Conklin 29 Saves, Blues 1-0 Over Devils
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Ty Conklin made 29 saves in his fourth shutout of the season and the St. Louis Blues kept up their late-season playoff push with a 1-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night.
Colombian Journalist Slain in Militia Stronghold
BOGOTA (AP) -- The killing of a veteran radio reporter by a motorcycle gunman in a northwestern state capital reignited concerns Saturday about the safety of journalists in Colombia.
Blues-Devils Sums
St. Louis 1 0 0--1.
Lazio Endorsed by Conservative Party’s Leaders
The former congressman won support for New York governor a day after a challenge for the Republican nomination.
Boy Charged in Wal-Mart Bias Case in New Jersey
Washington Township police said that a 16-year-old boy had been arrested for using the public-address system at a Wal-Mart to order all blacks to leave the store.
Millsap Leads UAB Over NC State 72-52 in NIT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) -- Elijah Millsap had 27 points and 15 rebounds, and UAB never trailed for the second consecutive NIT game in beating North Carolina State 72-52 on Saturday.
News Analysis: Both Sides Claim Success as Diplomatic Row Wanes
After 10 days of public quarreling over Jewish building in East Jerusalem, the U.S. and Israel move to ensure they aren’t surprised again.
Chinese Academics’ Paper on Cyberwar Sets Off Alarms in U.S.
A paper imagining a cyberattack and a power failure in the U.S. has highlighted an atmosphere charged with hostility between the U.S. and China over cybersecurity.
U.N. Chief Urges Israel to End Settlement Building
Visiting the West Bank, Secretary General Ban Ki-moon plans to send a message of support for a Palestinian state and a return to negotiations.
Politics: A New Berkeley Plan, but Still Old Concerns
Berkeley’s mayor has offered a revised plan for remaking downtown, but some critics say it still has flaws and should be rejected.
Novell Rejects Elliott's Bid as 'Inadequate'
Novell, a maker of business software, said Saturday that it had rejected Elliott Associates' unsolicited $2 billion takeover bid as "inadequate," saying the hedge fund's offer "undervalues the company's franchise and growth prospects."
Pope Offers Apology, Not Penalty, for Sex Abuse Scandal
Pope Benedict XVI apologized to victims and their families in a letter to Irish Catholics but did not refer directly to immediate disciplinary action.
Baylor Beats Old Dominion 76-68 in 2nd Round
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- With its first NCAA tournament victory in 60 years out of the way, Baylor has now earned an extended stay.
11th-Seeded Washington Rolls Past New Mexico
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Quincy Pondexter and Isaiah Thomas danced to Washington's timeout huddle after finishing yet another second-half fast break with a basket and a bellowing vocal flourish.
With Breakdown of Order in Russia’s Dagestan Region, Fear Stalks Police
Fifty-eight police officers were killed last year in Dagestan by a combination of Islamist militants, alienated youth, and ordinary criminals.
Former Secretary Udall Dies at 90
Mr. Udall sowed the seeds of the modern environmental movement as secretary of the interior during the 1960s.
Ovechkin Scores in Return From Suspension
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Alex Ovechkin has returned from a two-game NHL suspension in style, scoring in the first period for the Washington Capitals.
Saint Mary's Stuns 'Nova to Advance to Sweet 16
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- Omar Samhan was an unstoppable Gael force. The only time the Saint Mary's star slowed down was to enjoy the moment.
Obama Renews Offer for Dialogue in New Year’s Message to Iran
President Obama delivered his second message to the Iranian people for the festival of Nowruz, but he tempered his offer for diplomatic dialogue with a threat of international sanctions.
Furyk Poised to End PGA Tour Title Drought In Tampa Bay
TAMPA, Florida (Reuters) - Jim Furyk inched closer to his first PGA Tour title in three years when he moved three strokes clear in Saturday's third round of the Tampa Bay Championship.