National News
‘You hit a what?’ SUV nearly slams into elephant
November 6, 2009
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — It’s not unusual to see a deer or a cow crossing Oklahoma’s rural highway. » Full Story
Van stolen 35 years ago in Wash. state recovered
November 6, 2009
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A Volkswagen van stolen 35 years ago in Washington state has been found in a shipping container at the Los Angeles/Long Beach seapor. » Full Story
A big new tax break for homebuyers; signing Friday
November 6, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) — Missed out on Cash for Clunkers? Congress has another deal for you: Buy a home before May 1 and collect up to $6,500 from the governmen. » Full Story
Fannie Mae offers borrowers option to foreclosure
November 6, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) — Can’t pay the mortgage? You still might be able to stay in your home. » Full Story
Democrats say elections won't stop health care
November 5, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) — Far from chastened by off-year election setbacks, congressional Democrats vowed no let-up in the drive to pass controversial health care Wednesday, arguing that the way to regain... » Full Story
Senate acts to extend aid for jobless, homebuyers
November 5, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) — Recognizing that a weak economy still needs a government boost, the Senate voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to provide the jobless with up to 20 weeks in additional unemployment... » Full Story
Success in 'space elevator' competition
November 5, 2009
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. » Full Story
DC sniper calls himself 'this innocent black man'
November 5, 2009
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Attorneys for John Allen Muhammad released a May 2008 letter on Wednesday in which the mastermind of the deadly 2002 sniper attacks in the Washington, D.C. » Full Story