Arkansas News
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Garland County deputy names 3 suspects _ 1 dead _ in 5 slayings at Pearcy, Ark.
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) — Sheriff's deputies have identified three suspects, including one shot... more
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University of Arkansas fraternity chapter under investigation after alcohol incident
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — An alcohol incident involving a pledge has led to an investigation... more
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Flames at Pine Bluff probation office don't reach files; officer douses small blaze
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Authorities are investigating an apparent arson at a probation... more
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Elton John and Billy Joel cancel Verizon Arena show due to illness, schedule problems
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Elton John and Billy Joel concert that was set for Nov.... more
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Number of active oil and gas rigs in the US up by 12 this week
HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S.... more
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Ark. lawmaker suggests legalizing marijuana to address prison overcrowding
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A state senator says that legalizing or lessening criminal... more
Oklahoma News
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Oklahoma man accused of plotting North Dakota dentist's murder waives extradition
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — An Oklahoma man accused of hiring his handyman to kill a North Dakota... more
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Comeback victory earns Weeden backup quarterback's job for No. 12 Oklahoma State
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Brandon Weeden is now the backup quarterback for No. 12 Oklahoma... more
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Prosecutors charge former Marine with 6 counts of murder for multiple homicide
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A former Marine faces six counts of first-degree murder in the fatal... more
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Former ME's investigator ordered to stand trial on sexual battery count
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The former chief investigator for the state Medical Examiner's office has... more
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Southern Miss, Tulsa meet with postseason goals still in reach
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — If Southern Miss wants a place in the Conference USA championship... more
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Dewey County sheriff charged with embezzlement in case involving possible sale of seized gun
TALOGA, Okla. (AP) — Dewey County prosecutors have charged the local sheriff with embezzlement... more
National News
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LA jurors noted for anti-police leanings a concern for transit officer's murder trial
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The decision to move Johannes Mehserle's trial to Los Angeles County is a... more
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University of Nebraska regents vote not to further restrict embryonic stem-cell research rules
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The University of Nebraska's governing board on Friday voted down a... more
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AP answers your questions on the news, from space shuttle complexity to a credit union agency Photo
A space shuttle is no tinker toy. But is it the most complex machine ever built? more
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Prison official: Man released after 17 years in prison on now-overturned NYC murder conviction
NEW YORK (AP) — A prison system official says a New York City man is free after spending... more
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Key player of 1990s anti-government movement resurfaces, as citizen militias rise again
NIKISKI, Alaska (AP) — Norm Olson's genial tone belies his reputation as a radical militiaman,... more
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1 dead, 3 injured in mobile home fire in the community of Maricopa south of Phoenix
PHOENIX (AP) — A 2-year-old boy dragged a 1-year-old Arizona girl Friday from a house fire... more
Top Sports
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Johnson goes for 4th Cup championship from pole at Homestead-Miami Speedway
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson will go for his fourth straight Cup title from the pole. more
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Players union says doctor who co-chairs NFL committee on concussions is not fit for job
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL Players Association wants the league to remove the co-chairman of... more
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Ravens' DE Dwan Edwards plans appeal of $5,000 fine for roughness
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore Ravens defensive end Dwan Edwards plans to appeal the $5,... more
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ATP chief says tour will not reopen Agassi's drug case despite admission of crystal meth use
LONDON (AP) — The ATP Tour will not reopen a doping case against Andre Agassi even though he... more
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Saints running back Reggie Bush questionable for Tampa Bay
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush has been held out of practice... more
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NFL players union opposes Goodell's call for players to report on teammates' concussions Photo
The NFL Players Association opposes commissioner Roger Goodell's call for players to tell their... more
Political News
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Ethics committee admonishes Sen. Burris of Ill. in letter, but recommends no punishment
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate ethics committee on Friday admonished Sen. Roland Burris, D-Ill.,... more
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Nebraska's moderate Sen. Ben Nelson to vote 'yes' on crucial health care test vote Saturday
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska is a "yes" in a crucial weekend... more
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Back from Asia, Obama pauses for daughter Sasha's school event on Friday
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Fresh from his weeklong trip through Asia, President Barack Obama is... more
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Army says independent review sought by GAO will look at how body armor for troops is tested
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army says there will be an outside review of how body armor for its... more
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Senate panel admonishes Burris over his appointment
U.S. Sen. Roland Burris (D-Ill.) was issued a letter of admonishment today by the Senate Ethics... more
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Health care issues: Bundling payments
A look at key issues in the health care debate: more
