Correction, 09.04.12
CORRECTION A story on Page C2 Sunday misidentified St. Stephen's volleyball player Amanda Schlegel. Also, the Leander school district was the host of the Volleypalooza tournament. Share this article:...
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CORRECTION A story on Page B1 Tuesday about Travis County naming a new auditor should have said the county auditor reports to the district judges. Share this article: User comments are not being...
View ArticleKimberly-Clark issues warning about stolen tampons
DALLAS — Kimberly-Clark Corp. says thieves have stolen and sold some rejected tampons that may pose a health risk if used. The Dallas-based consumer products company said some of its Kotex Natural...
View ArticleWinning numbers drawn in 'Daily 4 Night' game
AUSTIN, Texas — The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Night" game were: 1-7-2-0, Sum It Up: 10 (one, seven, two, zero; Sum It Up: ten) ___ September 03, 2012...
View Article8 WOMEN OUT FRONT
The women's vote is crucial to Barack Obama's hopes in 2012. So the party created an image designed to appeal to female voters early in its convention Tuesday night: eight women running for...
View ArticleWHO: 30 suspected cases of Ebola in Congo
KINSHASA, Congo — The World Health Organization has registered 30 suspected cases of the deadly Ebola virus in Congo in an outbreak that comes on the heels of one in neighboring Uganda. It says 14...
View ArticleDNC protesters stop blocking intersection
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A group of protesters near the Democratic National Convention have stopped blocking an intersection and are being allowed to walk as a group up a sidewalk. Police had surrounded a...
View ArticleWinning numbers drawn in 'Megaplier' game
AUSTIN, Texas — The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the "Megaplier" game were: 3 (three) ___ September 04, 2012 11:16 PM EDT Copyright 2012, The Associated Press. All rights reserved....
View ArticleTropical Storm Michael stronger in east Atlantic
MIAMI — Forecasters say small Tropical Storm Michael has strengthened in the eastern Atlantic Ocean but does not pose a threat to land. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Tuesday afternoon that...
View ArticleMilitary says 2 soldiers killed in Afghanistan
FORT BRAGG, N.C. — Military officials say an Army sergeant based at Fort Bragg is among two soldiers killed in Afghanistan after an enemy attack. The Department of Defense announced Tuesday that...
View ArticleInmate accused of carjacking, 2 stabbings
GRANTSVILLE, Md. — Maryland State police have arrested an inmate they say left a highway work crew, stabbed a correctional officer and carjacked a motorist on an interstate. Troopers say an inmate...
View ArticleSuspect arrested in NJ bar bouncer's murder
NEWARK, N.J. — A man wanted for the murder of a northern New Jersey bar bouncer has been arrested in Texas. Essex County prosecutors announced Tuesday that Nolvin Garcia was arrested last month in...
View ArticleInsider book details Komen-Planned Parenthood rift
Former Susan G. Komen for the Cure vice president Karen Handel has written a blistering insider's account of the cancer charity's decision to halt grants to Planned Parenthood and its swift retreat in...
View ArticleMississippi's offense has second test vs UTEP
OXFORD, Miss. — Mississippi quarterback Bo Wallace was a pleasant surprise during his debut last weekend, and first-year coach Hugh Freeze said the seemingly endless stream of methodical, accurate...
View ArticleFBI disputes claims of hackers' Apple data breach
WASHINGTON — The FBI is disputing a computer hacker group's claim that it stole personal identification data on millions of Apple device owners from an FBI agent's laptop. The FBI says it never asked...
View ArticlePlanned Parenthood wants injunction restored
AUSTIN, Texas — Planned Parenthood appealed a federal court ruling that allows Texas to withhold state women's health care funding from its clinics. A Planned Parenthood statement says its Texas...
View ArticleWallace leads Mississippi past UTEP 28-10
OXFORD, Miss. — Bo Wallace threw for three touchdown passes and ran for another Saturday night as Mississippi defeated Texas-El Paso 28-10, improving to 2-0 for only the second time in 10 seasons....
View ArticleCastro says GOP pushing trickle-down economic plan
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Democratic National Convention's keynote speaker says middle-class families paid the price for failed economic policies that GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney is proposing...
View ArticleTexas defense shows good, bad and ugly
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Longhorns expect to have one of the best defenses in the Big 12. Their first game out showed they can make the big plays needed to win a game — and give up the kind of plays...
View ArticleNew arrests in gruesome case of burned Ohio woman
ZANESVILLE, Ohio — An Ohio sheriff has announced two additional arrests in the gruesome death of a woman found covered in burns and wailing in agony on the side of a rural road. A driver found...
View ArticlePublic memorial service set for Neil Armstrong
WASHINGTON — The nation will have a chance to say goodbye to Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, in a memorial service at the Washington National Cathedral on Sept. 13. The 10 a.m....
View ArticleBetter off? Dems say yes, cite health law, autos
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — President Barack Obama's biggest fans want him to make the case that, yes, Americans are better off than they were four years ago. Interviews with two dozen Democratic delegates...
View ArticleGiants sign WR Collins to practice squad
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants have signed receiver Brandon Collins to the practice squad and terminated the contract of offensive lineman Stephen Goodin. The Super Bowl champions...
View ArticleRoyals bring up RHP Jeffress from minors
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals have recalled right-hander Jeremy Jeffress from Double-A Northwest Arkansas. The 24-year-old Jeffress made eight relief appearances over two previous stints...
View ArticleMississippi's young defense a work in progress
OXFORD, Miss. — Mississippi defensive end C.J. Johnson knows last weekend's 49-27 season-opening victory over Central Arkansas wasn't a masterpiece. Still, he's not complaining It was a welcome...
View ArticlePresident Obama to Louisiana residents suffering hurricane aftermath: 'We're...
LaPLACE, La. — President Obama to Louisiana residents suffering hurricane aftermath: 'We're here to help.' ___ September 03, 2012 07:21 PM EDT Copyright 2012, The Associated Press. All rights...
View ArticleWinning numbers drawn in 'Two Step' game
AUSTIN, Texas — The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Two Step" game were: 25-27-30-35, Bonus: 11 (twenty-five, twenty-seven, thirty, thirty-five; Bonus: eleven) ___...
View ArticleCanadian Broadcasting Corp. calls Quebec election for separatist Parti...
MONTREAL — Canadian Broadcasting Corp. calls Quebec election for separatist Parti Quebecois. ___ September 04, 2012 09:11 PM EDT Copyright 2012, The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This...
View ArticleWinning numbers drawn in 'Mega Millions' game
ATLANTA — The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were: 16-32-39-41-53, Mega Ball: 16 (sixteen, thirty-two, thirty-nine, forty-one, fifty-three; Mega Ball: sixteen)...
View ArticleMississippi's Elston suspended 1 game for hit
OXFORD, Miss. — Mississippi defensive back Trae Elston has been suspended for one game by the Southeastern Conference for a "flagrant and dangerous act" near the end of the Rebels' 28-10 victory over...
View ArticleNo. 24 Florida first SEC test for Aggies
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M will open the 2012 season with a bang. After their opener was postponed because of Hurricane Isaac, the Aggies will kick off the season at home Saturday against...
View ArticleAfghan officials: suicide bomber kills at least 25 civilians at funeral in...
KABUL, Afghanistan — Afghan officials: suicide bomber kills at least 25 civilians at funeral in eastern Afghanistan. ___ September 04, 2012 09:26 AM EDT Copyright 2012, The Associated Press. All rights...
View ArticleObama's convention speech being moved indoors
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Campaign aides say President Barack Obama's convention speech Thursday is being moved indoors due to possible severe weather. The aides say the entire program also will take place...
View ArticleRomney: Jobs report shows Obama hasn't lived up to promise and his policies...
WASHINGTON — Romney: Jobs report shows Obama hasn't lived up to promise and his policies haven't worked. ___ September 07, 2012 09:17 AM EDT Copyright 2012, The Associated Press. All rights reserved....
View ArticleSTORY REMOVED: Arizona Sheriff Probe CORRECTIVE
PHOENIX — The Associated Press has withdrawn its corrective sent Sept. 7 of a Sept. 1 story about federal prosecutors closing an abuse-of-power probe into Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio. The...
View ArticleBIN LADEN BETTER OFF?
"Ask Osama Bin Laden if he's better off now than he was four years ago."— John Kerry, U.S. senator from Massachusetts and 2004 Democratic nominee for president, speaking at the Democratic National...
View ArticleWinning numbers drawn in 'Lotto Texas' game
AUSTIN, Texas — The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Lotto Texas" game were: 04-19-26-28-35-50 (four, nineteen, twenty-six, twenty-eight, thirty-five, fifty) ___...
View ArticleTurkey's military says 25 soldiers killed in blast at ammunition depot
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey's military says 25 soldiers killed in blast at ammunition depot. ___ September 06, 2012 02:06 AM EDT Copyright 2012, The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may...
View ArticleWinning numbers drawn in 'Daily 4 Day' game
AUSTIN, Texas — The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Day" game were: 7-3-6-6, Sum It Up: 22 (seven, three, six, six; Sum It Up: twenty-two) ___ September...
View ArticleFederal judge says police can enforce most contentious part of Ariz....
PHOENIX — Federal judge says police can enforce most contentious part of Ariz. immigration law. ___ September 05, 2012 07:01 PM EDT Copyright 2012, The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This...
View ArticleWinning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Day' game
AUSTIN, Texas — The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were: 2-5-4, Sum It Up: 11 (two, five, four; Sum It Up: eleven) ___ September 07, 2012 01:47...
View ArticleWinning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Night' game
AUSTIN, Texas — The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Night" game were: 6-8-8, Sum It Up: 22 (six, eight, eight; Sum It Up: twenty-two) ___ September 05,...
View ArticleObama says latest unemployment report is not good enough, need to create jobs...
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Obama says latest unemployment report is not good enough, need to create jobs faster. ___ September 07, 2012 01:17 PM EDT Copyright 2012, The Associated Press. All rights reserved....
View ArticleDemocrats restore references to God and Jerusalem to platform
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Democrats restore references to God and Jerusalem to platform. ___ September 05, 2012 05:21 PM EDT Copyright 2012, The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be...
View ArticleJoe Biden accepts Democratic nomination for vice president
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Joe Biden accepts Democratic nomination for vice president. ___ September 06, 2012 09:41 PM EDT Copyright 2012, The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be...
View ArticleNASA, UTEP open space technology research center
EL PASO, Texas — NASA and the University of Texas at El Paso have opened a space technology research center at the school's college of engineering. The grand opening was held Thursday for the Center...
View ArticleWinning numbers drawn in 'Cash 5' game
AUSTIN, Texas — The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Cash 5" game were: 05-09-20-30-32 (five, nine, twenty, thirty, thirty-two) ___ September 07, 2012 11:32 PM EDT...
View ArticleShark bites surfer in waters off northeast Florida
ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH, Fla. — A surfer is recovering from surgery on his foot after being bitten by a shark in the waters off a northeast Florida beach. Andrew Birchall tells The St. Augustine Record...
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