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Jackson moonwalk glove sells for $350K

NEW YORK (AP) — The shimmering, white glove Michael Jackson wore when he premiered his trademark moonwalk dance in 1983 was auctioned off for $350,000 — plus tax — on … more

11/22/09 | 21 views

Health bill clears hurdle

WASHINGTON — Invoking the memory of Edward M. Kennedy, Democrats united Saturday night to push historic health care legislation past a key Senate hurdle over the opposition of Republicans eager … more

By David Espo
AP Special Correspondent | 11/22/09 | 21 views

Heroism during Vietnam

SMITH LAKE (AP) — Wayne Patton doesn’t consider himself a hero, but in a dense jungle on March 26, 1970, he sure acted like one. “I don’t have one ounce of hero in me,” Patton said. … more

By Tiffany Green
The Cullman Times | 11/22/09 | 19 views

Life requested for US suspect in Italy murder

PERUGIA, Italy — Prosecutors on Saturday requested life in prison for an American student and her ex-boyfriend accused in the fatal stabbing of her British roommate during a drug-fueled sex … more

By Marta Falconi
Associated Press Writer | 11/22/09 | 9 views

‘Going Rogue’

Sarah Palin greets patrons and she signs her book “Going Rogue” at a book signing at the Sam's Club warehouse store in Washington, Pa., on Saturday. more

11/22/09 | 7 views

Obama trumpets Asia trip as boost to economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama’s eight-day trip to Asia produced no tangible wins for the United States, though he is citing talks with Asian allies that he says could help create … more

11/22/09 | 12 views

Pope, Anglican leader agree on closer relations

VATICAN CITY (AP) — After offering a home in his church to disaffected Anglicans, Pope Benedict XVI assured the archbishop of Canterbury on Saturday that he is still committed to seeking closer … more

11/22/09 | 3 views

Ukraine bedevils climate deal

KONSTANTINOVKA, Ukraine — Vladimir Gapor is a plumber by trade, but now he’s a scavenger, prying bits of scrap steel from the ruins of his old factory and selling them for a pittance. For … more

By Arthur Max
Associated Press Writer | 11/22/09 | 10 views

Parker 2nd VP of utility regulators

The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners this week elected Alabama Public Service Commissioner Susan Parker as its second vice president. The association is a nonprofit … more

11/22/09 | 22 views

Atheist groups flower on college campuses

AMES, Iowa — The sign sits propped on a wooden chair, inviting all comers: “Ask an Atheist.” Whenever a student gets within a few feet, Anastasia Bodnar waves and smiles, trying to make … more

By Eric Gorski
AP Religion Writer | 11/22/09 | 23 views