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Highlights of testimony about Afghan massacre

By GENE JOHNSONAssociated Press JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. (AP) - For the past week, an investigating officer at Joint Base Lewis-McChord has heard testimony during a preliminary hearing for Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, who is accused of killing 16 civilians and wounding six others during a

Dems, GOP fight brewing over curbing filibusters

By ALAN FRAMAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A brewing and potentially bitter fight over Democratic efforts to curb filibusters is threatening to inflame partisan tensions in the Senate, even as President Barack Obama and Republicans explore whether they can compromise on top tier issues such

Bond soars with record $87.8M 'Skyfall' debut

By DAVID GERMAINAP Movie Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) - James Bond's "Skyfall" has extended its worldwide box-office rule to North America, hauling in a franchise-record $87.8 million in its first weekend at U.S. theaters. Adding in $2.2 million from Thursday night previews at IMAX and other

What financial reports reveal about movie studios

By The Associated Press Companies with movie studios have begun releasing their earnings reports for the latest quarter. Here's a look at reports for selected movie industry companies. - Oct. 26: Comcast Corp., which owns Universal Pictures, says revenue from its filmed entertainment