Police: Cats Used As Bait in Dog Fighting Ring

Two men are under arrest in New York for allegedly training dogs to fight. Police say they used kittens as bait.

Men Accused of Murder-by-Snake Plot

Two Colorado men are accused of plotting to kill another man with a poisonous rattlesnake over $60,000 they claim they were owed.

Bittersweet Beginning for Va. Tech Students

Four months after the horrific shootings at Virginia Tech that killed 32 students, a new school year is beginning. Officials are working overtime to make sure students feel safe.

Steady stream of burials in Peru

At least 500 people were killed in last week's earthquake in Peru. In areas devastated by the quake, there is a stream stream of burials. So many people have not only lost loved ones but their homes and belongings too. This voiced report comes Pueblo Neuvo, an impoverished district of Chincha.

'Superbad' Has Super Haul of $31 Million

The teen comedy 'Superbad' had a super good weekend at the box office, taking the number one movie spot away from 'Rush Hour 3.

Tom Cruise film accident

11 people have been injured in an accident during a Tom Cruise film shoot. The doors of a truck burst open as it was turning a corner causing the people inside to fall out. A spokesperson for the film said the truck was travelling at 10 mph at the time of the accident. It will not affect the filming schedule.

Ivory Coast's dangerous cosmetics craze

Botcho, bazouka, vit'fée... the cosmetics can be found at any outdoor market in Ivory Coast's main cities. They all offer the promise of self-improvement -- a flatter stomach, or fuller chest -- but some of them, which pledge to lighten skin colour, also carry serious health risks.

Cuba's Harley riders get creative to keep on rolling

Unable to get original parts because of a strict 45-year-old US trade embargo, Harley-Davidson aficionados resort to ingenuity and Soviet truck parts to keep the decades-old US classics on Cuban roads. Cuban fans, said to include Ernesto Guevara, a son of the famed revolutionary leader known as "Che", estimate there are about 100 Harleys left in the communist-run state, all of them predating 1960 and most of them still running.

Raw Video: Brass Band Fest Trumpets a Mass Party

Every August, a sleepy village in western Serbia erupts with the sound of trumpets blasting at the largest, and possibly the noisiest, Balkan folk music festival.

AP Top Stories for Monday August 20

Here's the latest news for Monday August 20: Hurricane Dean careens across Caribbean; Va Tech students cope with more tragedy; 13 dead in midwestern flooding; Jet bursts into flames after landing in Okinawa.

Raw Video: Plane Explodes As Passengers Flee

A China Airlines jet exploded into flames at an airport in Okinawa after arriving from Taiwan on Monday, but all 165 people aboard escaped alive.

Beijing bans cars in Olympic test

Olympic hosting city Beijing stops cars as part of a clean-air test ahead of next year's Games. More than 1.3 million cars were taken off streets in Beijing as a four-day experiment to promote cleaner air for the Olympics.

First Person: Living With Pain

Injuries have left James Fernandez dependent on high doses of pain killers to get through the day. The former U.S. Marine worries that pressure from the federal government will make it hard to find a doctor willing to fill his prescriptions.

Pain Medication Use in U.S. Nearly Doubles

An Associated Press analysis shows that pain medication use in the United States has nearly doubled. Meanwhile, physicians are facing increased scrutiny from federal drug agents looking to crack down on pain medication abusers.

Robotic Car May Save Lives on the Battlefield

Researchers unveil a new robotic vehicle designed to navigate an urban road unmanned. The car is a finalist in the U.S. Department of Defense's Advanced Research Project Agency competition.

AP/MTV Poll: What Makes Young People Happy?

The Associated Press teamed up with MTV for an extensive survey to find out what makes young people happy. Three survey participants discuss what happiness means to them.

Restaurant Brings Sexy Back With Sensual Food

An L.A. restaurant appropriately named Aphrodisiac offers mood-enhancing food and a sensual ambience for couples.

No Water and Little Access Hampers Fire Fighters

Two firefighters died in a blaze in Manhattan and officials say a lack of water and difficulty gaining access to the blaze hampered firefighters.

Miners' Relatives Accuse Officials of Giving Up

The families of six miners missing in Utah say mine officials have given up and are leaving the men for dead. The mine's vice-president says it's likely the miners will never be found.

Dead, 3 Missing After Oklahoma Floods

Remnants of Tropical Storm Erin brought heavy rain and strong winds to Oklahoma Sunday. At least two people are dead and three missing.

China Airlines Jet Bursts Into Flames

A 737 jet landing in Okinawa exploded after a fire started in one of its engines. No injuries were reported from the blaze.

Raw Video: Bulls Chase, Gore People in Mexico

Angry bulls ran through the streets of a Mexican town on Saturday for more than two hours, goring spectators. At least one person is dead and dozens injured.

Pope Sends Aid to Peru

Pope Benedict XVI announced the Vatican's secretary of state would go to Peru. Meanwhile, President Alan Garcia sent 1,000 additional troops to stop widespead looting. The death toll stands at 540.

Anger after China mine disaster

It's thought there's slim hope of anyone surviving what the authorities now call a natural disaster but officials are pressing on with frantic rescue efforts. Angry relatives of the miners in the eastern province Shandong say more could have been done to protect the miners that were pinned down after the rain-swollen Wen River overcame flood defences and surged down the shaft.

Reverse Mortgage Hidden Danger

As baby boomers age, they're going to find new ways to live well in retirement... ways that probably wouldn't have occurred to their parents. One example? Reverse mortgages.

Democrats Face Off on Iowa

Gov. Bill Richardson and Sen. Joe Biden discuss differences on the war in Iraq.

Edwards: I Am Candidate of Change

Presidential contender John Edwards says he's fought against lobbyists his entire career, and he'll fight special interests as President.

Obama Defends His Policies

Illinois Sen. Barack Obama defends himself against his rivals attacks that he's too inexperienced, saying conventional thinking is not working.

Clinton Takes on Obama's Foreign Talks Plan

At the ABC News moderated debate, Sen. Hillary Clinton outlines her difference of opinion with opponent Sen. Barack Obama and his stance on talking with world leaders, who are on in good standing with America.

Movie Portrays Vietnam's Efforts to Reconcile

A new movie from Vietnam highlights the country's efforts to reconcile the one warring north and south. "Living In Fear" has been screened at several international film festivals.

USC Begins Season Ranked Number One

USC football will start the season ranked number one for the third time in four years. The AP's Ralph Russo reports this year's Trojans team will feature a strong defense.

Online Match Service For Breast Cancer Patients & Survivors

Breast cancer survivor Vickie Tashman has created a service she wishes she had when she was going through treatment: an online matching service for breast cancer patients. Pink-Link.org helps women with similar types of breast cancer and types of treatment find each other for information and support.
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