By ANNE GEARAN on Mar 10, 2010 03:03AM

Gates: Some troops could leave Afghanistan early

PUL-E-CHARKHI, Afghanistan (AP) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates raised the possibility Wednesday that some of the U.S. forces involved in the Afghanistan surge could leave the country before President Barack Obama's announced July 2011 date to begin withdrawal....

By KARIN LAUB on Mar 10, 2010 04:39AM

Israel apologizes for embarrassing Biden

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) -- Israel apologized Wednesday for disrupting the visit of Vice President Joe Biden with its announcement of 1,600 new homes in disputed east Jerusalem, but made clear it had no intention of reversing the order that has cast a shadow over the latest U.S. push for Mideast peace....

Mar 10, 2010 04:23AM

First Iraqi vote results likely on Thursday

BAGHDAD (AP) -- Iraqi and UN officials say the first results from this week's parliamentary elections will likely be released on Thursday....

By AMIR SHAH and DEB RIECHMANN on Mar 10, 2010 04:05AM

Iran leader: US playing `game' in Afghanistan

KABUL (AP) -- Taking aim at the U.S., Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Wednesday that it's the United States that is playing a "double game" in Afghanistan, fighting terrorists it once supported....

By JON GAMBRELL on Mar 10, 2010 02:15AM

Nigerian soldiers open fire on youths; 2 killed

JOS, Nigeria (AP) -- Soldiers opened fire on a crowd after curfew and killed two people, witnesses said Wednesday, just days after fighting between Christians and Muslims in the area left more than 200 dead including dozens of children....

Mar 09, 2010 07:40PM

'I'll Die Trying': 'Jihad Jane' Indicted for Helping Terrorists

Colleen LaRose, 46, was arrested in October 2009.



United States - Warfare and Conflict - War on Terrorism - September 11 2001 - Jane's

Mar 10, 2010 03:28AM

Runaway Toyotas: Listen to the 911 Tape in 94 MPH San Diego Incident

The California Highway Patrol has released the 911 tape of a San Diego driver whose 2008 Toyota Prius began accelerating uncontrollably on Interstate 8 Monday. The 26-minute tape records a dispatcher trying to help James Sikes bring his car under control as it revs over 90 miles per hour ? and then the sounds of sirens as a patrol car catches up to Sikes and helps him bring the car to a stop.



San Diego - Toyota - Toyota Prius - California Highway Patrol - Police car

Mar 10, 2010 03:25AM

Showdown With Health Insurance Companies

The final push for health care reform has become an all-out assault on health insurance companies. President Obama and liberal advocacy groups are attacking insurance companies for unreasonable profts, but those companies are fighting back with a national ad campaign.



Health care - Barack Obama - Health insurance - Interest group - United States

Mar 10, 2010 03:26AM

Creating a Special Needs Theme Park

As part of our series American Heart, we profile a father who created Morgan's Wonderland, the first large theme park for people with special needs.



AmusementPark - Theme Park - Travel and Tourism - Attractions - Recreation

Mar 09, 2010 02:52PM

Tiny Camera Could Be Future of Police Work

Police in four cities are testing small cameras that officers wear on their head.



Police - Photography - Law - Camera - Shopping

Mar 09, 2010 04:24PM

U.S. condemns new Israel housing units

Vice President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the United States condemns Israel's decision to build 1,600 housing units in a Jerusalem neighborhood, calling it "a step that undermines the trust we need right now."

Mar 10, 2010 12:47AM

Myanmar bars Suu Kyi's election participation

Myanmar's ruling junta has announced a new election law that disqualifies pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from participating in upcoming national elections.

Mar 10, 2010 12:25AM

Child abuse claims hit German Catholic institutions

Norbert Denef says for years he couldn't speak about the crimes committed against him during his childhood in Germany.

Mar 10, 2010 12:59AM

5 killed in attack at charity in Pakistan

Militants attacked the office of a humanitarian organization in northwest Pakistan on Wednesday killing five people, police said.

Mar 10, 2010 12:31AM

Bali bombing mastermind 'killed' in shootout

A police raid on the outskirts of Jakarta Tuesday may have killed one of Indonesia's most-wanted terrorists, though officials said they would await tests to verify the man's identity.