While U.S. oil companies blame the global oil market for high gasoline prices, a close analysis of pricing suggests it

Hundreds of Temple residents are expected to turn on their porch lights, step outside and attend block parties as part of the 23rd annual National Night Out this evening. Beginning at 6 p.m., an estimated 26 block parties are expected to begin in Temple with neighbors stepping out and meeting each other as part of the nationwide program.

JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel

WASHINGTON (AP) - The prisoners held at Guantanamo Bay during the war on terror have attacked their military guards hundreds of times, turning broken toilet parts, utensils, radios and even a bloody lizard tail into makeshift weapons, Pentagon reports say. Incident reports reviewed by The Associated Press indicate Military Police guards are routinely head-butted, spat upon and doused by

FORT HOOD - The garrison command at Fort Hood received supplemental funds for base operations that will last through the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30, Bruce E. Zielsdorf, public affairs deputy director for III Corps and Fort Hood, said Monday in an e-mail. Zielsdorf

LOS ANGELES (AP) - British Prime Minister Tony Blair and California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced an agreement Monday to bypass the Bush administration and work together to explore ways of fighting global warming. They agreed to collaborate on research into cleaner-burning fuels and technologies, and look into the possibility of setting up a system whereby polluters could buy and sell the right to emit greenhouse gases. The idea is to use market forces and market incentives to curb pollution.

BELTON - Three blocked extra points and Lance Garner could have been the CenTex Barracudas

AUSTIN - After standout high school careers, Cameron Yoe

AUSTIN - Having finished the biennial realignment process back in February, and with no domineering controversies brewing, University Interscholastic League officials on Monday promoted one issue, defended another and gave some insight into a possible change. During its annual session with the media at the Texas High School Coaches Association convention, the UIL touted the recent decision to hold the Class 5A state championship football games at a designated site. The league also stood up for the decision to send four teams to the 5A playoffs and explained a proposal that could create a

ARLINGTON (AP) - The Texas Rangers wanted to add a pitcher before the trade deadline, and had been watching Kip Wells. Confident the right-hander is finally healthy, the Rangers acquired Wells from the Pittsburgh Pirates for a minor leaguer in the final hour before Monday

HOUSTON (AP) - Fading in the National League wild card race, the Houston Astros failed to close a deal as baseball