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More quakes hit Chile as new president takes over (AP)

Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo, left, and Ecuador's President Rafael Correa look at the roof as they react during a aftershock as Chile�s President Sebastian Pinera was sworn into office in Valparaiso, Chile, Thursday, March 11, 2010. The strongest aftershock since Chile's devastating earthquake rocked the South American country Thursday during the ceremony.(AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

AP - A series of strong aftershocks from last month's devastating quake rocked Chile on Thursday as a new president was sworn into office and immediately urged coastal residents to move to higher ground in case of a tsunami.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:43:54 GMT

Greece hit by strikes, riots over austerity plan (AP)

A riot police officer tries to avoid a stone and a flare during clashes in central Athens, Thursday, March 11, 2010. Savage street clashes erupted between rioting youths and police in central Athens Thursday as more than 30,000 people demonstrated during a nationwide strike against the cash-strapped government's austerity measures.(AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)

AP - Street clashes erupted between rioting youths and police in central Athens Thursday as tens of thousands demonstrated during a nationwide strike against the cash-strapped government's austerity measures.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:05:37 GMT

Early Iraq results: PM battling secular challenger (AP)

Electoral workers sort through ballots cast in the national election in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, March 10, 2010. Iraqi and UN officials say the first results from this week's parliamentary elections will likely be released on Thursday. (AP Photo/Karim Kadim)

AP - Partial vote results in Iraq's historic election released Thursday showed a tight contest between the nation's prime minister and a secular challenger during a chaotic count that was marred by accusations of fraud.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:53:39 GMT

Biden steers past spat over Israel settlement plan (AP)

U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden, left, speaks at Tel Aviv Univeristy in Tel Aviv, Israel, Thursday, March 11, 2010. Biden attempted to soothe tensions with Israel on Thursday in an effusive speech extolling the countries' close relationship, signaling the U.S. wants to move beyond an embarrassing diplomatic spat over settlements that tarnished his three-day visit. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

AP - Vice President Joe Biden attempted to soothe tensions with Israel on Thursday in a speech extolling the countries' close relationship, signaling the U.S. wants to move beyond an embarrassing diplomatic spat over settlements that tarnished his three-day visit.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:54:53 GMT

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Hoyas beat top-seeded Orange in quarters (AP)
Chris Wright scored 27 points and No. 22 Georgetown sailed past No. 3 Syracuse with an impressive second-half surge, beating the top-seeded Orange 91-84 in the quartefinals of the Big East tournament Thursday. Though still a strong candidate for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament, Syracuse sustained a potentially costly loss when starting center Arinze Onuaku injured his right leg with 5:07...

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:34:19 PST

Pro Football Hall of Famer Olsen dies (AP)
Merlin Olsen, a Hall of Fame defensive lineman and member of the Los Angeles Rams' "Fearsome Foursome" who followed up football with a successful television career in "Little House on the Prairie," NFL broadcasts and commercials, has died. He was 69. Utah State, Olsen's alma mater, said he died outside of Los Angeles early Thursday after battling cancer.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:50:13 PST

Mets SS Reyes told to rest 2-to-8 weeks (AP)
All-Star shortstop Jose Reyes has been told to rest and refrain from athletic activity for 2-to-8 weeks until his thyroid levels normalize, another blow to the New York Mets before opening day. Center fielder Carlos Beltran already is expected to miss the first month of the season following right knee surgery Jan.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:56:15 PST

Rockies extend Helton for 2 years, $9.9M (AP)
First baseman Todd Helton and the Colorado Rockies agreed Thursday to $9.9 million, two-year contract extension through the 2013 season. The first baseman is earning $16.6 million this year, and he agreed to defer $13.1 million of his $19.1 million salary in 2011 over a 10-year period beginning in 2014.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:20:14 PST

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Slowly, Americans are regaining their lost wealth (AP)

FILE - In this Dec. 19, 2009 file photo, shoppers jam Michigan Ave., as they rush to find last minute deals in Chicago. American households saw their wealth increase at the end of last year, mainly because the healing economy boosted stock portfolios.(AP Photo/Jim Prisching, file)

AP - Americans are recovering their shrunken wealth — gradually.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:51:27 GMT

Toyota troubles put spotlight on US safety agency (AP)

AP - A top government auto safety official tells Congress that his agency may need more authority to regulate the auto industry.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:34:18 GMT

Stocks trade flat on concern about China inflation (AP)

In this March 8, 2010 photo, a sign for Wall Street is shown near the New York Stock Exchange. Stock futures fell slightly after the Labor Department said first-time claims for jobless benefits fell slightly less than expected.(AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

AP - The stock market traded in a tight range for a fourth day Thursday after China reported a jump in inflation. Mixed U.S. economic news also held stocks back.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:31:42 GMT

Trade deficit shrinks as auto and oil imports drop (AP)

FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2009 file photo, imported cars are seen stored in a lot after being offloaded from a ship at Port Hueneme, Calif. The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly shrank in January, 2010, reflecting a big drop in imports of oil and foreign cars. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, file)

AP - The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly shrank in January, reflecting a big drop in imports of oil and foreign cars. American exports also fell, a potential blow to hopes that the economic recovery will be aided this year by U.S. sales abroad.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:28:31 GMT

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Lesbian teen back at Miss. school after prom flap (AP)

This 2009 photo released by Constance McMillen's family via The ACLU of Mississippi, taken in Fulton, Miss., shows Constance McMillen, 18, a student at the Itawamba County Agricultural High School. The American Civil Liberties Union had demanded she be allowed to bring her girlfriend, who is also a student at the school to the April 2, 2010, prom. The school board met, Wednesday, March 10, 2010, and issued a statement announcing it wouldn't host the prom at the Itawamba County Agricultural High School. (AP Photo/The McMillen Family via The ACLU of Mississippi) NO SALES.

AP - An 18-year-old Mississippi lesbian student whose school district canceled her senior prom rather than allow her to escort her girlfriend and wear a tuxedo said she got some unfriendly looks from classmates when she reluctantly returned to campus Thursday.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:53:14 GMT

2-second video causes headache for ABC News (AP)

FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2010 photo, a 2010 Toyota Corolla is shown at Toyota dealership in San Francisco. For the want of a better two-second picture of a tachometer, ABC News has called into question its reporting on acceleration problems with Toyota vehicles. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

AP - For the want of a better two-second picture of a tachometer, ABC News has called into question its reporting on acceleration problems with Toyota vehicles.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:29:31 GMT

Conan O'Brien will take his show to theaters (AP)