Defense lawyer: Prof. accused in Ala. campus slayings likely insane, can’t recall shootings

Lawyer: Prof. accused in slayings likely insane

Washington state trooper, shot in head in Long Beach, files $3M lawsuit against arrested man

Washington state trooper sues man in shooting

Philippine police arrest suspected militant accused of kidnapping Americans 9 years ago

Filipino accused of kidnapping Americans nabbed

Judge lowers bail to $1 million for woman charged with murder in death of Olympian husband

Judge lowers bail to $1 million for athlete’s wife

Australian PM says Japan must stop whaling program by November or else face legal action

Australia threatens Japan over whaling program

Former owner of California food supplier indicted on federal charges of price-fixing

Calif. food exec indicted in price-fixing case

Psychiatrist says Iowa football coach murder suspect had been delusional days before killing

Psychiatrist: coach murder suspect was delusional

Lone suspect in slaying of US journalist in Mexico freed, says he was a ‘political prisoner’

Mexico frees lone suspect in US reporter’s killing

NYC judge expresses skepticism as he asks questions about Google’s plans for online library

NYC judge expresses some doubts about Google deal

Arizona woman pleads not guilty in missing baby case as Texas police continue landfill search

Ariz. woman pleads not guilty in missing baby case

Officials say 47 countries trying to block attacks, pirates far less successful off Somalia

US claims decline in pirate seizures off Somalia

Los Angeles judge praises Chris Brown’s probation progress in case involving Rihanna beating

Judge praises Chris Brown’s probation progress

Lawsuits, eviction threats, arrest target marijuana dispensaries in LA

LA cracks down on 21 marijuana dispensaries

Fan gets 2 years in jail for barraging Ashanti’s mom with lewd text messages and photos

Fan gets jail for text-stalking Ashanti’s mom

Pakistan arrests more than a dozen militants, striking blow to Afghan Taliban

Afghan Taliban chiefs arrested in Pakistani sweeps

Alabama campus shooting puts spotlight on high-stakes, pressure-packed tenure process

Alabama shooting puts spotlight on tenure process

Fla. gov asks Miss. officials to extradite man who is person of interest in girl’s slaying

Extradition sought in connection with girl’s death

4 men charged, 2 in custody in the abduction of Texas man found slain, dismembered in Mexico

4 accused of nabbing Texas man later found slain

Ex-congressman James Traficant, now out of prison, skips Ohio primary bid for old seat

Jailed ex-congressman skips Ohio primary run

Sheriff: Man killed by deputies in his California home after neighbor’s burglary call

Deputies kill man in own home after burglary call

NYC judge expresses skepticism as he questions Google’s plans for vast online library

NYC judge expresses doubts about Google books deal

Police: Accuser of Duke lacrosse players charged with attempted murder in fight with boyfriend

Police: Duke athletes’ accuser assaulted boyfriend

Lawsuits from Minnesota Vikings over NFL suspensions will go to trial in March

Vikings’ suit over NFL suspensions goes to trial

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Official: Plane crash pilot left anti-IRS Web note

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AP Top News at 4:17 p.m. EST

Official: Plane crash pilot left anti-IRS Web note

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AP Top News at 4:11 p.m. EST

Official: Plane crash pilot left anti-IRS Web note

UK police: Saudi Arabian prince charged with murder of fellow Saudi at luxury London hotel

Saudi prince charged with London hotel murder

3 indicted on murder charges for NH house killing, 2 others cooperating with prosecutors

3 indicted on murder charges for NH house killing

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AP Top News at 4:04 p.m. EST

Official: Plane crash pilot left anti-IRS Web note

Del. bankruptcy judge grants Tribune request for more time to file reorganization plan

Tribune gets more time to file reorganization plan

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AP Top News at 4:00 p.m. EST

Toyoda faces lawmakers: ‘I’m deeply sorry’

Mexico extradites alleged heir-apparent of powerful Sinaloa drug cartel to US

Son of top drug suspect sent to US from Mexico

Interpol issues ‘Red Notices’ in Hamas leader killing

PARIS - The international police agency Interpol said Thursday it has issued “Red Notices” for 11 individuals charged by UAE authorities in the killing of Hamas commander Mahmoud al-Mabhouh in Dubai Jan 19.

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AP Top News at 3:52 p.m. EST

Official: Plane crash pilot left anti-IRS Web note

Pakistani authorities arrest more than a dozen militants in blow to Afghan Taliban

Pakistani officials nab al-Qaida-linked militants

As jury debates NYPD sodomy case, prosecutors say notorious ‘97 case doesn’t assure conviction

History is no guarantee of conviction in NYPD case

2 agree to cooperate with prosecutors, charges upgraded for 1 teen in NH burglary murder

Indictments handed up in NH murder case

NASHUA, N.H. — Two of five young men charged in connection with the killing of a New Hampshire woman have agreed to cooperate with prosecutors as part of a plea deal.

Doctor targeted by ‘93 mail bomb calls for comprehensive probe of Ala. campus shooting

Doc targeted by bomb calls for Ala. shooting probe

Sheriff: Man killed by deputies in own home after neighbor’s burglary call in Riverside County

Sheriff: Man shot in own home after burglary call

Ohio man who threatened Jews on plane at Miami airport pleads guilty, gets probation

Man gets probation for making airplane threat

Slain biology prof mourned at 1st service after deadly shooting at Ala. university

Slain Ala. prof remembered as caring father figure

Watchdog group: Iran tops terror financing watch list

Iran tops terror financing watch list

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — An international fiscal watchdog group says Iran is failing to take steps to block terrorist financing and money laundering.

Dubai blames Israeli spy agency Mossad for slaying of Hamas commander

Dubai blames Mossad for Hamas commander’s slaying

NYPD to launch pilot program to videotape detectives’ interrogation of suspects

NYPD launches plan to interview suspects on film

Sharpton daughter’s boyfriend accused of punching her in the face; he denies assault

Boyfriend charged with punching Sharpton daughter

Judge says Lindsay Lohan showing ‘good’ progress in completing probation in 2007 case

Judge: Lindsay Lohan complying with probation

Police investigating suspicious package delivered to Sen. John Kerry’s Boston office