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Skydiver aims to break sound barrier in free fall

By MARCIA DUNNAP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - His blood could boil. His lungs could overinflate. The vessels in his brain could burst. His eyes could hemorrhage. And, yes, he could break his neck while jumping from a mind-boggling altitude of 23 miles. But the risk of a gruesome

As race stands, Obama within reach of second term

By THOMAS BEAUMONTAssociated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Five weeks to Election Day, President Barack Obama is within reach of the 270 electoral votes needed to win a second term. Republican Mitt Romney's path to victory is narrowing. To overtake Obama, Romney would need to quickly gain

Slovenia PM: No bailout needed

By RON DePASQUALEAssociated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) - Slovenia's prime minister insisted that the Alpine nation does not need a bailout from the European Union, despite a crippling banking crisis that has unnerved investors and caused political gridlock. Prime Minister Janez Jansa said

Murder Suspect Avondre Graham Pleads 'Not Guilty' To All Charges

SPOKANE, Wash. – In his first court appearance charged with the murder of Sharlotte McGill, Avondre Graham, 17, pleaded not guilty to all four charges against him, including murder, robbery, assault, and attempted murder. Though he appeared by video link from the jail, Graham spoke before a