AP - Yao Ming scored 39 points and the Houston Rockets overcame Kobe Bryant's 53 points to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 107-104 in overtime Friday night.

AP - A parked car exploded near a hospital in Baghdad's main Shiite district on Saturday as a series of bombings killed at least 10 people and wounded dozens in Iraq, police said.

AP - A New York senator is demanding a retraction from Attorney General Alberto Gonzales on behalf of New Mexico's former U.S. attorney, who was fired along with seven other prosecutors last year.

AP - Google's replacement of post-Hurricane Katrina satellite imagery on its map portal with images of the region before the storm does a 'great injustice' to the storm's victims, a congressional subcommittee said.

AP - Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady helped the Houston Rockets withstand Kobe Bryant's latest 50-point night. Bryant scored 53 points and brought the Los Angeles Lakers back from a late 12-point deficit in regulation, but the Rockets beat them 107-104 in overtime Friday night.

AFP - Al-Qaeda volunteer David Hicks will leave Guantanamo soon to serve a nine-month prison term in his native Australia after pleading guilty to a terrorism charge and recanting allegations he was abused by US authorities.

TEHRAN (Reuters) - The 15 British sailors and marines seized in the Gulf eight days ago may face trial and legal moves have been launched, Iran's ambassador to Moscow was quoted as telling a Russian television station.

AP - Iran's ambassador to Russia renewed a threat Iranian officials made earlier this week, saying 15 British sailors held by Iran could be tried for violating international law, Iran's state news agency IRNA reported Saturday.

AP - A parked car exploded near a hospital in Baghdad's main Shiite district on Saturday — the deadliest in a series of bombings killed at least nine people and wounded dozens in Iraq, police said.

AP - For weeks after his death, the Pentagon maintained that Pat Tillman was killed in an enemy ambush, even after a top general tried to warn President Bush that the NFL star-turned-soldier likely died by friendly fire, according to a memo obtained by The Associated Press.

AP - President Bush apologized to troops face to face on Friday for shoddy conditions they have endured at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He shook the artificial hand of a lieutenant and cradled a newborn whose daddy is nursing his remaining, severely injured leg back to health.

AP - A 16-hour standoff between police and a man who shot and killed his mother in the driveway of the house he holed up in ended early Saturday in the man's death, police officials said.

Reuters - The 15 British sailors and marines seized in the Gulf eight days ago may face trial and legal moves have been launched, Iran's ambassador to Moscow was quoted as telling a Russian television station.

AP - Australia's largest city plunged itself into near-darkness for an hour on Saturday night when city officials, thousands of businesses and many more residents cut the lights for energy conservation.

AP - Japanese musicians overcame fatigue and a major earthquake to set the record for the world's longest concert on Saturday, playing 184 hours non-stop in a program that ranged from The Beatles' classics to Japanese traditional harp music.

AP - Michael Phelps stayed on track for a record gold-medal haul at the world championships, edging out American teammate Ian Crocker by 0.05 seconds to win the 100-meter butterfly Saturday night.

Reuters - The British sailors and marines seized by Iran in the Gulf over a week ago may face trial, Tehran's ambassador to Moscow was quoted as saying, suggesting legal action had already started.

AFP - Iran on Saturday again warned Britain against politicising the seizure of its 15 navy personnel, saying that could complicate efforts to resolve the escalating crisis.

BREMEN, Germany (Reuters) - Britain said on Saturday it was concerned at Iranian 'saber-rattling' about possibly putting captured British naval personnel on trial and for the first time voiced regret that the incident had occurred.

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia has no plans to allow a U.S. missile defense shield onto its soil, the Foreign Ministry said on Saturday, after a senior source said Moscow was ready to discuss a collective system against any attack by rogue states.

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The Iraqi government on Saturday raised the death toll from a truck bomb in the town of Tal Afar to 152, making it the deadliest single bombing of the war.

AP - The recall of wet and dry pet foods contaminated with a chemical found in plastics and pesticides expanded Saturday to include a new brand even as investigators were puzzled why the substance would kill dogs and cats.

Reuters - Britain said on Saturday it was concerned at Iranian "saber-rattling" about possibly putting captured British naval personnel on trial and for the first time voiced regret that the incident had occurred.

Reuters - Russia has no plans to allow a U.S. missile defense shield onto its soil, the Foreign Ministry said on Saturday, after a senior source said Moscow was ready to discuss a collective system against any attack by rogue states.

BREMEN, Germany (Reuters) - Britain said on Saturday it was concerned at Iranian 'sabre-rattling' about possibly putting captured British naval personnel on trial and for the first time voiced regret the incident had occurred.

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The Iraqi government raised the death toll on Saturday from a truck bomb in the town of Tal Afar to 152, making it the deadliest single bombing of the four-year-old war.

BREMEN, Germany (Reuters) - European Union foreign ministers hailed an Arab peace initiative for the Middle East on Saturday and agreed to engage with non-Hamas members of the new Palestinian national unity government.

MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Shelling rocked Mogadishu for a third day on Saturday, overwhelming hospitals with casualties as Ethiopian and Somali troops backed by helicopter gunships resumed attacks on Islamist rebels and clan militia.

PARIS (Reuters) - A top aide to Pope Benedict has blasted the media for highlighting the Vatican's views on sex while maintaining a 'deafening silence' about charity work done by thousands of Catholic organizations around the world.

AP - An Iranian opposition group claimed Saturday that Iran's capture of 15 British sailors and marines was planned in advance and carried out in retaliation for the U.N. sanctions imposed against the country, as an Iranian diplomat said the case had entered a legal phase.

AP - The Iraqi government has endorsed a decision to relocate and compensate thousands of Arabs who moved to the northern city of Kirkuk as part of Saddam Hussein's campaign to push out the Kurds, the justice minister said Saturday. The decision was a major step toward solidifying the status of the disputed oil-rich city.

AP - President Bush, seeking to one-up Congress' Democratic majority in a showdown over the Iraq war, suggested Saturday that lawmakers should be ashamed that they added non-war items to an Iraq spending bill.

AP - When he was in Congress, Rep. Howard 'Judge' Smith routinely frustrated the Washington establishment by leaving town when House leaders tried to push bills he did not like through his Rules Committee.

AP - From the micro to the macro, from plankton in the oceans to polar bears in the far north and seals in the far south, global warming has begun changing life on Earth, international scientists will report next Friday.

AP - A planned Holy Week exhibition of a nude, anatomically correct chocolate sculpture of Jesus Christ was canceled Friday after Cardinal Edward Egan and other outraged Catholics complained.

Reuters - Britain said on Saturday it was concerned at Iranian "sabre-rattling" about possibly putting captured British naval personnel on trial and for the first time voiced regret the incident had occurred.

Reuters - The Iraqi government raised the death toll on Saturday from a truck bomb in the town of Tal Afar to 152, making it the deadliest single bombing of the four-year-old war.

Reuters - Shelling rocked Mogadishu for a third day on Saturday, overwhelming hospitals with casualties as Ethiopian and Somali troops backed by helicopter gunships resumed attacks on Islamist rebels and clan militia.

Reuters - A top aide to Pope Benedict has blasted the media for highlighting the Vatican's views on sex while maintaining a "deafening silence" about charity work done by thousands of Catholic organizations around the world.

BREMEN, Germany (Reuters) - Britain said on Saturday it was concerned at Iranian 'sabre-rattling' about possibly putting captured British naval personnel on trial and for the first time voiced regret the incident had occurred.

AP - A Republican congressman on Saturday urged Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to resign, citing what he said were Gonzales' contradictory statements about his role in the firing of eight federal prosecutors.

AP - Now that warmer weather is arriving, the giant tent that was a winter home for 150 veterans is being packed away.

AP - The tanks were loaded with green slime Saturday for the 20th annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, Hollywood's messiest, most raucous celebration honoring kid viewers' personal picks for best movies, music and TV shows.

AP - After the Tropicana Resort & Casino opened 50 years ago, it was soon dubbed the 'Tiffany of the Strip' because of its manicured lawns, balconied rooms and elegant showroom. Years under mob control earned it a storied place in Nevada gambling lore.

AP - With those size-17 feet, that intimidating black bodysuit and a dashing sense of style away from the pool, Ian Thorpe became the world's most iconic swimmer. Even when he walked away, only 24 years old, he was still a mesmerizing figure.

Reuters - Britain said on Saturday it was concerned at Iranian "sabre-rattling" about possibly putting captured British naval personnel on trial and for the first time voiced regret the incident had occurred.

Reuters - European Union foreign ministers hailed an Arab peace initiative for the Middle East on Saturday and agreed to engage with non-Hamas members of the new Palestinian national unity government.

TEHRAN (Reuters) - London has mishandled the aftermath of the detention of British naval personnel in the Gulf, Iran's president said on Saturday after Britain expressed concern at Iranian 'sabre-rattling'.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A major recall of pet food in North America has expanded to two more companies and now includes dry food for the first time, U.S. federal health authorities and the companies said.

AP - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad insisted Saturday that 15 captured British sailors had been seized in Iranian waters, calling Britain and its allies 'arrogant' for refusing to apologize, the country's official news agency reported.

AP - Iraq's government has endorsed plans to relocate thousands of Arabs who were moved to Kirkuk as part of Saddam Hussein's campaign to force ethnic Kurds out of the oil-rich city, in an effort to undo one of the former dictator's most enduring and hated policies.

AP - A car going the wrong way on a divided highway collided head-on with a Greyhound bus early Saturday, killing the driver of the car and injuring 20 others, police said. Panicked passengers crawled out the bus' windows after the crash.

AP - Former New York City police commissioner Bernard Kerik has rejected a plea deal offered by federal prosecutors pursuing multiple charges against him, most related to his failed bid to become Homeland Security secretary, The Associated Press has learned.

AP - From the micro to the macro, from plankton in the oceans to polar bears in the far north and seals in the far south, global warming has begun changing life on Earth, international scientists will report next Friday.

AP - She survived a dismal start and erased two championship points in the second set Saturday to win the Sony Ericsson Open, beating top-ranked Justine Henin 0-6, 7-5, 6-3.

Reuters - London has mishandled the aftermath of the detention of British naval personnel in the Gulf, Iran's president said on Saturday after Britain expressed concern at Iranian "sabre-rattling."

AFP - Heavy artillery fire shook the Somali capital Saturday for the third straight day, barring residents inside their homes as Ethiopian troops fought pitched battles against Islamist insurgents.

CAMP DAVID, Maryland (Reuters) - President George W. Bush said on Saturday the United States would be willing to accept 'substantial' cuts in farm subsidies to secure a global trade agreement.

BOSTON (Reuters) - A single woman in the United States can raise a child adopted from China just as well as a married couple, a study showed on Saturday, countering claims by Beijing that single parenting is bad for Chinese children.

AP - President Bush on Saturday called for the release of 15 British sailors and marines being held by Iran, calling their capture by Tehran 'inexcusable behavior.'

AP - The U.S. military death toll in March, the first full month of the security crackdown, was nearly twice that of the Iraqi army, which American and Iraqi officials say is taking the leading role in the latest attempt to curb violence in the capital, surrounding cities and Anbar province, according to figures compiled on Saturday.

AP - President Bush again came to Alberto Gonzales' defense Saturday, saying the attorney general is 'honorable and honest' and has his full support.

AP - A greater sensitivity of cats to a chemical found in plastics and pesticides could explain why they've died in larger numbers than have dogs after eating contaminated pet food, experts said Saturday.

AP - Israel's prime minister said Saturday he's not ready to order a large-scale military operation in Gaza, despite the military's warnings of a Hamas arms buildup in the coastal territory.

AP - Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich equated bilingual education Saturday with 'the language of living in a ghetto' and mocked requirements that ballots be printed in multiple languages.

AP - The tanks were loaded with green slime Saturday for the 20th annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, Hollywood's messiest, most raucous celebration honoring kid viewers' personal picks for best movies, music and TV shows.

AP - Duke coach Gail Goestenkors was the driving force behind the Blue Devils' perfect regular season. Oklahoma sophomore Courtney Paris, too, showed consistent excellence. Their successes were honored Saturday, when they received The Associated Press' women's basketball coach and player of the year awards.

Reuters - A major recall of pet food in North America has expanded to two more companies and now includes dry food for the first time, U.S. federal health authorities and the companies said.

Reuters - President George W. Bush said on Saturday the United States would be willing to accept "substantial" cuts in farm subsidies to secure a global trade agreement.

Reuters - A single woman in the United States can raise a child adopted from China just as well as a married couple, a study showed on Saturday, countering claims by Beijing that single parenting is bad for Chinese children.

CAMP DAVID, Maryland (Reuters) - President Bush said on Saturday that Iran's detention of 15 British sailors and marines was inexcusable and called on Tehran to release 'the hostages' immediately.

CAMP DAVID, Maryland (Reuters) - President George W. Bush issued fresh support for embattled U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales on Saturday, saying there was no evidence of wrongdoing in the firings of eight federal prosecutors.

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Habitat for Humanity officials said on Saturday they expect stress in the subprime mortgage market to boost demand for housing for low-income families.

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Two Illinois teenagers face felony arson charges after confessing to sparking the 150-acre (60-hectare) brush fire that blackened the sky over Los Angeles' famed Hollywood sign with smoke and threatened an apartment complex, police said on Saturday.

CAMP DAVID, Maryland (Reuters) - President George W. Bush said on Saturday the United States was willing to make substantial cuts in farm subsidies to achieve a global free trade deal but those concessions could not be one-sided.

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Women who survived the 2004 Asian tsunami face heightened risks of violence, impoverishment and lack of privacy at relief camps in several nations, a report released on Saturday said.

AP - President Bush on Saturday said Iran's capture of 15 British sailors and marines was 'inexcusable' and called for Iran to 'give back the hostages' immediately and unconditionally.

AP - Ohio State showed it can win without Greg Oden. Georgetown was just lost without Roy Hibbert. With Hibbert and Oden both hampered by foul trouble, it was Mike Conley Jr. and the rest of the Buckeyes who carried Ohio State to its first national title game since 1962 with a 67-60 victory over Georgetown on Saturday night.

AP - President Bush again came to Alberto Gonzales' defense Saturday, saying the attorney general is 'honorable and honest' and has his full support.

AP - Three people were shot during an attempted robbery at a shopping mall Saturday, police said. One person was critically wounded.

AP - A greater sensitivity of cats to a chemical found in plastics and pesticides could explain why they've died in larger numbers than have dogs after eating contaminated pet food, experts said Saturday.

AP - Israel's prime minister said Saturday he's not ready to order a large-scale military operation in Gaza, despite the military's warnings of a Hamas arms buildup in the coastal territory.

AP - It's the coldest of cold cases, and yet it keeps warming to life. Seventy years after Amelia Earhart disappeared, clues are still turning up. Long-dismissed notes taken of a shortwave distress call beginning, 'This is Amelia Earhart...,' are getting another look.

AP - The tanks were loaded with green slime Saturday for the 20th annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, Hollywood's messiest, most raucous celebration honoring kid viewers' personal picks for best movies, music and TV shows.

Reuters - President Bush said on Saturday that Iran's detention of 15 British sailors and marines was inexcusable and called on Tehran to release "the hostages" immediately.

Reuters - President George W. Bush issued fresh support for embattled U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales on Saturday, saying there was no evidence of wrongdoing in the firings of eight federal prosecutors.

Reuters - Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Habitat for Humanity officials said on Saturday they expect stress in the subprime mortgage market to boost demand for housing for low-income families.

Reuters - Two Illinois teenagers face felony arson charges after confessing to sparking the 150-acre (60-hectare) brush fire that blackened the sky over Los Angeles' famed Hollywood sign with smoke and threatened an apartment complex, police said on Saturday.

Reuters - President George W. Bush said on Saturday the United States was willing to make substantial cuts in farm subsidies to achieve a global free trade deal but those concessions could not be one-sided.

Reuters - Women who survived the 2004 Asian tsunami face heightened risks of violence, impoverishment and lack of privacy at relief camps in several nations, a report released on Saturday said.

AFP - US President George W. Bush on Saturday branded Iran's seizure of 15 British navy personnel nine days ago "inexcusable behavior" and demanded their release.

AP - President Bush on Saturday said Iran's capture of 15 British sailors and marines was 'inexcusable' and called for Iran to 'give back the hostages' immediately and unconditionally.

AP - The U.S. military death toll in March, the first full month of the security crackdown, was nearly twice that of the Iraqi army, which American and Iraqi officials say is taking the leading role in the latest attempt to curb violence in the capital, surrounding cities and Anbar province, according to figures compiled on Saturday.

AP - It took a little while, but the Florida Gators finally woke up against UCLA. Corey Brewer scored 15 points to help the Gators shake off a horrible start to take a 29-23 lead over the Bruins at halftime in the Final Four on Saturday night.

AP - President Bush again came to Alberto Gonzales' defense Saturday, saying the attorney general is 'honorable and honest' and has his full support.

AP - An American entrepreneur who introduced foreign men to 'young, sexy, exotic and beautiful Latin Women' via the Internet was killed in the western city of Cali by gunmen on a motorcycle, police said Saturday.

AP - Dakota Fanning won favorite female movie star, the Black Eyed Peas won favorite musical group and host Justin Timberlake was sprayed with green slime Saturday at the 20th annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.

SEOUL (Reuters) - U.S. and South Korean negotiators struggled on Sunday to agree a major trade deal with a deadline just hours away and neither side daring to predict the outcome.

AP - President Bush on Saturday said Iran's capture of 15 British sailors and marines was 'inexcusable' and called for Iran to 'give back the hostages' immediately and unconditionally.

AP - First, an instant replay. Next, a classic repeat? Florida and its in-demand coach, Billy Donovan, moved one win away from a second straight national championship Saturday night, defeating UCLA 76-66 in a game that looked very much like the meeting between these two in last year's Final Four.

AP - Residents of 200 homes were ordered to evacuate Saturday as a wildfire burned out of control in hills and canyons in this city east of Los Angeles, authorities said.

AP - The U.N. humanitarian chief said Saturday that the conflict in Sudan's Darfur region was destabilizing neighboring Chad and the Central African Republic and a comprehensive solution to the region's problems was needed.

AP - Justin Timberlake gave up his burping title, but took home a trophy as favorite male singer Saturday night in a raucous, slime-drenched 20th Annual Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards.

Reuters - U.S. and South Korean negotiators struggled on Sunday to agree a major trade deal with a deadline just hours away and neither side daring to predict the outcome.