PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 12 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers found norovirus -- stomach flu -- RNA detectable in groundwater for more than 18 months.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 12 (UPI) -- California Attorney General Jerry Brown says the state's regulatory framework has "too many rules" for businesses and the courts.
FORT HOOD, Texas, Nov. 12 (UPI) -- Two civilian police officers said training and instinct took hold when they fired at the Fort Hood gunman last week.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Nov. 12 (UPI) -- Marcus Ginyard had 17 points Wednesday and No. 4 North Carolina went on a huge run midway through the first half before crushing North Carolina Central 89-42.
BEIJING, Nov. 12 (UPI) -- Human Rights Watch Thursday called on China to close what it called unlawful "black jails" where a large number of citizens are held incommunicado.
PESHAWAR, Pakistan, Nov. 12 (UPI) -- A landmine explosion and an ambush by militants killed at least 10 Pakistani soldiers in separate incidents in the northwest region, security officials said.
CHICAGO, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- Patrick Sharp's goal in the third round of the shootout Wednesday gave the Chicago Blackhawks a 3-2 victory over Colorado.
NASHVILLE, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- Taylor Swift was named entertainer of the year and picked up three other awards Wednesday at the 43rd annual Country Music Awards in Nashville.
HOUSTON, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- Luis Scola made 60 percent of his shots Wednesday, scored 22 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in leading Houston to a 104-79 mauling of Memphis.
SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- Richard Jefferson made up for the absence of two key players by scoring a season-best 29 points Wednesday, pushing San Antonio to a 92-83 win over Dallas.
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- Brandon Jennings scored 32 points and hit two key 3-pointers in the fourth quarter Wednesday, helping carry Milwaukee past Denver 108-102.
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 11 (UPI) -- LeBron James and Mo Williams combined for 64 points Wednesday and Cleveland built a 20-point lead in the fourth quarter before downing Orlando 102-93.
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- Greg Oden delivered his best game of the season with 18 points and 11 rebounds Wednesday, helping Portland pull away for a 107-84 win over Minnesota.
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson and a photographer were detained Wednesday after an altercation at Los Angeles International Airport, police said.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama Wednesday rejected all four options presented by advisers in Pakistan strategy discussions, a White House source said.
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 11 (UPI) -- Charlie Villanueva scored 30 points Wednesday, Detroit shot 55 percent from the field and the Pistons ran away from Charlotte 98-75.
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NEW YORK, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- Al Horford scored 25 points Wednesday to lead an Atlanta rally that brought the Hawks a 114-101 victory over New York.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- Chris Clark's goal in the 11th round of a shootout Wednesday boosted the Washington Capitals to a 5-4 victory over the New York Islanders.