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Pakistani police battle defiant protesters March 15, 2009 at 8:09 am Police in Pakistan fought running battles with stone-throwing protesters who defied a government ban on rallies and congregated in large numbers in Lahore on Sunday. Apparent murder-suicide leaves 5 people dead in Miami March 15, 2009 at 7:47 am A man shot and killed four people before turning the gun on himself in Miami, Florida, early Sunday morning, police said. Widow of entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. dies March 15, 2009 at 7:42 am Altovise Davis, the widow of entertainer Sammy Davis Jr., has died. She was 65. More arrests in N. Ireland over killings March 15, 2009 at 7:31 am Authorities in Northern Ireland say they have arrested three more people in the killings of two soldiers and a police officer in the province last week. 'Top Model' audition ends in chaos; 6 injured March 15, 2009 at 7:08 am Three people were arrested Saturday after chaos broke out at an "America's Next Top Model" audition at a New York hotel, police said. 'Top Model' audition ends in chaos; 6 injured March 15, 2009 at 6:20 am Three people were arrested Saturday after chaos broke out at an "America's Next Top Model" audition at a New York hotel, police said. 2 dead in Afghanistan suicide blast March 15, 2009 at 5:23 am A suicide bomber detonated explosives in western Kabul on Sunday, killing at least two people, police said. Iraqi president not expected to seek re-election March 15, 2009 at 3:47 am Iraqi President Jalal Talabani will likely not seek re-election once his term ends. Treasury pressure leads to AIG scaling back bonuses March 15, 2009 at 1:31 am Under pressure from the Treasury Department, insurance giant AIG plans to scale back bonuses and compensation for some of its top-earning employees. 'Radio Want Ads' are hit with Louisville job-seekers, employers March 14, 2009 at 11:09 pm John Barger was devastated when he lost his printing job late last year. With the economy in shambles and many other people looking for work, the Kentucky man says he didn't know where to turn. Nine bodies found in common grave near Ciudad Juarez, Mexico March 14, 2009 at 10:40 pm Nine bodies have been found in a common grave in the desert south of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, according to Chihuahua state prosecutor's spokeswoman Daniela Gonzalez. Madoff worth more than $820 million, document says March 14, 2009 at 7:23 pm Bernard Madoff, who pleaded guilty to operating a multibillion-dollar Ponzi scheme, is worth up to $826 million, according to a document filed with a federal court on Friday. Space shuttle Discovery on pace for Sunday launch March 14, 2009 at 6:19 pm The space shuttle Discovery is on pace for a Sunday launch after NASA engineers repaired a leaky gas venting system, officials said Saturday. U.S. car repair shops getting mileage out of thriftier times March 14, 2009 at 6:07 pm As he walks past the tiny, dingy waiting area into an equally cramped garage, Nui Srisook says business at his car repair shop is thriving. Ireland remain on course for Grand Slam March 14, 2009 at 3:31 pm Ireland recovered from trailing at half-time to defeat Scotland 22-15 at Murrayfield and remain on course for their first Grand Slam since 1948 -- a feat that will be achieved if they avoid defeat in their final match against Six Nations champions Wales in Cardiff next weekend. Abducted aid workers freed in Darfur March 14, 2009 at 3:26 pm The four Doctors Without Borders staffers abducted earlier this week in Sudan's Darfur region have been "safely released," the group said on Saturday. Late Shanklin try keeps Wales bid alive March 14, 2009 at 3:25 pm Wales saw their hopes of a successful Six Nations title defense almost reduced to ruins in Rome, as substitute Tom Shanklin's 72nd-minute try saw them scrape a 20-15 victory against a battling Italy side on Saturday. Arshavin breaks duck as Arsenal go fourth March 14, 2009 at 3:11 pm Andrey Arshavin scored his first goal for Arsenal, as Arsene Wenger's side followed-up their midweek success on penalties in Rome by thumping Blackburn 4-0 on Saturday to move up to fourth place in the Premier League. Warrant issued for Lindsay Lohan March 14, 2009 at 2:26 pm Beverly Hills, California, police want Lindsay Lohan to turn herself in on an arrest warrant issued Friday. Voronin continues streak as Hertha stay top March 14, 2009 at 2:04 pm Ukrainian striker Andrei Voronin continued his rich vein of scoring form, netting the only goal to give Hertha Berlin a 1-0 home win over Bayer Leverkusen, a result that keeps them four points clear at the top of the Bundesliga table. Stern's lawyer: Attorney general is talking too much March 14, 2009 at 1:39 pm A lawyer for Howard K. Stern says the longtime partner of late sex symbol Anna Nicole Smith will fight conspiracy charges announced Thursday. Sanchez leads Paris-Nice as Contador fades March 14, 2009 at 1:33 pm Caisse d'Epargne rider Luis Leon Sanchez is the new leader of Paris-Nice after winning the seventh and penultimate stage of the race, while previous yellow jersey wearer Alberto Contador suffered on the final climb to the finish, losing nearly three minutes in the last four kilometers. Power struggle escalates in Madagascar March 14, 2009 at 1:32 pm Madagascar's president, Marc Ravalomanana, is still in power despite "rumors" from political opponents that he has been removed, the besieged government said Saturday. Svindal takes title after Raich crashes out March 14, 2009 at 12:38 pm Aksel Lund Svindal has won the men's overall World Cup title for the second time in his career, after Austrian rival Benjamin Raich dramatically crashed out in the first leg of the closing slalom at the World Cup finals in Are, Sweden. Title race revived as Liverpool crush United March 14, 2009 at 12:00 pm The Premier League title race was thrown wide open on Saturday as Liverpool crushed 10-man Manchester United 4-1 at Old Trafford to move to within four points of the defending champions. Purported bin Laden tape calls Gaza offensive a 'holocaust' March 14, 2009 at 11:31 am An audio recording ostensibly by al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden calls Israel's recent offensive in Gaza a "holocaust." Wife to employers: Hire my husband, please March 14, 2009 at 11:26 am Robin Stearns, 28, watched her husband apply for jobs day in and day out. She watched him scour professional networking sites in an attempt to contact prospective employers. Poutiainen comes second to take GS honors March 14, 2009 at 11:10 am Finland's Tanja Poutiainen finished second in the women's giant slalom at the World Cup finals in Are, Sweden, a result that proved enough to give her the discipline's crystal globe. Grafite hat-trick puts Wolfsburg second March 14, 2009 at 10:35 am Wolfsburg have moved up to second place in the Bundesliga table, a point behind Hertha Berlin, as a hat-trick from Brazilian striker Grafite helped them to a thrilling 4-3 home victory over Schalke on Friday. Pakistan 'blocks' critical TV station March 14, 2009 at 10:31 am A Pakistani television station, which has been critical of the government, has been shut down in locations across the country, according to the station's managing director. Kuznetsova hopes are ended by Radwanska March 14, 2009 at 9:56 am Sixth seed Svetlana Kuznetsova has failed in her attempts to reach a third successive Indian Wells final, crashing out in three sets to Polish wildcard Urszula Radwanska. GAO: Fake passports easy to get March 14, 2009 at 9:48 am A congressional investigation has exposed gaping holes in security eight years after the September 11 terrorist attacks, a government report says. G-20 ministers discuss deepening crisis March 14, 2009 at 9:21 am Finance ministers from the Group of 20 industrialized and developing economies are meeting near London on Saturday to discuss a common approach on how to tackle the global economic crisis. Mickelson opens up two-stroke Doral lead March 14, 2009 at 9:17 am World number three Phil Mickelson upstaged Tiger Woods to take a two-stroke lead after the second round of the WGC-CA Championship at Doral's Blue Monster course in Florida on Friday. Three arrested over N. Irish soldier killings March 14, 2009 at 8:25 am Three men have been arrested by detectives investigating the murders of two soldiers in Northern Ireland last week, a spokeswoman for the Northern Ireland police said Saturday. Russian strategic bombers could use Cuba airfields March 14, 2009 at 7:32 am Russia expressed interest in using Cuban airfields during patrol missions of its strategic bombers, Russia's Interfax news agency reported Japan destroyers set sail on anti-piracy mission March 14, 2009 at 7:22 am Two Japanese destroyers set sail Saturday on an anti-piracy mission off Somalia, the Japanese defense ministry said.