When police arrested Albert Povadora two months ago, investigators said he impersonated a cop and raped at least two women.
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DNA Links Cold Case to Suspected Sacramento Serial Rapist
When police arrested Albert Povadora two months ago, investigators said he impersonated a cop and... more
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Tahoe Snow
The first big snow storm of the season is tailored made for business. This one hit hard and cleared... more
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Lodi Teen Fighting City To Make Grape Bowl Wheelchair Accessible
A Lodi teen says his high school graduation at the Grape Bowl Stadium was ruined. more
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Ball Drop Canceled
It's a party a lot of people were looking forward to. For one night Sacramento turns into Times... more
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Four People Hurt in San Francisco Cable Car
Four people were hurt when one of San Francisco's historic cable cars jarred to a sudden stop... more
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Paralyzed Student Passes Bar Exam
A paralyzed University of California law student has passed the bar exam after a legal battle to... more
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Sacramento Cop Arrested for Domestic Violence
He's usually the one arresting someone for domestic violence, but early Friday morning, Officer... more
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Dozens Occupying UC Berkeley Building Arrested
Officials say dozens of people occupying a campus building at the University of California, Berkeley... more
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China mine disaster kills at least 104; official says GDP growth should not cost miners' blood Photo
HEGANG, China (AP) — When gas levels suddenly spiked deep in the Xinxing coal mine, Wang Jiguo grabbed two co-workers and they ran for their lives. Minutes later, there was a huge bang, a torrent of hot air and the earth shuddered. more
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Report: Iran begins large-scale air defense war games to protect nuclear facilities
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran on Sunday began large-scale air defense war games aimed at protecting its nuclear facilities from attack, state TV reported, as an air force commander boasted the country could deter any military strike by Israel. more
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Bermuda court strikes down conviction of Florida woman who brought part of gun to island
HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) — Bermuda's highest court has struck down the conviction of a Florida woman who accidentally brought the ammunition magazine from her gun to the British island territory. more
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Dozens of asylum seekers injured in Australian immigration detention center riot
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Sri Lankan and Afghan asylum seekers were separated at an island immigration detention center after a riot left 37 injured, an official said Monday. more
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Exit polls: Runoff will be needed in Romania's presidential election Photo
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A presidential election aimed at helping Romania emerge from a political and economic crisis failed to produce a winner on Sunday, and the top two candidates will compete in a runoff next month, according to two exit polls. more
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US military: American soldier killed in action in Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) — The U.S. military says an American soldier has been killed in action in Iraq. more
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Venomous headlines in Egyptian media fed soccer fans' anger with Algeria Photo
CAIRO (AP) — Angry soccer fans rampaged through a posh diplomatic neighborhood in Cairo over the weekend, smashing shop windows and shouting obscenities in a frenzy fed by venomous headlines that portrayed Algerians as barbaric terrorists with a history of violence. more
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Key scientist says leak of stolen climate change e-mails could be aimed at global talks
LONDON (AP) — A leading climate change scientist whose private e-mails are included in thousands of documents that were stolen by hackers and posted online said Sunday the leaks may have been aimed at undermining next month's global climate summit in Denmark. more
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Michael Jackson and Taylor Swift are top contenders at American Music Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Janet Jackson kicked off the American Music Awards with a medley of some of her biggest hits, but it was her late brother Michael who was poised to be one of the night's big winners, up for five American Music Awards, including entertainer of the year. more
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Bulls break free from set of film in Spain starring Cruise, Diaz; 2 bystanders injured Photo
MADRID (AP) — Seven bulls being used on the set of a film starring Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz have broken free in Spain and slightly injured two people. more
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John Travolta, family attend opening of new movie in Florida city, raise money for 5 charities Photo
OCALA, Fla. (AP) — John Travolta and his family have helped raise money for charities in their home state of Florida with a screening of his new comedy more
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Motown sound returns to where it began 50 years ago with founder, 'family,' famous friends Photo
DETROIT (AP) — Black ties and gowns filled a ballroom Saturday in a big-bucks salute to Detroit-style royalty — the King of Motown, the Queen of Soul and the Kid of Rock. more
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Michael Jackson's gleaming glove sells for $350K, plus tax, at NYC auction Video
NEW YORK (AP) — The shimmering, white glove Michael Jackson wore when he premiered his trademark moonwalk dance in 1983 was auctioned off for $350,000 — plus tax — on Saturday. more
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Police shut down Justin Bieber appearance at NY mall after losing control of tween crowd Photo
GARDEN CITY, N.Y. (AP) — New York police shut down a mall appearance by teen pop singer Justin Bieber (BEE'-ber) after thousands of young girls showed up and got a little too wild. more
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Motown gala 'means everything' to founder Berry Gordy
DETROIT (AP) — Hundreds have gathered to salute Detroit-style royalty — the King of Motown, the Queen of Soul and the Kid of Rock. more
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Sheryl Crow joins call for federal government to end wild horse roundups
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Sheryl Crow is joining others in calling on the federal government to halt wild horse roundups in the West, branding them as inhumane and unnecessary. more
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NFL commissioner to have teams work with independent neurologists on concussions
NEW YORK (AP) — NFL teams will soon be working with independent neurologists on concussion issues. more
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Forever linked: Bird, Magic headed into college hall 30 years after epic NCAA title game
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Larry Bird finished his speech, walked back to his seat and received a fist bump from the man sitting next to him on the dais. more
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Michael Vick run, Donovan McNabb pass help Eagles take 10-0 lead over Bears in 1st quarter Photo
CHICAGO (AP) — Donovan McNabb threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to Jason Avant, a hookup of two Chicago products, as the Philadelphia Eagles took a 10-0 lead over the Chicago Bears after one quarter Sunday night. more
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Harris' 22 points help Albany hold off late run for 71-66 win over Robert Morris
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Will Harris scored 22 points and Tim Ambrose added 15 points to lead Albany (N.Y.) to a 71-66 victory over Robert Morris in the third round of the 2K Sports Classic on Sunday. more
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Wade scores 31, Haslem scores with 15 seconds left and Heat squeak past Hornets 102-101 Photo
MIAMI (AP) — Dwyane Wade had 31 points, and Udonis Haslem hit a jumper with 15.4 seconds left to lift the Miami Heat past the New Orleans Hornets 102-101 on Sunday night. more
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Wells has 23 points, 12 rebounds as James Madison beats Florida International 81-68
MIAMI (AP) — Julius Wells scored 23 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead James Madison to an 81-68 win over Florida International on Sunday night. more
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Smith scores 14, including 2 free throws in closing seconds of Vols' 57-53 win
ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands (AP) — Tyler Smith made two free throws with 13.7 seconds left, and No. 10 Tennessee held off DePaul 57-53 in the second round of the Paradise Jam on Sunday. more
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Pullen, Clemente lead Kansas State to 83-75 win over No. 18 Dayton at Puerto Rico Tip-Off
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Jacob Pullen scored 26 points and Denis Clemente added 21 to lead Kansas State to an 83-75 victory over No. 18 Dayton on Sunday in the third-place game of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off. more
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Lawmakers argue whether mammogram guidelines show what's wrong with health care overhaul
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers broke along party lines on a new aspect of the health care debate Sunday as a former National Institutes of Health chief urged women to ignore guidelines that delay the start of breast cancer screenings. more
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Former NIH chief advises women to ignore new mammogram guideline, says it will lead to deaths
WASHINGTON (AP) — The former director of the National Institutes of Health is advising women to ignore new guidelines that delay the start of routine mammogram testing for breast cancer. more
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Different groups sometimes come up with different advice on cancer screening
Several doctors groups and advocacy groups set guidelines for cancer screening, and they update that advice periodically as new information emerges. Sometimes they agree, sometimes they don't. Last year, a number of groups got together and issued consensus guidelines for colon cancer. more
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Guidelines say less frequent Paps OK to detect cervical cancer - every 2 years for under-30
WASHINGTON (AP) — First mammograms. Now — in an apparent coincidence — Pap smears. more
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CDC: 4 people in NC test positive for Tamiflu-resistant swine flu, first such US cluster
ATLANTA (AP) — Health officials say four people in North Carolina have tested positive for a type of swine flu that's resistant to the drug Tamiflu. more
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As price of child vaccines drop, millions of lives saved from preventable diseases
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Babies squirmed and wailed as needles plunged into their chubby thighs at a public health clinic on the outskirts of Hanoi on Friday. Like little ones everywhere, the reaction to the sting was never pretty. more
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Correction: Plavix story
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a Nov. 17 story about drug interactions between heartburn medications and the blood thinner Plavix, The Associated Press misidentified Johnson & Johnson's Mylanta as part of the H-2 blocker drug family. Mylanta is an antacid. more
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Military experiment seeks clues to predict which troops might suffer post-traumatic stress Photo
TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (AP) — Two days before shipping off to war, Marine Pfc. Jesse Sheets sat inside a trailer in the Mojave Desert, his gaze fixed on a computer that flashed a rhythmic pulse of contrasting images. more
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