AP Briefs

Santa Fe 'safe havens' help violence victims

SANTA FE - Some Santa Fe businesses are joining in the fight against domestic and sexual violence by displaying decals that identify them as "safe havens" for victims. The decal lets victims know that the staff inside is trained to assist people who have been assaulted or raped by helping them access appropriate community resources.

U.S. satellite loses power, could hit Earth

WASHINGTON - A large U.S. spy satellite has lost power and could hit the Earth in late February or early March, government officials said Saturday. The satellite, which no longer can be controlled, could contain hazardous materials, and it is unknown where on the planet it might come down, they said.

Kremlin critic barred from Russian election

MOSCOW - Russia's Central Election Commission on Sunday barred the most vocal Kremlin critic from the presidential election. The commission ruled that Mikhail Kasyanov should be kept off the ballot because a large share of signatures on his nominating petitions were forgeries, election officials said.