying he had bitten her, put her in a headlock and left her bleeding and swollen.
Brad Richards, Brenden Morrow power Stars to 2-1 victory over Canucks. Brad Richards scored midway through the second period, Brenden Morrow added a third-period power-play goal, and the Dallas Stars beat Vancouver 2-1 despite a 45-save performance by Canucks rookie Cory Schneider on Friday night.
Andre Iguodala scores 16, makes late 3 to lift 76ers over Nets 97-94. Andre Iguodala and the Philadelphia 76ers did just enough to win.
Chris Bosh scores 27 to lead Raptors in 107-90 win over Hornets. Chris Bosh scored 27 points and the Toronto Raptors used a 27-4 run in the third quarter to take control of a 107-90 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night.
Sprint Cup chaser Gordon earns 1st pole of season at Texas, where he won in April. Jeff Gordon is suddenly having all kind of success at Texas Motor Speedway, a track where he had never won until earlier this season.
An Army psychiatrist set to be shipped overseas opened fire at the Fort Hood Army post Thursday, authorities said, a rampage that killed 12 people and left 31 wounded in the worst mass shooting ever at a military base in the United States.
Howard has 22 points, 12 rebounds to hold off Charlie Villanueva and the Pistons 110-103. Dwight Howard had 22 points and 12 rebounds to help the Orlando Magic hold off Charlie Villanueva and the Detroit Pistons 110-103 Friday night.
Brawny Bogut, sharp-shooting Ridnour help Bucks beat Timberwolves 87-72 with post-half surge. Andrew Bogut bested Al Jefferson inside with 17 points and 10 rebounds, Luke Ridnour had 16 points off the bench and the Milwaukee Bucks used a second-half surge to top the Minnesota Timberwolves 87-72 on Friday night.
Negotiator and former president of Hollywood producers' group, Nick Counter, dead at 69. Nick Counter, a longtime negotiator for Hollywood producers who led the studios through two grueling writers' strikes last year and in 1988, has died. He was 69.
Ovechkin-less Capitals end losing streak with 4-1 victory over Panthers. Jose Theodore stopped 28 shots, Brian Pothier had a goal and two assists and the Washington Capitals beat the Florida Panthers 4-1 on Friday night to break a three-game losing streak.
Pfc. Marquest Smith, on his way to Afghanistan in January, was completing routine paperwork about a bee-sting allergy when the sounds erupted.
Police officer in right place at right time stops bloodbath at Fort Hood. Pfc. Marquest Smith, on his way to Afghanistan in January, was completing routine paperwork about a bee-sting allergy when the sounds erupted.
LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - An unseasonal gust of wind greets Alicia Keys as she steps out of a doorway behind a Beverly Hills hotel on a late October afternoon. Decked out in a black leather vest and black leggings brightly accented by turquoise suede knee-high boo a hint of matching eyeliner, the Grammy Award-winning singer is surprised by the chilly blast before she ducks into a waiting black sport utility vehicle. Commenting on the wind's force, she laughs when it's suggested the quick dust-up is a forecast of the whirlwind activity cranking up on behalf of her latest studio album, "The Element of Freedom."
Richardson scores 34, Suns bounce back from loss to hand Celtics 110-103 defeat. Jason Richardson bounced back from his worst game of the season to score 34 points with 10 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns rebounded from their only defeat to beat the Boston Celtics 110-103 on Friday night.
Seattle team wins $900,000 in NASA-backed 'space elevator' competition in Mojave Desert. A Seattle team has won $900,000 in a competition aimed at developing technology based on the science fiction concept of a space elevator.
A man so broke that he said he didn't have the money to visit his son 30 minutes away opened fire Friday at the engineering firm that fired him two years ago, killing one person and wounding five, authorities said.
NC Supreme Court sides with tobacco companies over ending payments to Md., Pa. growers. North Carolina's highest court ruled Friday that three cigarette companies no longer have to make payments to tobacco farmers in Maryland and Pennsylvania under a decade-old settlement.
Dr. Donald Baim, a renowned cardiologist and medical device executive, died Friday following surgery to treat a form of cancer, his family said in a statement. He was 60.
Donald Baim, Harvard professor and Boston Scientific executive, dies at 60. Dr. Donald Baim, a renowned cardiologist and medical device executive, died Friday following surgery to treat a form of cancer, his family said in a statement. He was 60.
Wade gets 22, Heat flex defensive muscle and deal Denver 1st loss of season, 96-88. Dwyane Wade scored 22 points, Jermaine O'Neal added 18 and the Miami Heat dealt the Denver Nuggets their first loss of the season, 96-88 on Friday night.
