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Los Angeles police identify owner of trunk that held mummified baby remains

09:22:08 PM (ET), Thursday, September 2, 2010

(AP Photo) Byline: Nick Ut

Investigators have identified the owner of a trunk in which the mummified remains of two babies were found, bringing them a step closer to solving the intriguing international mystery.The owner of the steamer trunk, abandoned for decades in the basement of an apartment building, was Janet M. Barrie, a Scottish immigrant who was born in 1897 and worked as a nurse in Los Angeles before moving to Vancouver, where she died, officials said Thursday.

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	US Regional Articles Thursday, September 2, 2010 Los Angeles police identify owner of trunk that held mummified baby remains Police: Hundreds of people across the globe could be victims of Phoenix airport thefts Veterans celebrate 65th anniversary of WWII's end, recall 'bit of celebration' on USS Missouri FBI says 6 accused in forced labor of 400 Thai workers is largest human-trafficking case in US Wildlife officers search for moose who trampled toddler in northern Colorado Embattled Ill. prisons chief resigns; oversaw early inmate release program, returns to Ohio Ex-CBS producer who tried to blackmail David Letterman released after 4 months in NYC jail Co-worker: Girlfriend found dead in Calif. murder suspect's car was alive during cop chase Court won't order Calif officials to appeal ruling that struck down gay marriage ban 9/11 families split over whether NYC mosque rallies on attacks' anniversary are disrespectful Judge overturns Neb. ban on flag mutilation for Kan. church members who revel at troop deaths Police: Discovery Channel hostages were ready to make a break for it when gunman was shot US Justice Department sues Ariz. sheriff in civil rights probe; Arpaio calls lawsuit 'a ruse' Wash. state woman who had acid splashed on face recounts agonizing pain during random attack Ex-FBI informant refiles complaint against US government, local police, FBI supervisor Chicago gang members tell police chief he isn't playing fair with message to stop killings Builders of NYC mosque near WTC site face financial hurdles but express confidence in project Phoenix man accused in Internet sex assault case pleads guilty to 3 charges Ohio coroner: Baby died after being flushed with alcohol instead of saline during surgery Video of vehicle chase shows man jumping from van, getting shot by sheriff's deputies in Ohio Security Council to hold summit on improving its mission to maintain global peace and security Ohio governor commutes death sentence of condemned killer of 3 who claimed innocence NYPD says nothing suspicious was found in Mercedes left on Manhattan street; car is towed Court of Appeals reverses conviction of man who left water bottles in the desert for migrants Rescue boat capt.: Gulf oil platform blast happened so suddenly crew couldn't get to lifeboat Chaplain killed in Afghanistan is 1st Army clergy killed in action since Vietnam Federal judge orders revision to Bush spotted owl plan that cut habitat protections Farrakhan backs planned mosque near ground zero, says Muslims among those killed on Sept. 11 APNewsBreak: Softer lights, more toiletries: Wisconsin to make improvements for worst inmates Father expects Calif. to reject claim over slaying of teen daughter by paroled sex offender FBI: Ill. attorney accused of trying to smuggle drugs into prison says he'd done it before Small plane crashes in lagoon off San Francisco Bay; no immediate word on injuries Pet experts: 25 percent of animal hoarders were once rescuers and trend growing across country Far from Mexican border, New Hampshire GOP Senate candidates debate Arizona immigration law Calif. man gets death for sexual assault, torture, murder of girlfriend's 5-year-old daughter Massachusetts man accused in slayings of 4 family members pleads not guilty Researcher uncovers evidence that the nation's 1st female police officer served in Chicago Man living in searched home worked at slain Calif. teen's school, had prostitution arrest Smarting Spending: 7 tips for learning a hobby or new sport without breaking the bank Air Force: Head of US Strategic Command to retire, Obama nominates Air Force general to post Ex-Ohio doctor admits making pipe bombs that exploded in his apartment, changes plea to guilty Investigators find no recklessness by Cincinnati officer who drove over, killed woman in park Prosecutor to seek death penalty in Halloween slaying of Seattle police officer Mich. juror who declared defendant's guilt on Facebook during trial must write essay, pay $250 The nation's weather Alaska loses long-held Senate seniority that brought billions of dollars to state 'American Taliban' John Walker Lindh asks judge to allow more group prayer in Ind. cell block Arrest reported after search for armed suspect disrupts commuter traffic in Everett, Wash. Homeless man calls 911 from hot tub, asks for towels, hug, hot chocolate Out of rubble of Haiti hotel, online family is born as Facebookers vow to leave no one behind Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Poll: Majority of Arizona voters support types of provisions in controversial immigration law Explosions rock Philly-area welding company, force evacuations; 5 civilians injured Republican lawmakers urge Schwarzenegger to appeal judge's ruling on Calif gay marriage ban Colorado woman held hostage by escaped prisoner talks about experience Feds review whether forest ranger whose tip led to capture of Ariz. fugitives can get reward Schools chief suspends license of Wash. teacher convicted of inappropriately touching girls Prosecutors: Not enough evidence for charges following death of Ariz. inmate in outdoor cage Coroner: California doctor suffocated while trying to squeeze down chimney into home Holocaust survivors want French rail's bid for Fla. high-speed project derailed for WWII role SD teen accused of plotting to blow up school, wanting to be 'world's most infamous sociopath' Collection of oral histories of immigrants who passed through Ellis Island goes online Magistrate recommends dismissal of lawsuit by states seeking freedom from federal gun laws North Carolina National Guard activates 81 soldiers and airmen to respond to Hurricane Earl 2nd Ohio church day care worker convicted of giving children sleep supplement in their candy Air Force unmanned Reaper aircraft crashes in California's Mojave Desert Judge rules against breakaway faction of SCLC civil rights group co-founded by King State agency: Company failed to mark buried pipeline's path before deadly explosion in Texas 2 Las Vegas officers charged in pursuit crash that killed DUI suspect Ex-Ill. Gov. Ryan hopes for release from prison by seeking to have parts of conviction tossed Mormon church: New genealogy database addresses Holocaust victim baptism concerns Growing requirement for Colorado marijuana sellers takes effect 6 plaintiffs settle Oregon Boy Scout sex abuse cases; amount remains confidential Owner of bear that killed Ohio caretaker didn't have state-mandated workplace injury insurance Three men, three stories of lives rebuilt after surviving catastrophe New Mexico dispatches 82 National Guard troops to help secure border with Mexico Correction: Islamic Charity-Trial Ohio refusing some older Puerto Rican birth certificates; national Latino group charges racism Police: In 911 call, suspect in Calif. shooting warns police to prepare for 'mortal combat' Busted growers mistake Calif. game wardens for suppliers, try to toss pot in truck Sheriff: Suspect in West Hollywood triple slaying admits killing men after drug deal went sour Insurance investigator decides on cause of Ark. house fire: The dead plant did it Suspect in deadly Buffalo, NY, street shooting arraigned on 1st-degree murder charges Despite federal change, crack use still punished far more severely than cocaine in some states Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials in Newspapers in the US and Abroad Truck driver sentenced to 3-to-9 years in NY crash; police say laptop was streaming porn Lawyer in WikiLeaks case raises mental health issues in defense of accused Army private Ohio killer wants fellow inmate's execution delayed for testimony on mental disability claim Colorado Army post says suicide rate is falling amid preventive efforts by military Mormon church: New genealogy database addresses Holocaust victim baptism concerns NYC man plunges 39 stories from apartment building and survives; parked car breaks his fall Officer's good deed turns foul when Pa. police dog attacks girl, 6, who needed ride to school 6th teen to be sentenced in NY fatal stabbing of Ecuadorean immigrant gets 8 years in prison A look at the 2011 Hyundai Sonata 2011 Hyundai Sonata is stylish, comfortable and value priced Republican Walker defends latest ad using fighting metaphor against opponent who was beaten up Imam says fight over planned mosque near ground zero could shape future of Islam in America NYC man plunges 40 stories from apartment building and survives; parked car breaks his fall Day camp for dogs: South Florida pooches take the bus to a canine retreat to beat urban stress Troops, families glad to hear president's declaration that combat operations in Iraq at end Calif. lawmakers reject bill to ban gun owners from carrying unloaded weapons in public Truck driver accused of striking, dragging 2 young children for quarter-mile in Calif. Calif. lawmakers approve bills to prevent high salaries, pension scandals in state's cities Feds urge Wyoming town with contaminated wells to find other sources of drinking water Investigators say south Texas man killed wife, mother-in-law, third woman, then himself Voters in rural Calif. county that has requested state bailout approve tax to fund hospital Defense Secretary Gates in Iraq to meet with US troops as they end combat mission Tuesday, August 31, 2010 NYPD suspends officer accused of refusing to help 11-year-old girl dying of asthma attack Terrorism expert says Islamic charities sent money to Caucasus that reached fighters Texas judge orders Republican Governors Assoc. to pay $2 million to 2006's Democratic nominee Survivors of Japanese occupation of Guam during World War II seek compensation, recognition AP Interview: Maine detainee says NYC car bomber went from partying student to terrorist Judge orders ex-Army analyst held after testimony that he had restricted manuals on artillery Fatal bear attack highlights Ohio's lax laws on exotic pets and high number of fatal attacks NY transit impostor who commandeered train in 1981 is accused of stealing bus, driving around Lone survivor in AZ shooting says she was hit in neck, wasn't sure if others were breathing 3 killed as helicopter crashes, breaks apart on downtown street in Idaho town Candidacy of US Senate tea party hopeful in Nevada challenged over voter signature requirement US Mint in Denver coining new energy approach _ changing to wind power Mother bear, cubs killed after entering Colorado Springs home 3 die when medical helicopter crashes en route to traffic accident in central Arkansas Governor's office: Donations to defend Arizona's illegal immigration law top $2 million NC man charged with concealing 94-year-old mother's death after body found during inspection House Republican leader Boehner jabs at Iraq surge critics during Wis. talk to American Legion State officials seek to resume long-stalled executions in California; judge extends ban Texas appeals court says gay couples legally married in other states can't divorce in Texas VA's move to sweeten benefits for aging vets worries Obama deficit chair; Senate to review it LA coroner says teen who collapsed at Electric Daisy Carnival died of ecstasy overdose Meghan McCain opens up about life on the campaign trail, Palin family, Republican Party Mountain lion shot in Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto near Alice Waters' famed Chez Panisse eatery 20-year-old Oregon man held on murder charges in his parents' deaths at their home APNewsBreak: Texas House halts plans to shred lawmaker travel records at prosecutors' request Ex-bin Laden aide gets life sentence for stabbing NYC prison guard in eye with sharpened comb ACLU calls for oversight amid claims Mo. jailer used inmates to rough up others at rural jail 17-year-old boy accused of firing shots into ground near mosque in upstate New York 'I would take them down,' NY synagogue plot suspect says in tapes played for jury Condoleezza Rice wins Air Force Academy award for defense contributions Air Force says it's investigating whether sergeant exposed others to HIV at 'swinger' parties 3 die when medical helicopter crashes en route to traffic accident in central Arkansas Texas man slashes his own throat after getting 40-year prison sentence; is in stable condition Giuliani daughter's NYC shoplifting case to be dismissed if she does day of community service NYC Mayor Bloomberg says he and Obama lost bet during golf game on Martha's Vineyard Former Argentine naval officer fights extradition from US for alleged role in 1972 massacre Deputies: Victim buys his own phone online, deputies arrest man whose address is on package New federal data reveals sharp drop in number of US children in foster care NJ Dems ask GOP governor to apologize to Obama for comments on $400M education grant mistake Woman in Wash. state accused of sex with adult son she gave up for adoption when he was infant Montana takes hard look at its drinking and driving culture after years of looking other way North Carolina Army base launches probe into mysterious infant deaths in family housing Pistol-packing 69-year-old in Alabama shoots 18-year-old intruder in her bedroom Ex-girlfriend slain in quadruple Pa. killing had been stabbed 45 times, coroner says Federal judge denies appeal for Wash. death row inmate Cal Brown, execution set for Sept. 10 Attorneys for 5 conspirators in Fort Dix case seek to get their convictions overturned Defrocking process begun for Pa. priest accused of impregnating teen; DA says no charges Former NY prison food service official accused of steering contracts to get benefits, parties Preparing to herald Iraq handoff, Obama phones former President Bush from Air Force 1 Va. inmate who asked for death penalty in cellmate's killing rescinds plea, asks for trial Maria Sanminiatelli named North America editor for Associated Press Qantas flight to Sydney makes emergency landing in San Francisco airport with engine trouble Prosecutor in Michigan serial stabbings expects more charges to be filed in the case in Sept. Texas prison warden who oversaw most lethal injections retires with no qualms about executions Gates warns of continued problems in Iraq but says US can be proud of its role there NH teen who zapped nipples in shop class, causing heart to stop, sues district, teacher, city Poll: 71 percent of New Yorkers want developers to move mosque, AG Cuomo to probe funding Calif. inmate hangs self less than week after judge commutes death sentence Developer says Islamic center planned near ground zero should be known as 'hub of coexistence' Hundreds attend memorial for Wash. pastor killed by deputy; investigation of shooting ongoing Rare whale rescued off Maui dies after 2 weeks at Hawaii dolphin and whale hospital Private colleges target locals with financial aid to achieve diversity, stay competitive Monday, August 30, 2010 As US grapples with resurgence of bedbugs, authorities fret over misuse of harmful pesticides Rough waters continue on Mid-Atlantic beaches; more expected through week as Earl approaches Court records: Suspect in Alaska police slayings had run-in with same 2 officers last year NY rights groups sue in DC, say targeted killings of US citizens overseas unconstitutional 65-carat gem uncovered at NC farm described as largest cut emerald found in North America Authorities: Hells Angels leader indicted on gun charge after arrest in Colorado Advocacy group sues after Illinois State Police revoke first Muslim chaplain's appointment California man sentenced to 11 life terms, plus 433 years in prison for attacking women Prosecutor: Ore. man smuggled money to fund Muslim fighters in Chechnya Mormon church officials in discussions with Chinese government Santa Fe, NM, courthouse closed after caller threatened to kill judge Medical board moves to revoke license of Calif. osteopath linked to overdose cases NYC college arts student indicted in suspected hate-crime stabbing of Muslim cab driver Oregon faith healing couple plead not guilty to manslaughter after infant death Ga. woman dies while serving life sentence for poisoning Bomb squad removes live Civil War cannonballs from Ga. college; had been displayed for 3 years Lawyer: Soldier was fasting and in a near-trance when he shot supervisor to death in Ga. Fire damages construction equipment at site of proposed mosque in Tennessee, raising worries Defense raises mental health issue, gets trial delay until Jan. 5 in Ohio fire deaths of 9 Officials: Armed man fatally shot by deputies at Tennessee high school; no students injured Black arts student files federal suit saying 3 white Pittsburgh police beat him without cause Unwelcome Washington state teacher calls in sick; parents pull students out his class Ohio parents plead guilty to hog-tying 8-year-old son, taping him to coffee table for months Tip from resident helps police capture suspect in killing of Utah deputy Passenger dies from ovarian cancer aboard Delta flight from Nigeria to Atlanta After 2 tough years, Israeli ambassador heads home, hopeful for direct peace talks 88-year-old Georgia man dies week after being attacked by neighbor's goat outside his home Maine climber's body found after more than 20 years in glacier in Canadian Rockies Judge sets $150K bond for man described as 'person of interest' in Kansas teen's death 1 dead in Fla., 1 missing in Md. as Atlantic coast waters churned by distant hurricanes Burned at Burning Man? Revelers say heavy hand of law a downer at Nevada desert festival US Muslim leaders: Fallout from mosque furor will hurt integration, alienate young US Muslims Snow-pummeled mid-Atlantic gets a break in Farmers' Almanac's kinder, gentler winter forecast Sunday, August 29, 2010 In wake of egg recall, NY legislators want chickens vaccinated against salmonella Obama's ex-pastor: People who wrongly think president is Muslim catering to political enemies Obama says he isn't worried about people questioning whether he's a Christian Federal agents probe fire at site of proposed Tenn. mosque that's faced strong opposition Jules Loh, former AP features writer who covered the odd, offbeat and momentous, dies at 79 Obama heralds New Orleans' resilience, commits to Gulf recovery on 5th anniversary of Katrina Imam behind proposed NYC Muslim center, mosque near ground zero struggles to bridge divisions Catch a wave: Surfing lessons opening new, exciting vistas for children with disabilities Ikard, one of Newsweek's 1st female bureau chiefs, prominent Washington hostess, dies at 83 5 years after Katrina, residents mourn dead and celebrate region's recovery, not yet complete Transcript of President Barack Obama's remarks at Xavier University in New Orleans WWII tanker torpedoed near California's Central Coast may still pose environmental threat 3 remain of original Navajo Code Talkers but only 1 able to still tell story Army: Soldier shot dead by police in Utah had federal warrant for desertion 2 straight governors convicted of felonies _ what went wrong in Illinois? Vicious attack leaves inmate in coma, raises questions about prison justice inside Pa. lockup Obama and family wrap up 10-day idyll on Martha's Vineyard Danielle falls to lowest-level hurricane far offshore as Earl approaches hurricane strength Arizona authorities say 69 cars involved in 3 collisions on section of Phoenix interstate Father Red: Community mourns priest, among many still unaccounted for 5 years after Katrina Saturday, August 28, 2010 5 Calif. inmates shot by guards during riot at Folsom prison, 2 others injured Father of Miss Oregon, a former member of a Serbian military unit, gets year of probation Carly Fiorina, GOP Senate candidate in California, plans trip to Israel William P. Foster, innovative founder of Florida A&M Marching 100 band, dies at 91 Chevron: Cleanup almost completed at site where oil spilled into Salt Lake City creek Palin: Reject calls to `fundamentally transform' nation, focus on ways to `restore America' Obama: Iraq war is ending, Baghdad `free to chart its own course' as US combat troops depart Signs of life: Crews begin planting oak trees at ground zero as part of Sept. 11 memorial Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg talks about television and the court Summer of 2010 set to go down in record books as the hottest ever across the Northeast NY man dies on AirTran flight from Las Vegas to Milwaukee; plane diverted to Denver Younger activists help older generation change tactics to fight new nuclear power push Giant jury verdict shakes up nursing home industry, spotlights staffing levels US returns to Tarawa to search for remains of Marines killed in pivotal World War II battle Producers of NYC's fashion week settle labor dispute, agree to use unionized workers After years of behind-the-scenes diplomacy, Carter enters spotlight with N. Korea release Daughter of US diplomat to Thailand falls 22 stories from NYC window, is found dead on ledge Authorities say NC man waiting for 'ghost train' of legend was hit, killed by real train After years of behind-the-scenes diplomacy, Carter enters spotlight with N. Korea release Friday, August 27, 2010 Theft, burglary charges filed against Kan. man sought as 'person of interest' in teen's death JetBlue aircraft that blew out tires in hard landing at Calif. airport towed off runway National Guard troops to deploy to Arizona border on Monday; they'll be armed for self-defense Brewer condemns State Department for mentioning Arizona law in human rights report to UN Police: Arizona man accused of putting infant son in freezer, charged with child abuse North Florida woman decapitated, dismembered; boyfriend charged with murder Case of missing woman in Las Vegas ends at home, with her body found under hoarded junk New Orleans police say feds are investigating posssible orders to shoot looters after Katrina Attorney for Minnesota man charged with aiding suicides raises a mental illness defense Holdout juror in Blagojevich trial breaks her silence _ but questions remain about her role Muslim group slams NY Gov. Paterson for describing mosque developers as 'almost westernized' Chemical fumes affect 100 at MGM Grand pool in Las Vegas; at least 26 taken to 5 hospitals Tweet posted by staffer of Alaska GOP Senate hopeful Joe Miller causes stir Wildfire brings overnight evacuations in Mont.; other fires burning in Idaho, Nevada Putting meals where their mouths are, Obamas choose local produce on Martha's Vineyard holiday DOD denies 4 states, District of Columbia waiver for new military, overseas ballot law Federal judge says Ohio inmate can pursue fight against state's 2nd attempt to execute him Prosecutors: Southern California horse dealer deceived customers by painting, drugging horses Miss. school ends use of race in class elections after mom pulls mixed-race kids from district NY judge refuses to grant lawyers interest on money they borrowed to fund 9/11 litigation Critics of Lutheran church's scripture shift, acceptance of gay pastors form new denomination 2 more in Iowa plead guilty to illegally accessing Obama student loan records Church court convicts California minister of misconduct for performing same-sex weddings Driver in crash that killed 5 teenagers in Illinois is sentenced to 15 years in prison Bankruptcy judge approves Station Casinos reorganization plan, wipes $4B debt off books Feds: Barbados woman can stay in US with daughter being treated for rare form of cancer Recalls this week include magnetic Maze toys, double strollers, flat screen TV wall mounts BLM director: All employees should have access to ethics guidelines and training Immigration officials in 10 states arrest 370 illegal immigrants, others in 3-day operation US donors' response to Pakistan floods lags far behind giving for other recent mega-disasters Lawyer: More than 1,000 documents from early days of Nation of Islam found in Detroit home Associated Press National News Calendar S. Calif. man sentenced for killing acquaintance who criticized his singing Fed up with protests at their rural Ohio strip club, dancers wearing bikinis picket church Taiwanese man gets 3 1/2 years in US prison for exporting banned drone, missile parts to Iran Va. restaurateur known for flashy cars sentenced to 12 years in prison for $53M bank fraud Alan Simpson apologizes for comparing Social Security to a cow; retains slot on WH commission Corps: 5 years after Katrina, New Orleans levees almost ready for storm of similar strength Legendary Yale club Mory's, patronized by Bushes, celebrities, reopens after $3.5M renovation Families of Comair 5191 victims mark anniversary of crash by breaking ground on memorial Police say 2 adults, 2 children found dead in Kentucky house fire; cause unknown Utah Supreme Court rejects appeal from polygamous sect seeking reversal of land trust changes Former Sen. Ted Stevens to be buried Tuesday at Arlington National Cemetery Meet Emanti: Vote determines name of newest African elephant calf at San Diego zoo Cooler temperatures, calmer winds helping control Washington wildfires Yearbook from Pennsylvania high school marred by quotation ascribed to Adolf Hitler Former Ill. Gov. Blagojevich headed for solo retrial after feds drop charges against brother Life since Katrina: Back home or resettled afar, 3 survivors reflect on post-hurricane journey Empire State Building, lit for Mariah Carey, isn't lit for Mother Teresa's 100th birthday AP photographer laments a patch of his native New Orleans missing out on the Katrina comeback Authorities: 1 dead, 2 hurt after car driven by US ambassador to Malta crashes in California LA countersues after city clerk finds only 41 medical pot dispensaries comply with new rules Former NASA head Sean O'Keefe, son return home area after surviving Stevens' plane crash American who was imprisoned in North Korea is seen by those who know him as man of conviction Device that causes burning sensation comes under fire after LA authorities plan use in jail Remains recovered from Oregon's Mount Hood are those of 2 climbers missing since December Thursday, August 26, 2010 Authorities: Utah sheriff's deputy shot and killed near Arizona-Utah border; suspect at large Tire blowout prompts W.Va. gov to abort takeoff in personal airplane; no injuries reported Philly housing director put on leave amid $900,000 in sex-harassment payouts; HUD starts audit Calif. jury deliberates fate of reputed racist gang member accused of killing black girl Army contractor pleads guilty in NY to accepting cash to steer Afghanistan contracts Colo. man pleads guilty to sending threatening letters to Obama and Colo., Ala. congressmen Tale of the tape: NJ didn't fix a mistake on grant application the way governor says it did Man injured while performing North Carolina submersion baptisms sues LDS church Arizona governor's lawyers file first brief Thursday in appeal of immigration law ruling 22 Komodo dragons hatch this month at Los Angeles Zoo, boost to the endangered species FBI reclassifies case of 2-year-old girl's disappearance as kidnapping _ after 45 years. Investigators of deadly Calif. bus crash want to know who may have given alcohol to minors Marine's defense to seek dismissal of Haditha killings case because of loss of military lawyer Fugitive accused of killing wife, mother-in-law in Calif., putting bodies through staged crash Pa. woman makes rare, but colorful find: A bubblegum-pink katydid in her yard For President Johnson's 102nd birthday, aircraft becomes showpiece acquisition at LBJ Ranch Sotomayor predicts WikiLeaks war documents leak will prompt case before US Supreme Court In debate over how close is too close for NY mosque, questions loom about where ground zero is Lawsuit claims 10-year-old boy was traumatized from witnessing SeaWorld trainer's death Conn. man denies paying boy $1 to swear on camera in online video, says he's shocked by arrest Authorities order evacuations in Idaho and Montana because of wildfires whipped by wind Overturned truck on NJ interstate scatters sheep, goats, cattle; about 80 animals die Frozen assets: Icy pop purveyors get in on sweet trend with strange ingredients in cold treats Chicago law dean to head The New School in NYC, replacing ex-presidential candidate Bob Kerrey Walter Reed acknowledges mishandling nuclear material that may have exposed staff, patients Calif couple who left newborn in casino garage while they gambled sentenced to 60 days jail UN Security Council examines communication failure in Congo rapes Michigan tea party supporters make surprising gains, now face major test at state convention US judge sending question of validity of Fremont immigration ordinance to Nebraska high court AP Enterprise: As US tightens land borders, illegal migrants look to the sea for crossings New Jersey firefighters working on house fire find boy treading water in basement SC officials: Mom, twin 3-year-olds die in fire started by food left on stove unattended Poll: Most say US remains unprepared for natural disasters, see progress rebuilding Gulf Coast $250K dance: Caesars Palace fined for letting high-limit player boogie on baccarat table Tentative plea set for western Pa. man who allegedly threw TV remote at talkative son, 8 Colorado focuses on how inmate escaped from prison; materials found near fence Board to weigh fate of Philadelphia housing chief facing sex-harassment cases, mortgage woes AP News in Brief Some recent examples of smuggling illegal immigrants on Southern California's coast Cash-strapped colleges not waiting until graduation to cultivate campus donors With plenty of high school grads ready to enlist, Army ends GED program for aspiring soldiers Perry talks often about Texas Rangers' border security work, just don't ask him for specifics Finances and welfare of 104-year-old Montana copper heiress at center of NY criminal probe Wednesday, August 25, 2010 Blagojevich boxes sold at auction feature confidential client files, research on rival Group: Calif. judge orders university to release documents related to Palin appearance Education secretary urges schools to divulge data on student achievement, teacher performance 4 dead, including 3 Calif. family members, after van strikes SUV that then slams into tree Schools rethink using some playground equipment as authorities investigate 9-year-old's death Canadian man gets 3 years in federal prison for selling fake cancer drug over Internet Judge denies Tom DeLay's request to move trial from liberal Austin, Texas, sets October trial Napolitano says discussions with locals, Canadians will solve underused border station dilemma Marine Corps faults Navy air controller in midair collision that killed 9 off California coast UN envoy says 2 UN peacekeeping patrols in Congo were not informed by villagers of mass rapes Indiana man charged with stalking Pa. woman using Facebook page in name of woman he raped Sen. Kennedy's family marks anniversary of his death with Mass, renaming of health center Nev. man sentenced to 20 years for violently shaking baby whose cries interrupted video game Army: 5 Stryker brigade soldiers conspired to kill Afghan civilians; 7 others also charged Calif. gang members suspected of murders, drug dealing arrested in racketeering case Police: Ga. author who claimed to be CIA assassin in book kills self in accidental shooting Calif.'s Huntington cultural center gives original anti-Jew Nuremburg Laws to Nat'l Archives Jury convicts Iowa City woman of illegally accessing Obama's student loan records Beachfront Hawaii estate rented by Obama family during Christmas vacations sold for $6.9M Sweets lovers in Philadelphia are feeling sour after city impounds cupcake lady's truck NYC man accused of exploiting hundreds of stolen identities in nationwide $500,000 scam White House announced Obama will deliver second back-to-school speech to students next month Joint Chiefs of Staff chair Mullen says returning veterans need job, education opportunities Marines sharply increase mental health care for troops, fight military's highest suicide rate 2 Washington men _ including Aryan Nations follower _ indicted in attack on black man at bar Reputed Italian mobster linked to Fla. attorney's Ponzi scam pleads guilty in US court No. 2 White House spokesman offers aw-shucks demeanor in contrast to combative Gibbs A lesson in survival for Chilean miners from those who came back from Mir, Andes, plane crash New York Times' investigation of radiation risks wins Public Service Award from APME Poll: Americans less happy with Obama's education agenda, but still love their local schools Nevada member of anti-government group gets 18 months in prison for unregistered machine gun A look at the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta 2011 Jetta sedan has more legroom, upscale styling, lower price A look at the 2011 Volkswagen Jedda 2011 Jetta sedan has more legroom, upscale styling, lower price AP's coverage of Fort hood shooting wins 'Deadline Reporting' award by APME Patients critically injured when van crashed into Tenn. salon upgraded to serious condition Conn. man who lost arm in 2-day furnace ordeal gets prosthetic limb, looks forward to wedding Relatives: Man in deadly Virginia shooting rampage had warned of attack over property dispute Play the odds or play it safe? Advice for home cooks hankering for foods with raw eggs Police discover unclaimed body of North Carolina woman left in hearse for 9 days On highway through the heart of Katrina country, signs of progress, and of a patchy recovery Oklahoma County judge schedules June trial for doctor accused of killing his young son NTSB: Beacon dislodged from plane upon impact in Alaska crash that killed Ted Stevens Authorities: Runaway truck crashes into house, killing man, woman, child near Santa Barbara 11 homes destroyed, 2 damaged after wind-whipped blaze rips through southern Ore. neighborhood Police: Driver who lost control, injured 5 near San Francisco bus stop did not have license Marijuana plants worth $100 million seized on Calif. farm believed run by drug traffickers Evacuations lifted in Southern California mountains as wildfire's spread slows Tuesday, August 24, 2010 Fire marshal: Blaze destroys 11 homes, damages 2 more in southern Oregon city; no injuries William Saxbe, attorney general in Nixon administration and former US Senator from Ohio, dies Lewis-McChord soldier sentenced to life without parole for double murder, kidnapping baby Investigators say fireworks from nearby building caused Boston's huge warehouse blaze Va. man acquitted of 1991 killing of camp counselor from Fla. in northeastern PA Gotcha! Camera catches thief in background as NJ family poses for photo at Wis. state capitol Mayor dismisses complaint skyscraper could ruin NYC skyline, hurt Empire State Building view California bill to bring health care reform to dogs, cats and other pets advances AP Exclusive: Witness in capture of Ariz. fugitives says he never felt threatened by the pair Sheriff: SC bondsman forced woman to cook, clean and do sexual favors in exchange for bail Mexican drug war sends bullets whizzing across the border into El Paso; police can do little Local BLMs to decide whether to limit access to caves, mines to prevent spread of bat disease Federal crews airlift water to Southern California desert after wild burros die of dehydration Minn. court refuses to block state claim against design firm over Minneapolis bridge collapse US sheriffs struggle with high extradition costs, must weigh risks of letting suspects go Crews working to get southern Idaho wildfire larger than city of Los Angeles under control Ex-FEMA chief plans live broadcasts from New Orleans for Katrina's 5th anniversary California Senate approves lifetime prison sentences for some child molesters Parole denied Alabama dog torturer as 4-legged, tail-wagging victim makes appearance Official: Wrong fuse caused fire that killed 6 children in upstate New York village in June Suspect charged with aggravated murder in Washington state for 16-year-old girl's slaying Movin' on up: Alligators showing up in northern cities, irresponsible pet owners get the blame Horror stories about pets in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina prompted new evacuation rules Poll: Public doubts Islam more prone to violence, but most oppose mosque near ground zero Judge rules Georgia death row inmate Troy Davis failed to prove innocence at rare hearing NY officials investigate break-in at mausoleum; woman's remains taken from Catholic cemetery WH says Obama will play no further role in discussions on moving mosque near Ground Zero Experts examine sperm whale for injuries; mammal is stranded in waters next to Fla. marina New Mexico ranching groups, 2 counties say changes in wolf program violate environmental law Officials: Thousands of fish likely died from seasonal lack of oxygen, not oil spill White House: Mogadishu attack 'outrageous,' US will work against Al-Shabab Gay couple challenges Wyoming law after being refused marriage license With Iraq troop level sub-50,000, White House hails drawdown as 'truly remarkable achievement' Bugging out: Pest control company's list of most bedbug-infested cities includes 3 from Ohio Ariz. woman misidentified in fatal crash speaks to parents for 1st time as recovery continues Associated Press names Larma, Stewart, Sato, Stathis as US regional photo editors Government says Gulf seafood cleared for sale is safe, but will consumers buy it? White House: Iraq troop drawdown to under 50,000 'truly remarkable achievement Dashcam video in Ohio shows car flying into overpass, being reduced to parts; driver critical Infant's death from severed catheter at Las Vegas hospital is a homicide, coroner says NY Rep. Charles Rangel says Obama is too young to determine what congressman's dignity is Man accused of taking stolen beer from Conn. killer says he kept empty cans, didn't profit DC's elected 'shadow representative' gets no vote or salary, yet 4 people still want the job RFK Jr.'s wife faces charge of driving while impaired in NY, this time for drugs, not alcohol Supporters say church destroyed on 9/11 is being ignored in furor over mosque near ground zero Honolulu's long-standing trash woes get short-term solution, but bigger problem looms Ex-Marine gets life after being convicted of killing pregnant colleague found in backyard States look to K-9 units to rid prisons of cell phones by tracking unique smell of the devices Body of missing Washington state teen found, authorities take 18-year-old man into custody Appeals court upholds second-degree murder conviction in San Francisco dog mauling case Honolulu agrees to dispose of tons of trash that was to be shipped to Washington state Monday, August 23, 2010 Veterans angry that former Marine who killed wife to be buried in Denver national cemetery 3rd suspect in theft of watch from dying man in Pa. hospital pleads guilty, gets probation DEA looks to hire Ebonics translators to help interpret wiretapped conversations in drug cases Alaska man who made hit list of enemies of Islam gets 8 years in prison on terror charges Sebelius and Baucus rebuffed in Mont. after touting health care coverage for asbestos victims Wyo. jury finds trucker's identity was stolen; victim wants his ordeal to teach other drivers Sentencing ex-Ill. 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Blagojevich on conviction in 1st trial likely to await outcome of 2nd Wis. woman killed by Iraq war veteran husband had been staying at relative's house, police say Kan. woman drops lawsuit in exchange for end to Nebraska case over soldier's funeral protest Perry calls for more border security after stray bullet from Mexican shootout hits UTEP campus SeaWorld Orlando fined $75,000 for violations leading to trainer's death by killer whale Denver's safety manager resigning amid allegations, anger over police misconduct Northern California man sentenced to 20 years in prison for threatening Obama in anthrax hoax Murder charges in New Mexico provide grisly details of Arizona fugitives' blood-soaked getaway Investigation: Former BLM manager in NM took gifts from oil company and misused travel funds Some Massachusetts towns give up on enforcing relaxed marijuana laws, while others struggle to Tunnel originating in Mexico discovered under Nogales, Ariz., authorities say Secret History: Former US spy goes to work for DC's International Spy Museum as historian Police: Wis. ride operator enjoyed limelight from TV appearance before girl's 100-foot fall Colorado governor says $9 million in pot fees helping ease $60 million fiscal emergency Federal judge rules former Maine prosecutor guilty on 13 child pornography charges 'Grim Sleeper' serial killing suspect pleads not guilty to 10 murder counts in Calif. Biden tells VFW convention that US remains committed to Iraq after combat troop withdrawals AP Exclusive: Activists' video shows SC hounds repeatedly running at chained, declawed bear Nevada Test Site north of Las Vegas gets new name: Nevada National Security Site, or N2S2 After arm-wrestling loss, Fla. police say man pulled gun, tried to run over people ACLU asks US Supreme Court to hear appeal on Va's ban on alcohol ads in college newspapers Inmate convicted of attempted murder, kidnapping escapes from northeast Colorado prison Searchers look for floatplane missing in Alaska with 3 National Park Service workers on board Flooding closes NY roads, strands motorists; homes evacuated as waterways reach flood stages First lady joining former first lady at Pa. event marking downing of jet on 9/11 2-foot-long alligator found hiding under NYC car; animal control isn't sure how it got there 40 years after bombing at UW-Madison, last of Vietnam protest fugitives remains a 'ghost'

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