 HeadlinesU.S. Consular Aide and Husband Killed in MexicoPresident Obama expressed outrage at the ?brutal murders? that were apparently carried out by drug traffickers in the violence-racked border town of Ciudad Juárez. China Uses Global Trade Rules to Its Advantage Evidence is mounting that Beijing uses inconsistencies in international trade rules to spur its own economy at the expense of others. Dodd Is Ready to Introduce Reform Bill Senate Democrats will press forward on legislation to overhaul the nation?s financial system after months of stop-and-start bipartisan talks. Toxic Waters: Saving U.S. Water and Sewer Systems Would Be Costly Ruptures in aging water systems cause pollutants to seep into water supplies, but in many cities, residents have protested rate increases to fix pipes. More Parity Found Atop the N.C.A.A. Tournament Bracket As the N.C.A.A. is discussing the possibility of expanding its tournament, the assembling of this year?s field was defined by the undistinguished nature of the teams on the bubble.  SportsKansas earns overall top seed in NCAA tournamentAn injury hurts as much as a loss in the days before the brackets are drawn up for March Madness. Syracuse endured both and will have to rack up some major airplane time to make a run to the Final Four.... AP source: Beckham to miss World Cup MILAN, Italy (AP) -- David Beckham will miss the World Cup and most if not all the Los Angeles Galaxy season after tearing his left Achilles' tendon Sunday while playing for AC Milan.... Last-minute changes create confusing selection day INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The NCAA tournament selection committee spent five days poring over resumes of every team it thought deserved a chance to make this year's bracket.... Els wins at Doral for 2nd world title DORAL, Fla. (AP) -- They call him the Big Easy because of a graceful swing that looks as if it requires so little effort.... Tomlinson signs 2-year deal with Jets NEW YORK (AP) -- LaDainian Tomlinson is bolting for the Big Apple.... | StrangeWis. man credits Packers loyalty for saving lifeGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- A Wisconsin man who says his Green Bay Packers loyalties helped save his life has been voted into the team's Fan Hall of Fame.... Police: Woman in bust hid nearly $26,000 in bra SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) -- A fraud bust, indeed: Spokane County sheriff's deputies said a woman was hiding nearly $26,000 in her bra when she was booked into jail for investigation of theft. Lukeisha A. Harris was one of three Seattle-area residents arrested Friday as part of an alleged fraud ring. Deputies said they used phony Oregon driver's licenses and counterfeit credit cards to obtain cash advances from Spokane banks.... Authorities: Neb. man too drunk for DUI sentencing PAPILLION, Neb. (AP) -- Authorities said a 30-year-old-man showed up so drunk for his sentencing for drunken driving that he missed his hearing and now faces even more time behind bars. Authorities said Jason Botos was driven to the Papillion courthouse on Thursday by his father, who needed help from deputies to get his son out of the vehicle.... NYC funeral home van towed with body inside NEW YORK (AP) -- A police tow truck removed a minivan parked outside a New York City funeral home, giving its dearly departed passenger an unexpected side trip. NYPD spokesman Paul Browne said there was "nothing to indicate it was more than just an illegally parked car." Redden's Funeral Home director Paul DeNigris said a windshield placard had fallen flat. The van's tinted windows helped obscure the white cardboard box that held the remains.... Bridesmaid's dress stolen hours before wedding PIKE CREEK, Del. (AP) -- Delaware state police said someone broke into a car and stole a bridesmaid's dress just hours before a wedding on Friday at a shopping center in Pike Creek. Police said the bride and one of her bridesmaids were in a salon getting ready for the wedding....  Front PageNew deal for rape victims urgedRape victims should have a specialist adviser to support them after an attack, a major review recommends. Brady defiant over sex 'cover-up' The Catholic primate of all-Ireland rejects calls to resign over claims he helped cover up a sex abuse investigation in the 1970s. Beckham 'set to miss World Cup' David Beckham's dream of playing in a fourth World Cup looks over after he tears an Achilles tendon in AC Milan's 1-0 win over Chievo. Inmate stabbing inquiry launched An inquiry is launched to find out how an inmate at high-security Frankland jail managed to stab three officers. Thai protest sets poll deadline Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters march in Bangkok to press the government to call new elections. |
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