Sixteen Amish men and women who have lived rural, self-sufficient lives surrounded by extended family and with little outside contact are facing regimented routines in a federal prison system where almost half of inmates are behind bars for drug offenses and modern conveniences, such as television, will be a constant temptation.
A jury was set to hear closing arguments on Thursday in the grim case of a police officer accused of conspiring with Internet friends to kidnap, kill, cook and eat women.
The star dancer accused of masterminding the attack on the Bolshoi ballet chief acknowledged Thursday that he gave the go-ahead for the attack, but told a Moscow court that he did not order anyone to throw acid on the artistic director's face.
Tijuana beats Corinthians 1-0 at Estadio Aztecs to assume first place in Copa Libertadores group.
A woman accused of cheating an Indian household servant out of hundreds of thousands of dollars in pay and keeping her a virtual prisoner at a mansion testified Thursday that a tape recording that appears to show she knew the woman was in the country illegally was not her voice.
France has yet to hit bottom. The unemployment rate in Europe's second-largest economy rose again in the last quarter of last year to 10.6 percent, putting new pressure on President Francois Hollande's rollout a controversial labor-market reform.
The focus of a small-town prostitution scandal has turned to a Zumba fitness instructor captured in scores of sex videos now that an insurance agent accused of being her business partner has been convicted.
San Diego Section results, playoff schedules
With the exception of some nice alley-oop slam dunks early on, there wasn't much pretty about San Diego State's victory against Air Force.
Anthony Davis' new opera, "Lear on the 2nd Floor," premieres at UC San Diego
Anthony Davis' new opera, "Lear on the 2nd Floor," premieres at UC San Diego
Key dates in the history of Toyota Motor Corp.:
The Aztecs beat Air Force 58-51 at Viejas Arena in a game that was nervously close for much of the night.
Eagles defeat Corona Centennial in Southern California Regional Division I playoffs.
Cardinals defeat Las Flores Tesoro in Southern California Regional Division II playoffs.
Filipino gunmen sought a ceasefire with Malaysian security forces hunting them in Borneo on Thursday after deadly clashes prompted the U.N. chief to call for a peaceful resolution, but Malaysia's defense minister demanded unconditional surrender.
Longhorns eliminated in Southern California Regional Division I playoffs.
Hugo Chavez has been carried back to the military academy where he started his army career, his flag-draped coffin lying in state in the echoing halls until Friday's funeral.
The U.N. Security Council, ignoring threats from North Korea, is set to impose a fourth round of even tougher sanctions against Pyongyang in a fresh attempt to rein in its nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
French big box retailer Carrefour's pullout of struggling underperforming markets and asset sales more than tripled its profits in 2012.
France's unemployment rate climbed again in the fourth quarter of last year, reaching 10.6 percent and bearing new pressure on the sluggish French economy as President Francois Hollande's Socialists roll out a controversial labor-market reform.
Mission Hills defeats Dana Hills in Southern California Regional Division I playoffs.
Mavericks begin defense of their Southern Cal Regional championship.
The Mt. San Jacinto women's basketball team advances to Saturday's regional final at home against Moorpark
Mavericks defeat La Verne Bonita in SoCal Regional Division II playoffs.
After four tumultuous years bookended by an unprecedented recall crisis and a return to the top of the global auto industry, Akio Toyoda is refashioning Toyota Motor Corp. into a leaner company that's more imbued with the venture spirit of founder Kiichiro Toyoda, his grandfather.
New Mexico reminds Nevada coach David Carter of the old Wolf Pack teams that used to run away from opponents at the end of games with the likes of Nick Fazekas, Ramon Sessions and JaVale McGee.
Toyota chief: Growth must be sustainable after turnaround from crises, halts new auto plants .
Chasson Randle felt Stanford delivered an important message to California while completing the Cardinal's first sweep of their cross-bay rival in five years.
Also, Dan Kottman will be out for the next three to four months after shoulder surgery
The possible game-winning shot that Klay Thompson missed in a last-second loss at Sacramento earlier this season will no longer be the second-year guard's enduring memory of the Northern California series.
A tea party senator from Kentucky used an old-style filibuster lasting nearly 13 hours to block Senate confirmation of John Brennan's nomination to be CIA director.
March 10: Singer Dean Torrence of Jan and Dean is 73. Actor Chuck Norris is 73. Actress Katharine Houghton is 68. Guitarist Tom Scholz of Boston is 66. Actress Aloma Wright ("Scrubs") is 63. Singer-guitarist Gary Louris of The Jayhawks is 58. Actress Shannon Tweed ("Gene Simmons: Family Jewels," "Falcon Crest") is 56. Actress Sharon Stone is 55. Bassist Gail Greenwood of L7 is 53. Magician Lance Burton is 53. Actress Jasmine Guy ("A Different World") is 51. Bassist Jeff Ament of Pearl Jam is 50. Actor Jon Hamm ("Mad Men") is 42. Country singer Daryle Singletary is 42. Rapper-producer Timbaland is 41. Guitarist Jerry Horton of Papa Roach is 38. Singer Robin Thicke is 36. Singer Michael Barnes of Red is 34. Bassist Matt Asti of MGMT is 33. Singer Carrie Underwood is 30. Actress Olivia Wilde is 29. Singer Emeli Sande is 26. Singer Rachel Reinert of Gloriana is 24. Actress Emily Osment is 21.
Miikka Kiprusoff made 32 saves in his return from a knee injury to lead the Calgary Flames to a 4-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night.
Blake Griffin had 23 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for his third career triple-double, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 117-101 on Wednesday night for their 10th win in 13 games.
Forget the final score, manager Joe Torre saw much to like in Team USA's final tuneup for the World Baseball Classic.
Tony Snell scored 25 points and Cameron Bairstow and Alex Kirk added double-doubles Wednesday night to lead No. 12 New Mexico to its sixth straight victory, 75-62 over Nevada.
Council says change would create monopoly
Council says change would create monopoly.
Chinese officials on Thursday castigated a Tibetan monastery at the center of a wave of self-immolations, saying it has been inciting the fiery protests. They also indicated that authorities will not relax controls over the region.
President Hugo Chavez died of a massive heart attack after great suffering and inaudibly mouthed his desire to live, the head of Venezuela's presidential guard said late Wednesday.
That first league title in 42 years is still one win away for No. 16 Saint Louis.
Head of Venezuela's presidential guard says heart attack killed a suffering Hugo Chavez.
Jonas Hiller faced only 18 shots in his first shutout of the season, Corey Perry scored in the first period and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Phoenix Coyotes 2-0 on Wednesday night for their ninth straight home victory.
A struggling Cincinnati Reds lineup turned Canada's tuneup into a trouncing.
Senator Rand Paul ends filibuster blocking Senate confirmation of president's CIA nominee.
Indonesian scientists are closely monitoring a smoking volcano popular with tourists on Java island and are urging everyone to stay off the mountain's slope.
Malaysia is reinforcing efforts to block armed Filipino intruders from escaping by sea or vanishing into Borneo's population following deadly clashes that prompted the U.N. chief to urge both sides to seek a peaceful resolution.
The impish boy who showed off his dance moves alongside PSY in "Gangnam Style" is hoping to go viral, too.
Oil prices were slightly lower Thursday as reports of a moderately improving U.S. economy, which suggests increased fuel consumption, were neutralized by growing crude supplies.
Cedric Lindsay and his Richmond teammates have done it plenty _ play well on the road, then fade in the closing minutes.
The wife of billionaire real estate mogul Sam Zell is giving $50 million to support the University of Michigan's acclaimed graduate writing program. The donation, to be announced Thursday, is believed to be by far the largest ever gift to such a program, and comes at a time when most major gifts to higher education are supporting science, not the humanities.
Today is Thursday, March 7, the 66th day of 2013. There are 299 days left in the year.
Tim Duncan had 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Chicago Bulls 101-83 on Wednesday night in a matchup of teams missing their starting All-Star point guards.
Travis Taylor had 19 points and a career-high 19 rebounds on Wednesday night, and Xavier never trailed in the overtime while beating No. 16 Saint Louis 77-66, ending the Billikens' 11-game winning streak and leaving the Atlantic 10 title up for grabs.
No. 23 UCLA rolled into Pullman on Wednesday night as the hottest team in the Pac-12, and the Bruins hadn't lost here since 1993.
Lanes closed due to CBP overtime cuts
Moves made to reduce overtime at the San Ysidro, Otay Mesa and other ports of entry.
The objects were found under a house being renovated.
DeMar DeRozan scored 15 points and Amir Johnson added 14 to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 98-71 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.
Sen. Rand Paul's self-described filibuster blocking confirmation of President Barack Obama's nominee to lead the CIA pushed into Thursday, more than 12 hours after the Kentucky Republican and tea party favorite began speaking.
Vanderbilt became the latest team frustrated by Florida's suffocating defense.
Dirk Nowitzki scored 22 points, O.J. Mayo had two big fourth-quarter baskets and a career-high 12 assists, and the Dallas Mavericks bounced back from a blowout loss in Houston with a 112-108 victory over the Rockets on Wednesday night.