State

• Judge's ruling allows autism helper dog in class

National

• 2 dead, 2 wounded in Ore. office park shooting

• 1 dead in Kansas City, Mo., crane accident

• Who knew of Fort Hood suspect's radical contacts?

• Defiant DC sniper mastermind Muhammad executed

• Boston conductor prayed after woman fell on tracks

• No bail in case of slain pregnant woman from Ore.

• Salt Lake OKs gay rights laws with Mormon backing

• Partner of killed GI wants new Afghanistan mission

International

• Helicopter gunships kill 10 militants in Pakistan

• Missing US soldier's body found in Afghan river

• Iran's opposition steers challenge toward the top

• Philippines' Mayon volcano spews ash, could erupt

• Taiwan's young democracy struggles with gangsters

• EU: Somali pirates seize cargo ship with 22 crew

• Lights return following Brazilian blackout

Politics & Government

• AP-GfK poll: A grouchy public sticking with Obama

• White House: Obama weighs 4 options in Afghanistan

• Military sees increase in wounded in Afghanistan

• US presses diplomacy with NKorea despite skirmish

• Conn. gov's departure gives Dems hope to take seat

ODD & Extraordinary

• Woman drives into aquarium at Tampa airport

• Man allegedly reports fake murder to speed police

• Man allegedly pushes girlfriend's car into river

• Judge orders Va. man to live in his neglected house

• Milwaukee muggers see Army ID, return wallet

• Wedding ring found in dump amid 10 tons of trash

Entertainment, Entertainers, Media & Arts

• Semifinal slate sealed on 'Dancing With the Stars'

• Swift wins 2nd straight BMI award for top song

• Ian McKellen rules in remake of 'The Prisoner'

• Records: Jackson's funeral cost nearly $1 million

Science, Technology & Environment

• Scientists: New dinosaur species found in SAfrica

• Vatican looks to heavens for signs of alien life

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