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2 Convictions in a Program With Mexico

An agreement allows some Mexicans arrested at United States border crossings to be returned to their country for federal prosecution.


Terror Suspect Likely to Change Plea

David C. Headley, who has been tied to high-level figures in the militant group responsible for the Mumbai attacks in 2008, is expected to plead guilty.


Big Insurance Rate Increase for Pennsylvania Poor

In Pennsylvania, the monthly bill for participants in a state insurance program has almost doubled, and some may not be able to afford it.


Metrodome Takes Chill Out of Spring Games in the Midwest

To get away from snow-covered fields, assorted Midwest teams line up to play at the former home of the Twins.


National Briefing | Northwest: Alaska: Aerial Wolf Hunt Begins

State employees began an aerial wolf hunt on the Yukon border in what officials describe as an effort to preserve caribou for shooting by hunters.


National Briefing | Northwest: Alaska: Aerial Wolf Hunt Begins

State employees began an aerial wolf hunt on the Yukon border in what officials describe as an effort to preserve caribou for shooting by hunters.


National Briefing | Southwest: Arizona: Autopsies Released in Sweat Lodge Deaths

Autopsy reports point to heat stroke as the cause of death for two people at an Arizona sweat lodge ceremony last year, and multisystem organ failure for a third death.


National Briefing | Southwest: Arizona: Autopsies Released in Sweat Lodge Deaths

Autopsy reports point to heat stroke as the cause of death for two people at an Arizona sweat lodge ceremony last year, and multisystem organ failure for a third death.


2 Convictions in a Program With Mexico

An agreement allows some Mexicans arrested at United States border crossings to be returned to their country for federal prosecution.


National Briefing | West: California: Rains Improve Farm Outlook

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced that storms had freed up more water for farms and cities in California.


National Briefing | West: California: Rains Improve Farm Outlook

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced that storms had freed up more water for farms and cities in California.


National Briefing | Washington: For a Fee, Trial Recordings

Federal judges have voted to make available digital audio recordings of some trials and hearings for a small fee.


National Briefing | Washington: For a Fee, Trial Recordings

Federal judges have voted to make available digital audio recordings of some trials and hearings for a small fee.


National Briefing | Midwest: Ohio: Execution After Suicide Attempt

A death row inmate who tried to kill himself last week by overdosing on pills was executed for robbing and strangling his neighbor in 1994.


National Briefing | Midwest: Ohio: Execution After Suicide Attempt

A death row inmate who tried to kill himself last week by overdosing on pills was executed for robbing and strangling his neighbor in 1994.


Square Feet: In Phoenix, Real Estate Downturn Hits Commercial Properties

After years of growth, the downturn in commercial real estate has hit Phoenix hard, with rents down more than 50 percent in a year.


Budget Cut for Fence on U.S.-Mexico Border

About $1.1 billion has been spent on a virtual fence along the Mexican border, with little to show for it.


Panels Studying Banking Reform Seek More Studies

By suggesting further examination at every turn, Congress is delaying tough regulatory decisions.


Iran Unlikely to Develop a Nuclear Weapon This Year, Petraeus Says

Gen. David H. Petraeus said the country still remained the greatest threat to stability in the Middle East and Central Asia.


Iran Unlikely to Develop a Nuclear Weapon This Year, Petraeus Says

Gen. David H. Petraeus said the country still remained the greatest threat to stability in the Middle East and Central Asia.