When the Belton school district closed its doors for the summer, Cathi Green, a security guard, prayed for work that would allow her to be with her 10-year-old son Levi. Her prayers were answered in the form of a fireworks stand.

BAGHDAD (AP) - A huge car bomb exploded Saturday at a bustling outdoor market in a Shiite district of Baghdad, killing at least 66 people and injuring about 100 in the deadliest attack since the new national unity government took office six weeks ago. Shortly before the midmorning blast, gunmen seized a female Sunni legislator at a checkpoint in a Shiite area of the capital. Both attacks represented a major challenge to Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki

Bell County is not restricting fireworks during Fourth of July celebrations this year, but county and city officials advise people to be extra careful with fireworks because of dry weather conditions. Bell County Fire Marshal Steve Casey said the Bell County Fire Chiefs Association is sending fireworks stands a letter urging people to be cautious. The letter will remind people if their fireworks start a fire they can be liable. It will also tell them not to shoot fireworks from a roadside, he said.

DALLAS (AP) - A laptop containing personal information from thousands of blood donors - including Social Security numbers and medical histories - has been stolen from a local office of the American Red Cross. But Red Cross officials note that the information was encrypted.

BELTON - The 35th annual God and Country Concert, honoring men and women who have served their country in the armed forces, is scheduled for 3 p.m. today in the Mayborn Campus Center at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. The free concert will feature music by the Worship Choir of the First Baptist Church of Belton and the 1st Cavalry Division Band from Fort Hood. The concert moves this year to the Mayborn Campus Center after being held for many years at the Bell County Expo Center.

BELTON - One day after a cowboy from Queensland, Australia turned in the top ride on opening night, Salado

The productive freshman season of Temple College third baseman and Belton graduate Brian Ruggiano gave him an opportunity to get a scholarship offer from Texas A&M, and he took it. TC coach Craig McMurtry simply wishes that the rebuilding Aggies had waited a year to make that offer.

ARLINGTON (AP) - Needing only a single to complete the cycle, the Houston Astros

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - Andre Agassi grabbed his racket bag and headed for the exit. After a few steps, he stopped and turned around, taking time for one last wave to an adoring crowd, one last look at Centre Court. One final farewell to Wimbledon. At least Venus Williams and Andy Roddick know they

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) - France stole Brazil