Man killed, officer hurt in Calif. police standoff

A man suspected of shooting a California Highway Patrol officer during a standoff with police is dead. 1228290797

Study flunks 49 states in college affordability

An independent report on American higher education flunks all but one state when it comes to affordability - an embarrassing verdict that is unlikely to improve as the economy contracts. 1228284499
Ex-OC sheriff's lover to get own corruption trial

A judge has ruled that the mistress of a former Southern California sheriff will be tried separately for an alleged scheme to exploit his power of office for money. 1228283000
Judge scales back ruling on roadless nat'l forests

A federal magistrate judge ruled Tuesday that a Clinton-era ban against new road construction and development on millions of acres of national forest would apply only to 10 western states. 1228282402
Government backs off plan to drill in Utah canyons

A section of whitewater rapids tucked between high cliffs, little changed since explorer John Wesley Powell boated through in 1896, and a canyon decorated with thousands of ancient rock art panels have been pulled off the auction block by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. 1228281495
NY juvenile justice counselor accused of teen rape

A counselor with the city's Department of Juvenile Justice was charged Tuesday with the rape and sexual abuse of three teenage girls who were in his custody at family court. 1228280301
Obituaries in the news

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Judge leans toward early release of Calif. inmates

Releasing inmates early might be the best remaining option for ensuring that California prisoners receive adequate medical care, a federal judge said Tuesday. 1228274009
Prosecutors expand indictment of Bernard Kerik

Federal prosecutors added details Tuesday to the corruption indictment against Bernard Kerik, the former New York City police commissioner who withdrew from consideration for Homeland Security secretary when questions arose around his taxes.
Simpson, co-defendant face 18 years at sentencing

State authorities are recommending that O.J. Simpson and a co-defendant be sentenced to 18 years in prison for the gunpoint robbery and kidnapping of two sports memorabilia dealers, according to documents filed Tuesday. 1228275801