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Blue retro design picked as new base license plate
HELENA - Montana is on the verge of getting a new basic, blue license plate that harkens back to older plates with a "Treasure State" slogan.
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Omnibus hearing set in Barkus boat crash case
KALISPELL - Lawyers in the boat-crash case against state Sen. Greg Barkus will discuss pretrial matters at an omnibus hearing set for Monday, Dec. 14, at 9 a.m.
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Planetary Society plans new 'solar sail'
The California-based Planetary Society will try again to launch a solar sail spacecraft that would be propelled by the subtle pressure of sunlight.
New Nov 09, 2009 | 2:45 pm
Authorities: Object at LA courthouse was not bomb
Authorities say a suspicious object found outside an East Los Angeles courthouse was not a bomb.
New Nov 09, 2009 | 2:45 pm
Man confesses to shooting Kan. abortion provider
Defiant and unapologetic, a man accused of shooting a Kansas abortion provider confessed to the slaying Monday, telling The Associated Press that he killed the doctor to protect unborn children.
New Nov 09, 2009 | 2:40 pm
Can't find the hot new toy? Blame the economy
Robotic toy hamsters, the latest Barbie dolls and stylish boots are disappearing from store shelves as holiday shoppers start to get serious. But don't confuse this with the days of Tickle Me Elmo.
New Nov 09, 2009 | 2:35 pm
Paterson calls for action on deficit, gay marriage
Gov. David Paterson has urged lawmakers to give final approval to a same-sex marriage bill when they convene in a special session Tuesday.
New Nov 09, 2009 | 2:35 pm
Suspect in Colorado bar shooting held without bail
A man suspected of killing one person and wounding three others in a shooting at a Colorado bar has been ordered held without bail.
New Nov 09, 2009 | 2:35 pm
Lawyer asks investigators not to question Hasan
The attorney for a man suspected in a deadly shooting spree at Fort Hood, Texas, says he's heading to San Antonio to meet his client.
New Nov 09, 2009 | 2:30 pm
7 rescued after NY home invasion; suspect killed
Police rescued seven people from an apartment building after exchanging gunfire in an overnight standoff with an armed intruder who was later found dead, apparently killed by officers' bullets.
New Nov 09, 2009 | 2:25 pm
Gulf Coast preps as Ida weakens to tropical storm
Gulf Coast residents hunkered down at home and in shelters Monday as a rare late-season tropical storm headed their way, bringing with it the potential for high winds, flooding and up to 8 inches of rain in some places.
New Nov 09, 2009 | 2:25 pm
Ohio suspect charged in case that led to remains
A Cleveland man has been indicted on rape and attempted murder charges in the investigation that led to the discovery at his home of the remains of 11 people.
New Nov 09, 2009 | 2:20 pm
Merkel thanks Gorbachev on Berlin Wall anniversary
Gulf Coast residents hunkered down at home and in shelters Monday as a rare late-season tropical storm headed their way, bringing with it the potential for high winds, flooding and up to 8 inches of rain in some places. After a quiet Atlantic storm season, people took the year's first ser…
New Nov 09, 2009 | 2:15 pm
2 workers rescued from wobbly oil rig as Ida nears
The Coast Guard says two Chevron Corp. workers have been rescued from an oil rig that was in danger of toppling as Tropical Storm Ida churned up high seas.
New Nov 09, 2009 | 2:05 pm
Recession's good news: Cities see burglaries fall
Ever since he was laid off in March, Frank Beil has been on the lookout.
New Nov 09, 2009 | 1:50 pm
Authorities: 4 bodies found inside burned home
Firefighters found four people dead in a burning southwest Oklahoma City home early Monday, and homicide detectives were looking for clues about what had happened.
New Nov 09, 2009 | 1:45 pm
Hebrew Bible looted by Nazis being sent to Vienna
A 16th century Hebrew Bible looted by the Nazis six decades ago was returned to Vienna's Jewish community Monday. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials turned over the two-volume Bible to two Austrian emissaries during a repatriation ceremony at the Museum of Jewish Heritage …
New Nov 09, 2009 | 1:45 pm
Md. man killed, 6 hurt in Pa. speakeasy shooting
Authorities in eastern Pennsylvania say a Maryland man is dead after a weekend shooting at an illegal bar that also injured six people.
New Nov 09, 2009 | 1:40 pm
Ore. police dog bites wrong man, intruder flees
A Eugene man fighting a home intruder to defend his mother and young children was bitten by a police dog after officers mistook him for the prowler they had been chasing through the neighborhood. Tim Crossan told The Register-Guard he broke his hand on the intruder's face during the fight…
New Nov 09, 2009 | 1:30 pm
