Michael Jackson's doctor charged with manslaughter

LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson's doctor has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the pop singer's death.

Prosecutors announced the charge Monday against Dr. Conrad Murray, a Houston cardiologist who was with Jackson when he died June 25. He faces up to four years in prison if convicted.

Murray's attorney Ed Chernoff says Murray will plead not guilty.

Jackson hired Murray to be his personal physician as he prepared for a strenuous series of comeback performances in London.

World's tallest tower closed a month after opening

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The world's tallest skyscraper has unexpectedly closed to the public a month after its lavish opening, disappointing tourists headed for the observation deck and casting doubt over plans to welcome its first permanent occupants in the coming weeks.

Saints win Super Bowl XLIV

NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Saints won their first Super Bowl in franchise history on Sunday.

The Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts last night 31-17.

It was the Saints first Super Bowl appearance in franchise history.

Drew Brees received MVP honors.

Defiant Iran set to begin higher enrichment of uranium

IRAN - Iran will begin enriching uranium to 20 percent from Tuesday, the Islamic republic's atomic chief announced on Sunday just hours after being told to do so by hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

The decision raises the stakes in a dispute with the West less than a week after Iran had appeared to accept a UN-drafted nuclear deal on the supply of fuel for a research nuclear reactor in Tehran.

Toyota plans to recall 300,000 Priuses

TOKYO - Toyota plans to recall about 300,000 Prius hybrids worldwide over a brake problem and will notify the U.S. and Japanese governments Tuesday, a news report said, as a top executive will testify before U.S. lawmakers over recall woes that have tarnished its reputation for quality and safety.

The recall of the gas-electric Prius will cover the latest version of the cars that went on sale since May, Kyodo News agency reported late Monday.

Palin ‘Won’t Close the Door’ on Presidential Campaign

Sarah Palin said she “won’t close the door” on a potential presidential bid during an interview on the “Fox News Sunday” program.

“It would be absurd to not consider what it is that I can potentially do to help our country,” she said.

Asked why she wouldn’t run for president, the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice-presidential nominee responded that she has not ruled it out.

“I would if I believe that that is the right thing to do for our country and for the Palin family,â€

Obama will meet with Republicans next week on health care

WASHINGTON D.C. - President Obama said on Sunday that he will hold a meeting with Republican lawmakers next week, to be followed by a meeting with members of both parties, in an effort to get health care reform legislation back on track.

Powerball rolls into Texas

WACO - Texas residents can now play the Powerball in their own backyard.

Last weekend, Texas became the newest state to participate in the Powerball.

Wednesday's jackpot went for more than $100 million.

However, odds of hitting it big are slim, one in 155 million.

Caught in the Web: Old board game gets a new look

Here are some stories we found tonight, "Caught in the Web":

Classic board game gets a makeover:
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Obama admits health care overhaul may die on Hill

WASHINGTON – After insisting for a year that failure was not an option, President Barack Obama is now acknowledging his health care overhaul may die in Congress.