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Richards, Jones squander chances at Olympic gold
Lolo Jones was supposed to take the Olympic 100-meter hurdles title. Other entrants knew it. Jones knew it. Even told herself so right before the start, mouthing, "I can win this race," when she was introduced to the crowd.
Paraguayan president installs new police chief Aug 19 2008 5:27 PM
Paraguay's new president is replacing the nation's police commander four days into the new administration.
Puerto Rico governor indicted on 5 new charges Aug 19 2008 5:27 PM
Argentina opens trial in deadly nightclub fire Aug 19 2008 5:07 PM
Russia warns Ukraine not to interfere at navy base Aug 19 2008 4:52 PM
Lawyer: Canadian suspect unaware of UK bomb plot Aug 19 2008 2:02 PM
Charges tossed for suspect in elderly beatings Aug 19 2008 7:47 PM
LA County to hold taggers' parents liable for graffiti Aug 19 2008 7:02 PM
Man convicted of murdering 2 women, teen in LA Aug 19 2008 6:42 PM
Tax talk angers Calif. GOP leader Aug 19 2008 7:37 PM
Judge blocks Calif.'s 10 percent Medi-Cal cuts Aug 19 2008 5:57 PM
Arizona poll: McCain leads Obama by 10 points Aug 19 2008 7:37 PM
Obama faces new criticism on abortion Aug 19 2008 7:37 PM
Painted during the Democratic primary as weak on abortion rights, Barack Obama is now being portrayed as an extremist who literally supports killing babies.
Democratic convention to highlight "real people" Aug 19 2008 7:03 PM
An Indiana railroader, an Iowa mother and a Michigan truck driver are getting a moment at the Democratic convention to help portray Barack Obama as the people's champion and counter GOP characterizations of him as an out-of-touch celebrity.
Bush: New Orleans still struggling after Katrina Aug 19 2008 7:32 PM
Court says EPA air pollution rule is illegal Aug 19 2008 4:57 PM
Delgado, Mets rally past Braves with big 8th Aug 19 2008 7:42 PM
Carlos Delgado hit a go-ahead double off the left-center fence to end the Mets' long stretch of bases-loaded futility, and New York broke loose in the eighth inning to rally past the Atlanta Braves 7-3 Tuesday night.
Inspirational Pittsburgh-area teen dies of cancer Aug 19 2008 7:27 PM
US men clinch medal, go for gold, in beach v'ball Aug 19 2008 7:27 PM
Americans Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser will play for the gold medal in beach volleyball.
Werth's homer hands Nats 11th straight loss Aug 19 2008 7:22 PM
Jayson Werth hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the eighth inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies over Washington 5-4 on Tuesday night, the Nationals' 11th straight loss.
Peyton Manning hopes to start Colts season opener Aug 19 2008 6:33 PM
Peyton Manning proved Tuesday he can stand, walk and talk. Next question: Will the two-time league MVP start in the Colts' season opener?
Dave Matthews Band sax player LeRoi Moore dies Aug 19 2008 7:42 PM
Olympics coverage means more ratings gold for NBC Aug 19 2008 5:13 PM
Joe Francis sues to rescind settlement Aug 19 2008 6:18 PM
"Girls Gone Wild" entrepreneur Joe Francis wants a California court to rescind a settlement he claims a federal judge coerced him into signing.
List of top 20 shows in prime-time Nielsen ratings Aug 19 2008 4:57 PM
`The Closer' is No. 1 show on cable for Aug. 11-17 Aug 19 2008 3:42 PM
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