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Watch Video Teen Charged With Killing Nun in Navajo, NM

Teen Charged With Killing Nun in Navajo, NM

Federal authorities have charged a teenager with killing a nun after allegedly breaking into her trailer home on the Navajo Indian reservation in search of cash or valuable items. (Nov. 6)
Watch Video Pregnant Woman, Newlywed Among Fort Hood Victims

Pregnant Woman, Newlywed Among Fort Hood Victims

The 13 people killed when an Army psychiatrist allegedly opened fire on fellow soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, included a pregnant woman who was preparing to return home and a newlywed who had served in Iraq. (Nov. 6)
Watch Video Raw Video: Hundreds Gather at Ft. Hood Vigil

Raw Video: Hundreds Gather at Ft. Hood Vigil

Several hundred people gathered at a base stadium where the Army's chief chaplain offered prayers for families and victims of the shooting rampage that left 13 dead and 30 wounded at Fort Hood, Texas. (Nov. 6)

Entertainment Video

Watch Video Lowe Likes to Play the Bad Guy

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)
Watch Video Hanks Attends "Beyond All Boundaries" Screening

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)
Watch Video Bafta Sees Stars in LA

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.

Both sides set to vote on Philly transit contract

Members of Philadelphia's largest transit union and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority are set to vote on a contract to end the strike that has idled buses, subways and trolleys for five days.

Navy ship built with WTC steel to go into service

The Navy is commissioning its newest battleship with a bow forged from steel that once held up the World Trade Center.

Entertainment

Pakistan models defy Taliban with 1st fashion week

Some women strode the catwalk in vicious spiked bracelets and body armor. Others had their heads covered, burqa-style, but with shoulders _ and tattoos _ exposed. Male models wore long, Islamic robes as well as shorts and sequined T-shirts.

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

Russia's Medvedev: Sanctions against Iran possible

Russia could back sanctions against Iran if it fails to take a constructive stance in international talks over its nuclear program, President Dmitry Medvedev said in remarks released Saturday.
 
 
 

Local

United Commercial Bank Fails; Sold To East West Bancorp

Another major California bank has been shut down. San Francisco-based United Commercial Bank was closed by regulators Friday night and immediately sold to Pasadena-based East West Bancorp. The "Los Angeles Times" reports ...

Sports

Ramirez to return to Dodgers next season

Manny Ramirez is coming back to the Dodgers next season.

Politics

Details emerge about Fort Hood suspect's history

He was by turns caring and contentious, a man quick to say "I am blessed" in casual greeting yet one who seemed to stew in discontent that he could not always keep to himself.

Finance

British PM calls for talks on finance levy

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has called for serious consideration of a levy on financial activity to help insure the banking system from another crisis.

Science & Tech

Seattle team wins $900,000 in Space Elevator Games

A Seattle teams 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

Authorities say man stole car to face theft charge

The California Highway Patrol say a man stole a car to make a court appearance on a previous auto theft charge.