American Airlines to cut more U.S. flights
American Airlines, the world's largest airline, said on Monday it will cut its domestic flight schedule in the first quarter of 2003 by 3.3 percent because of depressed air travel demand and that it may need to trim some jobs.
( By DAVID BAILEY, Reuters, 11/25/2002 01:44 PM PST)

Arab League wins N.Y. security case
A judge has ruled that the League of Arab States does not have to pay for $243,000 in security improvements that its landlord provided after the terrorist attacks.
( Associated Press, 11/25/2002 01:42 PM PST)

3rd Minnesota brother dies in ice break
The last of three brothers who fell through the ice on a frozen pond behind their house died Monday.
( Associated Press, 11/25/2002 01:40 PM PST)

Philosopher John Rawls Dead at 81
John Rawls, a giant of 20th century philosophy who revived the study of ethics and became an intellectual hero of liberalism, has died. He was 81.
( JUSTIN POPE, Associated Press, 11/25/2002 01:39 PM PST)

U.S. launches scud in missile test
The U.S. military launched a Scud missile Monday to obtain data for use in developing missile defense systems.
( Associated Press, 11/25/2002 01:17 PM PST)

Dow Closes Up 45, Nasdaq Climbs 2
In another display of its immunity to bad news, Wall Street moved higher Monday despite the prospect of disappointing sales at Wal-Mart and Federated Department Stores.
( AMY BALDWIN, Associated Press, 11/25/2002 01:10 PM PST)

U.S. Navy seizes cadet computers in Internet probe
Officials at the U.S. Naval Academy have seized the computers of nearly 100 students in a search for bootlegged music and movies, an Academy official confirmed on Monday.
( Reuters, 11/25/2002 01:01 PM PST)

Ex-hippie guru Einhorn loses appeal
Ira Einhorn's bid to overturn his murder conviction was rejected Monday by a judge who dismissed defense claims that he made mistakes during the trial of the former hippie guru.
( Associated Press, 11/25/2002 12:51 PM PST)

New rule to make U.S. airlines explain delays
A U.S. regulation that became final on Monday will require the largest domestic airlines next year to tell the government why flights are delayed or canceled.
( Reuters, 11/25/2002 12:44 PM PST)

Ex-FBI agent acquitted in Florida crash
A former FBI agent was acquitted Monday of killing two brothers by driving drunk the wrong way down an interstate, but he was convicted of lesser charges.
( By CATHERINE WILSON, Associated Press, 11/25/2002 12:42 PM PST)

Verdict in Connecticut SIDS case tossed
The Connecticut Supreme Court threw out an $800,000 verdict Monday against a day care owner who had been found liable for the SIDS death of a baby in her care.
( Associated Press, 11/25/2002 12:40 PM PST)

Videos aim to boost troop morale
Shoppers searching for electronics this holiday season can spread a little cheer to U.S. troops stationed around the world.
( By SONJA BARISIC, Associated Press, 11/25/2002 12:38 PM PST)

Parents Damage Kids' Credit Standing
It was her first credit card application, or so she thought, prompted by an offer on her Ohio college campus for a free T-shirt.
( MARTHA IRVINE, Associated Press, 11/25/2002 12:03 PM PST)

Ex-mayor pleads in Kentucky kid porn case
The former mayor pleaded guilty Monday to child-pornography charges that prompted his resignation earlier this year.
( Associated Press, 11/25/2002 12:01 PM PST)

Agents cleared in 9/11 hotel probe
An internal probe has cleared the FBI agents who obtained a false confession from a one-time suspect in the Sept. 11 attacks. But the findings raise new questions about the reliability of lie-detector tests.
( By DEVLIN BARRETT, Associated Press, 11/25/2002 11:59 AM PST)

Hawaii seeks to save endangered bird
The last three po`ouli birds known to exist will be taken into captivity in a last-ditch effort to save the species from extinction.
( Associated Press, 11/25/2002 11:57 AM PST)

U.S. charges 3 in historic ID theft case
Federal authorities broke up what they called the biggest identity theft case in U.S. history and charged three men Monday with stealing credit information from more than 30,000 people, draining victims' bank accounts and ruining their credit.
( By LARRY NEUMEISTER, Associated Press, 11/25/2002 11:50 AM PST)

Texas Court Delays Murder Trial
The highest court in Texas delayed a murder trial Monday and ordered the judge to explain why he has decided to allow a TV documentary to videotape jury deliberations in the death penalty case.
( PAM EASTON, Associated Press, 11/25/2002 10:14 AM PST)

FBI: Hate Crimes Vs. Muslims Rise
Muslims and people who are or appear to be of Middle Eastern descent were reported as victims of hate crimes more often last year than ever before, a consequence of the fear and suspicion that followed the Sept. 11 terror attacks, the FBI said Monday.
( CURT ANDERSON, Associated Press, 11/25/2002 10:11 AM PST)