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Vatican studies visions of Virgin at Medjugorje
The Vatican has begun formally investigating reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary at the Medjugorje shrine in southern Bosnia.
Malawi church leaders meet on gay rights
Church leaders say they have met in this fiercely conservative southern African nation to "understand the phenomenon" of same sex partners days ahead of a court verdict that ...
Mutual fund fees that are actually good for you
Don't turn your back on mutual funds that charge redemption fees, says Michael Finke, associate professor and Ph.
Ford says new V-8 Mustang tops in fuel economy
Ford Motor Co. says the 2011 Mustang GT has something unexpected to brag about: Fuel economy. Ford said the 412-horsepower, 5.0-liter V-8 gets 26 miles to the gallon ...
American Express CEO's compensation falls 61 pct
The chief executive of American Express saw his pay package drop 61 percent last year as the credit card company's profits narrowed amid the downturn, according to an Associated ...
AP analysis of Obama FOIA record at a glance
To mark Sunshine Week, when news organizations promote open government and freedom of information, The Associated Press reviewed annual Freedom of Information Act reports filed ...
Fiji declares a state of emergency for cyclone aid
Fiji declared a state of emergency Tuesday and ordered troops to launch relief operations in northern regions battered by a powerful cyclone that knocked out power and forced ...
APNewsBreak: Governors seek wind energy boost
A coalition representing governors of 29 states is urging the federal government to take steps to boost wind energy, such as a renewable electricity standard requiring utilities ...
Study: Grad rates between blacks, whites widening
A new study finds the disparity between graduation rates for white and black players on NCAA tournament-bound men's basketball teams grew this year.
Duncan: More than math, reading important
President Barack Obama's proposal to overhaul education standards championed by his predecessor aims to broaden the focus beyond math and reading to "a well-rounded education," ...
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Kerry: Taliban arrest due to US-Pakistan effort
Sen. John Kerry says the capture of the Taliban's top military commander is proof of a "stronger cooperative effort" between the United States and Pakistan.
Obama seeks return to campaign-style discipline
Facing criticism that President Barack Obama isn't connecting with the American people, the White House is infusing its ...
Teva Pharmaceutical reports 4th-quarter profit
Generic drug developer Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. reported a fourth-quarter profit on Tuesday from a boost in sales of acquired Barr products and a mix of generic and ...
Sri Lanka's opposition appeals defeat in court
Sri Lanka's jailed and defeated opposition presidential candidate appealed to the country's highest court Tuesday ...
Peer beats Razzano 6-2, 6-2 in 2nd round at Dubai
Shahar Peer of Israel has beaten Virginie Razzano of France 6-2, 6-2 in the second round of the Dubai Tennis ...
German investor confidence decreases again
German investor confidence slipped for the fifth month in a row in February amid dim prospects for the nation's retail, consumer goods, steel and chemical sectors, a closely ...
EU January car registrations up 12.9 percent
The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association says new car registrations in the European Union increased 12.9 percent in January compared with the same month a year ago.