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Murder case a glimpse into stresses of caretaking

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

The scenes seared into the minds of those who know Bobby Yurkanin differed only in place: Whether in the pool, around the dinner table or at the bowling alley, he was the 50-something man whose life had long before been handed over to the sickness of his parents. Always his father was by his side.

High court to look at life in prison for juveniles

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Joe Sullivan was sent away for life for raping an elderly woman and judged incorrigible though he was only 13 at the time of the attack.

Tampa Bay ends trip with 3-1 win over Canadiens

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:37:00 EST

Goaltender Antero Niittymaki's 36 saves allowed the Lightning to finish a four-game road trip with a 2-1-1 record.

Bystander to argument grazed by bullet

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:28:00 EST

A 17-year-old girl was grazed by a bullet Saturday following an argument that ended with gunfire, according to Tampa police.

House approves health care overhaul

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:24:00 EST

The Democratic-controlled House has passed historic health care legislation to provide medical coverage to millions more Americans.

Boy thrown from SUV after crash, police say

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:23:00 EST

A 7-year-old boy was ejected from a sport utility vehicle Saturday after the vehicle ran a red light and struck another vehicle, according to Clearwater police.

Top-ranked Florida wins against Vandy

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:07:00 EST

The Gators extended their nation-leading win streak to 19 straight games with a 27-3 win against Vanderbilt.

House votes strict ban on abortion subsidies

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:42:00 EST

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A bipartisan House coalition voted Saturday to prohibit coverage of abortions in a new government-run health care plan that Democrats would establish to compete with private insurers.

Ground broken for Flight 93 memorial in Pa.

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:36:00 EST

With the word's "let's roll," U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and relatives of United Flight 93 victims have turned shovels of dirt at a groundbreaking ceremony for a permanent national memorial at the western Pennsylvania crash site.

Caribbean coast prepares for strengthening Ida

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:32:00 EST

Officials readied storm shelters along Mexico's Caribbean coast Saturday and told fishermen and tour operators to pull in their boats amid warnings that Tropical Storm Ida could become a hurricane as it neared the resort city of Cancun.

No injuries reported in Tampa restaurant fire

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:47:00 EST

The Tampa Fire Marshals Office is investigating a fire at Pollos Pucalor restaurant, 7212 N Armenia Ave. that occurred around 2 p.m. today.

Officer describes firefight that downed Hasan

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:17:00 EST

KILLEEN, Texas (AP) -- One of two police officers who confronted the alleged Fort Hood killer says he shot Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan before kicking the man's weapon away, handcuffing him and ending the nation's worst killing spree on a military base.

Fort Hood suspect told, 'There's something wrong with you'

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:16:00 EST

An Army psychiatrist who authorities say went on a shooting rampage at Fort Hood was so conflicted over what to tell fellow soldiers about fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan that a local Islamic leader was deeply troubled by it, the leader said Saturday.

Police investigate shooting outside duplex

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:12:00 EST

A woman was shot in the leg Saturday while standing in front of house where she was attending a family gathering, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Teen taken to hospital after uncle gave him alcohol, deputies say

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:30:00 EST

A 14-year-old boy was taken to the hospital with alcohol poisoning Friday night after his uncle gave him grain alcohol, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

When confetti runs out, Yankee fans toss files

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:10:00 EST

New York City office workers who got carried away during the Yankees victory parade apparently began tossing files and documents out the window when they couldn't get their hands on confetti.

Orlando shooting suspect's life spiraled after firing

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:59:00 EST

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- The engineer accused of fatally shooting one employee and wounding five others at the firm where he once worked is "very mentally ill" and crumbled under the stress of his divorce, bankruptcy and unemployment, his attorney said Saturday.

Navy ship built with WTC steel enters service

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:54:00 EST

The Navy is commissioning its newest battleship with a bow forged from steel that once held up the World Trade Center.

Minnesota teen who fled chemo now cancer-free

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:22:00 EST

A Minnesota teen who fled the state to avoid chemotherapy has finished his cancer treatment.

No. 16 Miami rolls past slumping Virginia

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:13:00 EST

Graig Cooper rushed for a career-best 152 yards as No. 16 Miami eased past struggling Virginia 52-17.