As the Senate prepares to vote on an overhaul of the nation's health care system, AP reporter Erica Werner explains what it took to get all 60 Democrats on board and why some Republicans say the legislation is a sign of business as usual. (Dec....
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Despite a tearful apology, a Colorado judge has sentenced the balloon boy parents to spend time behind bars for their publicity hoax. The judge also barred the couple from profiting from the balloon spectacle. (Dec. 23)
Lebanon's drug exports are reported to be on the rise again. The rebound of the drug trade is heightening tensions along the border with Israel, in particular between the Israeli government and Hezbollah. (Dec 23)
The Tiger Woods sex scandal, steroids in baseball and more championships for the Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Yankees and Los Angeles Lakers all made sports headlines in 2009. (Dec. 23)
Here's the latest news for Wednesday, December 23, 2009: Dozens hurt after plane skids off Jamaica runway; Another test vote for health care; Rapper T.I. released from prison; Santa gets help from elephants in Thailand.
An American Airlines flight from Miami with more than 150 aboard overshot a runway and skidded to the edge of the Caribbean Sea, injuring more than 40 people, officials said. (Dec. 23)
According to Metropolitan Nashville Police, a man wearing a Santa Claus suit, including hat, beard and mustache, and dark sunglasses robbed a SunTrust Bank on Tuesday morning, demanding money from the teller at gunpoint. (Dec. 22)
Here's the latest news for Tuesday, Dec 22: Senate plans Christmas Eve vote; Utah police want to know driving habits of husband of missing woman; FBI releases Michael Jackson files and Serena Williams voted AP Female Athlete of Year.