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Hot spots draw believers, but not doomsday

By VANESSA GERAAssociated Press As the sun rose from time zone to time zone across the world on Friday, there was still no sign of the world's end - but that didn't stop those convinced that a 5,125-year Mayan calendar predicts the apocalypse from gathering at some of the world's

Newtown first responders carry heavy burdens

By MICHAEL MELIAAssociated Press NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) - While the people of Newtown do their best to cope with loss and preserve the memories of their loved ones, another class of residents is also finding it difficult to move on: the emergency responders who saw firsthand the terrible aftermath of

Gun laws show difficulty of stemming violent acts

By JULIE PACE and ALICIA A. CALDWELLAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - One early focus of new gun regulations by President Barack Obama and some lawmakers would reinstate a federal ban on assault weapons, a law widely regarded as imperfect. The ban, which existed for 10 years until 2004, would have

Idaho's Petrino Signs Four JC Players

By: University of Idaho Athletics MOSCOW, ID -- Paul Petrino assessed the University of Idaho football team as soon as he arrived in Moscow and set a list of recruiting priorities. He hit the recruiting trail looking for running backs and linebackers and found just what he wanted in a strong junior