WOODBRIDGE, Va. - In a scene reminiscent of other school shootings, a Northern Virginia Community College teacher spotted a weapon and ducked to avoid gunfire. Students ran from the classroom building while others barricaded themselves inside, piling desks in front of doors.

Actor Morgan Freeman attends the South African premiere of "Invictus," in which he portrays the... 12/2009 AP

INDIANAPOLIS - Naturally, it was the New York Yankees who made the first big move at the winter meetings.