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Trucker dies as big rig falls off SF Bay Bridge

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An accident-plagued stretch of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge saw its first fatality Monday when the driver of a speeding big rig lost control and the truck plummeted 200 feet from the span, authorities said. (Nov. 10)

  • Teen set on fire; classmates charged as adults AP - Tue Nov 10, 2:58 AM ET

    The three Florida teenagers accused of dousing a classmate with rubbing alcohol, then lighting him on fire will be charged as adults. The three were charged Monday with one count of attempted second-degree murder. (Nov. 10)

  • Video essay: Obama pastry chef "The Crustmaster" AP - Tue Nov 10, 1:00 AM ET

    Bill Yosses, the White House pastry chef, offers a rare insider's view of the operation and says there is no contradiction in being a dessert maker for such an avowedly health-conscious first family. (Nov. 10)

  • Case against Ohio bodies suspect expands AP - Mon Nov 9, 11:46 PM ET

    Authorities are investigating whether Anthony Sowell, a suspected serial killer whose home and yard harbored the remains of at least 11 people, is connected to any killings in places he lived while in the military, including Japan. (Nov. 9)

  • High court refuses to stop sniper execution AP - Mon Nov 9, 11:25 PM ET

    The U.S. Supreme Court refused to block Tuesday's scheduled execution of sniper John Allen Muhammad. Muhammad is scheduled to die by injection at a Virginia prison for the slaying of Dean Harold Meyers during a three-week massacre in 2002. (Nov. 9)

  • Raw video: Woman fell in front of oncoming train AP - Mon Nov 9, 9:59 PM ET

    A 26-year old woman stumbled and fell onto tracks in Boston just seconds before the arrival of an oncoming train. Waiting passengers began yelling and waving until the train conductor saw the woman and stopped just inches away. (Nov. 9)

  • Fmr. boss 'optimistic' hikers will be freed AP - Mon Nov 9, 9:46 PM ET

    The executive director of New America Media says keeping 3 American hikers being held in Iran on the public's radar will encourage the U.S. to take diplomatic steps to secure their release. 2 of the hikers worked for the media outlet. (Nov. 9)

  • Officials: Military to charge Ft. Hood suspect AP - Mon Nov 9, 9:13 PM ET

    Investigative officials say the Army psychiatrist accused of the Fort Hood massacre will be charged by the U.S. military rather than in a civilian court. (Nov. 9)

  • Officials: NYer had 20 dead dogs buried in yard AP - Mon Nov 9, 8:57 PM ET

    Dozens of concerned pet owners have contacted authorities following the gruesome discovery of more than 20 animal carcasses in the backyard of a Long Island home, a scene described by one veteran SPCA official as something out of a horror movie. (Nov. 9)

  • VMI to review training after cadet's death AP - Mon Nov 9, 8:12 PM ET

    Virginia Military Institute plans to review its training procedures following the death of a freshman who collapsed after completing a 10-mile march. (Nov. 9)

  • Man confesses to shooting Kan. abortion provider AP - Mon Nov 9, 7:41 PM ET

    In an exclusive interview with the Associated Press, Scott Roeder confessed to shooting a Kansas abortion provider at a Wichita church earlier this year. Roeder says he killed Dr. George Tiller to protect unborn children. (Nov. 9)

  • Obama: 'We were dealt a tough hand' on economy AP - Mon Nov 9, 6:48 PM ET

    President Barack Obama told ABC News that his administration was dealt a tough hand on the economy, but he's convinced he's doing everything he can. (Nov. 9)

  • How 911 dispatchers handled Fort Hood shooting AP - Mon Nov 9, 6:26 PM ET

    63 emergency calls came into the 911 center in Bell County, Texas in just 11 minutes last Thursday. The AP's Rich Matthews reports on how the center handled the shooting rampage at Fort Hood. (Nov. 9)

  • Imam condemns support of Ft. Hood suspect AP - Mon Nov 9, 6:20 PM ET

    An official with a Virginia mosque denounced the statements of a former employee. The employee made claims that American Muslims who condemned the shootings at Fort Hood are hypocrites who have committed treason against their religion. (Nov. 8)

  • Health Care Bill: So Now What? AP - Mon Nov 9, 6:01 PM ET

    As the focus on health care reform shifts to the Senate, analysts aren't expecting the chamber to pass an overhaul bill any time soon. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid must come up with a plan that will gain the support of moderate Democrats. (Nov. 9)

  • Gulf Coast preps as Ida weakens AP - Mon Nov 9, 5:11 PM ET

    Gulf Coast residents hunkered down at home and in shelters Monday as a rare late-season tropical storm headed their way, bringing with it the potential for high winds, flooding and up to 8 inches of rain in some places. (Nov. 9)

  • AP Top Stories AP - Mon Nov 9, 4:41 PM ET

    Here's the latest news for Monday, Nov. 9: Suspected Fort Hood shooter awake, talking; Berlin Wall anniversary; American hikers held in Iran; Ida weakens to tropical storm.

  • Hasan Lawyer: 'going to protect all his rights AP - Mon Nov 9, 4:15 PM ET

    A man says he's been contacted by the family of Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan and that they asked him to serve as his lawyer. Retired Col. John Galligan says he's hoping to meet with alleged Fort Hood shooter Hasan soon. (Nov. 9)

  • La. Governor: Ida weakening, but still preparing AP - Mon Nov 9, 1:01 PM ET

    The governor of Louisiana says Ida, a rare late-season tropical storm is churning toward the Gulf Coast but is weakening and is only expected to bring localized flooding and wind. Landfall is expected toward Florida and Alabama on Tuesday. (Nov. 9)

  • America considers a change in the war on drugs AP - Mon Nov 9, 9:18 AM ET

    America's war on drugs is poised to shift into a phase where treatment of addicts gains favor over imprisonment of low-level offenders. (Nov. 9)

  • First Person: Rep. recalls Berlin Wall falling AP - Mon Nov 9, 5:13 AM ET

    Wisconsin Congressman Ron Kind recalls being in Berlin when the Wall fell on November 9, 1989, and the emotions he felt then and still carries with him now. (Nov. 9)

  • Philly transit workers end strike AP - Mon Nov 9, 3:08 AM ET

    Gov. Ed Rendell says a transit strike that shut down Philadelphia's buses, subways and trolleys for nearly a week is over. (Nov. 9)

  • H.S. Students Get Head Start in Financial Field AP - Mon Nov 9, 2:58 AM ET

    For nearly 30 years the National Academy Foundation has helped high school students, particularly those from underprivileged neighborhoods, become better versed in financial issues and get scholarships to attend college. (Nov. 9)

  • Video Essay: Fort Hood community turns to faith AP - Mon Nov 9, 1:19 AM ET

    Parishoners gathered at Fort Hood churches searching for peace and answers after an Army psychiatrist opened fire on the military post last Thursday killing 13 and wounding 30 others. Produced by Eric Gay. (Nov. 8)

  • Officer describes Fort Hood firefight AP - Mon Nov 9, 12:59 AM ET

    One of 2 police officers who confronted the alleged Fort Hood killer says he shot Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan before kicking the man's weapon away, handcuffing him and ending the nation's worst killing spree on a military base. (Nov. 8)

  • Fort Hood community organizes food drive AP - Sun Nov 8, 10:10 PM ET

    Members of the Fort Hood community came together Sunday to donate food for families affected by Thursday's deadly shootings. Organizers say they will be deliver meals to the families for the next 10 days. (Nov. 8)

  • Richmond community rallies after gang rape AP - Sun Nov 8, 8:04 PM ET

    As many as 200 people held a peace march and rally in Richmond, California, two weeks after a 16-year-old girl was gang raped outside her school's homecoming dance. (Nov. 8)

  • Chaplain leads prayer for Fort Hood suspect AP - Sun Nov 8, 6:51 PM ET

    Soldiers and others are attending church services at Fort Hood, Texas, and in neighboring Killeen to pray for the man authorities say went on a shooting spree and to honor the victims. (Nov. 8)

  • Video Essay: Texas church honors fallen soldiers AP - Sun Nov 8, 3:18 PM ET

    Central Christian Church near Fort Hood, Texas created a memorial in honor of those killed and wounded in the shooting rampage at the post. Produced by Eric Gay. (Nov. 8)

  • 16 Fort Hood victims still hospitalized AP - Sun Nov 8, 2:30 PM ET

    Officials at Fort Hood in Texas say at least 16 victims remained hospitalized with gunshot wounds Sunday, and seven were in intensive care. (Nov. 8)

  • Obama: House passage of health care 'courageous AP - Sun Nov 8, 1:46 PM ET

    President Barack Obama Sunday said House passage of health care overhaul was a 'courageous vote' for many lawmakers. The president also praised Iraq's parliament for passing a long-delayed electoral law, paving the way for nationwide elections. (Nov. 8)

  • 911 tape released in California gang rape AP - Sun Nov 8, 10:37 AM ET

    Police released a 911 call in which a young woman tells a dispatcher about a drunken, naked girl on a high school campus whom officers later said was gang-raped. The call is apparently the first report police received about the Oct. 24 attack. (Nov. 8)

  • Raw Video: Candlelight vigil at Fort Hood AP - Sun Nov 8, 10:02 AM ET

    Hundreds of people took part in a candlelight vigil Saturday night to remember the 13 people killed in a shooting at Fort Hood in Texas. (Nov . 8)

  • House passes health care bill AP - Sun Nov 8, 2:08 AM ET

    In a victory for President Obama, the U.S. House has narrowly passed landmark health care legislation to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry. The vote was 220-215. (Nov 7)

  • Ground broken for Flight 93 memorial in Pa. AP - Sat Nov 7, 10:53 PM ET

    Ground has been broken on a $58 million permanent memorial to the victims of United Flight 93, who died in Shanksville, Pa. during the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks. (Nov. 7)

  • Fort Hood victims' families share their stories AP - Sat Nov 7, 9:57 PM ET

    As investigators continue to try to determine the motive behind Friday's massacre that left 13 dead and 29 wounded at Fort Hood, Texas, victims' families are speaking out. (Nov. 7)

  • Army: Shooting suspect taken off ventilator AP - Sat Nov 7, 9:15 PM ET

    A U.S. Army spokesman says the man authorities say went on a shooting rampage at Fort Hood has been taken off a ventilator but still remains in intensive care at a military hospital. (Nov. 7)

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