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Mexican Police Ask Spirits to Guard Them in Drug War

03/19/2010

TIJUANA, Mexico (Reuters) - Police running scared from drug gangs in one of Mexico's deadliest cities are using bizarre rituals involving animal sacrifice and spirit tattoos to seek protection from raging violence on the U.S. border.<

Pakistan Denies Arrests Thwarted Taliban Talks

03/19/2010

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan rejected on Friday a suggestion from the former head of the U.N. mission in Afghanistan that the arrest of senior Afghan Taliban members in Pakistan may have disrupted talks with U.N. representatives.<

At Least 200 Killed As Sierra Leone Mine Collapses

03/19/2010

FREETOWN (Reuters) - At least 200 people were killed when a trench collapsed at an unofficial gold mine in Sierra Leone, the West African country's Ministry of Mineral Resources said on Friday.<

Court Orders Fed to Release Bailout Documents

03/19/2010

NEW YORK (Reuters) - In a significant victory for news media, a federal appeals court said the Federal Reserve must disclose records on emergency lending programs to banks bailed out by the government in the financial crisis.<

Los Angeles Dodgers Broadcasting Legend Vin Scully Released from Hospital

03/19/2010

Dodgers broadcasting legend Vin Scully released from hospital.

Vancouver Canucks' Ryan Kesler Signs 6-year Contract Extension

03/19/2010

Ryan Kesler has agreed to a six-year contract extension with the Vancouver Canucks

UFL Attempts to Convince NFL to Invest in League, Sources Say

03/19/2010

The United Football League has been actively trying to convince the NFL to invest in the junior league in hopes of gaining a valuable senior partner, as well as other investors, according to sources.

Carl Edwards Rips Kevin Harvick for Questioning Character

03/19/2010

Carl Edwards' issues with Kevin Harvick apparently go much deeper than the ones he has with Brad Keselowski, saying Thursday that he has "absolutely no respect for Kevin Harvick."

Colorado Rockies' Huston Street Has No Shoulder Damage

03/19/2010

Colorado Rockies closer Huston Street received encouraging news when the MRI on his ailing right shoulder revealed no structural damage.

New Coach, Familiar Territory: Xavier Advances

03/19/2010

Jordan Crawford scored 17 of his 28 points in the second half and Xavier continued its run of NCAA tournament success with a 65-54 victory over Minnesota in the first round of the West Regional on Friday.

WVU Shakes Early Struggles to Rout Morgan St.

03/19/2010

Kevin Jones scored 17 points and second-seeded West Virginia overcame an early scare to open the NCAA tournament with a 77-50 win over Morgan State on Friday.

Oregon's Mike Bellotti Resigns As AD; will Join ESPN

03/19/2010

Former Oregon football coach Mike Bellotti has resigned as the Ducks' athletic director and will join ESPN as a college football analyst.

Cornell Upsets Temple for First Ivy Win Since '98

03/19/2010

Louis Dale scored 21 points, Ryan Wittman added 20 and No. 12 seed Cornell beat fifth-seeded Temple 78-65 Friday in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

UK Library Receives Book Overdue By 45 Years

03/19/2010

LONDON &- It's common to return a library book late &- but not by half a century. Staff at a British library say they were surprised and puzzled when they received a book that was 45 years overdue through their mailbox.<

Chile Lowers Death Toll from February Quake to 452

03/19/2010

SANTIAGO, Chile &- Chile is lowering the confirmed death toll from its February earthquake to 452 victims. Interior Minister Rodrigo Hinzpeter says 96 people are still missing. The previous estimated death toll was 497. The government on Friday announced school repairs and other reconstruction efforts that are the focus of an initial $112 million in aid.<

At Least 200 Killed in Sierra Leone Mine Cave-in

03/19/2010

FREETOWN (Reuters) - At least 200 people were killed when a trench collapsed at an unofficial gold mine in Sierra Leone, the West African country's Ministry of Mineral Resources said on Friday.<

House Democrats See Momentum on Health Bill

03/19/2010

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives pushed undecided members for support and voiced growing confidence on Friday they will win a close vote on final passage of a sweeping healthcare overhaul.<

Ex-Serb General: Hero Or Traitor?

03/19/2010

BELGRADE, Serbia &- Is Vlado Trifunovic a traitor, war criminal or hero? It all depends on whom you ask in the war-scarred Balkans. The fate of the former Serb general is a reflection of the animosities that still pit the federation's former republics against each other 15 years after the end of the wars in the Balkans.<

Push on for Mideast Talks Despite Jerusalem Flap

03/19/2010

JERUSALEM &- With pressure on from global mediators Friday, Israel and the Palestinians appeared likely to resume American-mediated indirect peace talks despite a flap over east Jerusalem construction.<

Is That Fare? Steep Fee to Ride with UK's Brown

03/19/2010

LONDON &- Britain's national debt is the key theme in the country's looming national election &- but it's now news organizations, not just the country's government, racking up huge bills to meet the cost of covering the campaign.<

Islamic Scholar Named Egypt's New Top Cleric

03/19/2010

CAIRO &- Egypt's president named a moderate, Western-educated Islamic scholar the country's new top cleric on Friday, the state news agency reported.<

Malawi Churches: Same Sex Acts 'sinful'

03/19/2010

BLANTYRE, Malawi &- Malawi church leaders say that homosexuality is "sinful" and urge Western nations to withdraw threats to halt aid to this southern Africa country over a court case that could send two gay men to jail for up to 14 years.<

World Diplomats Urge Resumption of Mideast Talks

03/19/2010

MOSCOW &- International diplomats on Friday called on Israel and the Palestinians to return to peace negotiations with the goal of creating an independent Palestinian state within two years. They reiterated their condemnation of Israel's latest move to add Jewish housing in disputed east Jerusalem but did not escalate criticism of the Jewish state.<

Prince Harry Hopes to Join Troops on Pole Trek

03/19/2010

LONDON &- Prince Harry says he hopes to join a group of disabled soldiers in a charity expedition to the North Pole to raise money for wounded troops. The 25-year-old prince, who is patron of the four-week trek campaign, launched the event in London Friday.<

'Lawyer' for US Missionaries in Haiti is Arrested

03/19/2010

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic &- Dominican police have arrested a fugitive who acted as the lawyer for U.S. missionaries accused of kidnapping 33 Haitian children. Jorge Puello initially served as the group's legal adviser and spokesman but authorities later said he was wanted for trafficking women and children in the U.S. and El Salvador.<

Abbas Ordered to Rest After Falling

03/19/2010

RAMALLAH, West Bank &- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Friday that doctors ordered him to rest after a fall left him with a bruised back. Abbas was taken to a hospital in Amman, Jordan, for X-rays, which showed no broken bones.<

Italian Town Commemorates World War II Tragedy

03/19/2010

CISTERNA di LATINA, Italy &- For American forces fighting their way north to Rome, it was the site of a heroic but hopeless stand, where only eight men out of two Ranger battalions escaped German troops. For the Italians caught in the fighting, it was the place where they lived underground for months before being sent on a forced march north by the Germans.<

Militants Declare Campaign Vs. Iraqi Political Parties

03/19/2010

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - An al Qaeda-linked militant group that claimed responsibility for recent bombings in Baghdad has declared a new military campaign against Iraqi political parties, according to a group that monitors insurgents' communications.<

Dirty Cop Completes Jail Term in Spain

03/19/2010

MADRID &- A former Spanish police chief convicted of embezzling the equivalent of euro10 million ($14 million) became a free man Friday after serving 15 years in prison, and immediately faced &- and dodged &- the question on many Spaniards' minds: where'd he stash the money?<

Little Fanfare for 7th Anniversary of War in Iraq

03/19/2010

BAGHDAD &- Almost seven years after the first bombs in the war to oust Saddam Hussein, Iraqis went about their business Friday with little observance of the anniversary, looking to the future with a mixture of trepidation and hope.<

Strike Looms As Talks Between BA, Union Collapse

03/19/2010

LONDON &- A three-day strike by British Airways cabin crew affecting thousands of travellers is set to start at midnight Friday after last-ditch talks between the airline's management and union leaders collapsed.<

Heavy Rains Swamp Camps Holding Haiti's Homeless

03/19/2010

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti &- One of the heaviest rainfalls since Haiti's Jan. 12 earthquake swamped homeless camps Friday, sweeping screaming residents into eddies of water, overflowing latrines and panicking thousands. The overnight downpour sent water coursing down the slopes of a former golf course that now serves as a temporary home for about 45,000 people.<

UN Wildlife Body Rejects Bluefin Trade Ban

2010-03-19T

Backers of a ban, the European Commission and the United States both regretted the result, with the Commission warning the consequences could be catastrophic for the future of the species.

Ex-high School Star Jeremy Tyler, 18, Quits Israeli Team

03/19/2010

Former U.S. high school basketball star Jeremy Tyler has quit Israeli team Maccabi Haifa.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Legend, Broadcaster Vin Scully Hospitalized

03/19/2010

Dodgers' announcer Vin Scully hospitalized.

St. John's Red Storm Fires Coach Norm Roberts After Sixth Season

03/19/2010

St. John's has fired coach Norm Roberts, the school announced Friday, two days after it was ousted in the NIT's first round.

Rome to Display Ancient Greek Silverware

03/19/2010

ROME &- Ancient Greek artworks &- pieces of silverware with gold detail dating to the third century B.C. &- are going on display in Rome after being returned by the Metropolitan Museum in New York.<

NKorean Loggers in Russia Making Defection Bids

03/19/2010

SEOUL, South Korea &- The North Korean's note, scrawled in pen, was simple: "I want to go to South Korea. Why? To find freedom. Freedom of religion, freedom of life." The ex-logger, on the run from North Korean authorities, handed the note over to a South Korean missionary in the Russian city of Vladivostok last week in hopes it would lead to political asylum.<

Marine Patrols Still Meet Snipers in Afghan Town

03/19/2010

MARJAH, Afghanistan &- The first shots came from the north, sending Marines ducking into the nearest ditch &- sometimes filled with putrid water. More shots rang out from the southwest: a possible ambush from two sides.<

Russia Says Iran Letting Chances for Dialogue Slip

03/19/2010

BARVIKHA, Russia (Reuters) - Russia on Friday said that Iran was letting the opportunity for dialogue with the international community slip away and warned that the Islamic Republic could face new sanctions.<

Hoyer: House will Pass Healthcare Reform Bill

03/19/2010

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - House of Representatives Democratic leader Steny Hoyer said on Friday that Democrats would have the support necessary to pass the healthcare reform bill in a vote expected on Sunday.<

Rioters Protest Bail for SAfrican Hip-hop Artist

03/19/2010

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa &- South African police have fired water cannons at angry youths and children protesting a court decision to grant bail to a hip-hop artist accused of killing four children in a drag race.<

Pakistan to Ask for More Understanding at US Talks

03/19/2010

ISLAMABAD &- Claiming that it has bowed far enough to U.S. interests, Pakistan will use next week's high-level talks with the Obama administration to seek more recognition for its part in the fight against terrorism and get Washington to acknowledge its concerns about rival India.<

Talks Between BA, Union Break Down

03/19/2010

LONDON &- Talks between British Airways and the union representing its cabin crew have collapsed. Unite union joint leader Tony Woodley said Friday that he was "extremely disappointed" that there was no further meetings scheduled with the airline's management before the strike is set to begin on Saturday.<

Palestinians Clash with Israeli Security

03/19/2010

JERUSALEM &- Palestinians in east Jerusalem and the West Bank lobbed rocks at Israeli security forces, set garbage bins and tires ablaze and torched an Israeli flag in a new outbreak of violence over contested Jerusalem building plans and unsubstantiated rumors about threats to the city's holiest shrine.<

Turkey Indicts 33 in Alleged Coup Plot

03/19/2010

ANKARA, Turkey &- Authorities have indicted 33 people in an alleged secularist plot to destabilize Turkey and overthrow the government. The 33 are accused of planning assassinations of prominent members of Turkey's Christian and Jewish minorities and other sensational attacks to foment chaos and bring down the Islamic-oriented government.<

Cambodian Bans Women from Marrying South Koreans

03/19/2010

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia &- Cambodia has temporarily barred its citizens from marrying South Korean men after two dozen women were sold into marriage by matchmakers &- the second time the government has imposed such a ban.<

Court Finds Recent Walesa Biography Slanderous

03/19/2010

WARSAW, Poland &- A Polish court says a biography of former President Lech Walesa is slanderous and has fined the publisher and ordered it to apologize.<

Bison in Southern Poland Face TB Threat

03/19/2010

WARSAW, Poland &- Authorities say a herd of bison in southeastern Poland is at risk from tuberculosis after one recently died of the disease. Spokesman Edward Marszalek of the forest supervisors in Krosno says six bison that appear to be sick will be shot and their bodies tested for the disease. Officials plan to inoculate the rest of the 300-strong herd.<

Clinton Says Agreement with Russia Near on Nukes

03/19/2010

MOSCOW &- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Friday that American and Russian negotiators are "on the brink" of agreement on a nuclear arms reduction treaty. After meeting with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, Clinton said she expects a treaty-signing soon, although she mentioned no date or place.<

Dutch Fuming at Retired US General's Gays Comment

03/19/2010

THE HAGUE, Netherlands &- A retired U.S. general's claim that gay Dutch soldiers were partly to blame for allowing Europe's worst massacre since World War II has sparked outrage in the Netherlands.<

Google May Announce China Plans Next Monday: Report

03/19/2010

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Google Inc may make an announcement next Monday about whether it will pull out from China, the China Business News reported on Friday, quoting an unnamed Google employee.<

Militants Declare Campaign Vs Iraqi Political Parties

03/19/2010

China Upholds Ban on Australia's Access to Rio Trial

03/19/2010

CANBERRA/SYDNEY (Reuters) - China has told Australian diplomats they will not be given access to part of the trial of an Australian employee of Rio Tinto charged with commercial spying, Canberra said on Friday.<

Quartet Hopes Package will Unlock Middle East Talks

03/19/2010

MOSCOW (Reuters) - The international "quartet" of Middle East mediators suggested on Friday that stalled indirect peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians may be unblocked in coming days.<

Rice Regrets How US Prioritized Rebuilding in Iraq

03/19/2010

HONG KONG &- Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Friday she would "many times over liberate" Iraq again, but she regretted the Bush administration failed to work closer with Iraqis to rebuild the war-torn country.<

No Charges for Son Over Conductor's Swiss Suicide

03/19/2010

LONDON &- British prosecutors say they will not charge the son of conductor Edward Downes and his wife with assisting their suicides at a Swiss clinic last year. Director of Public Prosecutions Keir Starmer said Friday it was not in the public interest to prosecute Caractacus Downes.<

Munich Diocese Faces 'Tsunami' of Abuse Claims

03/19/2010

MUNICH &- Pope Benedict XVI's former diocese in Munich says it is facing new allegations of physical and sexual abuse on a daily basis. "It is like a tsunami," Elke Huemmeler, head of the diocese's newly founded sexual abuse prevention task force, told The Associated Press.<

Obama Drops Indonesia, Australia Trip Over Health Care

2010-03-19T

The decision, which will slow Obama's effort to intensify US engagement with the dynamic Asia Pacific region, was forced by the need to woo wavering Democratic lawmakers with a knife-edge vote on the plan expected on Sunday.

US May Extend Tanker Deadline to Allow EADS Bid

2010-03-19T

Having been informed by EADS of its possible interest in the contract, the Defense Department "would consider a reasonable extension to the RFP (Request for Proposals) deadline," press secretary Geoff Morrell told AFP.

US Leaves Open More Arms for Taiwan

2010-03-19T

President Barack Obama's administration in January approved a 6.4 billion dollar arms package for Taiwan including helicopters, Patriot missiles and mine-hunting ships, angering Beijing.

Dog DNA Helps Convict Man Who Used Pet As Weapon

03/19/2010

LONDON &- A man who used his dog to attack a teenager whom he then stabbed to death is facing sentencing in a London court. Chrisdian Johnson was convicted after police used analysis of DNA from his dog, Tyson, to prove the animal's blood was at the crime scene and on Johnson's clothes.<

Geneva Atom Smasher Sets Record for Beam Energy

03/19/2010

GENEVA &- Operators of the world's largest atom smasher say they have ramped up the machine to three times the energy ever achieved in a run up to experiments probing secrets of the universe.<

Israelis View Obama Favorably, Mixed on Netanyahu

03/19/2010

JERUSALEM &- A poll released Friday shows that Israelis overwhelmingly have a favorable impression of President Barack Obama, despite a grave diplomatic feud with the U.S. over east Jerusalem construction.<

Losing the Battle to Keep Female Flesh Off Afghan TV

03/19/2010

KABUL (Reuters) - Eight years after the fall of the Taliban, who banned television and barred women from appearing in public without an all-enveloping burqa, the Afghan government is fighting a losing battle to keep female flesh off TV.<

Rio, Chinalco Sign Iron Ore JV As Price Talks Drag

03/19/2010

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Global miner Rio Tinto signed a $2.9 billion pact with Chinese metals group Chinalco to jointly develop an African iron ore project, amid tense iron ore price talks with China's steel mills and just ahead of a trial of four Rio employees.<

Mideast Mediators Condemn Israeli Settlements Again

03/19/2010

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Middle East mediators condemned for the second time in a week on Friday Israeli plans to build new settlements in disputed East Jerusalem, but the United States suggested Israel was moving to address the issue.<

India Seeks to Question US Terror Convict

03/19/2010

NEW DELHI &- Indian authorities will ask the United States to let them question a Chicago man who pleaded guilty to scouting targets for the 2008 terror attacks in Mumbai, the government said Friday.<

Coughing Horses at Spanish Riding School

03/19/2010

VIENNA &- Austria's renowned Spanish Riding School has canceled performances because some of its elegant white Lipizzaner stallions have caught a cold. Chief Financial Officer Erwin Klissenbauer says 30 of the school's 73 horses developed a cough over the past few weeks. While 20 are still sick, 10 have recovered but need to rest up.<

Iran Jails Former Vice President, Reform Activist

03/19/2010

TEHRAN, Iran &- An Iranian appeals court has upheld the conviction of a former vice president on a charge of spreading propaganda against the ruling clerical establishment during the postelection turmoil. The court also confirmed a one-year prison sentence for Hossein Marashi. A close relative said authorities took him into custody Thursday evening.<

Roadside Bomb, Gunmen Kill 4 in Baghdad

03/19/2010

BAGHDAD &- Iraqi officials say a roadside bomb and a gun attack have killed four people and wounded seven others in Baghdad. The officials say the roadside bomb went off Friday morning near a market in Baghdad's teeming Shiite district of Sadr City. The explosion killed three people and wounded seven.<

Poll: Israelis View Obama Favorably Despite Row

03/19/2010

JERUSALEM &- A poll shows an overwhelming majority of Israelis think President Barack Obama is fair and friendly toward Israel, despite a grave diplomatic feud with the U.S. over east Jerusalem construction.<

Diplomats Urge Resumption of Mideast Talks

03/19/2010

MOSCOW &- Top international diplomats on Friday called on Israel and the Palestinians to return to peace negotiations with a goal of reaching a final settlement that would create an independent Palestinian state within 24 months. They reiterated their condemnation of Israel's latest move to add Jewish housing in disputed east Jerusalem but did not escalate criticism of the Jewish state.<

Bomb Damages Right Wing-group's Athens Office

03/19/2010

ATHENS (Reuters) - A makeshift bomb damaged the office of a far-right group in central Athens early on Friday but no one was hurt, police said.<

Thai Protesters Target 'hearts and Minds' of Bangkok

03/19/2010

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of opposition activists vowed on Friday to press ahead with anti-government protests, preparing for a new drive to win over Bangkok's politically powerful middle classes.<

Israeli Settlement Crisis Clouds Mideast Talks

03/19/2010

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Middle East mediators from Europe, the United States, Russia and the U.N. met on Friday seeking to defuse the latest crisis in peace efforts between Israel and the Palestinians.<

Taliban Lose Control of Marjah But Remain Strong

03/19/2010

LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan &- In the capital of Afghanistan's Helmand province, Taliban roam the streets freely. Barely a mile (a kilometer) outside Lashkar Gah, they wield more control than the government, according to residents.<

Thai Protesters Plan Weekend 'blood-painting'

03/19/2010

BANGKOK &- Protesters in Thailand announced a full weekend of anti-government activities starting with a massive procession through Bangkok followed by "blood painting," their latest shock tactic aimed at forcing new elections.<

US Man Pleads Guilty in Mumbai Siege, Danish Plot

2010-03-19T

The Washington-born son of a former Pakistani diplomat and American woman, David Coleman Headley reportedly befriended Bollywood stars and even dated an actress during his lengthy surveillance trips to India.

'JihadJane' Pleads Not Guilty in Domestic Terror Case

2010-03-19T

Pennsylvania resident Colleen LaRose, 46, smiled and appeared relaxed as she was arraigned on charges of conspiracy to support terrorists, recruiting militants, and plotting to murder a Swedish cartoonist who had offended some Muslims.

Flyers-Stars Sums

2010-03-19T

Grand Jury Subpoenas GOP Unit in Sen. Ensign Probe

2010-03-19T

One subpoena went to the National Republican Senatorial Committee, which was formerly chaired by Ensign, a Nevada Republican, committee spokesman Brian Walsh said Thursday.

Racing Exec Lang, Who Transformed Preakness, Dies

2010-03-19T

Elizabeth Berquist said her grandfather, known as "Mr. Preakness," died of natural causes in a medical facility on Maryland's Eastern Shore.

China Mobile Sees 2009 Growth

2010-03-18T

The Hong Kong-listed firm said sales of so-called value-added products such as handset Internet access and a wireless music club grew 16 percent year on year, accounting for almost 30 percent of overall revenue.

Coyotes Rally to Beat Panthers 4-3

2010-03-19T

Martin Hanzal and Lee Stempniak also scored in the third period to help the Coyotes stretch their winning streak to seven games. The Coyotes also set a franchise record for wins in a season with 44, besting the previous mark set by the 1984-85 Winnipeg Jets — before overtime ties were broken in shootouts.

Wild-Predators Sums

2010-03-19T

Gay Service Members Arrested at White House

2010-03-18T

Choi was discharged from the Army last year after he announced he was gay on MSNBC's 'The Rachel Maddow Show'.

No Rabies Found in Wolves Blamed in Teacher Death

2010-03-19T

The animals were shot Monday from the air by state wildlife employees, who said they matched descriptions of the wolves seen where Candice Berner, 32, was killed while jogging last week.

Jankovic and Stosur Advance to Last Four

2010-03-19T

The sixth-seeded Serbian ended an error-strewn match lasting one hour, 42 minutes on serve at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden when her opponent struck a backhand long.

Magic Waste Lead, Then Beat Heat in OT, 108-102

2010-03-19T

Jameer Nelson scored 15, Matt Barnes finished with 13 and Dwight Howard had 10 points and 11 rebounds for the Magic, who've won 10 of their last 11 games.

Google Denied Nexus Phone Trademark: Report

2010-03-18T

The ruling issued last week said Google's application was denied for the "likelihood of confusion" with a Nexus trademark held since 2008 by an Oregon-based telecommunications company called Integra Telecom, the Wall Street Journal said Wednesday.

Bay, Francouer Homer to Lead Mets Past Marlins 5-2

2010-03-19T

Mets left-hander Oliver Perez didn't look like the pitcher who tossed four innings of no-hit ball in his last start. Perez gave up hits to six of the first 13 batters he faced, allowing two earned runs over four innings.

Jason Pominville Has Hat Trick for Sabres

2010-03-19T

Pominville scored twice in the first period and Tyler Myers added a goal to help Buffalo take a 3-0 lead. Pominville scored his final goal late in the third period.

Coyotes-Panthers Sums

2010-03-19T

Taliban Arrests Thwart Afghan Talks: Ex-U.N. Envoy

2010-03-19T

Norwegian Kai Eide, who stepped down this month, said talks dried up several weeks ago after more than a dozen prominent Taliban members were held in joint U.S.-Pakistan operations.

Ohio Stuns Georgetown in Tournament Opener

2010-03-19T

The MAC champion Bobcats, who had a losing record in conference play, have found their way in March and now boast an NCAA tournament win for the first time in 27 years.

Benitez Fumes at Riera 'sinking Ship' Outburst

2010-03-19T

Riera told Spain's Radio Marca: "When the coach says nothing to you and you are well, with no physical problems and training well, you cannot help but think it must be something personal."

Hodgson Hails Fulham's Finest Hour After Beating Juve

2010-03-19T

Hodgson's side went into the last 16 second leg clash as heavy underdogs after losing 3-1 in Turin last week and their European adventure looked almost over when David Trezeguet gave Juve an early lead at Craven Cottage.

Rio Case Won't Hurt China Trade: Australia

2010-03-19T

Trade Minister Simon Crean said Australia did not link the case of Rio Tinto's Stern Hu, set to be tried along with three Chinese colleagues, with the booming resources sales that have made China its top trading partner.

Toyota Demands ABC Retract Runaway Car Report

2010-03-19T

The embattled Japanese car giant -- which has recalled more than eight million vehicles because they were prone to "unintended acceleration" -- accused the network of sensationalism in a February report that purported to show an out of control Toyota Avalon.