2 convicted in dog fighting bust

LAPD'S Animal Cruelty Task Force provided a glimpse into the sinister world of dog fighting, revealing details behind a major bust to show people why it is important to come forward to report this type of ...

4 found fatally shot in Sacramento-area house

Authorities say four apparent family members were found shot to death in a house near Sacramento, Calif.

Megan Meier's mom on MySpace trial verdict

The mother of a Missouri teenager who killed herself after an Internet hoax says the woman convicted on misdemeanor charges in the case knew what was going on and allowed it to happen.

Associated Press Writer

A judge in Texas has dismissed indictments against Vice President Dick Cheney and former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales.

Panel: Bio attack likely in next 5 years

A report obtained by The Associated Press says the U.S. can expect a terrorist attack using nuclear or biological weapons in the next five years.

Unimin Plant Fire Update

Unimin Plant Fire Update Officials with the Unimin Plant in Spruce Pine gave few new details at a news conference Monday night.

World AIDS Day and Guinea

Commentary on the news, culture, sports and current events of sub-Saharan Africa from someone who's lived there.

Jewelry Heists Plaque Mandarin, Ortega Area

Several heists in the past few months from houses in the Ortega and Mandarin areas have prompted a crime alert for residents who keep valuable jewelry in their homes.

Nottingham Plot Explained... Sorta

MTV's movie blog is claiming they're setting the record straight on exactly who Russell Crowe will be playing in Ridley Scott's Robin Hood re-imagining, and why Scott once claimed Crowe would be playing both ...

Wind, heavy snow create Avalanche danger

KUSA - The weekend storm that brought as much as 4 feet of snow to the northern mountains coupled with 100 mph winds has created extreme avalanche danger.