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German Catholics to investigate abuse charges (AP)

The spokesman of the diocese Regensburg Clemens Neck is seen in front of a painting showing Pope John Paul II in Regensburg, southern Germany, on Wednesday, March 10, 2010. The Roman Catholic diocese of Regensburg in southern Germany said it appointed an independent investigator to examine the allegations of physical and sexual abuse that have engulfed the prestigious Regensburger Domspatzen boys choir, which was led by the Rev. Georg Ratzinger, the pope's older brother, from 1964 until 1994. So far, the sexual abuse allegations predate Ratzinger's term. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

AP - Catholic authorities in Germany announced two major abuse investigations Wednesday — one into the renowned choir once led by Pope Benedict XVI's brother and another into what everyone, including the pope, knew about the sexual and physical abuse of students.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:49:58 GMT

Threatened Muhammad cartoonist has no regrets (AP)

Swedish artist Lars Vilks walks in the streets without protection in Stockholm, Sweden, Wednesday March 10 2010. The Swedish artist who angered Muslims by drawing the Prophet Muhammad with the body of a dog says he believes the suspects arrested in Ireland and the U.S. in an alleged plot to kill him were not professionals . (AP photo/Scanpix, Bertil Ericson)

AP - A Swedish artist who angered Muslims by drawing the Prophet Muhammad with the body of a dog said Wednesday he has no regrets and believes the suspects in an alleged plot to kill him were not professionals.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:41:02 GMT

Biden: Palestinians deserve 'viable' state (AP)

U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden, left, walks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas past the honor guard, ahead of their meeting in the West Bank city of Ramallah, Wednesday, March 10, 2010. Israel's new plan to build 1,600 homes for Jews in Palestinian-claimed east Jerusalem overshadowed Vice President Joe Biden's visit to the West Bank on Wednesday. Biden was to hold talks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Prime Minister Salam Fayyad, in part to ease their doubts about the latest U.S. peace efforts. (AP Photo/Tara Todras-Whitehill)

AP - Vice President Joe Biden's displeasure over an Israeli plan to enlarge an east Jerusalem settlement was on display Wednesday as he warned against actions that "inflame tensions" and reassured his Palestinian hosts that they deserve a sustainable, independent state.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:29:46 GMT

Russian drivers forced to act as shield (AP)
AP - Russian traffic police are under investigation for ordering civilian motorists to park their cars across a highway — and remain inside — to block a fleeing criminal suspect, prosecutors said Wednesday.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:27:49 GMT

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Garciaparra retires as member of Red Sox (AP)
Nomar Garciaparra rejoined the Red Sox for one day and then retired, ending a 14-year career in which he won an MVP award with Boston and became a beloved player in the city. The shortstop signed a one-day contract with his former team Wednesday before announcing he's leaving baseball at 36 to become an ESPN analyst.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:01:17 PST

A-Rod to interview with feds soon (AP)
Alex Rodriguez's lawyers are setting up an interview with federal authorities as part of an investigation into a Canadian doctor who is the focus of a cross-border drug smuggling case involving human growth hormone. The Yankee slugger said from the team's spring training complex Wednesday that the interview site is under discussion but he would like it to be in Tampa so his training is not...

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:17:25 PST

Bryant's late jumper ends Lakers' slide (AP)
Kobe Bryant never gets tired of being the Lakers' closer. And though he savored the chance to stop Los Angeles' longest losing streak in nearly three years with yet another flawless game-winning shot, Bryant is hoping he won't have to bail out the Lakers quite so frequently in the final weeks before they defend their title.

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:38:41 PST

Edwards placed on 3 weeks' probation (AP)
Sticking with its ``boys, have at it'' attitude, NASCAR won't force Carl Edwards to miss any races after he deliberately wrecked Brad Keselowski's car last weekend in Atlanta.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:02:45 PST

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Unemployment rises in 30 states in January (AP)

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AP - Unemployment rose in 30 states in January, the Labor Department said Wednesday, evidence that jobs remain scarce in most regions of the country.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:54:29 GMT

Wholesale inventories fall while sales increase (AP)

In this March 3, 2010 photo, a Costco worker changes the price sign at Costco in Mountain View, Calif. Businesses trimmed inventories at the wholesale level again in January even though sales rose for a 10th consecutive month. The dip in inventories underscored that businesses remain cautious about restocking their depleted shelves. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)

AP - Businesses trimmed inventories at the wholesale level again in January even though sales rose for a 10th consecutive month. The dip in inventories underscored that businesses remain cautious about restocking their depleted shelves.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:32:31 GMT

Curbing derivatives might hurt, not help, Greece (AP)

AP - Derivatives have become a dirty word.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:12:44 GMT

Stocks rise after inventories fall but sales gain (AP)

People walk on Wall Street, Tuesday, March 9, 2010, in New York. Investors are continuing to search for direction Wednesday, March 10, after two days of relatively flat trading. Stock futures are narrowly mixed.(AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

AP - Stocks are continuing their slow trek higher after the government's report of a drop in companies' inventories during January.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:09:54 GMT

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'Lost Boys' actor Corey Haim dead in Calif. at 38 (AP)

This undated publicity image provided by A&E shows actor Corey Haim, who appeared in the A&E reality TV show 'The Two Coreys' with his friend Corey Feldman. Haim, a 1980s teen heartthrob for his roles in 'Lucas' and 'The Lost Boys' whose career was blighted by drug abuse, died Wednesday March 10, 2010. He was 38. (AP Photo/Courtesy AETN, L. Pief Weyman) NO SALES. MANDATORY CREDIT

AP - Corey Haim, a 1980s teen heartthrob whose career was blighted by drug abuse, has died. He was 38.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:34:38 GMT

Glenn Beck Felled by Eric Massa's Performance (Time.com)

US Representative Eric Massa, pictured in 2009, resigned suddenly this week facing harassment allegations from a former male staffer. In his most colorful parting shot, on a radio show on Sunday, he accused the White House chief of staff of cornering him at the locker room of the House of Representatives gym and hammering him for failing to back Obama's budget.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Chip Somodevilla)

Time.com - Many conservatives had rightly warned the Fox News superstar to steer clear of the aggrieved Democratic Congressman, but he just couldn't resist

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:35:00 GMT

Public scorn for Congress sharpens, support for Obama holds (AP)

President Barack Obama speaks with Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou during a ceremony honoring Greek Independence Day in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, March 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

AP - Americans have come to detest Congress ever more deeply as it nears the end of a nasty fight over health care. But more than half still back President Barack Obama, a bright spot for a Democratic Party counting on its leader to help stave off expected losses in elections this fall.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:40:28 GMT

Boyfriend: 'Jihad Jane' suspect wasn't religious (AP)

In this June 26, 1997 booking photo released by the Tom Green County Jail in San Angelo, Texas, is shown Colleen R. LaRose. LaRose, the self-described 'Jihad Jane' who thought her blond hair and blue eyes would let her blend in as she sought to kill an artist in Sweden, is a rare case of an American woman aiding foreign terrorists and shows the evolution of the global threat, authorities say. LaRose is accused in an indictment filed Tuesday, March 9, 2010, of actively recruiting fighters, as well as agreeing to murder the artist, marry a terrorism suspect so he could move to Europe and martyr herself if necessary. (AP Photo/Tom Green County Jail)

AP - The self-dubbed "Jihad Jane" who thought her blond, all-American profile would help mask her plan to kill a Swedish cartoonist is a rare case of a U.S. woman inciting foreign terrorism and shows the latest evolution of the global threat, authorities say.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:52:48 GMT