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Texas Democrats say this could be their November

Seven key races across the state could turn the House back to Democratic control

Democrats and Libertarians find common ground in their grudge against Republicans

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Autumn temperatures in the Arctic are at record levels, the Arctic Ocean is getting warmer and less salty as sea ice melts, and ...

Two new IRS computer systems that will eventually cost taxpayers almost $2 billion are being put into service despite known security ...

Will the first Google phone become the apple of your eye? We'll have an inkling in six days when the much-anticipated T-Mobile ...

If you're thinking about buying that expensive big-screen TV well, that's probably about as far as you're going to get.

BERLIN (AP) Google has appealed two court decisions that could ban it and other search engines from operating image searches ...

A group of 22 Asian sailors has been released after more than a month of captivity since their cargo ship was hijacked by pirates ...

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Thursday he was encouraged by the positive developments in relations between Lebanon and Syria, ...

A television news channel in Venezuela could face fines after a talk show guest suggested that President Hugo Chavez could be ...

The "Gringo in Mexico," as Robert Alexander is known, has a hit TV show that is half travelogue, half food fest and 100% enthusiasm ...

For Americans, the 1983 suicide bombing of Marine barracks in Beirut was a seminal moment on a timeline that led to the 9/11 ...

Both presidential candidates have proposed temporary tax cuts designed to help Americans cope with the financial crisis, which ...

Wall Street stocks turned in another stunning finish Thursday and extended its unprecedented streak of volatility this time, ...

Buying a new car? Bring some extra cash. Tighter credit standards are forcing many car buyers to put down more cash up front ...

Speaking at a tech industry conference, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer on Thursday said a deal with Yahoo may still make economic ...

With the economy in turmoil, retailers are working harder to get your business. They're making it easier to shop, or at least ...

Whew. It's Friday: • Before U.S. markets open, President Bush will say a few words about the economy to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. • More economic grist for Wall Street's mill: September housing starts and building permits, plus the initial read on consumer sentiment this month. • Health an. […]

NASA engineers bypassed a balky computer on the Hubble Space Telescope and revived an 18-year-old spare module powered by a relatively antique Intel 486 processor. The Hubble is in the final stages of recovery after the overnight operation. The computer collects and processes data from science instr. […]

The Pentagon has canceled the Army's $6 billion reconnaissance helicopter program, which was grossly over-budget and behind schedule. Instead of the Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter, the Army will buy replacements for the existing Kiowa aircraft. Both are built by Bell Helicopter. The initial price t. […]

Further hard proof of the credit situation: Commercial banks borrowed a record daily average of $99.7 billion from the Federal Reserve during the past week. That 25% more than the previous week's record $75 billion. Just yesterday alone banks asked for $101.9 billion — another record-breaker. Inve. […]

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake has struck southern Mexico near the Guatemalan border. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake, in the Pacific off Chiapas state, was about 22 miles deep. It was felt in Guatemala City, 125 miles south, where residents ran from homes and buildings. No reports of damage o. […]

Stevens became the first sitting senator in 27 years to testify in his defense at a criminal trial.

It turns out "Joe" owes back taxes and would likely get a tax cut under the Obama plan.

A group of 22 Asian sailors has been released after more than a month of captivity since their cargo ship was hijacked by pirates ...

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Thursday he was encouraged by the positive developments in relations between Lebanon and Syria, ...

A television news channel in Venezuela could face fines after a talk show guest suggested that President Hugo Chavez could be ...

Illustration shows the candidate's head on donkey's body on a bogus $10 bill that says 'Food Stamps.' Leader of the Upland women's group denies racism, but a state party official decries the image. A Republican women's club in San Bernardino County sent out a recent newsletter with a photo of Barack. […]

DeWayne McKinney was found to have a blood-alcohol level of 0.22% -- nearly three times the legal limit -- when he died in a motorbike accident in Hawaii. DeWayne McKinney, a former California prison inmate turned millionaire, was driving with a blood-alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit. […]

Union president says the group will shift its resources toward the battle against Proposition 5, the Nonviolent Offender Rehabilitation Act. The state's well-heeled prison guards' union is dropping its campaign to recall Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and devoting resources to defeating a ballot initiat. […]

Raul Macias built a strong political base on the playing fields of northeast L.A. Even his critics acknowledge how far he has come. The Los Angeles city councilman wanted to preserve an old bridge. He called "Don Raul." A young politician running for office needed votes. He walked up the stairs of a. […]

The gift from the California Teachers Assn. comes as an internal poll by opponents of the initiative to ban gay marriage reveals that the campaign has not raised as much as supporters. The California Teachers Assn. donated $1 million this week to defeat a ballot initiative seeking to ban same-sex ma. […]

The center is in the final year of his contract and could become a restricted free agent next year if the Lakers don't sign him to an extension by Oct. 31. Andrew Bynum turns 21 on Oct. 27. Then comes an even bigger date.

Vince Acors and Michelle Palmer were arrested after being on a beach together and charged with having unmarried sex. In addition to the 3-month sentence, the pair were fined for drinking alcohol. A British couple whose drunken escapade led to sex on the beach, tabloid headlines and a clash between W. […]

The gift from the California Teachers Assn. comes as an internal poll by opponents of the initiative to ban gay marriage reveals that the campaign has not raised as much as supporters. The California Teachers Assn. donated $1 million this week to defeat a ballot initiative seeking to ban same-sex ma. […]

A report based on declassified documents suggests that the Nixon and Ford administrations, angry with the shah for his support for raising oil prices, worked to curb his ambitions. A new report based on previously classified documents suggests that the Nixon and Ford administrations created conditio. […]

The Dow closes up 401.35 points, or 4.7%, after declining more than 300 points earlier in the day. It was only the third time in the last 14 sessions that the Dow has finished in positive territory. Stocks staged a strong comeback rally today as investors set aside fears of a looming recession to ce. […]