Iran pressed ahead Monday with plans that will increase its ability to make nuclear weapons as it formally informed the U.N. nuclear agency of its intention to enrich uranium to higher levels.
Rep. John Murtha, the tall, gruff-mannered former Marine who became the de facto voice of veterans on Capitol Hill and later an outspoken and influential critic of the Iraq War, died Monday. He was 77. The Pennsylvania Democrat had been suffering from complications from gallbladder surgery. He died at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, Va., with his family at his bedside, the hospital said.
South Carolina center Kelsey Bone has been named Southeastern Conference freshman of the week for the third time this season.
Boeing Co.'s giant 747-8 freighter _ the biggest plane the company has ever built _ successfully completed its first flight Monday, a year later than originally planned.
A memorable season capped by a super title game with a record TV audience has NFL executives and fans beaming.
The Mountain West Conference is doing some serious climbing.
Michael Jackson's doctor pleaded not guilty Monday to involuntary manslaughter in the death of the pop star at a brief hearing that had all the trappings of another sensational celebrity courtroom drama.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have begun legal action against a British tabloid that reported the celebrity couple was going to split, a lawyer acting on their behalf confirmed Monday.

BOWMAN, S.C. – Wrapping up 40 years of educating area students, Bowman Academy will close its doors permanently on May 20 following the private school’s 2010 commencement ceremonies.
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Walmart customer Jeff Carr of Orangeburg, right, and Orangeburg Walmart Manager Peggy Nemeth serve up cake in appreciation of customers Wednesday at the store on North Road. Carr was the winner of a $1,000 gift card in a random drawing of customers who filled out customer satisfaction surveys.
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ELLOREE, S.C. – Residents here were left with unanswered questions and no television signal after cable service came to an abrupt end last month.
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The Republicans and Democrats who gathered Sunday agreed there are problems with health care, the immigration system and the economy. Their differences came into focus when they talked about the causes and solutions.
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