Lindsey Vonn won her second straight World Cup downhill title to lead an American surge in the snow Saturday, raising early expectations for the United States at next year's Vancouver Olympics.

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) -- Canada's Conservative government announced a new law Friday that would impose mandatory minimum jail time for serious drug crimes, another attempt to curb the surge in gang-related violence as the city prepares to host the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.

MANILA, Philippines - A 15-year-old swimmer from Bulacan gained a seat to the 1st World Youth Olympics in Singapore as he surpassed the FINA qualifying time during the National Swimming tryouts at Trace Aquatics Center in Laguna.

Vernon — It was a bitter cold day. The sun was gleaming, creating a sparkling sheen on the snow. Perfect for the Special Olympics, an annual sporting event featuring amateur athletes.

Navasota ISD and the Grimes County Special Education Coop are hosting the 2009 Regional Special Olympics Meet at Rattler Stadium in Navasota on Thursday, March 26.

After a three-year search, Julie Orey left, was certified for the position of Lake Havasu City Special Olympics Head of Delegation.

Twenty-one big screens set up for sports fans to watch the London 2012 Olympics will be up and ready by the end of April at cities across the United Kingdom — except in Northern Ireland.

Navasota ISD and the Grimes County Special Education Coop are hosting the 2009 Regional Special Olympics Meet at Rattler Stadium in Navasota on Thursday, March 26.

The north Okaloosa County Special Olympics competition waas held Thursday at Crestview High School's Jack Foster Stadium. Young athletes from eight north Okaloosa County schools took part. Click here to see an online photo gallery from the event. See