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FDA aims to rein in radiation-based medical scans
25 minutes ago
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it will work with doctors and manufacturers to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure from medical scans, a problem that has been growing  Read Story.
SI swimsuit edition puts Roddick's wife on cover
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NEW YORK (AP) - Model Brooklyn Decker landed the coveted Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover this year. The 22-year-old wife of tennis star Andy Roddick said being chosen for the front is "the news of a  Read Story.
Angelina Jolie to visit Haiti with UN refugee body
26 minutes ago
GENEVA (AP) - The U.N. refugee agency says its goodwill ambassador Angelina Jolie is heading to Haiti to meet with earthquake victims. The Hollywood star spoke with hospitalized Haitian survivors in t  Read Story.
Obama: GOP and Dems together can spur job growth
26 minutes ago
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama acknowledged the deep partisan divisions gripping Congress, but he urged Republican and Democratic leaders Tuesday to cooperate on legislation that creates job  Read Story.
US Army closes in on targeted southern Afghan town
26 minutes ago
NEAR LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan (AP) - U.S. Army soldiers launched a preliminary operation Tuesday in support of a planned U.S.-Afghan attack on the largest Taliban-controlled town in southern Afghanist  Read Story.
Fire consumes 2 Texas churches amid spate of arson
26 minutes ago
TYLER, Texas (AP) - State and federal law enforcement agencies were vigorously working Tuesday to try to find out who has been setting fire to churches in eastern Texas. Fire broke out at two churches  Read Story.
State Farm says it warned NHTSA on Toyota in 2007
about 2 hours ago
WASHINGTON (AP) - The nation's largest auto insurer said Tuesday it alerted federal safety regulators in late 2007 about a rise in reports of unexpected acceleration in Toyota vehicles, the latest war  Read Story.
US Army closes in on south Afghan town
about 2 hours ago
NEAR LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan (AP) - U.S. Army soldiers launched a major operation Tuesday in support of a planned U.S.-Afghan attack on the largest Taliban-controlled town in southern Afghanistan. NA  Read Story.
Stocks climb on hopes for Greece debt assistance
about 2 hours ago
NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks surged Tuesday morning as hopes grow the European Union will help Greece with its growing debt burden. The Dow Jones industrial average climbed back above 10,000 after closing b  Read Story.
US Army tightens noose in southern Afghanistan
about 3 hours ago
NEAR LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan (AP) - U.S. Army soldiers have launched a major operation in support of a planned U.S.-Afghan attack on the largest Taliban-controlled town in southern Afghanistan. About  Read Story.
Afghan avalanches kill at least 28, strand 1,500
about 4 hours ago
KABUL (AP) - Avalanches roared down a mountain pass north of Afghanistan's capital killing at least 28 people and stranding another 1,500 in their vehicles on snow-blocked roads, officials said Tuesda  Read Story.
Defiant Iran accelerates nuclear program
about 4 hours ago
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran began enriching uranium to a higher level Tuesday over the vociferous objections of the U.S. and its allies who fear the process could eventually be used to give the Islamic r  Read Story.
Stock futures climb ahead of opening
about 4 hours ago
NEW YORK (AP) - Stock futures are pointing to a higher open Tuesday as hopes grow the European Union will provide Greece with some support for its mounting debt burden. Stocks have been tumbling in re  Read Story.
Iran begins controversial new nuclear process
about 5 hours ago
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran's state TV says the country started enriching its uranium to a higher level of 20 percent, over the objections of the international community. The Tuesday report said enrichme  Read Story.
Jackson doctor out on bail, back for April hearing
about 6 hours ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Michael Jackson's doctor returns to court in April to find out the date for the next major step in the case - a proceeding that will reveal for the first time the evidence the prose  Read Story.
Afghan avalanches kill at least 28, strands 1,500
about 6 hours ago
KABUL (AP) - Avalanches on a mountain pass north of Kabul have killed at least 28 people, with another 1,500 stranded in their vehicles on snow-blocked roads, Afghan officials said Tuesday. The Afghan  Read Story.
Jackson hearing mirrors past for family
about 7 hours ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The scene was eerily familiar, Katherine Jackson and her family walking grimly into a courtroom, occupying a special family row, demonstrating their love for their beloved son and s  Read Story.
Vote on NLRB nominee first test of GOP's new power
about 8 hours ago
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Republicans' first test of their new Senate clout could come in a vote to block President Barack Obama's choice of a union attorney for a seat on the National Labor Relations Boa  Read Story.
Rapper Lil Wayne to be sentenced in NYC gun case
about 8 hours ago
NEW YORK (AP) - Little more than a week ago, Lil Wayne was reinforcing his place in rap's pantheon with a commanding performance at the Grammy Awards ceremony. His latest album, "Rebirth," was officia  Read Story.
Parade to give another jolt of Saints euphoria
about 8 hours ago
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Another jolt of Saints euphoria is on tap for New Orleans Tuesday when the Super Bowl champs board floats borrowed from Mardi Gras krewes for a victory parade through the grateful c  Read Story.


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