WTVM - 1- WTVM Home

Teen Murdered in Columbus on Labor Day

Kristin Wild — Tue, 7 Sep 2010 01:18:00 EDT

Columbus, GA (WTVM) -- The Columbus Police Department confirms a Columbus teen has been fatally shot near 25th Street just before midnight.

Marion County inmates captured after bold escape

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 18:27:00 EDT

MARION COUNTY, GA (WTVM) - Two Marion County inmates have been captured after officials say they got out of the front door of the county jail. For one of the men, this is his second failed attempt at freedom in the past several weeks.

Ft. Benning soldier to receive distinguished service cross

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 05:06:00 EDT

FORT BENNING, GA – A Fort Benning soldier will receive the Distinguished Service Cross in a ceremony at 5 p.m. Sept. 7 at the 173th Airborne Memorial at the National Infantry Museum.

Hurricane watch issued for coasts of Mexico, Texas

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 18:30:00 EDT

Mexican authorities urged people to move to shelters while officials in Texas distributed sandbags and warned of flash floods as Tropical Storm Hermine headed toward the northwestern Gulf coast on Monday.

Russell County Labor Day Fair back after ten years

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 13:09:00 EDT

If you're wondering where everyone in Russell County is this Labor Day, head a few miles down the road to Seale where they are bringing back the annual Labor Day Fair.

Report: Van der Sloot concedes extorting Holloways

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 12:28:00 EDT

The Dutchman charged with killing a 21-year-old Peruvian woman and suspected in the disappearance of U.S. teenager Natalee Holloway has acknowledged extorting money from Holloway's parents and says he did it to get back...

Hostage situation at Fort Stewart ends peacefully

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 11:29:00 EDT

Authorities at Fort Stewart are investigating a hostage situation that occurred Monday morning.

Shooting leaves Columbus teenager dead

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 10:48:00 EDT

Columbus Police tell News Leader 9 that a Friday night shooting has left one teenager dead.

Public invited to high-tech scavenger hunt

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 10:37:00 EDT

COLUMBUS, GA — Columbus State University's Department of History and Geography invites all ages from the community to join CSU students, faculty and staff for a high-tech scavenger hunt using Global Positioning Systems (GPS).

Auburn woman dies following two-car wreck in E. Alabama

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 10:31:00 EDT

LEE COUNTY, AL - A female passenger that was involved in a two-vehicle accident on Saturday has died from her injuries.

Libraries and film groups celebrate banned books

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 10:27:00 EDT

The Columbus Film Society, the Columbus Public Library, and the Muscogee County Friends of Libraries will join together this September to celebrate the freedom to read what we choose.

GA DOT to restrict Labor Day lane closures

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 10:23:00 EDT

ATLANTA – So that motorists can better enjoy the last holiday of the summer season, the Georgia Department of Transportation is suspending construction-related lane closures beginning at 5 a.m., Friday, Sept. 3, and extending until 5 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 7.

Gunman holds up South Columbus convenience store

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 10:19:00 EDT

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) - Police say a masked man robbed a South Columbus convenience store Sunday night.

Editorial: Tax Allocation Districts

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 09:46:00 EDT

In 2007, the citizens of Columbus were given the opportunity to provide a valuable tool to city and economic planners that would catalyze investment of underdeveloped and blighted areas.

Gas prices remain relatively unchanged for Labor Day

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 08:44:00 EDT

NATIONAL - Retail gasoline prices will remain relatively unchanged during the remainder of the Labor Day weekend and throughout the rest of the week, since the price of crude oil saw a minimal price reduction of 57 cents from the week prior.

Boaters get a head start on Labor Day fun

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 08:25:00 EDT

The official Labor Day holiday was just a few hours away, but on Sunday many families got a head start on enjoying the time off from work and school.

LaGrange woman shot, suspect behind bars

Sun, 5 Sep 2010 20:30:00 EDT

Police say a woman was shot Saturday night in the leg on McGregor Street in LaGrange, Georgia.

Business alarm prevents robbery

Sun, 5 Sep 2010 20:26:00 EDT

An employee at a local business had a close call with what could have been a disaster.

Man beaten and robbed in the street

Sun, 5 Sep 2010 20:23:00 EDT

Columbus police are looking for the person who they say beat and robbed a man downtown.

Lee Co. Humane Society to host Woofstock

Sun, 5 Sep 2010 08:42:00 EDT

AUBURN, AL - The Lee County Humane Society will hold the 10th annual Woofstock on Saturday, Sept. 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Kiesel Park in Auburn.

Judge rules against suspect in superintendent stabbing

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 18:08:00 EDT

COLUMBUS, GA – A judge turns down a request for a lower bond for Columbus murder suspect Kareem Lane. Lane is charged in the fatal 1992 stabbing of school superintendent James Burns.

Attorney General responds to Parks and Rec investigation

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 18:02:00 EDT

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) - The Georgia Attorney General's office said they will not get involved in the Columbus Parks and Recreation case. In a letter to both the city and defense attorneys for Herman Porter and Tony Adams, the AG's office said there is not enough evidence to say whether or not the alleged contract with Nike is an open record.

Hostage standoff ends at Kmart in Anniston

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 17:50:00 EDT

A man was arrested Friday after holding two people hostage at a Kmart in Anniston.

Columbus residents voice concerns for next city mayor

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 17:30:00 EDT

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) - For the first time this election season the four candidates for mayor were allowed to enter into the homes of Columbus residents during WTVM's live debate from the RiverCenter. The candidates talked about a lot of issues affecting the city but economic development, public safety, and taxes were the main focus. But what do the people of Columbus think the next mayor should be most concerned about?

Man killed in downtown Columbus

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 17:16:00 EDT

The search is on in Columbus for two suspects believed to be connected to a fatal shooting in the Downtown area. Investigators have launched the city's 7th murder investigation of the year.

AL Supreme Court opens door for VictoryLand raid

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 16:11:00 EDT

The Alabama Supreme Court has refused to reconsider its decision that cleared the way for the Governor's Task Force on Illegal Gambling to raid VictoryLand's electronic bingo casino in Macon County.

Two armed robberies point to one suspect

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 15:59:00 EDT

Columbus Police are investigating two armed robberies that happened late Thursday night. It is believed the two robberies are connected.

Callaway to celebrate 30th anniversary of fitness triathlon

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 15:18:00 EDT

PINE MOUNTAIN VALLEY, GA - Athletes and spectators get ready! The 30^th annual CallawayGardens Fitness Series Triathlon is Sunday, September 5, 2010.

Woman kidnapped by gunman hiding in back seat

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 12:57:00 EDT

A woman is kidnapped at gunpoint and forced on a scary ride with her attacker -- all in an effort to rob her of her car. She says the suspect was waiting for her, hiding in her backseat.

Warrant on theft charge issued for UGA safety

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 11:48:00 EDT

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - University of Georgia police say they have obtained an arrest warrant for freshman football player Alec Ogletree on a misdemeanor theft charge.

Funds still available in AL's appliance rebate program

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 11:06:00 EDT

MONTGOMERY—If you recently bought or plan to buy a new Energy Star-labeled appliance, you may be eligible for an unexpected bonus: a $25 to $150 rebate.

Upcoming events at Fort Benning

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 11:03:00 EDT

FORT BENNING, GA - The following U.S. Army Garrison Fort Benning events are scheduled to take place between Sept. 2 and Nov. 18.

Oil rig explodes in Gulf of Mexico

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 10:37:00 EDT

The Coast Guard is on the scene of another oil rig fire in the Gulf of Mexico. Officials are now reporting a mile-long oil sheen spreading from the site. The rig is in water about 340 feet deep.

GA HOV lanes about to be adapted for toll use

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 10:31:00 EDT

BUFORD, Ga. (AP) - State transportation officials say high-occupancy vehicle lanes will soon be made available in metro Atlanta to solo commuters willing to pay for a faster commute.

Cotton farmers hope to avoid hurricane weather

Dal Cannady — Fri, 3 Sep 2010 09:10:00 EDT

Two hurricanes turning away from southeast Georgia isn't enough for cotton farmers trying to get an early crop harvested.

Man, 81, killed after tractor rollover

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 08:47:00 EDT

GERALDINE, Ala. (AP) - Authorities have identified an 81-year-old man who died when the tractor he was working on flipped over into a pond Wednesday.

Rapper T.I. comeback could be derailed with arrest

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 06:49:00 EDT

By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY AP Music Writer After finishing a sentence for weapons charges earlier this year, T.I. was poised to have the comeback of the fall.

Police kill gunman who held 3 at Discovery Channel

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 04:49:00 EDT

A man who railed against the Discovery Channel's environmental programming for years burst into the company's headquarters with at least one explosive device strapped to his body Wednesday and took three people...

Woman gets old money after cashing check, charged with forgery

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 18:00:00 EDT

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) - Imagine that you have just enjoyed a meal at a local restaurant. The manager comes over and says you have paid with a counterfeit bill. This is what happened to Harris County resident Tori Lassiter. She explained, "I was completely humiliated of course because I did not know what she was talking about."

Sheriff department's K-9 suddenly dies

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 17:48:00 EDT

CHAMBERS COUNTY, AL – The Chambers County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of its own. We are told K-9 Kilo died suddenly on September 1.

Fourth suspect in pharmacy arson turns self in

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 16:48:00 EDT

News Leader 9 was the only news crew on the scene when Misty Joiner walked into the Columbus Police Department and turned herself in around 11:00 a.m.

Fed judge OKs $12M settlement on bad peanuts

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 15:38:00 EDT

LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) - A federal judge has approved a $12 million settlement for those sickened or killed in last year's salmonella outbreak tied to a Virginia-based peanut processor.

Ford introduces police SUV for 2011

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:51:00 EDT

Ford is introducing its first SUV specially designed for police use, a model based on the new Ford Explorer.

AL tax collections remain below last year's

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:27:00 EDT

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama officials report that tax collections for the state Education Trust Fund were down 1.8 percent in the first 11 months of this fiscal year compared to the same period a year earlier.

Columbus gets more funds for Fort Benning gateway

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 10:29:00 EDT

COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) - The city of Columbus has acquired $881,168 in additional federal stimulus funds for construction of a gateway into Fort Benning at Interstate 185.

More free concerts planned for Alabama beach

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 08:52:00 EDT

GULF SHORES, Ala. (AP) - Gulf Shores officials say Bon Jovi and Brad Paisley will perform concerts in mid-October to boost tourism on the Alabama coast after the Gulf oil spill.

Sketch released of man who raped Columbus mother

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 08:43:00 EDT

Columbus Police have released a sketch of the man they say raped a mother in her apartment, her child nearby. Officials do not believe he is connected to other unsolved brutal rapes in the city.

Risks remain with Gulf well cap coming off

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 07:51:00 EDT

But the government wasn't offering a guarantee no more oil would leak. Plans were being made for oil collection vessels to be on standby in case of a problem.

Gas smokers could explode, voluntary recall issued

Josh Harvison — Thu, 2 Sep 2010 06:36:00 EDT

The Consumer Product Safety Commission along with Char-Broil issued a voluntary recall of the Vertical Gas Smoker sold at Walmart and other retailers from March 2008 through June 2010.

Authorities seek man flashing high school girls

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 22:32:00 EDT

Muscogee County School District officials tell WTVM a man has been showing up next to Columbus High School buses filled with female sports teams and flashing the young athletes from his car.

July unemployment up in about half of US cities

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:09:00 EDT

The unemployment rate rose in nearly half of the nation's 372 largest metro areas in July, as the pace of hiring slowed from earlier this year.

KIA giving West Point hope

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 17:32:00 EDT

WEST POINT, GA (WTVM) - With the addition of KIA and its suppliers, 7,000 jobs came to the West Point area. At first, residents tell News Leader Nine they were afraid the boom in business might affect their small town feel. But now, they say the opposite has happened.

Health Dept. to begin furlough days this Friday

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 17:25:00 EDT

On Friday, September 3, 2010, the employees of Muscogee, Crisp, Marion and Schley County Health Departments in the West Central Health District will begin taking one day per month off without pay.

Business owner fights back from burglaries

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 17:21:00 EDT

News Leader Nine found one business owner who says recent break-ins have pushed him to take stricter security measures

Be There: Cooking Lessons

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 17:16:00 EDT

Kids love to learn new things, especially when their parents are the ones teaching them. The mother we caught up with this week is teaching her daughter how to cook, and take the time to talk about their lives.

Watch: 2010 Columbus Mayor's Debate

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 15:35:00 EDT

Our live mayoral forum from the River Center was held Thursday evening. If you missed it, you can watch it here.

Got A Story Idea?

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:13:00 EDT

Send WTVM a news tip

News Links from News Leader 9

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:46:00 EDT

The Internet can provide useful additional information for stories seen on News Leader 9. We've made it easy for you to find that information by including links for various news stories on WTVM.

Find out who is behind bars in Muscogee Co.

Mon, 3 May 2010 11:22:00 EDT

Information on Muscogee County's jail inmates is now available online.

Hey Cheryl, What's Happening Events

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 10:55:00 EDT

Check back often for updates on events showcased on "Hey Cheryl, What's Happening".

Got an Android? WTVM.com has an app!

Wed, 19 May 2010 12:18:00 EDT

WTVM.com has a free app available for download for Android users. Don't have an android, learn how to download our iPhone app!

Email Alerts

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:03:00 EST

Click here to sign up for daily emails from the News Leader 9's news and weather team.

WTVM on Twitter!

Thu, 8 Jul 2010 17:01:00 EDT

Follow your favorite WTVM news anchor or reporter on Twitter. Learn more about them, with minute to minute status updates.

RSS Feed Info

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:07:00 EST

WTVM now offers RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds! RSS is an easy way to keep you automatically up to date on websites you like visit regularly.

WTVM News Leader 9's "Live Online"

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 17:16:00 EST

Live Online is a FREE application which you can install on your computer for the lastest weather and news updates.

Woman to Woman

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:20:00 EDT

We talk to the most influential women in the community each Tuesday on News Leader 9 at Six.

Family Focus

Wed, 7 Apr 2010 17:22:00 EDT

Each Wednesday, on News Leader 9 at Six, Barbara Gauthier will present a segment called Family Focus.

Chuck's History Lesson

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:39:00 EDT

Join News Leader 9's Chuck Leonard each other week as he takes you back in time.

What's Happening

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:04:00 EST

Here's your chance to tell the community what's going on.

On the Move

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 17:00:00 EDT

News Leader 9 is on the move in your area ---finding the features, attractions and people who are unique!

Pet of the Week

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:44:00 EDT

Every Wednesday and Thursday on News Leader 9 at Noon we show you an animal that needs a loving home from Muscogee and Lee Counties.

Mr. Food

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:04:00 EDT

If you are looking for a great dish, Mr. Food Can help. Watch him on News Leader on News Leader 9 at 6 a.m. and at noon.

Share the Wealth

Piper Henriques [RAYCOM GROUP] — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:10:00 EDT

Think you know someone who deserves a little good fortune. It could be for any reason from a person having a rough year to a person who is contributing to help the community.

The Suite Deal

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:39:00 EDT

Register for a chance to win the ULTIMATE prize pack and tailgate that includes tickets to the Auburn Georgia game on Nov. 13, accommodations for the night of the game and a $100 gift card from Circle K Stores.

Win Tickets to Toy Story 3 - IMAX !

Piper Henriques [RAYCOM GROUP] — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:34:00 EDT

Want a bigger than life 3D "Toy Experience" for you and your family? Tune into WTVM News from 6 a.m. - 7 a.m. for the Toy Story 3 IMAX Trivia Question Of The Day, and answer here on WTVM.com.

What is Be There?

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:46:00 EST

Be There is a multi-media national parent involvement campaign that is sweeping the country. It is not a program or curriculum.

CSU women's soccer team shut out West Georgia 3-0

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 12:37:00 EDT

COLUMBUS, GA – Senior Melinda Bush scored her first goal of the season in the 15th minute of play to give the 12th ranked Columbus State women's soccer team an early 1-0 lead. Juniors Stephanie Lowery and Jackie Ellis also scored as CSU went on to defeat West Georgia 3-0 Sunday afternoon at the Walden Soccer Complex.

Bill Clinton stumping in Birmingham for Sparks

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 06:04:00 EDT

Associated Press - September 7, 2010 6:04 AM ET BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Former President Bill Clinton will be in Birmingham on Thursday to help state Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks in his...

Anniston man dies in motorcycle-car collision

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 22:34:00 EDT

Associated Press - September 6, 2010 2:14 PM ET ANNISTON, Ala. (AP) - An Anniston man was killed when his motorcycle collided with a car on Alabama 202 about two miles west of Anniston.

US won't say if blowout preventer on way to shore

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 16:34:00 EDT

Associated Press - September 6, 2010 4:34 PM ET NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The Justice Department won't say if the blowout preventer that failed to stop oil from gushing from BP's undersea well into...

Fatal Houston County shooting called self defense

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 11:54:00 EDT

Associated Press - September 6, 2010 11:54 AM ET DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) - Houston County sheriff's deputies say the fatal shooting of a man in the Pansey community near Dothan was result of an...

Tropical Storm Hermine gaining strength in Gulf

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 08:14:00 EDT

Associated Press - September 6, 2010 8:04 AM ET MIAMI (AP) - Tropical Storm Hermine is getting a little stronger in the Gulf of Mexico as it heads toward the coasts of Texas and Mexico.

Report: Van der Sloot concedes extorting Holloways

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 06:04:00 EDT

Associated Press - September 6, 2010 6:04 AM ET AMSTERDAM (AP) - A newspaper has quoted the Dutchman charged with killing a 21-year-old Peruvian woman and suspected in the disappearance of...

Mobile Co. official wants ammonia leak meetings

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 04:04:00 EDT

Associated Press - September 6, 2010 4:04 AM ET THEODORE, Ala. (AP) - A Mobile County official says he wants to hold public meetings over an ammonia leak that sickened 120 people and create a...

Officials: Arsenic not a problem at AL landfill

Sun, 5 Sep 2010 19:24:00 EDT

Associated Press - September 5, 2010 1:54 PM ET BAY MINETTE, Ala. (AP) - Environmental officials say new tests show a landfill in Baldwin County does not have a problem with arsenic...

Feds: Roller derby dispute led to Ala. bombings

Sun, 5 Sep 2010 17:44:00 EDT

Associated Press - September 5, 2010 5:44 PM ET MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - Federal investigators say a dispute over a roller derby team caused a woman to launch a bombing spree in Alabama.

2 have applied for Arkansas State system president

Sun, 5 Sep 2010 16:14:00 EDT

Associated Press - September 5, 2010 4:14 PM ET JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) - The vacant Arkansas State University system president's post has drawn two applicants.

Data recorder found amid Dubai UPS plane wreckage

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 06:34:00 EDT

Associated Press - September 7, 2010 6:34 AM ET DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Investigators at the Dubai crash site of a UPS cargo plane say they have found the flight data...

Joint military exercise planned off Ga. coast

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 04:04:00 EDT

Associated Press - September 7, 2010 4:04 AM ET BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) - The U.S. Coast Guard and Navy will conduct a joint exercise in Cumberland Sound at the entrance to coastal Georgia's Kings...

Top Ga. court considers voter ID law

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 04:04:00 EDT

Associated Press - September 7, 2010 4:04 AM ET ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia's top court is considering the legality of the state's oft-challenged law that requires voters to show photo...

Bond denied to man charged with DUI in fatal wreck

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 17:44:00 EDT

Associated Press - September 6, 2010 5:44 PM ET ATLANTA (AP) - A judge has denied bond for a man charged with drunken driving and vehicular homicide in a crash that killed a 21-year-old Atlanta...

Forsyth County, Ga. security guard shot to death

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 17:24:00 EDT

Associated Press - September 6, 2010 7:54 AM ET CUMMING, Ga. (AP) - Forsyth County Sheriff Ted Paxton says a grocery store security guard is dead after being shot during a robbery.

Shrimp and grits back at Jekyll festival

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 15:44:00 EDT

Associated Press - September 6, 2010 4:04 AM ET JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. (AP) - Who serves the best shrimp and grits on the Georgia coast? You can find out soon at the Wild Georgia Shrimp...

Off-duty Bibb County, Ga. deputy wounded

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 13:44:00 EDT

Associated Press - September 6, 2010 12:24 PM ET MACON, Ga. (AP) - Police in Macon are looking for a man in connection with the early morning shooting of an off-duty Bibb County sheriffÂ’s...

2 found shot to death at Atlanta apartment

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 12:14:00 EDT

Associated Press - September 6, 2010 8:44 AM ET ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta police are investigating the fatal shootings of 2 men at an apartment in southeast Atlanta.

Barnes fills platform with teacher-friendly ideas

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 11:54:00 EDT

Associated Press - September 6, 2010 11:54 AM ET ATLANTA (AP) - Teachers may have helped defeat Roy Barnes' 2002 bid for a second term as governor, but education has emerged as his signature...

Gunman arrested at Ga. Army hospital

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 11:54:00 EDT

Associated Press - September 6, 2010 11:54 AM ET FORT STEWART, Ga. (AP) - The Army says a gunman demanding behavioral treatment took three workers hostage at Fort Stewart's military hospital...

ABC News president David Westin steps down

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 06:51:00 EDT

ABC News President David Westin, the longest-reigning network news division chief, with more than 13 tumultuous years on the job, told his staff Monday that he is resigning and will leave by the end of the year.

Indonesian volcano erupts again; strongest yet

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 06:51:00 EDT

An Indonesian volcano shot a towering cloud of black ash high into the air Tuesday, dusting villages 15 miles (25 kilometers) away in its most powerful eruption since awakening last week from four centuries of dormancy.

Oracle names ex-HP CEO Mark Hurd co-president

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 06:51:00 EDT

Oracle Corp. has hired former Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO Mark Hurd to help lead the database software maker in a pivotal moment in Oracle's 33-year history as it tries to muscle in on more of HP's turf.

Australian Labor Party wins enough support to rule

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 06:51:00 EDT

Prime Minister Julia Gillard will lead Australia's first minority government in 67 years after two independent lawmakers threw their support behind her center-left Labor Party on Tuesday, ending two weeks of uncertainty...

No recession here: Election spending sets records

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 06:51:00 EDT

Turns out politics, for all its focus on the gloomy economy, is a recession-proof industry.

Colorado wildfire destroys dozens of homes

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 06:51:00 EDT

A wind-whipped wildfire sent flames roaring through a rugged canyon in the Colorado foothills, forcing hundreds of people to flee and destroying dozens of homes - some that belonged to the firefighters themselves,...

Top US commander: Burning Quran endangers troops

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 06:51:00 EDT

The top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan warned Tuesday an American church's threat to burn copies of the Muslim holy book could endanger U.S. troops in the country and Americans worldwide.

Tropical Storm Hermine crosses into Texas

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 06:51:00 EDT

Tropical Storm Hermine rolled into south Texas early Tuesday, bringing heavy rains and strong winds to an area battered by Hurricane Alex earlier this summer.

Study: Aid after 2005 quake won trust in Pakistan

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 06:51:00 EDT

The influx of foreign aid after the 2005 Kashmir earthquake significantly increased survivors' trust in the West, according to new research that also suggests hard-line Islamist charities did little to help despite the...

Federer wins, finds familiar company at US Open

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 06:51:00 EDT

Now, the names opposite Roger Federer's in the bracket will start looking more familiar.

Police arrest man who scaled San Francisco tower

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 01:10:00 EDT

San Francisco police arrested a man who scaled the exterior of a 58-story downtown skyscraper Monday and unfurled an American flag at the top.

Nevada candidate touts speedy fix to budget crisis

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 23:10:00 EDT

One Nevada gubernatorial hopeful sees a speedy fix to Nevada's budget crisis.

Philly cyclists bare all to promote cleaner air

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 23:10:00 EDT

Hundreds of naked and partially nude cyclists have pedaled their way through Philadelphia to promote bicycling awareness and cleaner air.

NM Goodwill collection box turns up inert grenade

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 13:10:00 EDT

Just in case it wasn't clear: Weapons and drugs don't make good charitable donations.

Plumbers help Tenn. newlyweds find flushed rings

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 13:10:00 EDT

Diane Buckalew said she felt sick when she woke up and realized two rings she'd left on the bathroom counter the night before were gone. She and husband Carl, married in Las Vegas a month ago, realized Thursday their cat...

Wyo. troopers examine human ashes in traffic stop

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 13:10:00 EDT

The powdery substance that Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers found in a zip-close bag during a recent traffic stop didn't turn out to be drugs after all. Sgt. Stephen Townsend of the patrol said then when troopers pulled...

Montana teen accidentally texts sheriff to buy pot

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 12:50:00 EDT

General rule of thumb: when looking to buy marijuana, don't text the sheriff. Authorities said a Helena teen hit a wrong number and inadvertently sent a message to Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton, saying "Hey...

Indonesia's smoking toddler kicks the habit

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 12:50:00 EDT

Indonesia's smoking toddler has kicked the habit.

Mich. man gathering corn confronted by alligator

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 12:50:00 EDT

A man gathering sweet corn in southern Michigan is the latest to have an unexpected encounter with an alligator. The animals have been showing up far north of their traditional habitats this summer. Jeff Adamski of Burr Oak...

Police: Pa. woman zaps self, brother with stun gun

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 12:50:00 EDT

Police said an Erie-area woman somehow managed to zap both herself and her brother with a stun gun during a drunken dispute. Darlene Newara, 45, will have a hearing Oct. 18 on charges including driving under the influence,...

AOL teaming up with Ellen DeGeneres online

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 06:50:00 EDT

AOL is adding talk show host Ellen DeGeneres to its family of Web properties as it looks for ways to draw more people to its sites.

CAPITAL CULTURE: All the presidents' best-sellers

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 06:50:00 EDT

Already in distinctive company as an American president, George W. Bush seeks to join an even more select group: president and top-selling author.

Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon raises $58.9 million

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 06:50:00 EDT

Despite the struggling economy, officials with the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon say contributions and pledges from this year's Labor Day event totaled $58.9 million.

Vegas police defend Hilton's quick jail release

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 06:50:00 EDT

Las Vegas police are defending Paris Hilton's quick release from jail after her Aug. 27 arrest on suspicion of cocaine possession, saying they wanted to avoid disruptions in the jail's operations.

Jerry Hall's art collection on auction block

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 06:50:00 EDT

Model Jerry Hall plans to auction some of her art collection next month, including a famous portrait by Lucian Freud that shows her nude when she was eight months pregnant, Sotheby's said Monday.

Bahamas drops charges in Travolta extortion case

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 06:50:00 EDT

A judge in the Bahamas dismissed charges Monday against two people accused of trying to extort money from John Travolta after the actor decided he no longer wanted to face the pain of a new trial stemming from the death of...

Angelina Jolie visits flood-hit Pakistan

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 06:50:00 EDT

The United Nations says actress Angelina Jolie is visiting Pakistan to meet victims of the floods and highlight the need for international help.

Danielle Staub leaving 'Real Housewives'

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 06:50:00 EDT

Bravo is cleaning house.

Hitman Clooney's 'American' wins weekend with $16M

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 06:50:00 EDT

George Clooney's hitman tale "The American" has captured the top spot at the box office with a $16.4 million debut over the long Labor Day weekend.