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GOP sweep: Big governor victories in Virginia, NJ
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Independents who swept Barack Obama to a historic 2008 victory broke big for Republicans on Tuesday as the GOP wrested political control from Democrats in Virginia and New Jersey, a troubling sign for the president and his party heading into an important midterm election year....

Detectives set to tear down walls of rapist's home
CLEVELAND (AP) -- A convicted rapist who lived among 10 corpses was ordered held without bond Wednesday as investigators prepared to begin tearing apart walls inside the house in search of more evidence or bodies....

California lawmakers approve major water deal
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- California lawmakers on Wednesday passed an $11 billion overhaul of the state's antiquated water system in a bid to supply a soaring population while preserving a fragile environment....

Strike-crowded Philly commuter train catches fire
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A Philadelphia commuter train caught fire Wednesday, complicating the morning rush already hampered by the city's transit strike. Officials said no injuries were reported....

Former HP CEO Fiorina announces bid for US Senate
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Former Hewlett-Packard Co. Chief Executive Carly Fiorina said Wednesday she is running for the Republican nomination to battle liberal stalwart Barbara Boxer for her U.S. Senate seat....

Closing arguments begin in NJ 'fat defense' case
HACKENSACK, N.J. (AP) -- The lawyer for a Florida man who claims he's too fat to have killed his former son-in-law told jurors on Wednesday all they have to do is is look at his client to see that he's obese, old, and in no condition to commit such a murder....

Defeat in Maine a harsh blow to gay-marriage drive
The stars seemed aligned for supporters of gay marriage. They had Maine's governor, legislative leaders and major newspapers on their side, plus a huge edge in campaign funding. So losing a landmark referendum was a devastating blow, for activists in Maine and nationwide....

Pa. robbery victim IDs suspect from old yearbook
ERIE, Pa. (AP) -- After being robbed of his jacket, cell phone, keys and $300, a Pennsylvania man was left with the odd feeling that his assailants looked familiar. Police say that's because they went to school together about 15 years ago....

Sheriff: 3 ND students likely didn't see pond
DICKINSON, N.D. (AP) -- Three college softball players found dead after their sport utility vehicle went into a pond on a North Dakota farm during a stargazing trip likely drove straight into the water in the dark, authorities said Wednesday....

Kin tells of brief call from doomed scallop boat
CAPE MAY, N.J. (AP) -- Shortly before 5 a.m. on March 24, Janet Greene's phone rang in her North Carolina home. A light sleeper, she grabbed it on the first ring, knowing it was likely to be from Royal Smith Jr., a commercial fisherman who had two sons with her daughter, Stacy....

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