Arkansas News
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Employees of Arkansas care center for developmentally disabled to get back overtime wages
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Labor has secured nearly $62,000 in back... more
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Assistant Attorney General launches bid for central Arkansas congressional seat
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An assistant attorney general says he's seeking the Democratic... more
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Confidence of Nebraska death-penalty supporters bolstered by Arkansas lethal-injection ruling
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska death-penalty supporters got a sign from Arkansas that a... more
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Senate approves rule allowing campaign fundraising, but House panel votes to keep ban in place
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Members of the House and Senate have voted in different directions on... more
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Arkansas legislative panel backs measure calling for no raises for state officials
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A legislative panel is backing legislation that won't give raises... more
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Education Board blocks merger of schools 200 miles apart, tells districts to seek neighbors
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Education Board says the Weiner and Delight school... more
Oklahoma News
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Appeals court affirms judge's decision to certify lawsuit against DHS as class action
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A federal appeals court has affirmed a lower-court ruling that granted... more
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House panel overwhelmingly approves bill allowing death penalty for child rapists
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Repeat sex offenders convicted of raping a child 6 years old or younger... more
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2 OU basketball players cited for allegedly shoplifting from Norman department store
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Two Oklahoma basketball players have been cited for allegedly shoplifting... more
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Triple murder trial of Norman man begins with opening statements, defense says he was drunk
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — A blind Vietnam veteran says a man on trial for the killings of the... more
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Sidelined by season-ending surgery, Clippers' Griffin takes time to encourage Sooners
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — After becoming the first Oklahoma player to be the No. 1 overall pick... more
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House panel clears pilot program for performance-based pay for public school teachers
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A proposal for a pilot program for performance-based pay for teachers has... more
National News
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NY murder suspect says he questioned mother's mortician about how bodies are cremated
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) — A 68-year-old New York man accused of killing his wife and burning... more
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ACLU: Instructor at public Calif. college included views on abortion, homosexuality in lessons
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — An instructor at a public community college in Fresno has been improperly... more
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Woman chasing dog falls 60 feet to her death off California cliff
MENDOCINO, Calif. (AP) — Authorities in California say a woman fell about 60 feet to her death... more
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Ohio man convicted of holding wife at gunpoint in retirement home gets 44 years in prison
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man has been sentenced to 44 years in prison on charges that he... more
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Retired Supreme Court Justice Souter will be principal speaker at Harvard's commencement
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Harvard University says retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter... more
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Judge sentences man to death for 2006 murder of California police officer
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) — A judge has sentenced a 26-year-old man to death for fatally... more
Top Sports
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IOC urges Russians to crack down on doping in wake of positive cases
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — IOC president Jacques Rogge has expressed concern about the... more
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Osborne-Paradis and Canadian Alpine team brimming with medal confidence
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Manuel Osborne-Paradis isn't shying away from the attention... more
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Nebraska up to No. 3 in AP women's Top 25 poll; North Carolina drops to lowest spot in 8 years
Nebraska keeps winning and climbing up the Top 25. more
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Hall of Famer Gainey steps aside as Canadiens GM; Gauthier promoted to replace him
MONTREAL (AP) — The president of the Montreal Canadiens says Bob Gainey is stepping aside as... more
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Yankees add Marcus Thames, finalize deal with Randy Winn
NEW YORK (AP) — Marcus Thames agreed Monday to a minor league contract with the New York... more
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Jawan Carter scores 23 to lead Delaware to 69-62 win over UNC-Wilmington
NEWARK, Del. (AP) — Jawan Carter scored 23 points to lead Delaware to a 69-62 win over North... more
Political News
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Quinn: Anyone who wants to be Illinois' Dem. lieutenant governor candidate should speak up
CHICAGO (AP) — Democrats in Illinois are getting a political do-over: the chance to pick a new... more
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Officials say Chicago locks may open less frequently to protect Great Lakes from Asian carp
WASHINGTON (AP) — Navigational locks and gates in Chicago-area waterways crucial for... more
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Obama: Murtha was steadfast advocate for the people of Pennsylvania, leader on foreign policy
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says he was saddened to hear of the death of Rep.... more
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Congressman John Murtha of Pa., influential critic of Iraq war, dies at age 77 Video
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Rep. John Murtha, the tall, gruff-mannered former Marine who became the... more
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Agriculture Secretary Vilsack pushes ambitious school nutrition plan, targets sugary snacks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration will ask Congress to improve childhood nutrition by... more
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US, European Union renew calls for Iran to end human rights abuses, condemn violations
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and the European Union are calling on Iran to end human... more
