Headlines from the Associated Press

Yearly Archives: 2007, 2008

Longtime film-academy accountant Spoerri dies

3 hours ago

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Otto Spoerri, dubbed "the ultimate arbiter of industry power" because he determined seating at the Oscars, has died. He was 75....
Treasurys extend gains amid investor worries

5 hours ago

NEW YORK (AP) -- Yields on U.S. government debt touched fresh lows again Tuesday as investors, worried about the economy and the ongoing volatility in stocks, again sought out the safest investments....
NFL suspends six players for doping violations

5 hours ago

NEW YORK (AP) -- Six players, including the heart of the Minnesota Vikings' stout defensive line, were suspended by the NFL on Tuesday for violating the league's anti-doping policy....
Texas title could come from AP

5 hours ago

NEW YORK (AP) -- The best chance Texas has to be crowned national champion this season likely lies with the members of the media who vote in The Associated Press college football poll....
Man accused of tossing Christmas tree at his dad

6 hours ago

PARRISH, Fla. (AP) -- Authorities say a west Florida man who lives with his parents has been arrested on a felony assault charge after he used a Christmas tree as a weapon to attack his father....