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A fate worse than death
It's practically unheard of in the United States and most Western countries. But it's a terrible occurrence in a culture where a woman's status and dignity is decided by her ability to provide a husband with multiple children.
Categories: Health
A tornado bearing down, a mom in labor
Tears flowed and hugs were traded on Thursday in an Oklahoma maternity ward as four nurses saw for the first time the baby whose birth they helped safeguard during a direct hit by Monday's tornado.
Categories: Health
Stocks: Soft going into holiday weekend
Stock markets were set to regain some of their poise Friday after a fright the previous session but sentiment is likely to remain nervy going into the holiday weekend.
The 'chicken poop' credit and other bad tax breaks
The fuss over Apple's complex strategies to avoid taxes put the corporate tax code on display in all its convoluted glory this week.
Poor hit hardest by Washington budget cuts
Forced federal spending cuts intended to be equal and across-the-board have lately fallen harder on the nation's poor, sick and elderly.
Japan stocks close up after big plunge
After a bumpy ride, stocks in Japan closed with a small gain on Friday, recovering from a deep plunge the day before.
Does Brad Pitt suffer from face blindness?
It seems that anytime Brad Pitt speaks, the world stops to listen, and his latest interview with Esquire has been no exception.
Categories: Health
State wants to raise taxes so someone will answer 911 calls
Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber is considering legislation that would declare a public safety emergency in some Oregon counties where residents often have been left to try to fend for themselves.
Categories: National News
When the tornado hit, they were ready
When an EF5 tornado touched down in Moore, Oklahoma, this week, Tad Agoglia and his First Response Team of America were stationed at a hotel about 30 miles away, ready to take action.
Categories: National News
Amanda Bynes in trouble, again
Adding to what's becoming a lengthy list of run-ins with the law, New York police arrested actress Amanda Bynes on Thursday night after she allegedly tossed drug paraphernalia out the window of her 36th floor Manhattan apartment.
Categories: National News
Want to invest in Samsung? Good luck!
With 200 shares of Apple in his portfolio, California resident Dave Kastener was thinking about going rogue. The self-professed "Apple fan" wanted to invest in Samsung.
Bridge collapses in Washington state
Crews are still searching the area, but they say it appears no one died when an Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River in Washington collapsed. Three people were rescued from the water.
Categories: National News
Bridge collapses in Washington state
An Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River in Washington has collapsed, a spokesman for the Washington State Patrol said. Bridges and cars were in the water.
Categories: National News
#13 Diamond Dogs Best A&M, 6-4; Move Into SEC Tourney Semifinals
HOOVER, Ala. – Mississippi State continues to make Hoover Metropolitan Stadium its second home.
Kings skate by Sharks to take 3-2 series lead
LOS ANGELES (AP) Jonathan Quick saved his best save for the final minute, sliding deftly across his crease and snagging Joe
Pavelski's shot from point-blank range to the grateful gasps of the Los Angeles Kings ' sellout crowd.
Categories: National Sports
Disciplined Wings take 3-1 series lead on Blackhawks
The Red Wings are in control of their series against the Blackhawks after a 2-0 win in Game 4. Jonathan Toews and Chicago must regain their composure soon, says Allan Muir.
Categories: National Sports
Bulldogs Shine On First Day Of NCAA East Prelims
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Scottie Hearns picked the ideal time to record a personal best.
Orioles' Gausman poised in unsteady debut
The Orioles promoted Kevin Gausman, 22, after just 13 minor league starts. He had a so-so debut, but he has the talent to make a positive impact this summer, says Joe Lemire.
Categories: National Sports
