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Police: Minn. office shooter kills 4, then self

Police: Minn. office shooter kills 4, then self
By AMY FORLITIAssociated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The gunman who opened fire inside a Minneapolis sign-making business killed four people before fatally shooting himself, police said early Friday. The victims' bodies were found shortly after officers arrived at Accent Signage Systems Inc.,

How makers of phones and tablets are faring

How makers of phones and tablets are faring
By The Associated Press Many companies including Nokia and Research in Motion have been struggling to compete with Apple and manufacturers of devices running Google's Android software. That shows in some of the earnings reports released so far for the latest quarter. Here's a look at

Republicans assail Obama on 9/11 attack in Libya

Republicans assail Obama on 9/11 attack in Libya
By DONNA CASSATAAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Republicans lashed out at President Barack Obama and senior administration officials over their evolving description of the deadly Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Libya, a late campaign-season broadside challenging the veracity and

NEW DETAILS: Firefighters Gaining On Washington Wildfires

NEW DETAILS: Firefighters Gaining On Washington Wildfires
SEATTLE (AP) - Thousands of firefighters are still battling five major wildfires in Eastern Washington that have burned a total of 186 square miles, but managers are increasingly confident they're gaining control.    The state Emergency Operations Center is returning Thursday to

5 major rental car companies agree on recall plan

5 major rental car companies agree on recall plan
By MICHAEL GORMLEYAssociated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - When Cally Houck lost her two daughters in the wreck of what turned out to be a defective rental car, she thought there must be a rule keeping those vehicles off the road. "There had to be some sort of law that prohibits this practice," the

5 major rental car companies agree on recall plan

5 major rental car companies agree on recall plan
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer of New York and Barbara Boxer of California say five major rental car companies have agreed to stop leasing and selling vehicles under safety recalls. The senators say the agreement involving Enterprise, Hertz, Avis, Dollar Thrifty and National will

Early Morning Garage Fire Breaks Out In Greenacres

Early Morning Garage Fire Breaks Out In Greenacres
SPOKANE, Wash. - Early Thursday morning firefighters responded to an attached garage fire in Greenacres on E. Saltese Lake Rd. The homeowners heard fire alarms and dialed 911. District 8 responded and the fire was out within 30 minutes. The cause is believed to be electrical after a fan was left on

Early Morning Garage Fire Breaks Out In Greenacres

Early Morning Garage Fire Breaks Out In Greenacres
SPOKANE, Wash. - Early Thursday morning firefighters responded to an attached garage fire in Greenacres on E. Saltese Lake Rd. The homeowners heard fire alarms and dialed 911. District 8 responded and the fire was out within 30 minutes. The cause is believed to be electrical after a fan was left on

Early Morning Garage Fire Breaks Out In Greenacres

Early Morning Garage Fire Breaks Out In Greenacres
SPOKANE, Wash. - Early Thursday morning firefighters responded to an attached garage fire in Greenacres on E. Saltese Lake Rd. The homeowners heard fire alarms and dialed 911. District 8 responded and the fire was out within 30 minutes. The cause is believed to be electrical after a fan was left on

Tenn. search for 2 children focuses on fire debris

Tenn. search for 2 children focuses on fire debris
By KRISTIN M. HALLAssociated Press SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities looking for any trace of two missing children doggedly sifted the ashes of a deadly house fire, searched rolling farmland nearby and untangled complicated family relationships. Investigators aren't sure if 9-year-old