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Elite Army skydivers back in Yuma for practices
Yuma skies will be filled with black and gold later this month when the U.S. Army's precision parachute team returns to the southeastern Arizona city. The Golden Knights, which began in 1961, will begin winter training Jan. 20 at Yuma Proving Ground's...
Part of aircraft maintenance center opens in Mesa
The first phase of a $14 million aircraft maintenance center at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport in Mesa has been finished. The center will serve as the Southwest regional service center of Hawker Beechcraft Services, replacing the company's Van Nuys,...
Philly DA plans to speak about Harrison probe
Philadelphia District Attorney Lynne Abraham plans to announce the results of an investigation involving Indianapolis Colts receiver Marvin Harrison. Abraham has a news conference scheduled Tuesday about Harrison's case. He was questioned by police...
Commuters flock to Phoenix area’s light-rail
Thousands of Phoenix area commuters took light-rail trains to work on the first real workday since the rides haven't been free. Riders sat back and relaxed, listened to music or read on their way to work Monday. The cheerful commuters largely replaced...
Lake Havasu jeweler finds gems in customizing
For 29 years, Edgardo's Jewelers has been custom making jewelry for customers who come from as far away as California and as close as Lake Havasu City. Dean Agius, owner and operator of Edgardo's, says the secret to the business' success is nothing...
Fire damages house among 1st wired for electricity
A fire in suburban Detroit has damaged a boarding house built for employees of inventor Thomas Edison that was among the first buildings to get electric lighting. A spokeswoman for The Henry Ford museum complex says Monday afternoon's blaze was limited...
Judge orders trial for man accused of 1964 killing
An elderly man has been ordered to stand trial for allegedly strangling a Santa Ana motel manager more than 40 years ago. After a two-day hearing, a Superior Court judge on Monday ruled there is enough evidence to try 68-year-old Charles Faith Jr....
Hacker Tweaks Twitter Celebs
Barack Obama, Britney Spears and CNN's Rick Sanchez were among dozens of people whose Twitter accounts were hijacked yesterday by a hacker, CNET reports. The hacker, who exploited the site's support tools to gain access, made fake updates to several...
Breaking News From California Judge orders trial for man accused of 1964 killing
An elderly man has been ordered to stand trial for allegedly strangling a Santa Ana motel manager more than 40 years ago. After a two-day hearing, a Superior Court judge on Monday ruled there is enough evidence to try 68-year-old Charles Faith Jr.
Breaking News From Chicago Franken on top in Minn. recount; Coleman to sue
A Minnesota board on Monday certified results showing Democrat Al Franken winning the state's U.S. Senate recount over Republican Norm Coleman, whose lawyer promised a legal challenge that probably will keep the race in limbo for months. The Canvassing Board's declaration started a seven-day clock for...
Breaking News From New York New York Lottery Rdp
Here are the winning New York State Lottery numbers selected Monday: Midday
Breaking News From North Carolina North Carolina Education Lottery results
Here are the winning numbers selected Monday in the North Carolina Education Lottery: Midday Pick 3
Breaking News From Florida Monday’s winning numbers
Here are the winning numbers selected Monday in the Florida Lottery:
Breaking News From Minnesota Franken on top in Minn. recount; Coleman to sue
A Minnesota board on Monday certified results showing Democrat Al Franken winning the state's U.S. Senate recount over Republican Norm Coleman, whose lawyer promised a legal challenge that probably will keep the race in limbo for months. The Canvassing Board's declaration started a seven-day clock for...