Authorities estimate they will need up to three months to clear debris from a rock slide that has closed Interstate 40 in both directions at the North Carolina-Tennessee state line. (Oct. 26) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Reports say GM may have to close as many as 1700 dealerships as part of a reorginazation aimed at keeping the auto giant alive. One auto dealer says it has been a tough year, but he sees hope on the horizon. (April 16) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
The Army psychiatrist charged with killing 13 people at Fort Hood will be confined until his military trial, initially staying in a hospital where he is recovering from gunshot wounds, his attorney said Saturday. (Nov. 23) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
SF 49ers' Vernon Davis stepped on the ice to give the olympic sport of curling a try. Curling is played by more than a million Canadians and is expected to be a major draw at the upcoming Vancouver Games. AP's Haven Daley reports. (Nov. 23) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
No matter the problem, the women at Butterball are ready to answer your turkey questions. And one of the suggestions Butterball has that may surprise you -- microwave the bird. (Nov. 23) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
The five men facing trial in the Sept. 11 attacks will plead not guilty so that they can air their criticisms of U.S. foreign policy. (Nov. 23) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
At least 19 people and three firefighters were hurt when the flames broke out early Sunday at a Philadelphia apartment complex. Officials say the fire started in a second floor unit and quickly engulfed the entire building. (Nov. 23) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
A Canadian woman on long-term sick leave for depression said she lost her benefits because her insurance agent found photos of her on Facebook in which she appeared to be having fun. (Nov. 23) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
At a newly opened cafe in Oregon, people can sit around, taking tokes from a 'vaporizer', and it is all legal. Patrons all carry medical marijuana cards. (Nov. 23) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
A cruise ship passenger owes his life to a sharp eyed Coast Guard crew which spotted him swimming for his life off Miami Beach Sunday. Coast Guard authorities say they received a call around 3 a.m. from the crew. (Nov. 23) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
At least 19 people and three firefighters were hurt when the flames broke out early Sunday at a Philadelphia apartment complex. Officials say the fire started in a second floor unit and quickly engulfed the entire building. (Nov. 23) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Police officers in Arizona broke up a marijuana ring over the weekend. In the process, officers found two thousand pounds of marijuana. (Nov. 23) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Residents of the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca held an unusual beauty pageant celebrating a group of homosexual men who don elaborate makeup, wear traditional dresses and crown a queen, all with the support and excitement of the local community. [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
The Roman Catholic bishop of Rhode Island said Sunday that he asked Rep. Patrick Kennedy in a 2007 letter to stop receiving Communion, the central sacrament of the church, because of the congressman's public stance on moral issues. (Nov. 22) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Police and army experts are inspecting about 1,800 bridges in northern England, after floods destroyed several river crossings. A police officer was swept to his death Friday when a major bridge collapsed near Cockermouth, the hardest-hit town. (Nov. 22) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Here's the latest news for November 22nd: Democratic disagreement sets up big health care fight; Bishop tells Rep. Kennedy to stop taking communion; No end to flood misery in Britain's lake district; High-flying astronaut must wait to see new daughter. [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
A Seattle, Washington, woman trying to refinance her mortgage got the shock of her life when she learned her credit report listed her as deceased. The news came after she had battled cancer and then learned she needed open-heart surgery. (Nov. 22) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
In Duzkoy, Turkey, a man watched in despair as a building collapsed in front of him. Local media report at least four people died in the northeastern part of the country on Saturday as a result of heavy flooding. (Nov. 22) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Rescuers saved more than 240 people aboard a crowded Indonesian passenger ferry that sank Sunday in rough waters off Sumatra island, but 29 people have died and at least 17 others were missing, officials said. (Nov. 22) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Roman Catholic Bishop Thomas Tobin has banned Rep. Patrick Kennedy from receiving Communion, the central sacrament of the church, in Rhode Island because of the congressman's support for abortion rights. (Nov. 22) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Astronaut Randolph Bresnik is a new dad again, after launching into space and taking a spacewalk, all for the first time. He announced the birth of his daughter, Abigail, on Sunday morning on NASA's airwaves. (Nov. 22) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Democrats united Saturday night to push historic health care legislation past a key Senate hurdle over the opposition of Republicans eager to inflict a punishing defeat on President Obama. The 60-39 vote clears the way for a full-scale debate. (Nov. 22) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
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