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11 Injured in San Francisco Hit-and-Run Spree

As many as 11 pedestrians, including a young child, were injured today by a motorist who drove around San Francisco running people down before he was arrested, authorities said.

A Much-Needed Shield for Reporters

Journalists reporting on high-profile legal or political controversies cannot function effectively without offering some measure of confidentiality to their sources.

One Vote Away From Limiting Freedom

It came so close to passing this time. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), a sponsor of the flag desecration amendment, actually said this: "What we would be doing is sending a message to the [Supreme Court], you cannot usurp the power of the Congress of the United States."

Internet-based Cable to Hit the Market in Chicago Suburbs

Illinois will soon get its first glimpse of Internet-based television service, a technology phone companies say eventually will offer viewers more choice for their home entertainment dollar.

New York Times: America in 2026

"What kind of America do we want — not just today, but 20 years from now? And how do we think we can get there from here?" Bob Herbert, Op-Ed Columnist New York Times Jun 22, 2006

Report: Smart cars coming to U.S.

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- DaimlerChrysler is set to bring the fuel-efficient subcompact Smart car brand to the United States in 2007, according to a published report.

Duke AD Injured In Boating Accident; Son Charged With DWI

DURHAM, N.C. -- Joe Alleva, athletic director for Duke University, and his son were involved in a boating accident Friday night. Authorities have charged Alleva's son, Joseph David (J.D.) Alleva, with DWI.

Burning the Bill of Rights - NY Times

With the Fourth of July fast approaching, Senate Republicans are holding a barbecue.

Chinese Medicine for American Schools - NY Times

"But the investments in China's modernization that are most impressive of all are in human capital. The blunt fact is that many young Chinese in cities like Shanghai or Beijing get a better elementary and high school education than Americans do.

Leaks and the Law: Prosecute the NY Times?

CAN JOURNALISTS REALLY BE PROSECUTED for publishing national security secrets? In the wake of a series of New York Times stories revealing highly sensitive counterterrorism programs, that question is increasingly the talk of newsrooms across the country, and especially one newsro …

Soccer Is Just Ninety Minutes Of Nothing

"Mostly soccer is just guys in shorts running around aimlessly, a metaphor for the meaninglessness of life.

Duke: The Damage Done - Sports Illustrated

Duke lacrosse, the 46 white players, a black dancer and the reputation of the university are forever changed. But is the case solid? Exclusive sources describe three months of fear, disbelief and confusion over what the future holds -- in and out of court.

Valedictorian Thanks God; Speech Is Silenced

LAS VEGAS -- School officials in Las Vegas cut a high school valedictorian's speech short last week after she made a religious reference.

A Leap of Faith, Off a Cliff

On Monday, the Bush administration told a judge in Detroit that the president's warrantless domestic spying is legal and constitutional, but refused to say why. The judge should just take his word for it, the lawyer said, because merely talking about it would endanger America.

J.J. Redick Arrested

Eyewitness News has learned that former Duke men's basketball star, J.J. Redick was arrested for driving while impaired early Tuesday morning.

Red rain may not be alien organisms

"As the days pass, I'm getting more and more convinced that these are exceedingly unusual biological cells."

Source of India's bizarre red rain may be alien microbes

"As bizarre as it may seem, the sample jars brimming with cloudy, reddish rainwater in Godfrey Louis's laboratory in southern India may hold, well, aliens.

Bush, Congress tell working folk to go to hell

President Bush says that the installation of the new Iraqi government was a "watershed event," but at the same time warns Americans of the challenges and loss as we continue to prosecute the war against Iraqi insurgents. Sen.

Duke Women's Lacrosse Team to Wear 'Innocent' Sweatbands at Final Four

DURHAM -- Even after a tumultuous spring, the bond between the Duke men's and women's lacrosse programs remains as strong as ever. It's a relationship the women's team hopes to honor when they face Northwestern at the Final Four in Boston on Friday.

Lacrosse Defense on the Offense Against Accuser

DURHAM -- Sources close to the defense team in the Duke lacrosse rape case again tried to cast doubt on the accuser's credibility Tuesday, saying evidence collected so far points to problems with her story.

Officer, Somebody Stole My Gal

MAY 17--An Iowa man impervious to embarrassment called cops this week to report the theft of a blow-up fashioned to resemble a porn star.

BBC NEWS | Sutherland reveals 24 movie plans

Kiefer Sutherland has revealed that a movie version of his hit US TV show 24 is to film in London.

Bush Is Now A Lame Duck

"I can't tell you how much anger there is at the Republican leadership. I have never seen anything like it." -- Richard Viguerie, Conservative Consultant

Hillary Can Run, But Can She Win in '08? - NYTimes

''When they start campaigning, people will see that she's a better talent than a lot of the other people who will be running in this field. She'll be formidable. She should not be underestimated.''

Third Player Indicted in Duke Lacrosse Case

DURHAM -- A grand jury has indicted a third member of Duke University's lacrosse team on charges of rape, kidnapping and sexual offense.

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