Judge reinstates Islamic group's wiretapping suit
The now-defunct Al-Haramain was based in Ashland.

Art and sole: Patrons toss shoes at Bush image
The Ashland gallery owner says the exhibit is a "statement of solidarity" for the Iraqi journalist.

Police identify body found on Table Rock last year
The Central Point man was reported missing in May of '07.

Kids alone for days, parents dead in locked room
The parents were victims of a murder suicide.

Bomb threat empties Pendleton classrooms
The threat was placed from a pay phone on campus.

monday-sports.jpgCold as Ice
The Wranglers fall to Eugene, Texas outlasts Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl, the South Medford boys' basketball team preps for SWC play, and the SOU men brace for top-ranked Oregon Tech.

oregon-state-beavers.jpgBeavers Losing Skid OVER
The Beavers stun the Trojans to end long losing streak, the Ducks upset bid against UCLA falls short, Kyle Singler and Duke get a win in their ACC opener, and the Blazers fall short against the Lakers minus Brandon Roy.

sou-bball.jpgSOU Sweeps Weekend Play
The Raiders

friday-sports.jpgOpening with a Thud
The Oregon and OSU basketball teams drop their Pac 10 openers, the SOU men upend Concordia, the SOU women fall to Concordia, OIT sweeps Corban, and Utah upsets Alabama in the Sugar Bowl.

josh-wetzler.jpgAmateur Athlete of the Week
Josh Wetzler is an OIT fan favorite, rebounding machine, and secret to the Hustlin Owls hoop success. 

McCoy leads the way as No. 3 Texas rallies past No. 10 Ohio State 24-21 in FiestaMcCoy leads the way as No. 3 Texas rallies past No. 10 Ohio State 24-21 in Fiesta Colt McCoy hit Quan Cosby for a 26-yard touchdown with 16 seconds to play, lifting third-ranked Texas to a 24-21 Fiesta Bowl victory over No. 10 Ohio State on Monday night.

Burris declares 'I'm a senator' _ but seating unlikely Tuesday as Dems try to avert showdownBurris declares 'I'm a senator' _ but seating unlikely Tuesday as Dems try to avert showdown Senate Democrats struggled to avert a showdown steeped in race and corruption Monday as a defiant Roland Burris declared, "I'm a United States senator" and flew to the capital to claim President-el

Gaza's civilian toll rises as diplomats make a desperate push for cease-fireGaza's civilian toll rises as diplomats make a desperate push for cease-fire GAZA CITY, Gaza—Israel ignored mounting international calls for a cease-fire Monday and said it won't stop its crippling 10-day assault until "peace and tranquility" are achieved in southern Isra

AP Source: Bradley reaches preliminary agreement on $30 million, 3-year deal with CubsAP Source: Bradley reaches preliminary agreement on $30 million, 3-year deal with Cubs The Chicago Cubs and free agent Milton Bradley reached a preliminary agreement Monday on a $30 million, three-year contract, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.

Police records reveal anguish of anthrax suspect's wife, and admission that he took own life Anthrax mailing suspect Bruce Ivins tormented his wife with rudeness and behaved erratically in the weeks before the Army scientist took his own life by overdosing on Tylenol, according to document

In Focus

ashland-usa-web.jpgUSA Today names Ashland a top 10 geo-tourism desination
Other cities that made the list include Guantajuato, Mexico and Mackinack Island, Michigan.

Pet Patrol

pp-26.jpgMeet Sheila
Sheila is a unique mix.

Politics

AP source: Ex-eBay CEO to run for Calif. governor
Schwarzenegger is being forced out by term limits.

Business News

Chrysler sales plummet 53 percent for Dec.
For the full 2008 year, Chrysler's sales slid 30 percent.

Special Reports

December to Remember Give to make this a better holiday for children and families.

Wednesday's Child Stories of inspiration and hope.

Housecalls The latest news in health and medicine.

Perspectives

blog.jpgWhat do you guys do during commericials?
A web exclusive: what happens when the anchors think the cameras are off.

tove-tupper.jpgMy snow feet
Why I look forward to the winter each year.

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