A senior Iranian prosecutor accused three Americans detained on the border with Iraq of espionage on Monday, the first signal that Tehran intends to put them on trial. (Nov. 9) [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]
Here's the latest news for Tuesday, December 22: Airports start to get back to normal; Funeral for Chris Henry; Ft. Hood shooter latest; Rail-service returns between Britain and France. [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Gerald Charles Dickens, the great-great grandson of Charles Dickens, performs a one-man interpretation of 'A Christmas Carol' at a New York church every holiday season. (Dec. 22) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Find out what people who live in Seaside Heights, New Jersey think of MTV's 'Jersey Shore.' The unscripted show, which features eight twentysomethings, has been hit with a wave of controversy. (Dec. 22) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Lawmakers in Mexico City have approved a bill legalizing same-sex marriage. The Mayor is expected to sign it, however, Mexican President Felipe Calderon has said he will challenge the bill in the courts. (Dec. 22) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
A Missouri man is being labeled a Grinch this holiday season after showing up on surveillance video helping himself to a Toys for Tots jar and the donations inside. (Dec. 22) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
An 11-year-old Wisconsin girl has decided it is better to give presents than receive. The girl is once again giving up her used toys, and buying other ones with her own money, so the toys can be donated to less fortunate children. (Dec. 22) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
An Iraqi immigrant has been indicted in a hit-and-run accident that fatally injured his 20-year-old daughter and injured her boyfriend's mother. (Dec. 22) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
A former Virginia Tech graduate student pleaded guilty Monday to decapitating a classmate, and prosecutors for the first time revealed the reason for the campus cafe killing, saying his romantic advances had been rejected. (Dec. 21) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Two emergency medical technicians accused of refusing to help a pregnant woman who collapsed in the coffee shop where they were taking a break were suspended Monday. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg called their behavior inexcusable. (Dec. 21) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
For decades, Oral Roberts used television to become one of the nation's most recognized and influential preachers. On Monday, that same medium was used to broadcast the memorial service for the godfather of TV evangelism. (Dec. 21) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
The Field Museum in Chicago uses a little free labor to help clean carcasses for their mammal display - millions and millions of meat-eating bugs. (Dec. 21) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
A 33-foot Coast Guard vessel and a pleasure boat collided as a Christmas watercraft parade was going on in San Diego Bay, killing an 8-year-old boy and seriously injuring five people, authorities said. (Dec. 21) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Archeologists say they have found the remains of the first dwelling in Nazareth that can be traced to the time of Jesus, a find that could illuminate what the hamlet was like during the time the New Testament says Jesus lived there as a boy. (Dec. 21) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Airport delays eased and travelers stranded by canceled flights were finally getting off the ground, but there were worries that weekend problems could cause ripples that would be felt during the Christmas rush. AP's Bonny Ghosh reports. (Dec. 21) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Here's the latest news for Monday, December 21st: East Coast still digging out; Polanski loses court bid; Pills in Murphy's home; Reindeer - not just for sleighs. [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
While many children are eagerly waiting for Santa and his reindeer to make their annual journey, some reindeer in Alaska have already made another trip, to the table. (Dec. 21) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
The American Medical Association threw its support behind a rejuvenated health care overhaul bill as Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said: "Never have we been so close to reforming America's broken insurance system." (Dec. 21) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials are warning holiday shoppers to stay away from imported toys that might be dangerous for kids or violate copyright laws. (Dec. 21) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Washington, D.C., police are investigating after Internet videos showed a detective waving his gun during a mass snowball fight on a city street. (Dec. 21) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Polish police said Monday they've recovered the iconic sign stolen from the Auschwitz memorial last week, as well as arrresting five suspects. They released video of the operation, including the return of the sign in pieces. (21 December 2009) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
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