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MIAMI, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Ida was closing in on the U.S. Gulf Coast Monday night and forecasters said the storm would probably make landfall during the night.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Air pollution is a major health risk for patients in Fresno, Calif., who suffer from chronic lung diseases, U.S. researchers said.

CHICAGO, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Troy Brouwer tipped in a goal to send Chicago ahead in the third period Monday and the Blackhawks went on to down the Los Angeles Kings 4-1.

SEOUL, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- A North Korean ship was damaged in clashes Tuesday between South and North Korean navies off their west coast, a South Korean defense official said.

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- President Barack Obama reaffirmed America's "strong commitment to Israel's security" in a meeting with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, the White House said.

NEW YORK, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Mehmet Okur's late layup gave Utah its winning margin Monday in a 95-93 victory over the New York Knicks.

NEW YORK, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Substances produced by the human body may one day help prevent paralysis following a spinal cord injury, U.S. researchers said.

TORONTO, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Former NHL stars Steve Yzerman, Brett Hull, Brian Leetch and Luc Robitalle led the class of 2009 inductees Monday into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Jason Richardson hit six of Phoenix's 15 3-point shots Monday in a 119-115 Suns win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

BURBANK, Calif., Nov. 9 (UPI) -- The chief of the Burbank, Calif., Police Department, which is the subject of an FBI investigation, said Monday he is stepping down.

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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Mark Zoradi, president of Walt Disney Studios, is the latest in a string of executives to leave the company in recent weeks, the Los Angeles Times reported.

CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Fourth-ranked North Carolina's Deon Thompson led the way with 20 points Monday and the defending national champion Tar Heels beat Florida International 88-72.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Jon Diebler's 22 points led No. 17 Ohio State to a 100-60 season-opening victory Monday over Alcorn State in the 2K Sports Coaches vs. Cancer Classic.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- U.S. actress Pam Grier has signed on to play evil Agent Amanda Waller on TV's "Smallville," sources told TVGuide.com.

NEW YORK, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- World Series MVP Hideki Matsui and Johnny Damon of the New York Yankees filed for free agency Monday, along with 29 other major-leaguers.

FORT HOOD, Texas, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- The FBI said Monday the man accused of the Fort Hood, Texas, massacre came to its attention in December 2008 but was not suspected of "terrorist activities."

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- The White House Monday announced the implementation of an initiative designed to transform the federal government into a model employer of U.S. veterans.

NASHVILLE, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Taylor Swift has signed on to deliver the opening performance at the 43rd annual CMA Awards presentation in Nashville, ABC announced Monday.