Beginners Guide to Pipes: Part 1 Tutorial

Ravens add to Steelers’ woes with OT win

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:22:16 -0800

An interception by rookie Paul Kruger set up a 29-yard field goal by Billy Cundiff with 6:42 left in the extra session, giving the Baltimore Ravens a 20-17 victory Sunday night.

Man sought in deadly ambush had sentence commuted

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:19:33 -0800

The person of interest in the deaths of four officers in Washington state had his 95-year sentence commuted by then-Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, authorities said.

Nets (0-17) fall to Lakers, match worst start

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:05:11 -0800

The New Jersey Nets matched the worst start to an NBA season with their 17th straight loss Sunday night, with Kobe Bryant scoring 30 points in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 106-87 victory.

Iran OKs 10 new nuke plants

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:27:06 -0800

Iran's Cabinet has OK'd building 10 more uranium enrichment plants, the state news agency says, further defying calls to halt nuclear fuel production.

High turnout for Honduras election

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:15:08 -0800

About 30,000 police officers and soldiers in Honduras are on alert today for a controversial presidential election.

Scoop: Party crashers know three rules of fame

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:07:10 -0800

Tareq and Michaele Salahi have really earned their notoriety. They understand how to grab the spotlight, aren't afraid to ask for cash, and aren't ashamed of reality TV.

4 police officers killed in coffee shop

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:06:14 -0800

Investigators identified a man with an extensive criminal past as a "person of interest" in the ambush on four police officers, who were shot to death Sunday morning at a coffee shop.

Honduras aims to move past coup

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:11:33 -0800

Hondurans elect a new president whose first challenge will be defending his legitimacy to the world and ending a crisis over a June coup that has isolated one of Latin America's poorest countries.

Oprah to visit White House for TV special

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:39:37 -0800

The queen of daytime will interview the president of the United States during an ABC holiday special that brings together Oprah Winfrey and Barack Obama.

No movement at top in latest BCS standings

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:09:01 -0800

After a weekend when all the national championship contenders stayed undefeated, the BCS standings were unchanged. Florida is first, Alabama second and Texas third on Sunday.

Health care debate to focus on Dems

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:58:04 -0800

With Republican opposition unanimous so far, the Senate debate starting Monday on a comprehensive health care bill will focus on bridging differences among the majority Democrats.

Colts rally, are first team to clinch playoff berth

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:53:09 -0800

The unbeaten Indianapolis Colts are the AFC South champions, the first team to clinch a playoff berth. Peyton Manning threw for three touchdowns and the Colts rallied from a 13-point halftime deficit Sunday for a 35-27 win over the Texans.

Woods: 'This situation is my fault'

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:44:42 -0800

Pro golfer Tiger Woods says he bears sole responsibility for his car accident, but state police said he canceled a third interview with crash investigators.

Officials: Treat HIV patients sooner

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:01:38 -0800

People infected with the virus that causes AIDS should start treatment earlier than currently recommended, the World Health Organization said on Monday.

Citing privacy, Woods declines to meet police

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:34:38 -0800

Tiger Woods finally gave his side of the story Sunday — on his Web site, not to police — and took the blame for an “embarrassing” car crash that gave him cuts, bruises and public scrutiny like never before.

Waiting word on Weis: All quiet at Notre Dame

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:24:44 -0800

Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis and his team are back home following another disappointing loss to close out the regular season.

Exit polls: Ex-rebel is Uruguay's next president

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:24:06 -0800

A plain-talking socialist who once led an armed revolutionary movement and now scorns "stupid ideologies" has won Uruguay's presidential run-off, according to three exit polls.

Reps deny Gyllenhaal, Witherspoon breakup

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:22:39 -0800

Despite reports, Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal are still very much a couple, according to their reps.

Israel could release 980 to free soldier

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:22:07 -0800

Israel could release 980 Palestinian prisoners in a possible deal to win the freedom of an Israeli soldier held captive by Hamas for three years, prosecutors disclosed Sunday.

Susan Boyle’s debut album tops Britain’s charts

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:12:13 -0800

The 48-year-old Scottish songstress famously finished second on "Britain's Got Talent," but the variety show launched her into a successful career.

Levin: Afghan forces key to success

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:48:57 -0800

The leading Senate Democrat on military matters says an Afghan surge, not an American surge, is central to succeeding in the 8-year-old war in Afghanistan.

Russians mourn train bombing victims

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:22:28 -0800

Relatives begin the grim process of identifying loved ones killed in the wreck of an express train that Russian authorities say was blown off the tracks by a terrorist bomb.

Holiday weekend box office sets record

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:42:30 -0800

Studio execs should give plenty of thanks to female moviegoers: "Twilight: New Moon" and "The Blind Side" led the best-ever Thanksgiving weekend at the box office by drawing women and families into theaters, while male-centric newcomers "Old Dogs" and "Ninja Assassin" only earned so-so numbers.

Swiss OK ban on new minarets

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:14:49 -0800

Swiss voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional ban on minarets on Sunday, barring construction of the iconic mosque towers in a surprise vote that put Switzerland at the forefront of a European backlash against a growing Muslim population.

Stores more prepared for slow sales

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 11:26:20 -0800

Sales may have risen only slightly on Black Friday as U.S. shoppers sought deals on electronics, toys and clothes, but retailers appeared to have been better-prepared

Report: 'Bin Laden was within our grasp'

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 11:10:52 -0800

A new Senate panel report blames the Bush administration for failing to capture or kill Osama bin Laden when he was cornered in Afghanistan in 2001.

‘New Moon’ narrowly misses ‘Blind Side’ hit

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:38:39 -0800

Summit Entertainment’s “Twilight” sequel remained No. 1 over what proved a record Thanksgiving weekend for Hollywood. But it was nearly blind-sided for the top spot by “The Blind Side,” which earned $40.1 million.

Employers play Dr. Mom to limit flu impact

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:40:45 -0800

Big businesses are spending serious time and money trying to limit the swine flu pandemic’s impact on operations.

Experts see slow economic recovery

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:23:48 -0800

The road from recession to recovery is rarely smooth, straight or short. It comes with detours, forks and even dead ends. And sometimes surprises.

Swiss vote to ban minaret construction

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 08:14:51 -0800

Swiss voters on Sunday adopted a referendum banning the construction of minarets, seen by some on the far right as a sign of encroaching Islamism.

Report: Bin Laden was 'within grasp'

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 07:15:58 -0800

Osama bin Laden was within reach of U.S. troops in the mountains of Tora Bora when military leaders made the decision not to pursue him with massive force, a Senate report says.

Report: Albinos in hiding after attacks

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 03:09:48 -0800

As many as 10,000 albinos are in hiding in east Africa over fears that they will be dismembered and their body parts sold to witchdoctors, the Red Cross said in a recent report.