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State Farm says it warned NHTSA on Toyota in 2007 about 2 hours ago WASHINGTON (AP) - The nation's largest auto insurer said Tuesday it alerted federal safety regulators in late 2007 about a rise in reports of unexpected acceleration in Toyota vehicles, the latest war  Read Story.

Stocks climb on hopes for Greece debt assistance about 2 hours ago NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks surged Tuesday morning as hopes grow the European Union will help Greece with its growing debt burden. The Dow Jones industrial average climbed back above 10,000 after closing b  Read Story.

US Army closes in on south Afghan town about 2 hours ago NEAR LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan (AP) - U.S. Army soldiers launched a preliminary operation Tuesday in support of a planned U.S.-Afghan attack on the largest Taliban-controlled town in southern Afghanist  Read Story.

US Army tightens noose in southern Afghanistan about 3 hours ago NEAR LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan (AP) - U.S. Army soldiers have launched a major operation in support of a planned U.S.-Afghan attack on the largest Taliban-controlled town in southern Afghanistan. About  Read Story.

Afghan avalanches kill at least 28, strand 1,500 about 4 hours ago KABUL (AP) - Avalanches roared down a mountain pass north of Afghanistan's capital killing at least 28 people and stranding another 1,500 in their vehicles on snow-blocked roads, officials said Tuesda  Read Story.

Defiant Iran accelerates nuclear program about 4 hours ago TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran began enriching uranium to a higher level Tuesday over the vociferous objections of the U.S. and its allies who fear the process could eventually be used to give the Islamic r  Read Story.

Stock futures climb ahead of opening about 4 hours ago NEW YORK (AP) - Stock futures are pointing to a higher open Tuesday as hopes grow the European Union will provide Greece with some support for its mounting debt burden. Stocks have been tumbling in re  Read Story.

Iran begins controversial new nuclear process about 5 hours ago TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran's state TV says the country started enriching its uranium to a higher level of 20 percent, over the objections of the international community. The Tuesday report said enrichme  Read Story.

Jackson doctor out on bail, back for April hearing about 6 hours ago LOS ANGELES (AP) - Michael Jackson's doctor returns to court in April to find out the date for the next major step in the case - a proceeding that will reveal for the first time the evidence the prose  Read Story.

Afghan avalanches kill at least 28, strands 1,500 about 6 hours ago KABUL (AP) - Avalanches on a mountain pass north of Kabul have killed at least 28 people, with another 1,500 stranded in their vehicles on snow-blocked roads, Afghan officials said Tuesday. The Afghan  Read Story.

Jackson hearing mirrors past for family about 7 hours ago LOS ANGELES (AP) - The scene was eerily familiar, Katherine Jackson and her family walking grimly into a courtroom, occupying a special family row, demonstrating their love for their beloved son and s  Read Story.

Rapper Lil Wayne to be sentenced in NYC gun case about 8 hours ago NEW YORK (AP) - Little more than a week ago, Lil Wayne was reinforcing his place in rap's pantheon with a commanding performance at the Grammy Awards ceremony. His latest album, "Rebirth," was officia  Read Story.

Parade to give another jolt of Saints euphoria about 8 hours ago NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Another jolt of Saints euphoria is on tap for New Orleans Tuesday when the Super Bowl champs board floats borrowed from Mardi Gras krewes for a victory parade through the grateful c  Read Story.

Pa. Dem Murtha remembered as military advocate about 8 hours ago HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Rep. John Murtha, who said the Bush administration's handling of the war in Iraq was based on "flawed policy wrapped in illusion" and called for a withdrawal of U.S. troops ther  Read Story.

Carter's 48 points help Magic beat Hornets about 9 hours ago ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Vince Carter had a season-high 48 points, leading the Orlando Magic back from a 17-point second-half deficit to beat the New Orleans Hornets 123-117 on Monday night. Carter was 19  Read Story.

Rep. John Murtha, voice for veterans, dies at 77 about 9 hours ago HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - 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,  Read Story.

Iran to stop enrichment if given nuclear fuel about 9 hours ago TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - The head of the Iran's atomic agency says it will not enrich uranium to a higher level if the West provides fuel for the Tehran research reactor. Ali Akbar Salehi told the state TV  Read Story.

Astronauts inspect shuttle on way to space station about 9 hours ago CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - Endeavour's astronauts inspected their ship early Tuesday for any launch damage as they raced toward a 200-mile-high rendezvous with the International Space Station. Barely  Read Story.

Another major storm headed to snowy Mid-Atlantic about 9 hours ago WASHINGTON (AP) - A second major storm in less than a week was blowing Tuesday toward the Mid-Atlantic region, where plows still hadn't touched some roads, utility workers were struggling to restore p  Read Story.

Ringo Starr honored with Walk of Fame star about 9 hours ago LOS ANGELES (AP) - A star for former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr was added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday evening during a whimsical ceremony that also marked the 50th anniversary of the sidewal  Read Story.

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