Trial opens in '05 Tarpey Village murder

Phillip Woodley killed his father and stepmother inside their Clovis home nearly five years ago to rob them and feed his drug habit, a prosecutor said Thursday in Fresno County Superior Court. Read comments

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Venezuela asks for details of charges in ETA case

Venezuela has asked authorities in Spain to detail their accusations against an alleged ETA operative accused of helping the Basque separatist group arrange explosives training with Colombian rebels in Venezuela.

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Big East takes beating in NCAA opener

The Big East was a Big Bust on the first day of the NCAA tournament.

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Anger over freeing man convicted in bishop murder

Guatemalan human rights groups expressed outrage Thursday over a judge's decision to release a former army colonel convicted of killing a prominent Roman Catholic bishop more than a decade ago.

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Willis fires 65 for 2-shot PGA lead

Padraig Harrington didn't have the best score at Innisbrook, just one of the biggest smiles. He finished his opening round Thursday at the...

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Third-seeded New Mexico tops Montana, advances to meet Washington

After all of Darington Hobson's big talk about a deep NCAA tournament run for New Mexico, Montana nearly shut up the Lobos right away. Roman Martinez had 19...

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Some key features included in the health-care bill

Some of the main features of the health-care overhaul legislation:

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Toyota resisted findings in '07 on potential dangers

As congressional investigators learned last month, Toyota Motor lobbyists claimed last year to have saved the company $100 million ...

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Photos of suspects sought in Edmond carjacking released

EDMOND — Police are asking for help to identify two men sought in connection with the Tuesday carjacking of a luxury sport utility vehicle.Police released photographs from video of the men on Thursday.The photos were taken from surveillance video at the Walmart Supercenter parking lot at W Danforth Road and N Santa Fe Avenue where the incident took place, said Glynda Chu, police spokeswoman. "We are hoping someone will recognize the men and call police,” Chu said.

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Charges studied after warrant leads to Valley Brook shooting

VALLEY BROOK — A man was shot Thursday afternoon at his residence while police officers were attempting to arrest him on a felony domestic abuse warrant, authorities said.Robert Dale Phipps, 42, is expected to be booked into jail when he is released from a local hospital.

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Officials seek ID of body in Norman woods

NORMAN — The state Medical Examiner’s Office and Norman police worked Thursday to identify human remains found Wednesday in rural east Norman, and to determine how the person died.Norman police Capt.

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Texas' long tumble completed in first-round loss to Wake Forest | East Regional

Ishmael Smith's last shot meant one more collapse for Texas. Smith's pull-up jumper from about 17 feet out with 1. 3 seconds remaining in...

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Gaza rocket kills worker in Israeli border village

A rocket fired by Gaza militants smashed into a greenhouse in an Israeli border village Thursday, killing a Thai worker in the ...

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Pondexter lifts Washington over Marquette 80-78

When Quincy Pondexter grabbed an offensive rebound with 34 seconds left in a tie game, Washington coach Lorenzo Romar twice considered calling a timeout to set up a final play.

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Jordan will put face on Bobcats

A relaxed Michael Jordan broke into a wide smile as he sat at his desk Thursday night amid his whirlwind week of realizing a longtime goal of becoming an NBA owner.

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Winning numbers drawn in WA 'Match 4' game

The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Match 4" game were:

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Winning numbers drawn in WA 'Keno' game

The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Keno" game were:

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WA Lottery

These Washington lotteries were drawn on Thursday:

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Winning numbers drawn in WA 'Daily Game' game

The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Daily Game" game were:

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New looks for Cal, Louisville in first round | NCAA notebook

California and Louisville are shuffling their starting lineups for their first-round matchup in the NCAA tournament. The Golden Bears had...

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Sherri Murrell's fresh start at Portland State leads to Vikings' first trip to NCAA tournament

Sheri Murrell quit at Washington State three years ago and has found success with the Portland State Vikings.

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Quincy Pondexter makes the big play, as a senior leader should

Washington senior Quincy Pondexter hit the game-winning shot for the Huskies in 80-78 victory over Marquette.

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Big East a bummer for President Obama's bracket

The Big East was a big letdown for President Barack Obama.

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Obama assures Indonesians he will visit this year

President Barack Obama is assuring the people of Indonesia that he is looking forward to visiting his former home once the health care debate is resolved.

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Canucks earn rare victory over San Jose

Ryan Kesler and Alexander Edler each had a goal and an assist, Ryan Johnson scored his first goal of the season, and the host Vancouver Canucks hung on to beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2 on Thursday night.

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WTA names new director

Brian Windrope has been named executive director of the Washington Trails Association, the organization announced Wednesday.

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Road paving to close lanes

Mercer Street between Westlake Avenue North and Fairview Avenue North — part of the Mercer corridor — will have reduced traffic flow Saturday while Seattle Department of Transportation paving crews lay a thin layer of asphalt to repair a number of potholes.

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Inmate's mother sues King County, medical staff over son's death

The mother of Lynn Dale Iszley, the King County Jail inmate whose grisly death from a bleeding ulcer figured prominently in the federal investigation into conditions at the downtown jail, has sued the county and the doctor and nurses who failed to recognize his symptoms and get him help.

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Feed The Children appoints new director

Feed The Children on Thursday cut another tie to its founder, Larry Jones, when he was replaced on the charity’s board.Directors in November fired Jones as president of the Oklahoma City-based charity.

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Oklahoma officers get advice on solving crimes

EDMOND — Even smart, experienced law enforcement officers have blind spots that can lead to mistakes, a nationally recognized expert on criminal investigations said Thursday at a summit.Texas State University professor Kim Rossmo discussed failed investigations in a speech before 200 city, county, state and federal officers from across the state at the University of Central Oklahoma. He described it as "a mental optical illusion that can sometimes result in not fully understanding the information and the evidence that is available to them.” Rossmo, a national expert on geograph

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Sen. Tom Coburn vows to block any last-minute deals

WASHINGTON — Sen. Tom Coburn warned Thursday that he would take action to stop any last-minute deals made to persuade wavering House Democrats to vote for health care legislation.At a news conference, the Muskogee Republican said House members who vote for the bill shouldn’t expect to be confirmed to any federal position if they leave Congress.

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Report: Google to Shut Down in China April 10

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Ex-Con Admits Encasing Pen-Pal Lover in Cement- Calif. Serial Killer Linked to More Cases

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Text Message Dispute Triggered Brutal Fla. Beating

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LIVESHOTS: Internal FBI Probe Over Relationship

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Netanyahu Dials Clinton Over 'Crisis'

Israeli PM, secretary of state agree to meet next week to confront embarrassing dispute over Israeli land claims

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Food Festival

Food from dozens of countries were on display at MSU Billings Thursday night, offering Montanans a chance to tour the world with their taste buds.

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Last-second hoop propels Washington

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UNI wins it in final seconds

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Tennessee survives upset bid from San Diego St.

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Wake finishes Texas on last-second bucket in OT

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Kopecky scores twice, Blackhawks beat Kings (AP)

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Authorities search Wakarusa River for missing juveniles in canoe

Emergency crews are searching for two juveniles lost in a canoe on the Wakarusa River late tonight.

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Japan police recommend charges in Prius crash (AP)

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WADA president calls on MLB to test for HGH (AP)

AP - World Anti-Doping Agency president John Fahey called on Major League Baseball and its players' union to start testing for human growth hormone.

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Wake Forest tops Texas 81-80 in OT on Smith's shot (AP)

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Wake Forest tops Texas 81-80 in OT on Smith's shot

NEW ORLEANS -- From No. 1 to one and done: Ishmael Smith's last shot meant one more collapse for Texas.

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Woman In Alleged Anthony Affair Reveals Details

A woman who claims George Anthony confided in her about how Caylee Anthony died reveals details of her story to Local 6 News' Tony Pipitone.

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Man, 52, Burned In North Hills House Fire

A firefighter escaped death when he almost fell through the roof of a burning home in North Hills while a 52-year-old man was burned.

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Pondexter lifts Washington over Marquette 80-78 (AP)

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PIAA swimming Championships: North Allegheny boys take state title again

Diver Connor Kuremsky started the day for North Allegheny with a big splash, and by the time all of the events at the PIAA Class AAA championships had ended, the North Allegheny boys finished with

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NCAA tournament: Pitt wants Gibbs to shoot more

MILWAUKEE, Wis. -- Ashton Gibbs likely is sick of hearing it from his teammates.

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Penguins beat Bruins, 3-0; Fleury finally get shutout

BOSTON -- Matt Cooke survived his evening at the TD Garden. Marc-Andre Fleury's streak of non-shutouts did not.

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Samsung Sees Double-digit Sales Growth: Reports

Samsung Sees Double-digit Sales Growth: Reports

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Ohio stuns Georgetown in tournament opener (AP)

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Spring may have to wait in Oklahoma

Oklahoma has a very fresh memory of the fact that the end of winter does not mean the end of wintry weather.Spring officially begins Saturday, but it may just be a continuation of winter in Oklahoma.A storm is expected to hit the state late Friday into Saturday.

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Oklahoma Briefs

EL RENOOfficials give amnesty Canadian County authorities are offering an amnesty week in April to those with outstanding warrants, District Judge Gary Miller said in a news release.

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Goins helps Tennessee beat San Diego State 62-59 (AP)

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Andy Glockner: Ohio's domination no fluke

Sure, Ohio was a No. 14 seed, but it didn't seem like it once the game started. The Bobcats waxed third-seeded Georgetown 97-83, and Andy Glockner says that result was no fluke.

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NBA Capsules (AP)

AP - Vince Carter scored 27 points, Rashard Lewis added 24 including a huge 3-pointer with 28.4 seconds left, and the Orlando Magic blew a 12-point lead in the final 5 minutes of regulation before beating the Miami Heat 108-102 in overtime Thursday night.

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Questions Surround High-speed Crash On M-53

Police in Utica are investigating the cause of a high-speed crash that sent a young man to the hospital with serious injuries.

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How a Man Produces 1,500 Sperm a Second

In the last second your bodies each produced at least 1,500 sperm cells. Now researchers have unlocked just how this seminal feat is possible.

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Meningitis Clinic Set For Friday And Saturday In Oologah

Two vaccination clinics are scheduled for this Friday and Saturday at the Oologah-Talala Lower Elementary School. These clinics are designated only for students pre-K through seniors attending Oologah-Talala public schools, as well as district faculty and employees.

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RMU Fans Heartbroken By First-Round Loss

It was the end of the road for one hometown basketball team Thursday.  No.
2 Villanova beat out No. 15 Robert Morris 73-70 in overtime.  It was an emotional game for everyone.  RMU head coach Mike Rice fought
back the tears during his post-game press conference.

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Anti-smokers' next frontier: state parks

From the pines of Palomar Mountain to the sands of the Silver Strand, smokers soon could run short of options for public parks and beaches where they can legally light up.

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Get Your Passport Now; Hikes on the Horizon

Passport services for the U.S. State Department said the price for passports could go up as soon as April. The proposed hikes increase prices as much as 35 percent.

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Campus building bids low

The political squabbling over union hiring mandates hasn’t deterred nonunion contractors from seeking construction jobs in the San Diego Unified School District. But fewer companies are bidding for the work under a Project Stabilization Agreement implemented this year.

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Calf scramblers' year of work put to the test at rodeo

The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo was a chance to prove that they had lived up to the task of raising the animal they won last year.

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Suspects jailed in faked kidnapping

Two men wanted for their role in an extortion plot that cost the city $10,000 surrendered to police Thursday, but another suspect and the cash were still missing.

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Shot girl's family keeps bedside vigil


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Dallas County justice of the peace files suit, seeks recount

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Jayhawks struggle through 90-74 win over Lehigh (AP)

AP - For a while, it appeared Lehigh was going to take down the biggest Goliath of them all.

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Ex-Con Admits Encasing Pen-Pal Lover in Cement- Calif. Serial Killer Linked to More Cases

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Text Message Dispute Triggered Brutal Fla. Beating

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LIVESHOTS: Internal FBI Probe Over Relationship

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LIVESHOTS: Fighter Jet Completes Vertical Landing

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LIVESHOTS: La Jeunesse on Virtual Border Fence

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Cesar Chavez biopic in works (Reuters)

Reuters - The story of civil-rights activist and labor organizer Cesar Chavez is headed for the big screen.

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Brothers save man from plane wreckage in Lewisville Lake

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Kansas Beats Lehigh 90-74

No. 1 seed Kansas Jayhawks defeated Lehigh University in the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament on Thursday, 90-74.

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Kansas Struggles Through 90-74 Win Over Lehigh

Marcus Morris scored 26 points, Sherron Collins added 18 and No. 1 overall seed Kansas survived a 90-74 win over scrappy Lehigh in the Midwest Regional on Thursday night.

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Ohio University students celebrate in streets after first-round NCAA tournament win

Several hundred Ohio University students flooded Court Street tonight after Ohio's 97-83 upset victory over Georgetown.

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Obituary: Jack Poloka / Worked to preserve Carpatho-Rusyn heritage in Pittsburgh

For many years, Jack Poloka worked 9 to 5 as an administrative manager for Equitable Gas. But it was what he did after his day job that really mattered.

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Huge 3-Pointer Lifts UNI Over UNLV

The Northern Iowa Panthers eeked out a 69-66 victory over the University of Nevada-Las Vegas in the first round of the NCAA basketball tournament.

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Violence in Mexico prompts some faith groups to curb trips

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