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Ariz. files appeal as sheriff launches new sweep - Fri, 30 Jul 2010

By JACQUES BILLEAUD and AMANDA LEE MYERS 2010-07-30T00:47:47Z
PHOENIX (AP) -- The showdown over Arizona's immigration law played out in court and on Phoenix's sun-splashed streets on Thursday, as the state sought to reinstate key parts of the measure and angry protesters chanted that they refused to "live in fear." Dozens were arrested....

Panel hits Rangel with 13 ethics charges - Fri, 30 Jul 2010

By LARRY MARGASAK and LAURIE KELLMAN 2010-07-30T00:08:48Z
WASHINGTON (AP) -- House investigators accused veteran New York Rep. Charles Rangel of 13 violations of congressional ethics standards on Thursday, throwing a cloud over his four-decade political career and raising worries for fellow Democrats about the fall elections....

As many as 6,600 Arlington graves mixed up - Fri, 30 Jul 2010

By ANNE FLAHERTY 2010-07-30T00:08:48Z
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Estimates of the number of graves that might be affected by mix-ups at Arlington National Cemetery grew from hundreds to as many as 6,600 on Thursday, as the cemetery's former superintendent blamed his staff and a lack of resources for the scandal that forced his ouster....

Pentagon: Leak investigaton may go beyond military - Fri, 30 Jul 2010

By ANNE GEARAN 2010-07-30T00:08:49Z
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A criminal investigation into the leak of tens of thousands of secret Afghanistan war logs could go beyond the military, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday, and he did not rule out that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange could be a target....

Ousted USDA employee Sherrod plans to sue blogger - Fri, 30 Jul 2010

By JESSE WASHINGTON 2010-07-30T00:10:31Z
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Ousted Agriculture Department employee Shirley Sherrod said Thursday she will sue a conservative blogger who posted a video edited in a way that made her appear racist....

Dems, GOP warily eye Arizona immigration ruling - Fri, 30 Jul 2010

By CHARLES BABINGTON 2010-07-30T00:20:33Z
WASHINGTON (AP) -- On the surface, a judge's decision to block tough provisions of Arizona's immigration law was a defeat for the state's Republican governor and a win for the Democratic Obama administration. But neither party is sure it will play out that way politically, either this fall or beyond....

Reports: Mexican drug lord targeted in raid - Fri, 30 Jul 2010

By 2010-07-30T00:10:12Z
MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Several Mexican news organizations are reporting that a top drug cartel leader has been either been killed or arrested....

Ellen DeGeneres out as 'American Idol' judge - Fri, 30 Jul 2010

By LYNN ELBER 2010-07-30T00:34:02Z
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Ellen DeGeneres is dancing off "American Idol" after one season, leaving Fox's hit show with two vacancies on its judging panel....

Police: Cheeseburger found in SC woman's gas tank - Thu, 29 Jul 2010

By 2010-07-29T22:20:53Z
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) -- A South Carolina woman found out fast food won't make your car go fast. The Herald of Rock Hill reported Thursday a 30-year-old woman made a complaint to police after she took her car to a Rock Hill mechanic last week because it would suddenly stop running....

Oswalt traded to Phillies; Tejada, Cantu also move - Thu, 29 Jul 2010

By The Associated Press 2010-07-29T23:52:52Z
Roy Oswalt granted his own wish: He's now part of a pennant race. Miguel Tejada and Jorge Cantu joined the mix, too....

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