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Snow covers the rooftops of the houses overlooking the harbour of the Tuscan island of Giglio, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, as the grounded Costa Concordia cruise liner still lays stricken in background. The Concordia ran aground on Jan. 13 after the captain deviated from his planned route and gashed the hull of the ship on a submerged reef. (Paolo Fanciulli/AP Photo)

Fuel removal under way on Italy cruise ship

9:02 AM - Authorities in Italy say pumping operations have begun to remove some of the 500,000 gallons of fuel aboard the cruise ship that ran aground off Tuscany.

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Peru: Rebel leader found badly wounded

Published February 12th, 2012 - 8:41AM

Peruvian troops have captured the badly wounded leader of a remnant of the once-powerful Shining Path rebel group that lives off the cocaine trade, the defense minister said Sunday.

Congo president adviser among 2 dead in jet crash

Published February 12th, 2012 - 6:46AM

A senior presidential adviser was among two killed after a private jet crashed while landing in Congo's eastern city of Bukavu, a transport minister said Sunday.

Arab League wants UN peacekeepers in Syria

Published February 12th, 2012 - 4:11AM

The Arab League will call Sunday for the U.N. Security Council to create a joint peacekeeping force for Syria, the latest effort by the regional group to end the 11-month old crisis that has killed more than 5,000 people.

Korda wins Women's Australian Open

Published February 11th, 2012 - 11:56PM

American teenager Jessica Korda won the Women's Australian Open on Sunday for her first LPGA Tour title, holing a 25-foot birdie putt on the second hole of a six-player playoff.

Santa Clara fades in loss to No. 16 Saint Mary's

Published February 11th, 2012 - 11:07PM

It's the little things that are keeping Santa Clara winless in the West Coast Conference this season.

Japanese emperor to have heart bypass surgery

Published February 11th, 2012 - 10:41PM

Japanese Emperor Akihito will have heart bypass surgery later this month, his palace said Sunday after the 78-year-old monarch was hospitalized for tests over the weekend.

Jokinen, Iginla lift Flames over Canucks in SO

Published February 11th, 2012 - 10:21PM

Jarome Iginla scored the shootout winner and the Calgary Flames earned an important two points with a 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night.

No. 16 Saint Mary's beats rival Santa Clara 82-67

Published February 11th, 2012 - 10:21PM

Rob Jones had 25 points and 12 rebounds, Matthew Dellavedova added 16 points and 10 assists, and No. 16 Saint Mary's rebounded from a loss at Gonzaga with an 82-67 victory over cross-bay rival Santa Clara on Saturday night.

Canaan, No. 9 Murray State beat Austin Peay 82-62

Published February 11th, 2012 - 10:06PM

Austin Peay got on the board first against Murray State on Saturday night. It was all downhill from there for the Governors.

Dudley leads Suns past Kings 98-84

Published February 11th, 2012 - 9:56PM

Jared Dudley had 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Phoenix Suns, who never trailed in defeating the Sacramento Kings 98-84 on Saturday night.

Vandy goes cold in 69-63 loss to No. 1 Kentucky

Published February 11th, 2012 - 9:56PM

The Vanderbilt Commodores have the nation's top 3-point shooter and the Southeastern Conference's top two scorers in league play. All that offensive firepower disappeared in the final four minutes with a chance to pull off a big upset.

Nowitzki, Terry lead Mavs over Blazers in 2OT

Published February 11th, 2012 - 8:56PM

Dirk Nowitzki scored 20 points, Jason Terry added 19, and the Dallas Mavericks held on for a 97-94 double-overtime victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night.

Smith stops 38 shots, Coyotes top Blackhawks 3-0

Published February 11th, 2012 - 8:41PM

Mike Smith made 38 saves for his third shutout of the season to help the Phoenix Coyotes win their fifth straight game, 3-0 over the fading Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night.

Richardson hits nine 3s, Magic top Bucks 99-94

Published February 11th, 2012 - 8:41PM

Jason Richardson scored 28 of his season-high 31 points in the second half and made nine 3-pointers to lead the Orlando Magic to a 99-94 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.

Kentucky beats Vandy 69-63 for 17th straight win

Published February 11th, 2012 - 8:16PM

Doron Lamb hit a 3-pointer with 3:18 left to put No. 1 Kentucky ahead to stay, and the Wildcats took a big step toward a Southeastern Conference regular-season title by beating Vanderbilt 69-63 Saturday night for their 17th straight win.

Colaiacovo scores in OT to lift Blues over Avs 3-2

Published February 11th, 2012 - 8:16PM

Carlo Colaiacovo scored 3:18 into overtime to give the St. Louis Blues a 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night.

No. 25 Harvard loses 70-62 at Princeton

Published February 11th, 2012 - 8:01PM

Harvard coach Tommy Amaker is more worried about the Ivy League standings than the national rankings.

Poor shooting costs No. 3 Buckeyes

Published February 11th, 2012 - 7:51PM

The Big Ten's best shooting team over the first 11 conference games was far from its best on Saturday.

Neal leads Spurs to easy 103-89 win over Nets

Published February 11th, 2012 - 7:46PM

Gary Neal scored 18 points, and Tim Duncan recorded his ninth double-double of the season with 13 points and 10 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs won their seventh in the row with a 103-89 victory over the New Jersey Nets.

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