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Lowe Likes to Play the Bad Guy
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Fort Hood Suspect Said Goodbyes Before Attack
Investigators examined Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan's computer, his home and garbage Friday to learn what motivated the suspect, who lay in a coma, shot four times after officials say he went on the killing spree that left 13 people at Fort Hood dead. (Nov. 6)
Raw Video: Man Drives Car All the Way Into Court
Police say surveillance video shows a North Carolina man purposely drove his car through glass doors and into a courthouse early Friday morning. They say he then calmly got out, with cigarette in hand and walked away. The man has been arrested. (Nov. 6)
N.J. Jurors Convict Man in 'fat Defense' Trial
A N.J. jury has convicted a man of murdering his former son-in-law, rejecting the man's defense that he was too fat to commit the crime and make a quick getaway. (Nov. 6)
Lowe Likes to Play the Bad Guy
Rob Lowe plays a twisted killer in the new TV movie, 'Too Late to say Goodbye,' premiering Saturday on Lifetime Movie Network. The role is a twist from the romantic lead he plays on ABC's 'Brothers & Sisters.' (Nov. 6)
Hanks Attends "Beyond All Boundaries" Screening
Tom Hanks attended a private screening of the film "Beyond All Boundaries" at the World War II Museum in New Orleans. Hanks produced the 4-D war film that will be shown exclusively at the museum. (Nov. 6)
Bafta Sees Stars in LA
Robert De Niro, Emily Blunt, Colin Firth and Danny Boyle were all honored at the Bafta/LA Britannia Awards in LA - where the stars discussed their latest projects. (Nov. 6)
National
Ida returns to tropical storm strength
Ida has become a tropical storm again, with top winds of 45 mph (72 kph), as it swirls in the Caribbean on a track that could bring it to the U.S. Gulf Coast next week.
Suspect asked for advice on going to fight Muslims
The Army psychiatrist suspected of going on a shooting rampage at Fort Hood recently asked for advice on what he should tell fellow soldiers concerned about fighting Muslims in Iraq or Afghanistan, a local Muslim leader said Saturday.
Navy ship built with WTC steel to go into service
A military band played and sailors fired off cannons as the Navy began a ceremony to commission its newest assault ship forged with tons of steel from the World Trade Center.
Entertainment
Police: LA celebrity burglaries led by 19-year-old
A 19-year-old woman was the driving force behind a youthful burglary ring that preyed on Hollywood's rich and famous, often brazenly walking into unlocked homes to make off with cash, jewels and family heirlooms, authorities said.
Health
In Europe, most swine flu shots by invitation only
In Britain, there are no long lines of people seeking swine flu vaccine. Doctor's offices aren't swamped with desperate calls. And there are no cries of injustice that the vaccine is going to wealthy corporations or healthy people who don't really need it.
World
UN: About 200 staff to be pulled from Afghanistan
The U.N. says hundreds of its staffers will be temporarily pulled out of Afghanistan in the wake of an Oct. 28 attack that killed five of its workers, but it's still determining exactly how many.
Local
Police Officer Dies From Injuries Suffered In Crash
A New Orleans police officer involved in a crash last month has died. A police department spokeswoman says 44-year-old Abreace Daniel died this week of complications from injuries he suffered during the ...
Sports
Ramirez to return to Dodgers next season
Manny Ramirez is coming back to the Dodgers next season.
Politics
House opens debate on historic health bill
The House has opened debate on President Barack Obama's landmark health care overhaul that would extend insurance to tens of millions of Americans and enact dramatic changes to the country's medical system.
Finance
G-20 finance officials: Too early to end stimulus
Finance officials from rich and developing countries pledged Saturday to maintain emergency support for their economies until recovery is assured and committed themselves to urgent action on tackling climate change.
Science & Tech
Seattle team wins $900,000 in Space Elevator Games
A Seattle team has collected a $900,000 prize in a NASA-backed competition to develop the concept of an elevator to space _ an idea spurred by science fiction novels.
Strange
Fla. police: Graffiti artist left work incomplete
Police in Florida say a graffiti artist who apparently ran out of paint midway through a spray-painted creation left a note to potential critics to explain the unfinished work.