Dec 3 - By Devlin Barrett, Associated Press Writer
The No. 2 official at the Justice Department announced Thursday he is leaving the job after less than a year. A person familiar with the decision said he was asked to leave by Attorney General Eric Holder.

Jun 24 - By Robert Burns, AP National Security Writer
The Obama administration has concluded the risk of a security collapse in Iraq is too slight to slow plans for withdrawing U.S. troops. In the run-up to June 30, the deadline for U.S. combat troops to leave Iraqi cities, the nation has been rocked by big attacks, including a bombing Wednesday evening in the Sadr City district of Baghdad that killed more than 50.
Jun 3 - By Deborah Yao, AP Business Writer
The president and chief executive of DirecTV Group Inc. said Wednesday that he's resigning to return to News Corp. as Rupert Murdoch's second in command, a shake-up that seems to preserve the family succession line at News Corp. but leaves a big vacuum at the satellite TV provider.
Mar 23 - By Associated Press
Two North Carolina State players won't return to the Wolfpack for their senior seasons.

Jan 21 - By Nafeesa Syeed, Associated Press Writers
Texan Jason Carlson spent hours in line waiting for Barack Obama's inauguration and found himself backed up in yet another line the day after — waiting to get out of town. At least this time he wasn't shivering.
Dec 30 - By Associated Press
Deborah Taylor Tate, one of three Republicans on the five-member Federal Communications Commission, will be leaving the agency when her term expires early next month.

Dec 19 - By The Associated Press, TEL
Winter weather arrived before the season's official Dec. 21 beginning in much of the northern U.S. this week, which was pummeled by snow, ice and bitingly cold weather in a series of storms that rolled across the nation.

Dec 15 - By Associated Press
Monte Kiffin is giving up the NFL to join his son on the sidelines in the Southeastern Conference.
Aug 1 - By Jim Abrams, Associated Press Writer
The last House vote before a vacation usually sparks a stampede toward the doors and waiting planes. Not so on Friday, when Republicans occupied the House floor for a rare, and at times bizarre, protest against Democratic energy policies.

Jul 14 - By Associated Press
Ryan Newman, projected as a possible teammate for Tony Stewart on the two-time NASCAR champion's new team, will leave Penske Racing at the end of the 2008 season.
May 6 - By Associated Press
The U.S. military says 3,500 soldiers sent to Iraq last summer as part of the so-called surge will soon be leaving.
Mar 31 - By The Associated Press
Students with disabilities face challenges when leaving school. Schools must help make this transition a smooth one, but many have had trouble meeting this requirement. Here is a look at some key statistics:
Mar 31 - By Nancy Zuckerbrod, Associated Press Writer
Graduating from high school is typically a moment of great joy for young people and their parents, but for students with disabilities it is sometimes described in dark terms.

Jan 6 - By Travis Reed, Associated Press Writer
Central Florida's Kevin Smith, the nation's leading rusher this season, changed his mind and will turn pro, he confirmed Sunday night. Smith challenged Barry Sanders' NCAA record of 2,628 rushing yards in a season, but finished 61 yards short.
Dec 22 - By Amanda Lee Myers, Associated Press Writer
Illegal immigrants in Arizona, frustrated with a flagging economy and tough new legislation cracking down on their employers, are returning to their home countries or trying their luck in other states.

Oct 6 - By Adam Geller, AP National Writer
Out on Phoenix's suburban fringes, where cement mixers are fast colonizing what's left of the hay and cotton fields, the day is winding to a close. The home hour has arrived.