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Chavez threatens to nationalize Venezuelan banks

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said on Sunday he could nationalize private banks for refusing to lend to the poor and for failing to sufficiently aid in the country's development.

White House crashers looking to capitalize on escapade

WASHINGTON. - They've canceled their appearance on "Larry King Live" and now the West Virginia couple accused of crashing President Obama's state dinner last week is now reportedly shopping networks for an offer.

Leesburg to Loudoun: You Can't Stop Christmas

Light your menorahs and don't forget to bring your lumps of coal.

Man shot in downtown Vancouver gang fight

A 19-year-old suffered a gunshot wound to the hip early Saturday morning in what police call a gang-related fight outside a rented party hall.

TV Lambert Predecessors

In this Aug. 28, 2003 file photo, Britney Spears, left, and Madonna kiss during the opening performance of the MTV Video Music Awards at New York's Radio City Music Hall.

NZ man caught by river rescue dilemma

As his wife floundered screaming for help in murky river water, a frantic New Zealand man was forced to abandon a bid to rescue his teenage son to save his partner from drowning, he said Monday.

Agency mishandles confidential records

Procedures at a state agency in Salem are being reviewed after confidential records were mishandled.

Church Inspires Worshipers to 'Pay It Forward'

Members of Grace Church of Humble left services with much more than spirituality.

NC texting ban starts Dec. 1

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Starting soon, North Carolina drivers who text behind the wheel will need to pull over to avoid fines.

Rockville Police Shoot Jesus

A taser gun did not phase the 120-pound dog.

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