Obama Quits Chicago Church

Obama has quit his longtime church, further distancing himself from the controversial Chicago house of worship as he focuses on a hard-fought general-election campaign against John McCain.

Bolt sets new 100m world record

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Al-Qaida's stance on women sparks extremist debate

CAIRO, Egypt (AP) -- Muslim extremist women are challenging al-Qaida's refusal to include - or at least acknowledge - women in its ranks, in an emotional debate that gives rare insight into the gender conflicts lurking beneath one of the strictest strains of Islam....

Wake Forest in 23rd Place at NCAA Championship

The No. 12 Wake Forest men's golf team bettered its first round score by ten strokes to finish the second round in 23rd place at the NCAA Championship at Purdue.

20 Foods You Think Are Healthy But Are Actually Killing You

There are many terms that are misleading in the food advertising industry today. Some of them include fat-free, low-fat, and reduced-fat. Learn the myths about these terms and how you can protect yourself. Even though some of these foods are considered healthy, you might be sabotaging your diet and your ...

Pa. police: Ohio truck rigged to steal fuel

HERMITAGE, Pa. (AP) -- Police have linked the large-scale theft of diesel fuel from a western Pennsylvania convenience store to a specially equipped pickup truck trailer with a trap door and a vacuum hose....

Homeless man accused of swindling 13 women

NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) -- Prosecutors say a former Souderton resident posed as a music mogul on an Internet dating site and swindled more than $100,000 from 13 women all around the country....

Greenspan doesn't expect more market bubbles (Reuters)

Reuters - Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said on Friday that he does not expect another "bubble" in world markets for a long time, and that central banks at any rate do not control the long-term interest rates that can be related to bubbles.

Never pay retail again

Times are tough. The economy is weakening, consumer confidence is at a low and Americans are struggling just to buy basics like gas and groceries. So when it comes to getting goods that fall beyond the bare necessities, shoppers are getting smarter.

2 Collier County Water Department supervisors fired over inappropriate e-mails

Two Collier County Water Department supervisors were terminated today as part of an ongoing investigation into inappropriate or sexually explicit e-mails and computer use.

Priest who ridiculed Clinton backed Obama

Rev. Michael Pfleger, the left-leaning Chicago Catholic priest who ridiculed Hillary Rodham Clinton this week in a racially-charged ...

Russians in Mining and Metals Deal

The two Russian billionaires behind Norilsk Nickel and Metalloinvest said they will join forces to create a national mining and metal champion, and invited Rusal's main shareholder to join them.

Chico's profits plunge

Quarterly profits for Fort Myers-based Chico's FAS fell 73 percent compared to a year ago as the company's sales continued to drop.

Bonita Springs man charged with soliciting cop to kill his pregnant girlfriend

A Bonita Shores man being held in the Collier County jail was charged Wednesday with solicitation of murder after authorities said he offered an undercover deputy his $1,600 car to kill his pregnant girlfriend.

Naples woman gets 3 ½ years in prison for DUI crash

A 40-year-old Golden Gate woman was sentenced recently to 31⁄2 years in a state prison for a 2006 drunken driving crash that severely injured a motorcyclist on his way to work at the same pub she’d just left.

Collier sheriff's office reports traffic 'hot spots'

Here are "Traffic Hot Spots" as reported by the Collier County Sheriff's Office.

Woman faces felony charges after children found trying to get into swimming pool

A woman was arrested on a felony charge Wednesday after deputies say they found two young children she was caring for alone in a park trying to get into a swimming pool, according to the Collier County Sheriff's Office.

Cincinnati-area jail: Visitors must wear underwear

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Officials say visitors to a southwest Ohio jail can't wear plunging necklines, Spandex or see-through garb. The Hamilton County jail said the new dress code also requires guests to wears shirts, shoes and underwear....

Maine jail for sale for $200,000

SKOWHEGAN, Maine (AP) -- If you're in the market for a roomy brick-and-stone Victorian, complete with a security system and razor-wire fencing, then Somerset County officials may have a deal for you....

Trying to save on fares? Look at alternative airports

Leisure travelers have more money-saving tricks at their disposal because they tend to be more flexible about their travel dates ...