Pakistan army says up to 55 Taliban militants killed in valley offensiveMINGORA, Pakistan — Doctors rushed to treat wounded Pakistani civilians and desperate refugees looted U.N. supplies on Saturday, as thousands of troops backed by bomb-dropping warplanes sought to purge Taliban militants from a northwestern valley. Pa. high school orders shot glasses as prom favors; official says party committee low on fundsLITITZ, Pa. — A Pennsylvania high school ordered more than 450 shot glasses for its prom, a move the assistant principal now says sent the wrong message. Hollywood writer John Furia Jr., famed for penning many popular TV series, dies at 79LOS ANGELES — Prolific screen and television writer John Furia Jr., who penned popular series including “Bonanza,” ”The Waltons,” and “Hawaii Five-O” among many others, has died, according to a statement from the Writers Guild of America West. He was 79. South Africa prepares to swear in Jacob Zuma, who faces tough challengesPRETORIA, South Africa — South Africans started gathering before dawn and danced in chilly rain Saturday as the country prepared to swear in Jacob Zuma with an excitement that recalled Nelson Mandela’s 1994 inauguration. San Diego State RHP Stephen Strasburg throws no-hitter in 5-0 win over Air ForceSAN DIEGO — San Diego State right-hander Stephen Strasburg, the possible No. 1 overall draft pick next month, threw a no-hitter in a 5-0 victory over Air Force on Friday night. Kendrick hits inside-the-park homer, lifting Angels to 4-1 win over RoyalsANAHEIM, Calif. — Howie Kendrick’s two-run, inside-the-park homer Friday night helped the Los Angeles Angels to a 4-1 victory and put a stop to the Kansas City Royals’ six-game win streak. Sheriff: 4 teens charged with sexually assaulting fellow flag football player at Fla. schoolTAMPA, Fla. — Authorities say four teenagers at a Florida school have been charged with sexually assaulting a member of their flag football team with a broomstick and a hockey stick. Thunderstorms packing winds up to 120 mph pounds Midwest, killing 4 and collapsing churchST. LOUIS — Thunderstorms packing winds gusting to 120 mph pounded parts of the Midwest on Friday, leaving four people dead, collapsing a church and knocking out power to thousands, authorities said. Sheriff: 4 teens charged with sexual battery of fellow flag football player at Fla. schoolTAMPA, Fla. — Authorities say four teenagers at a Florida school have been charged with sexually assaulting another member of a flag football team attacked with a broomstick and a hockey stick. Dodgers begin adjusting to life without Manny RamirezLOS ANGELES — A pair of baggy black jeans hung inside his locker. A nearly empty water bottle sat on a shelf. A pristine No. 99 jersey was ready to be slipped on. Obama says unemployment system should be a stepping stone to future work, not a safety netWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama wants unemployment insurance to become a stepping stone for future work by making it easier to enroll in school or job training. Whether he succeeds will depend on the willingness of states and colleges to change the rules. Jenkins makes a good impression on Saints, but coaches not making any promises yetMETAIRIE, La. — Malcolm Jenkins already talks a good game. Obama and wife Michelle make trip to older daughter Malia’s schoolWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, are visiting their older daughter’s school. Amid hubbub of bodyguards and cameras, Liberia’s president pays visit to Fla. schoolchildrenTAMPA, Fla. — Fidgety boys and girls in school uniforms gawked as the sport utility vehicles rolled up. Teachers snapped pictures, bodyguards stood watch and Liberia’s female president stepped out of a car at a Tampa preparatory school. Attorney says suspect in Conn. slaying will plead not guilty, denies targeting schoolMIDDLETOWN, Conn. — A defense attorney says a man accused of killing a Wesleyan University student denies targeting anyone at the school, despite journal entries that indicate otherwise. Kentucky F Patrick Patterson removes name from NBA draft, will return for junior seasonLEXINGTON, Ky. — Patrick Patterson is returning to Kentucky for his junior season. Just call her ‘Dr. Dolly’: Country singer, philanthropist Parton receives honorary Ph.D.KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Award-winning entertainer, businesswoman and education advocate Dolly Parton has a new title. “Just think, I am Dr. Dolly!” she said Friday after receiving an honorary doctorate of humane and musical letters from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Florida boy, 11, set for last leg of 1,200-mile walk to Washington to benefit homeless kidsTAMPA, Fla. — At age 11, Zach Bonner has already walked farther and done more for charity than many grown-ups. A-Rod in, Ramirez out: Baseball still remains stained by steroidsBALTIMORE — Alex Rodriguez walked to the plate, and a dozen fans behind the screen swung into action. Holding up giant, foam syringes, they started with the taunts. A day in a life: A girl and her parents go homeless and hope better times are aheadPORTLAND, Ore. — At first, 9-year-old Brehanna didn’t seem to understand. Evidence growing that worst of recession over, but recovery will be slow as unemployment growsWASHINGTON — Evidence is piling up that the worst part of the recession has ended. But that doesn’t mean the pain is over. 8 countries from 4 continents preparing for first Junior World ChampionshipCANTON, Ohio — Jan Jenmert was admiring the history inside the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Friday when he stumbled upon Bill Walsh’s bust. Jenmert, the head coach of Sweden’s national football team, has admired the coach since reading Walsh’s book, “Finding the Winning Edge.” Severe thunderstorms sweep through Midwest, killing 4 people, collapsing churchST. LOUIS — Powerful thunderstorms and tornadoes battered parts of the Midwest on Friday, leaving four people dead, collapsing a church and knocking out power to thousands, authorities said. Hackers steal personal information from UC Berkeley health services database; 160,000 notifiedSAN FRANCISCO — University of California, Berkeley, officials said Friday that hackers infiltrated restricted computer databases, putting at risk health and other personal information on 160,000 students, alumni and others. With stress tests behind them, banks turn to the toxic assets that still plague balance sheetsWASHINGTON — The big banks got through the government’s “stress tests” with only minor bruising. But a bigger test awaits them: Getting rid of the bad assets that helped ignite the financial crisis in the first place. Biographical information on Margaret HamburgNAME — Margaret Ann Hamburg. Obama to outline steps to help unemployed pursue education while keeping jobless benefitsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is asking states and colleges to help the jobless pursue education and training without having to give up their unemployment benefits. Union agreements keep Boston Globe alive, but newspaper’s future uncertainBOSTON — While a tentative agreement between the owner of The Boston Globe and its largest employees union may keep the newspaper alive for now, the long-term future of the 137-year-old Globe is still uncertain. China says 5,335 students dead, missing in Sichuan quake, first official tally of studentsBEIJING — China on Thursday released its first official tally of students who died or went missing in last year’s Sichuan earthquake — 5,335 — but denied allegations of corruption and shoddy construction — a politically charged issue that has been an enduring source of grief to parents. Mother’s tip to police helps task force bust Web-based Ecstasy ring in Phoenix areaPHOENIX — A mother’s tip to a police drug force helped put at least 10 dealers behind bars for peddling Ecstasy to teenagers and college students, police said. |
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