Month: February 2008

(AP) — When Pat Knight planned changes in the way Texas Tech would do certain things, he didn’t worry about the opinions of anyone else. Not even those of the coach he succeeded. Who just happens to be his father, Bob Knight, the NCAA’s winningest Division I men’s coach. “Like when you grow up and

By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) – After two months of delay, shuttle Atlantis blasted off Thursday with Europe’s gift to the international space station, a $2 billion science lab named Columbus that spent years waiting to set sail. Atlantis and its seven-man crew roared away from their seaside launch pad

By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) – After two months of delay, shuttle Atlantis blasted off Thursday with Europe’s gift to the international space station, a $2 billion science lab named Columbus that spent years waiting to set sail. Atlantis and its seven-man crew roared away from their seaside launch pad

(AP) — Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and British Foreign Secretary David Miliband flew to the former Taliban stronghold of Kandahar in southern Afghanistan on Thursday for a firsthand look at the front lines of the NATO-led fight against Afghan insurgents. It was a rare side trip outside the Afghan capital by the top U.S.

(AP) — Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and British Foreign Secretary David Miliband flew to the former Taliban stronghold of Kandahar in southern Afghanistan on Thursday for a firsthand look at the front lines of the NATO-led fight against Afghan insurgents. It was a rare side trip outside the Afghan capital by the top U.S.

(AP) — The fate of $600-$1,200 rebate checks for more than 100 million Americans is in limbo after Senate Republicans blocked a bid by Democrats to add $44 billion in help for the elderly, disabled veterans, the unemployed and businesses to the House-passed economic aid package. GOP senators banded together Wednesday to thwart the $205

(AP) — The fate of $600-$1,200 rebate checks for more than 100 million Americans is in limbo after Senate Republicans blocked a bid by Democrats to add $44 billion in help for the elderly, disabled veterans, the unemployed and businesses to the House-passed economic aid package. GOP senators banded together Wednesday to thwart the $205

(AP) — Britney Spears’ parents said Wednesday they believe the pop star’s life is at risk following her early release from a hospital psychiatric ward over the recommendation of her treating psychiatrist. In a joint statement given to The Associated Press by their attorney, Jamie and Lynne Spears said they were “extremely disappointed” to learn

(AP) — Britney Spears’ parents said Wednesday they believe the pop star’s life is at risk following her early release from a hospital psychiatric ward over the recommendation of her treating psychiatrist. In a joint statement given to The Associated Press by their attorney, Jamie and Lynne Spears said they were “extremely disappointed” to learn

(AP) — SteveSpagnuolo pulled out of the running for the Washington Redskins coaching job Thursday, citing his desire to remain with the Super Bowl champion New York Giants. “His heart is in New York City,” Spagnuolo’s agent, Bob Lamonte, told The Associated Press. “He loves the ownership. He loves the players. He feels he has

(AP) — SteveSpagnuolo pulled out of the running for the Washington Redskins coaching job Thursday, citing his desire to remain with the Super Bowl champion New York Giants. “His heart is in New York City,” Spagnuolo’s agent, Bob Lamonte, told The Associated Press. “He loves the ownership. He loves the players. He feels he has

By ANDREW TAYLOR, Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON – Senate Democrats, under pressure from party colleagues in the House, agreed Thursday to an economic rescue package that would add checks for Social Security retirees and disabled veterans but leave out extended jobless benefits and additional business subsidies. The package would rush tax rebates of up to

By ANDREW TAYLOR, Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON – Senate Democrats, under pressure from party colleagues in the House, agreed Thursday to an economic rescue package that would add checks for Social Security retirees and disabled veterans but leave out extended jobless benefits and additional business subsidies. The package would rush tax rebates of up to

SANTA FE (AP) – The managers of Los Alamos National Laboratory have been sued by a coalition of community activists and environmentalists. They allege the lab is responsible for significant contamination they say is moving off lab property and into the region’s water. The lawsuit was filed Thursday in federal court in Santa Fe. It

SANTA FE (AP) – The managers of Los Alamos National Laboratory have been sued by a coalition of community activists and environmentalists. They allege the lab is responsible for significant contamination they say is moving off lab property and into the region’s water. The lawsuit was filed Thursday in federal court in Santa Fe. It

AUSTIN (AP) – Police are looking for a 5-year-old boy who was abducted from his driveway as his family was getting into the car. Authorities issued an Amber Alert on Thursday for Adrian Jaimes, who police said was snatched by three Hispanic male suspects wearing white hooded sweat shirts. The suspects were driving a gray

AUSTIN (AP) – Police are looking for a 5-year-old boy who was abducted from his driveway as his family was getting into the car. Authorities issued an Amber Alert on Thursday for Adrian Jaimes, who police said was snatched by three Hispanic male suspects wearing white hooded sweat shirts. The suspects were driving a gray

by Darren Hunt EL PASO –Officials at the Paul L. Foster School of Medicineare calling their accreditation as a four-year medical school one of the most significant announcements ever made regarding the future of El Paso. Dr. Manny De La Rosa, the dean of the medical school, made the announcement official at a news conference

by Darren Hunt EL PASO –Officials at the Paul L. Foster School of Medicineare calling their accreditation as a four-year medical school one of the most significant announcements ever made regarding the future of El Paso. Dr. Manny De La Rosa, the dean of the medical school, made the announcement official at a news conference

HOUSTON (AP) – Police are investigating the shooting of two men who were wounded in a parking lot outside Reliant Stadium after a soccer match between the U.S. and Mexico. It was unclear why the shots were fired outside the stadium where about 70,000 fans attended Wednesday night’s 2-2 tie, police spokesman John Cannon said.

HOUSTON (AP) – Police are investigating the shooting of two men who were wounded in a parking lot outside Reliant Stadium after a soccer match between the U.S. and Mexico. It was unclear why the shots were fired outside the stadium where about 70,000 fans attended Wednesday night’s 2-2 tie, police spokesman John Cannon said.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – A Texas man who allegedly confessed to stomping to death his infant son has waived his right to an extradition hearing in Philadelphia. Galveston Police Sgt. Gary Jones says 21-year-old Travis Mullis should be back in Texas by Tuesday. Mullis appeared briefly in a Philadelphia courtroom Monday to say he wouldn’t challenge

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – A Texas man who allegedly confessed to stomping to death his infant son has waived his right to an extradition hearing in Philadelphia. Galveston Police Sgt. Gary Jones says 21-year-old Travis Mullis should be back in Texas by Tuesday. Mullis appeared briefly in a Philadelphia courtroom Monday to say he wouldn’t challenge

EL PASO — Authorities have released the name of the man who died in a fatal crash on Monday near the Zaragosa point of entry. Officialsreport Manuel Guzman Llanes was driving a 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche, a heavy-duty pickup truck, when he somehow lost control, hitting a rock wall.Guzman had to be removed from the vehicle

EL PASO — Authorities have released the name of the man who died in a fatal crash on Monday near the Zaragosa point of entry. Officialsreport Manuel Guzman Llanes was driving a 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche, a heavy-duty pickup truck, when he somehow lost control, hitting a rock wall.Guzman had to be removed from the vehicle

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. John McCain seized command of the race for the Republican presidential nomination early Wednesday, winning delegate-rich primaries from the East Coast to California. Democratic rivals Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama traded victories in an epic struggle with no end in sight. Clinton won the biggest state, California, for the Democrats,

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. John McCain seized command of the race for the Republican presidential nomination early Wednesday, winning delegate-rich primaries from the East Coast to California. Democratic rivals Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama traded victories in an epic struggle with no end in sight. Clinton won the biggest state, California, for the Democrats,

(AP) — Residents in five Southern states tried to salvage what they could Wednesday from homes reduced to piles of debris, a day after the deadliest cluster of tornadoes in nearly a decade tore through the region, snapping trees and crumpling homes. At least 48 people were dead. Rescue crews, some with the help of

(AP) — Residents in five Southern states tried to salvage what they could Wednesday from homes reduced to piles of debris, a day after the deadliest cluster of tornadoes in nearly a decade tore through the region, snapping trees and crumpling homes. At least 48 people were dead. Rescue crews, some with the help of

DALLAS (AP) – Police are warning that a serial rapist responsible for numerous Dallas assaults in 2005 has struck again, bringing the total number of attacks to 10. “Until we can get him off the street, there’s no guarantee that he’s not going to hit again,” Sr. Cpl. Kevin Janse, a Dallas police spokesman, said