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Miami Dolphins sign two more draft picks
The Miami Dolphins on Friday officially announced the signings of third-round pick Patrick Turner, a 6-5 wide receiver from USC, and seventh-round pick J.D. Folsom, a linebacker out of Weber State.

Oil hovers above $66 after weak jobs data
Oil prices hovered above $66 a barrel Friday in light holiday trading a day after grim unemployment numbers from the U.S. and Europe sent prices tumbling.

Honduras quits Organization of American States
The newly installed Honduran government withdrew from the Organization of American States Friday night, after a tense visit from the hemisphere's top diplomat who urged the return of nation's deposed leader.

Reports: Turkoglu headed to Toronto Raptors
Free agent Hedo Turkoglu will join the Toronto Raptors after spurning the Portland Trail Blazers, according to multiple reports.

Reports: Turkoglu headed to Toronto Raptors
Free agent Hedo Turkoglu will join the Toronto Raptors after spurning the Portland Trail Blazers, according to multiple reports.

High Desert's McOwen hits in 40th straight game
High Desert's James McOwen has extended his hitting streak to 40 games with a single in the ninth inning of a 6-4 loss at Rancho Cucamonga.

Report: Clemens didn't test positive in 2003
Roger Clemens' lawyer says the pitcher was not among the more than 100 players who tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2003.

Padres expected to extend Black's contract
It looks like Padres manager Bud Black is going to get a contract extension.

Strawberry Tart wins Hollywood Park feature
Betting favorite Strawberry Tart made a late run and edged Jehan by a half-length to win the $100,000 Flawlessly Stakes at Hollywood Park on Friday.

Three-run 16th gives Tigers victory over Twins
Placido Polanco hit a pair of extra-inning RBI singles, the second giving the Detroit Tigers the lead for good in an 11-9 victory over the Minnesota Twins in 16 innings Friday night.

Huff hits homer to lead Orioles past Angels 6-4
Aubrey Huff hit a three-run homer, Luke Scott doubled home two runs and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Angels 6-4 on Friday night, dropping Los Angeles into a first-place tie with Texas in the AL West.

Oil brokerage loses $10 mln on rogue trades
PVM Oil Associates, the world's biggest over-the-counter oil brokerage, says it lost nearly $10 million this week because of unauthorized trades that caused a temporary spike in Brent crude markets.

Texas brewer, once near defeat, shines again
By all accounts, Shiner beer shouldn't have made it this long. The Spoetzl Brewery ferments its brew in a one-stoplight town that's not on the way to anywhere, and much larger regional brewers long ago succumbed to consolidation and the muscle of national brewers.

Job seekers seek solace with fellow faithful
Her fellow job seekers offer knowing groans as Diane Castro recalls the day she was laid off: The fear of being summoned to the front office. The phones in nearby cubicles going off like grenades. Finally, a ring at her desk.

MOUNTAIN OF DEBT: Rising debt may be next crisis
The Founding Fathers left one legacy not celebrated on Independence Day but which affects us all. It's the national debt.

Tropicana Las Vegas emerges from bankruptcy
Tropicana Las Vegas has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with new owners.

Hawaii judge halts furloughs for state employees
A Hawaii judge has blocked Gov. Linda Lingle from forcing thousands of public employees to take three unpaid days off per month, dealing her a setback in efforts to tame a huge state budget gap.

Judge OKs continued freezing of financier's assets
A federal judge has granted the Securities and Exchange Commission's request to continue freezing the assets of a California financier charged in a fraud case involving hundreds of millions of dollars.

Will or trust? Understanding the differences
One of the big mysteries in the chaotic days following Michael Jackson's death was whether he left behind a will.

Idaho delegation continues push for strike fighter
Idaho lawmakers and local officials are moving ahead with efforts to get the Pentagon to house the military's next-generation tactical fighter jet at Mountain Home Air Force Base, a competition that pits the installation near the Snake River against others that covet the expensive planes.

Communities bug out over cuts to mosquito control
Millions of mosquito eggs laid across southern Texas after Hurricane Ike hit the coast last summer are waiting for the little bit of rain and hot summer days they need to hatch. That's got the man whose job it is to fight the bugs worried - he's already running out of money.

Hundreds celebrate new citizenship at Disney
A group of new Americans are celebrating their citizenship at Walt Disney World.

Teens charged with damaging South Florida mosque
Two teenagers have been charged with damaging a South Florida mosque.

NFL coaches visit troops in Iraq in first USO trip
The soldiers expressed their gratitude over and over to the NFL coaches who made the trip to Iraq.

Female inmate dies in Bradford County jail
The Bradford County Sheriff's Office says a female inmate has died while in custody.

Product pitchman Mays remembered as natural seller
References to television pitchman Bill Mays' trademark image were everywhere at his funeral Friday near Pittsburgh.

Detectives say infant's death appears accidental
Authorities say a Clearwater infant has died after apparently choking on sunflower seeds.

AP Source: Detroit mayor firing police chief
The mayor of Detroit is firing the city's police chief, a person familiar with the situation said Friday.

Firefighters battle big blaze at shuttered SC mill
A shuttered mill in northwestern South Carolina has caught fire, spewing clouds of dense, black smoke visible for miles.

Neverland closes until after LA Jackson memorial
Like an old Western boomtown, the makeshift village that sprang up around the gates of Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch was vanishing Friday, with visitors and vendors packing up tents, tarps, posters and CDs.

Calif. bullet trains hit criticism on SF peninsula
Last November, more than 60 percent of voters on the San Francisco Peninsula supported a $9.9 billion bond measure to help pay for a high-speed rail line between San Francisco and the Los Angeles area.

Guests for the Sunday TV news shows
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:

Events in Palin's political career
- 1992-1996 - Sarah Palin enters public life in Alaska, serving two terms on the Wasilla City Council.

Ruling that overturned NJ murder conviction stands
A federal appeals court will not reconsider its ruling that overturned a murder conviction.

Galveston police baffled by 30 burnt palm trees
Galveston officials are investigating the torching of 30 palm trees in the last two months.

U2 asks fans to support Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi
As U2 kicks off its world tour the rock band is turning a spotlight on Myanmar's jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Michelle Obama bringing glamor to Moscow
Michelle Obama brings her superstar glamor to Moscow this weekend as she accompanies her husband on his summit with the Russian president.

Myanmar denies UN chief's request to see Suu Kyi
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Saturday he was "deeply disappointed" after Myanmar's military ruler rejected his second and final request to meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

SKorea says NKorea fires 5 missiles off east coast
South Korea says North Korea has fired a fifth missile off its eastern coast.

A look at North Korea's missile arsenal
A look at North Korea's missile arsenal:

Chronology of North Korea's missile program
Developments in North Korea's missile program:

Bermuda woman sentenced in theft of premier's info
A hotel worker has received a suspended prison sentence for stealing the debit card information of Bermuda's premier and using it to buy pizza.

Honduras rejects OAS appeal to restore president
Honduras' refusal to restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya despite an appeal by the top envoy for the Americas has put the impoverished nation on a collision course with the world community that could lead to its isolation.

Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home
The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home, a law enforcement official said Friday as the city planned for a massive crowd at the singer's memorial service.

ABBA's Andersson shoots down London reunion talk
Forget those reports that Swedish supergroup ABBA will be reuniting to cover Michael Jackson's sold-out concert dates.

Essence Fest celebrates black music, culture
Queen Latifah dropped by the Essence Music Festival on Friday to help celebrate its 15th year of uplifting and empowering the African-American community through issues-filled seminars by day and high-powered musical performances by night.

TV One to begin Sunday show aimed at blacks
Roland Martin will anchor a new Sunday public affairs show aimed at a black audience that will debut in September on the TV One network.

Madonna to pay tribute to Jackson in concert
Madonna is paying tribute to Michael Jackson in the same arena where he was to stage his great comeback.

South Africa holds Jackson moonwalk tribute
Several hundred South Africans gathered on Friday for a moonwalking tribute to the King of Pop that reflected the diversity of the rainbow nation.

Country singer Ferlin Husky hospitalized in Tenn.
A spokesman for country star Ferlin Husky says the singer has been hospitalized in Tennessee.

Czech film fest opens with Milos Forman premiere
The 44th International Film Festival opened Friday in the Czech Republic with a week of events planned, including an award for French actress Isabelle Huppert and a world premiere by Milos Forman.