July 4 fireworks shows go up in smoke
With the recession eating away at state and local budgets everywhere, it will be a silent Fourth of July across the country for many communities that have canceled their annual fireworks shows.
Cops hunt serial killer after 4 shootings
Authorities in South Carolina are looking for a serial killer they believe has shot four people to death within 10 miles of each other over the past six days.
Mystery surrounds missing star Cuban pitcher
Chapman is considered to be No. 1 left-handed prospect in world
Armstrong will be under doping watch at Tour
France's sports minister says Lance Armstrong will be "particularly monitored" in anti-doping checks at the Tour de France this year.
Palin to resign as Alaska governor
Sarah Palin announced Friday she plans to resign as governor of Alaska in a few weeks, saying she will try to "affect positive change" from outside government.
Clemens reportedly didn't test positive in 2003
Roger Clemens' lawyer says the pitcher was not among the more than 100 players who tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2003.
Honduras says won't restore president
Honduras' Supreme Court rebuffed a personal appeal from the Americas' top international diplomat Friday, refusing to restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya before a Saturday deadline.
Web lottery for Jackson memorial tickets
A public service will take place Tuesday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles with 17,500 seats available via lottery. Meanwhile, officials are asking non-credentialed fans to stay home.
2 U.S. troops killed, 4 hurt in Afghan blast
A blast in eastern Afghanistan killed two American troops and wounded four others Saturday, a U.S. military spokeswoman said.
Report: Turkoglu ditches Blazers for Raptors
Free-agent forward Hedo Turkoglu decided Friday to pass on Portland and is reportedly likely to sign with Toronto for $56 million over five years.
