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More quakes hit Chile as new president takes over (AP)

Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo, left, and Ecuador's President Rafael Correa look at the roof as they react during a aftershock as Chile�s President Sebastian Pinera was sworn into office in Valparaiso, Chile, Thursday, March 11, 2010. The strongest aftershock since Chile's devastating earthquake rocked the South American country Thursday during the ceremony.(AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

AP - A series of strong aftershocks from last month's devastating quake rocked Chile on Thursday as a new president was sworn into office and immediately urged coastal residents to move to higher ground in case of a tsunami.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:43:54 GMT

Greece hit by strikes, clashes over austerity plan (AP)

A riot police officer tries try to avoid a petrol bomb, during clashes in central Athens, Thursday, March 11, 2010. Savage street clashes erupted between rioting youths and police in central Athens as more than 30,000 people demonstrated during a nationwide strike against the cash-strapped government's austerity measures. Hundreds of masked and hooded youths punched and kicked motorcycle police, knocking several off their bikes, as riot police fired volleys of tear has and stun grenades to disperse the rioters. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

AP - Clashes between riot police and rock-throwing, masked youths broke out during a demonstration Thursday in central Athens by tens of thousands of striking workers protesting austerity measures that the Greek government has said it has no choice but to implement.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:24:58 GMT

Meeting on deforestation boosts morale, budget (AP)

French President Nicolas Sarkozy delivers his speech during the opening session of the international conference on major forest areas, in Paris, Thursday March 11, 2010. Sarkozy opened daylong conference of some 40 nations to start turning plans into action to save the world's forests and help rein in the noxious gases blamed for climate change. (AP Photo/Philippe Wojazer, Pool)

AP - A conference bringing together more than 60 nations Thursday added $1 billion to the fight against deforestation and boosted the morale of those hoping to save the world's forests — a key defense against global warming.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:14:01 GMT

43 Somalis die in capital after 2 days of warfare (AP)

Somali government soldiers cross a street during heavy fighting with Islamist insurgents in northern Mogadishu, Somalia, Thursday, March 11, 2010. Islamist insurgents and government forces battled for a second day in the Somali capital. (AP Photo/Farah Abdi Warsameh)

AP - Heavy fighting between Somali insurgents and pro-government troops has killed at least 43 people over two days, as African Union peacekeepers used tanks to help the beleaguered government beat back an insurgent attack, officials said Thursday.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:03:33 GMT

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Hoyas beat top-seeded Orange in quarters (AP)
Chris Wright scored 27 points and No. 22 Georgetown sailed past No. 3 Syracuse with an impressive second-half surge, beating the top-seeded Orange 91-84 in the Big East tournament quarterfinals Thursday. Though still a strong candidate for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament, Syracuse (28-4) sustained a potentially costly loss when starting center Arinze Onuaku injured his right knee with 5:07...

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:28:24 PST

Pro Football Hall of Famer Olsen dies (AP)
Merlin Olsen, a Hall of Fame defensive lineman and member of the Los Angeles Rams' "Fearsome Foursome" who followed up football with a successful television career in "Little House on the Prairie," NFL broadcasts and commercials, has died. He was 69. Utah State, Olsen's alma mater, said he died outside of Los Angeles early Thursday after battling cancer.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:50:13 PST

Mets SS Reyes told to rest 2-to-8 weeks (AP)
All-Star shortstop Jose Reyes has been told to rest and refrain from athletic activity for 2-to-8 weeks until his thyroid levels normalize, another blow to the New York Mets before opening day. Center fielder Carlos Beltran already is expected to miss the first month of the season following right knee surgery Jan.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:56:15 PST

Rockies extend Helton for 2 years, $9.9M (AP)
First baseman Todd Helton and the Colorado Rockies agreed Thursday to $9.9 million, two-year contract extension through the 2013 season. The first baseman is earning $16.6 million this year, and he agreed to defer $13.1 million of his $19.1 million salary in 2011 over a 10-year period beginning in 2014.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:20:14 PST

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Meeting on deforestation boosts morale, budget (AP)

Slowly, Americans are regaining their lost wealth (AP)

FILE - In this Dec. 19, 2009 file photo, shoppers jam Michigan Ave., as they rush to find last minute deals in Chicago. American households saw their wealth increase at the end of last year, mainly because the healing economy boosted stock portfolios.(AP Photo/Jim Prisching, file)

AP - Americans are recovering their shrunken wealth — gradually.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:27:06 GMT

Dems look to health vote without abortion foes (AP)

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks about healthcare reform at her weekly news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 4, 2010. REUTERS/Jose Luis Magana

AP - House leaders have concluded they cannot change a divisive abortion provision in President Barack Obama's health care bill and will try to pass the sweeping legislation without the support of ardent anti-abortion Democrats.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:15:34 GMT

Gov't may seek more authority on vehicle safety (AP)

AP - Government vehicle safety regulators may seek greater authority to investigate defects in cars and trucks following Toyota's recall of more than 8 million vehicles for safety problems.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:15:22 GMT

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Lesbian teen back at Miss. school after prom flap (AP)

This 2009 photo released by Constance McMillen's family via The ACLU of Mississippi, taken in Fulton, Miss., shows Constance McMillen, 18, a student at the Itawamba County Agricultural High School. The American Civil Liberties Union had demanded she be allowed to bring her girlfriend, who is also a student at the school to the April 2, 2010, prom. The school board met, Wednesday, March 10, 2010, and issued a statement announcing it wouldn't host the prom at the Itawamba County Agricultural High School. (AP Photo/The McMillen Family via The ACLU of Mississippi) NO SALES.

AP - An 18-year-old Mississippi lesbian student whose school district canceled her senior prom rather than allow her to escort her girlfriend and wear a tuxedo said she got some unfriendly looks from classmates when she reluctantly returned to campus Thursday.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:53:14 GMT

2-second video causes headache for ABC News (AP)

FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2010 photo, a 2010 Toyota Corolla is shown at Toyota dealership in San Francisco. For the want of a better two-second picture of a tachometer, ABC News has called into question its reporting on acceleration problems with Toyota vehicles. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

AP - For the want of a better two-second picture of a tachometer, ABC News has called into question its reporting on acceleration problems with Toyota vehicles.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:29:31 GMT

Dems look to health vote without abortion foes (AP)

Conan O'Brien will take his show to theaters (AP)

FILE - In this April 13, 2008 file photo, Conan O'Brien appears on stage at Comedy Central's 'Night of Too Many Stars' special in New York. In early March 2010, Sarah Killen had three Twitter followers. A week later, she has 20,000 — as well as a new iMac computer and offers to help pay for a dress and drinks for her wedding. The unsuspecting rural Michigan woman has one out-of-work late-night talk show host to thank for her newfound online popularity — Conan O'Brien. O'Brien decided last week to pick Killen as the only person he would follow on Twitter, turning the 19-year-old's life upside down. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)

AP - Without a TV show to do every night, Conan O'Brien is taking his act on the road.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:12:53 GMT