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Back to the past at Augusta: women still outsidersThe Augusta National Golf Club still forbids women members. At a time when more women are holding political office and becoming corporate CEOs, isn't it time to dump this discrimination?
Painter of light Thomas Kinkade: 'I really like to make people happy.'Artist Thomas Kinkade, who died Friday, produced idyllic scenes that became a huge commercial success. 'I'm trying to bring light to penetrate the darkness many people feel,' he said.
Fred Couples grabs the lead at MastersCouples won the tournament at Augusta 20 years ago.
US Navy jet crashes in Virginia apartment complex, no fatalitiesA US Navy fighter jet, an F/A-18D Hornet, crashed Friday afternoon into a Virginia Beach apartment complex. The pilots ejected safely. No reports of fatalities so far. The Navy jet crashed shortly after take off from Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach.
Texas tornadoes: 296 American Airlines flights canceled FridayTexas tornadoes: American Airlines is still recovering from the tornadoes earlier this week. Texas Gov. Rick Perry declared three counties disaster areas in the wake of the tornadoes.- Facebook argument leads to shots fired at Ga. Waffle HouseInvestigators tell WRDW-TV they took one woman into custody after they say she fired four shots in the air outside the restaurant in Augusta around 5 a.m. Friday.
Board seeks Marine's dismissal over 'contemptuous' anti-Obama Facebook commentsThe聽Marine聽Corps administrative board said after a daylong hearing late Thursday at Camp Pendleton that Sgt. Gary Stein has committed misconduct and should be dismissed.
The Masters: Lee Westwood leads, Tiger Woods tied for 29th聽Lee Westwood took the first round lead at the Masters tournament at Augusta National for the first time in his career, shooting a 5-under 67. Tiger Woods shot par, and Rory McIlroy shot one under par. Phil Mickelson struggled.
Obama, Romney agree: All-male Augusta golf club should allow womenObama and Romney speak out for women at Augusta National golf club. The New York Times golf writer says she won't cover another Masters tournament until women become club members.
US Coast Guard sinks Japanese "ghost ship"The Japanese 'ghost ship' 鈥� derelict vessel had been set adrift by last year's tsunami 鈥� was sunk to avoid potential navigation hazards. The ghost ship took about four hours to sink after a US Coast Guard cutter fired on it.
Santorum meets with conservatives to plan last-ditch effortThe meeting was a mix of fiscal and social conservatives who oppose Mitt Romney's campaign.
After pilot dies, Wisconsin grandma has 'right stuff' to land planeThe 45-minute audio recording reveals a woman in control, a sense of urgency but no fear. Helen Collins didn't have a pilot's license, was low on fuel, and knew her husband had just died.
Conn. Senate votes to repeal death penalty billState senators voted 20-16 in favor of a聽death聽penalty聽repeal bill after about 11 hours of impassioned floor debate.- Holder: Administration will respond to judge in health care caseThe Attorney General said the Texas judge who asked for a letter recognizing the court's authority will receive an appropriate reply.
Officers receive long sentences in Katrina shootingsA federal judge sentenced four officers to 35 to 60 years in prison, while expressing frustration that other officers received light sentences under negotiated pleas.
Billy Payne says Augusta National membership is a private affairThe chairman of the Augusta National Golf Club did not respond Wednesday to repeated questions about when a woman would be invited to join the men's-only club.
Obama signs STOCK Act, banning insider trading by members of CongressObama said the move to bar insider trading among lawmakers would assure everyone 'plays by the same rules.'
Students protesting expensive courses pepper-sprayedVideo of a similar incident at University of California, Davis, in November drew worldwide attention. In that footage, an officer doused a row of student protesters with聽pepper聽spray聽as they sat passively.
Texas tornadoes disrupt airline flights, cut off electricityTexas tornadoes forced the cancellation of 420 American Airline flights Wednesday. Some 92 American Airline planes were out of service due to the Texas tornadoes. And 22,000 homes were without power in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.
Brittney Griner and Baylor women perfect, beat Notre Dame for NCAA titleBrittney Griner has been the dominant player in women's college basketball the past three years. Brittney Griner and her Baylor teammates defeated the Fighting Irish Tuesday night to complete an undefeated season.
