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Pastor admits decade-old killling
BUFFALO, N.Y., Nov. 10 (UPI) -- A Christian pastor has admitted a 1998 killing in which a teenage father was gunned down in front of his girlfriend, police in Buffalo, N.Y., said.
Hike in workers' comp premiums rejected
SACRAMENTO, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- Steve Poizner, California insurance commissioner and a 2010 Republican candidate for governor, says he won't back an increase in workers' compensation premiums.
Police say Mo. hostage case a false alarm
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Nov. 10 (UPI) -- Police determined a feared hostage-taking at a Missouri government office building near the governor's mansion Tuesday was a false alarm, officials say.
Transcript of Obama remarks at Fort Hood
Transcript of Obama remarks at Fort Hood
FORT HOOD, Texas, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- Here is a transcript of remarks delivered Tuesday by U.S. President Barack Obama at the memorial ceremony for those killed in last Thursday's shooting spree:
Navajo Nation refuses to turn over suspect
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz., Nov. 10 (UPI) -- The Navajo Nation has refused to turn over a teenager suspected of killing a Catholic nun to U.S. authorities without an extradition request or court order.
Georgia student sues for hazing injuries
STATESBORO, Ga., Nov. 10 (UPI) -- A college student and his mother have filed suit against Georgia Southern University for injuries sustained during a hazing event, records showed.
Victims were from across the country
Victims were from across the country
FORT HOOD, Texas, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- The following are the victims who died in last Thursday's shooting incident at Fort Hood, Texas.
S. African child allegedly shot by police
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- Police in Johannesburg, South Africa, allegedly shot and killed a 3-year-old boy, thinking a pipe he had was a gun, officials said.
Obama: Victims' legacy is U.S. security
Obama: Victims' legacy is U.S. security
FORT HOOD, Texas, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- The legacy of the 13 people killed when a gunman opened fire at Fort Hood, Texas, is the security of the United States, President Obama said Tuesday.
Engine problem forces Calif. landing
SACRAMENTO, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- Horizontal Airlines officials said a Tuesday plane bound from Fresno, Calif., to Seattle was diverted in Sacramento, Calif., due to engine troubles.
Anti-abortion activist admits killing
WICHITA, Kan., Nov. 10 (UPI) -- Scott Roeder told The Kansas City Star he shot Dr. George Tiller, a Kansas abortion provider, saying he had to act to protect unborn children.
Koala population declines drastically
Koala population declines drastically
SYDNEY, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- Australia's koala population is in serious decline, prompting researchers to say they recommend the marsupial be listed as a vulnerable species.
Ex-astronaut pleads guilty in assault case
Ex-astronaut pleads guilty in assault case
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 10 (UPI) -- Lisa Marie Nowak, the former NASA astronaut accused in Florida of attacking a romantic rival, pleaded guilty to reduced charges in Florida Tuesday.
Military, citizens honor Fort Hood victims
Military, citizens honor Fort Hood victims
FORT HOOD, Texas, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- Parents, siblings, politicians and military personnel gathered at Fort Hood, Texas, Tuesday to honor the 13 people who died during last week's shooting spree.
Palin's book tour to stop in Iowa
Palin's book tour to stop in Iowa
SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- Former Republican U.S. vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin is heading to Iowa on her book tour, its promoters say.