Ceremony is more celebration than solemnity

For a nation sunk in financial crisis and shaken by recession, the inauguration of the 44

Obamas attend church before inauguration

President-elect Barack Obama began his inauguration day by attending a service at St. John's Church near the White House.

Town wants to record drinkers to curb brawls

Authorities in a small North Dakota coal mining town want bar owners to install surveillance systems after a rash of brawls that some people liken to those seen in John Wayne's Western movies.

Bush gives automakers $17.4 billion lifeline

The Bush administration came to the rescue of the troubled U.S. auto industry Friday, offering $17.4 billion in loans in exchange for concessions from carmakers and their workers.

Albuquerque police want ad: We need snitches

The Albuquerque Police Department has turned to the want ads for snitches.

India navy sinks suspected pirate 'mother ship'

An Indian naval vessel sank a suspected pirate "mother ship" Wednesday in the Gulf of Aden and chased two attack boats into the night, in a day of escalating violence in the lawless seas.

World's ugliest dog dies after battle with cancer

A one-eyed, three-legged dog that won the title of world's ugliest pooch this summer has died.

Dead goldfish gets voter registration material

The only "agent of change" Princess ever supported was the person who freshened the water in her bowl. So election officials want to know why the dead goldfish was sent voter registration materials.

Ohio woman, 89, arrested for keeping kids' ball

An 89-year-old Ohio woman faces a charge of petty theft because neighborhood children say she refused to give back their football.

Army stops Iraq GI from bringing puppy home

More than 10,000 people have signed an online petition urging the Army to let an Iraqi puppy come home with a U.S. soldier, who fears that "Ratchet" could be killed if left behind.

Man opts for 'I was stupid' sign outside plant

A man who caused damage at a waste water treatment plant in Eau Claire has decided to pick public humiliation over jail time to pay for his crime.

From families' grief, a symbol of loss and hope

Money was an afterthought when the memorial to the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attack on the Pentagon was proposed. However, the $22 million cost was raised primarily by families of the victims.

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