North America News

Ex-Marine arraigned in 'Cathouse' star's killing

OKLAHOMA CITY - A former Marine has been arraigned on six counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of four people whose bodies were found in a burning home, including a prostitute featured on the HBO reality series "Cathouse."

Court drops case in nude photo shoot at NYC museum

NEW YORK - Nude, yes.

Schwarzenegger caught parking Porsche in red zone

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Just weeks after California first lady Maria Shriver apologized for parking in a red zone, her husband appears to have violated the same law.

Obama takes his leave a bit early, then returns

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama is getting used to leaving events before they end _ even when he doesn't have to.

Not guilty plea in alleged Ariz. honor killing

PHOENIX - An Iraqi immigrant accused of killing his daughter because she had become too Westernized has pleaded not guilty in a Phoenix court.

Zimbabwe women, receiving rights award, speak out

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama praised representatives of a women's organization whose members have been beaten by Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe's police force and face court trials for challenging Zimbabwe's government.

Calif. man jailed after housing homeless on ranch

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - A California rancher who houses homeless people on his property chose to serve 90 days in jail rather than accept probation after being convicted of misdemeanor safety violations.

Police: Jealous Wash. woman tries to kill again

SEATTLE - A Seattle woman who was convicted of killing a romantic rival is accused of trying to kill again in a jealous rage over a man.

Obama: US economy has 'core strengths'

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama said Monday the nation's economy is in good shape for the long term thanks to "core strengths" such as its universities, its innovation and a dynamic workforce.

Okla. Capitol cleared after incident at checkpoint

OKLAHOMA CITY - The offices of Oklahoma's governor and lieutenant governor were temporarily evacuated Monday after a man wearing a military fatigue jacket threw a briefcase onto a security checkpoint X-ray machine while attempting to bypass Capitol guards.

Wis. man with alleged child porn shrine charged

Ruling delayed for Filipino jailed in spy case

NEWARK, N.J. - A judge reserved ruling Monday on whether a former Philippine National Police officer who served prison time for receiving classified U.S. government documents will be extradited to face murder charges back home.

Tenn. man sentenced to 14 years in mosque firebomb

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A federal judge is sentencing a man who firebombed a mosque in central Tennessee to 14 years in prison.

Suit may block BLM roundup of mustangs in Nev.

RENO, Nev. - An animal protection group is asking a federal judge to block the government's planned roundup of thousands of wild mustangs in Nevada next month.

Southern Baptist president has prostate cancer

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Southern Baptist Convention President Johnny Hunt says that he has prostate cancer and expects to have surgery in January.

Belgian in US court admits Iran arms dealing

WASHINGTON (AFP) - - A alleged Belgian arms dealer on Monday pleaded guilty to charges of conspiring to export fighter jet engines and parts to Iran, US justice officials said.

Kennedy dispute reveals divide among Catholics

Clemson to get $98M for wind energy test facility

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Clemson University is getting nearly $100 million in federal stimulus funds to study wind energy.

Sarah Palin's book tour hits NC's Fort Bragg

FORT BRAGG, N.C. - Sarah Palin brought her book-signing tour to North Carolina's Fort Bragg on Monday as thousands greeted the former Republican vice presidential candidate in a campaign-like gathering that tested military rules involving politicians.