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Applause, but no tears at Mission Control Space shuttle program ends
HOUSTON - There was no crying in Mission Control.
Boehner, Obama trading blame
WASHINGTON - House Speaker John Boehner abruptly broke off talks with President Barack Obama Friday night on a deal to make major cuts in federal spending and avert a threatened government default, sending already …
World / Nation Briefs July 21, 2011
Leopard mauls 11 in fierce fight
Wal-Mart, others follow first lady's lead
WASHINGTON - Michelle Obama's campaign against childhood obesity moved a step forward Wednesday with the announcement that Wal-Mart and other retailers plan ov…
Arizona launches site to net cash for border fence
CASA GRANDE, Ariz. - Arizona launched a fundraising website Wednesday to build fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border, a newly authorized project that supporters…
Obama would approve debt stopgap measure
WASHINGTON - Running out of time, President Barack Obama softened his stand and signaled Wednesday he would back a short-term deal to prevent a disastrous fina…
Rebooting the PC industry: Tablets force a shift
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The personal computer industry needs a jumpstart - and it's counting on a rescue from emerging markets and a late-to-the-party push into …
Last shuttle leaves space station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The last space shuttle is headed home.
Deficit cutting bill moves forward
WASHINGTON - Defying a veto threat, the Republican-controlled House voted Tuesday night to slice federal spending by $6 trillion and require a constitutional balanced budget amendment to be sent to the states in ex…
Western states lag in recovery
WASHINGTON - Western states hit hardest by the housing crisis are feeling the greatest economic stress two years after the recession ended, according to The Associated Press's monthly analysis.
Two dead after boat capsizes in race
DETROIT - The crew of the WingNuts knew trouble was brewing in northern Lake Michigan.
Arizona CEO's son, girlfriend die
CORONADO, Calif. - The most common crimes are small-time theft. Bicycles vanish from homes. Cell phones and other gadgets are stolen from cars and beach towels.
Poll: Obesity hits more boomers than others in US
WASHINGTON - Baby boomers say their biggest health fear is cancer. Given their waistlines, heart disease and diabetes should be atop that list, too.
Casey Anthony lies low on first day of freedom
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - This is what freedom looks like for Casey Anthony: $537.68 from her jail account, no job, estranged parents, a criminal record, lawsuits p…
Iowa Gov: Perry 2012 run likely
DES MOINES, Iowa - Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad says he think it's very likely that Texas Gov. Rick Perry will jump into the Republican presidential race and resha…