Why is the US spending so much on the F-35 fighter?
Despite incessant technical problems and delays, the US military has no plans to cancel the new F-35 fighter jet, the costliest weapons program in Pentagon history. As the Pentagon prepares to unveil its proposed budget for 2015, the program's survival is not in doubt but it remains unclear how…AFP
Kerrigan looks back, 20 years after Harding drama
SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Nancy Kerrigan stood in front of a group of reporters, voice quivering and hands fidgeting as she described her emotions after watching a one-hour retrospective on the figure skating scandal that shook the Olympic earth 20 years ago.Associated Press
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Serena upset by Cornet in Dubai semis, Venus wins
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The hope of an all-Williams final at the Dubai Championships ended on the racket of Frenchwoman Alize Cornet on Friday.Associated Press'Sister Wives' Take on Pro-Polygamy Crusade
Kody Brown and his four wives went to court to fight for the right to live openly as a family.ABC News Videos
Substitute teacher taped spouting BIZARRE conspiracy theories in high school physics class
A student at a public, taxpayer-funded high school in Michigan has clandestinely filmed a substitute teacher preaching crazy conspiracy theories in front of a high school physics class last month. Sources who wish to remain anonymous for fear of retribution from school officials have told The…The Daily CallerTeen Is Reluctant To Share Summer Camp With Friends
DEAR ABBY: I'm 14. Last summer I went to camp in a different state with my cousin "Mary." I told my friends at school about our adventures, and a couple of them said they want to go there with me next summer. Mary and I don't get a lot of time together, and camp is one of the only times when I can…Dear Abby
Yanukovich abandons Kiev compound, opposition demands vote by May
By Timothy Heritage and Pavel Polityuk KIEV (Reuters) - Protesters seized the Kiev office of President Viktor Yanukovich on Saturday and the opposition demanded a new election be held by May, as the pro-Russian leader's grip on power rapidly eroded following bloodshed in the capital.…Reuters49 mins ago
Benedict joins Francis in unprecedented ceremony
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Retired Pope Benedict XVI joined Pope Francis at a ceremony Saturday creating the cardinals who will elect their successor in an unprecedented blending of papacies past, present and future.Associated Press26 mins agoWhy Sit-Ups Won't Get You a Flat Stomach
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Giant squid were once the stuff of sea monster legend. Now, giant squid are turning up with regularity off the Japanese coast. Such was the concern of Shigenori Goto, who “had seen no giant squid before in [his] 15-year fishing career.” Two weeks ago, he caught a 13-footer at Sadogashima Island. …Takepart.com
2 admit guilt in Dodger Stadium Giants fan attack
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An angry judge lashed out Thursday as he sentenced two men for the savage beating of a die-hard San Francisco Giants fan at Dodger Stadium, calling them cowards and a nightmare for people who go to games.Associated Press
50 Cent leaves major label, Eminem for independent
NEW YORK (AP) — After battling with his major label for years, 50 Cent has decided to become an independent artist.Associated Press
Sotnikova stuns Kim to win controversial gold
Sochi (Russia) (AFP) - Adelina Sotnikova won Russia's first ever women's Olympic figure skating gold in controversial circumstances on Thursday as defending champion Kim Yu-Na was dumped into the silver medal position. The 17-year-old took the title ahead of South Korean superstar Kim with Italy's…AFPUnion appeals Volkswagen workers' rejection in US
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United Auto Workers on Friday challenged last week's close vote by workers at a Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, that rejected the UAW's bid to represent them.Associated Press
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Beleaguered Sony counting on new game machine
TOKYO (AP) — PlayStation stands out among the long list of famous Sony brands as one that hasn't faded or succumbed to a nimbler competitor. Months after hitting global markets, the latest version of the video-game console went on sale Saturday in Tokyo, a big shift from times when Sony was…Associated Press
Neighbors unable to stop Missouri girl's abduction
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Neighbors watched in horror as a 10-year-old southwest Missouri girl was snatched off the street just blocks from her home.Associated Press
Unique inventions and self-made projects from China (24 photos)
From homemade Lamborghinis to helicopters and submarines, a look at some unique inventions and self-made projects from China. (Reuters)Yahoo News
Nigeria's central bank governor to challenge suspension in court
By Tim Cocks LAGOS (Reuters) - Nigeria's graft-fighting Central Bank Governor Lamido Sanusi said on Friday he would go to court to challenge his suspension by the president, saying he did not want his job back but wanted to question the legality of the move. President Goodluck Jonathan suspended…ReutersMedicare Advantage plans may face cuts
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With a glut of foreclosures and few buyers perusing the market, lenders were willing to sell homes at a substantial discount just to get rid of them. Buying a foreclosure can still be a good move, but you're unlikely to find the same great deals. A good foreclosure, like any other good listing,…U.S.News & World Report LPLance Armstrong case back in court over bonuses
DALLAS (AP) — Attorneys for Lance Armstrong argued Friday that he shouldn't have to return to arbitration with a Texas company over million-dollar bonuses he received for winning races even if it was revealed years later that the cyclist lied about taking performance-enhancing drugs during his…Associated Press
Detroit files plan to fix debt, leave bankruptcy
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit's emergency financial manager filed a plan Friday that would bring the city out of bankruptcy, providing for the first time a detailed look at what the Motor City would look like when it finally sheds its financial burdens.Associated Press
Making a difference with Seth Meyers
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The difference between Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers in the days before their first talk shows began is evident in what they spent the most time on, said the man who guided both programs to birth. With Fallon, who took over "Late Night" in 2009, it was the performance. Meyers…Associated PressConsumer Reports tests popular, pricey vacuum
The Dyson Hard promises to make cleanups a snap so Consumer Reports tested it to see if it's worth the hefty price tag.KGO – San FranciscoGoogle just updated Google Maps – here are 5 awesome new features you have to try
Google Maps is one of several free Google services that have changed our lives. It’s easy to take for granted since it has become such a staple, but the world was much more difficult to traverse — virtually and literally — before Google came along and mapped it out so thoroughly. Google just rolled…BGR News
Tornadoes, strong thunderstorms threaten East Coast
Just a week after being buried by snow and ice, a number of states along the East Coast are dealing with the threat of thunderstorms and tornadoes on Friday.Yahoo News
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Why Ukraine's Former Prime Minister (and Her Hair) Are So Important
A momentous deal signed today by Ukraine’s parliament put an end to weeks of protests and violence in the country and, perhaps as importantly, freed former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, she of the famous hair braids. The golden crown on Tymoshenko’s head has become iconic during...ABC News
Reunited Korean families hold tearful final farewell
AFPBreaking News@BreakingNews Reply Retweet FavoriteNorth, South Korean families hold final farewell after being reunited for 1st time since Korean War - @AFP yhoo.it/1foG8Pv7 hrs agoConfessions of an Airline Revenue Manager
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Roadside survey of impaired driving causes outcry
READING, Pa. (AP) — Orange cones and flashing police lights confronted Ricardo Nieves as he rounded a bend on the way to his mother's house. Before he knew what was going on, Nieves said, a man working for a government contractor stepped in front of his car and forced him to turn into a parking…Associated Press
After nearly 70 years WWII veteran is reunited with his war helmet
History buff and war memorabilia collector Jordan Chiasson, purchased a military helmet from an army surplus store in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada last August and it turned out to have quite a history.Odd News VideosPregnancy not the best time to lose weight: study
By C.E. Huggins NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Overweight and obese women who gain too few pounds, or even lose weight, during pregnancy may be putting their unborn child at risk, a new study suggests. "While many people recommend that weight loss in pregnancy, particularly for very obese women is…ReutersHOA tells military family to remove sailor’s ‘Welcome Home’ banner
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Pilots reported fatigue, erred in UPS jet crash
WASHINGTON (AP) — The pilots of a UPS cargo jet that crashed last August complained about the company's tiring work schedules at the start of the fatal flight, and then made errors shortly before the plane flew into a hillside and burst into flames, according to information presented at a hearing…Associated PressMexico to Trump Japan as No. 2 Car Exporter to US
Mexico to trump Japan as No. 2 car exporter to US, has Canada in its sights for top spotABC NewsForce Still Funny Car's Driving Force at 64
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Iran's disappearing Lake Oroumieh (11 photos)
The first cabinet decision made under Iran's new president, Hassan Rouhani, wasn't about how to resolve his country's nuclear dispute with world powers. It was about how to keep the nation's largest lake from disappearing. Lake Oroumieh, one of the biggest saltwater lakes on Earth, has shrunk…Yahoo NewsThis might be the best thing to happen to cars since the invention of headlights
Anyone in the Northeastern United States right now (or anywhere else that might be getting hammered by snow) knows how much of a pain it can be to drive during and after a blizzard. There’s ice everywhere, mounds of snow to drive around or over, and you have to fight your way through it all while…BGR NewsMegan Fox and Brian Austin Green Choose Unique Name for New Baby
Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green have welcomed a baby boy! He came one day before Valentine's on Thursday. It's their second child together, they are already parents to son Noah, 1. The duo were married in June 2010.ABC NewsFitbit Force Band Recalled Due to Skin Irritation
The Force may not always be with you: Wearable fitness tech maker Fitbit is voluntarily recalling its popular Fitbit Force bands, after two percent of users reported skin irritation due to using the device. The Force, released in Oct. 2013, is a wristband that can monitor wearers' exercise, such…Tech Media Network (Tom's Guide)
Hazard holds key to Chelsea's Premier League title challenge
Jose Mourinho will need another inspired display from in-form Eden Hazard as Chelsea try to cement their position on top of the Premier League against Everton on Saturday. Mourinho's side have reached the summit despite just 11 league goals this season from their three main strikers, Fernando…AFP
'Pay Your Taxes Now or Be Arrested': The Dirty Dozen Tax Scams You Want to Avoid
IRS Says It's on the Hunt for Tax-Time ConsABC News
21st Amendment: Repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment
As part of the National Constitution Center's 27 Amendments (In 27 Days) project, each day we will look at the constitutional amendment that repealed Prohibition.National Constitution Center
China and US establish dialogue between armies
BEIJING (AP) — China and the United States moved Friday to establish regular dialogue between their armies as part of efforts to build trust and understanding amid rising regional tensions.Associated Press
Drifting Snow Shuts Down Roads in Michigan
Those who had to venture out into winter weather Friday were met with wicked West Michigan winds and whiteouts. One semi-truck driver was forced to crawl out of his cab in blizzard-like conditions after he slid off the road and tipped over.Tribune5 Things You Shouldn't Put Off Until Retirement
Here are some of the things that can't wait for retirement: I know it's hard to find time to travel when you're busy with your life, but don't put it off until retirement.U.S.News & World Report LPAlum gives Harvard $150 million. Who are Top 5 donors to US colleges?
Harvard alumnus Kenneth Griffin is giving his alma mater $150 million, largely to support financial aid. It’s the largest gift ever received by Harvard College, the undergraduate program at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. But, for all the zeroes it includes, it's not the largest ever for a…Christian Science Monitor
Fishing rope cut from endangered whale off Georgia
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Wildlife experts cut away more than 280 feet of commercial fishing line being dragged by an endangered right whale off the Georgia coast, though some of the heavy rope had to be left tangled in the whale's mouth, officials said Thursday.Associated Press6 Ways the Food Industry is Tricking You
Think again! The truth is, you're actually getting duped every time you walk into your local grocery store. It's not the grocery store's fault, either. It's the guy behind the curtain that supplies the grocery store -- the food industry. It has spent billions of dollars in marketing tactics and…U.S.News & World Report LP
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Liverpool to play Man City, AC Milan, Olimpiakos in US; Man Utd to face Roma and Inter MilanABC News2 Men Who Beat Giants Fan Bryan Stow at Dodger Stadium Get to 8- and 4-Year Terms
2 men who beat Giants fan Bryan Stow at Dodger Stadium get to 8- and 4-year termsABC News
Island in Caribbean Sea named prettiest in the world: TripAdvisor
An island off the coast of Belize has been named the best in the world for the second year in a row by TripAdvisor users, for nearby attractions like their barrier reef -- the second largest in the world after Australia -- and an underwater sinkhole that’s the stuff of divers’ dreams. For the…AFP Relax News
Chris Christie Rejects White House Dinner Invite
WASHINGTON–New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is in Washington, D.C., for meetings with the nation’s governors this weekend. But he’s taking a pass on a dinner Sunday at the White House — despite his public embrace of the president after 2012′s Superstorm Sandy and the criticism he...ABC News
McDowell, Els lucky to be around at Match Play
MARANA, Ariz. (AP) — The weekend arrives at the Match Play Championship along with the usual assortment of surprises.Associated Press
North and South Koreans reunite (11 photos)
Their backs stooped, dozens of elderly North and South Koreans separated for six decades reunited Thursday, weeping and embracing in a rush of words and emotion. The reunions come during a rare period of detente between the rival Koreas and are all the more poignant because the participants will…Yahoo NewsArtificial 'Yarn Muscles' 100X Stronger Than Human Muscles
Using just coiled fishing line and sewing thread, a team of scientists has developed a way to create super-strong artificial muscles. The artificial muscles could be used to power the limbs of humanoid robots, to open or close windows in a building to maintain the temperature, or even to make…LiveScience.com
Storms 'have changed coastline forever'
The huge storms and powerful winds that have battered the coast of Britain in recent weeks have caused years' worth of erosion and damage, authorities said on Friday. On some stretches of coast, the extreme weather has stripped away sand from stretches of beaches to reveal ancient forests, leaving…AFPThyroid cancer cases soar; is it overdiagnosed?
CHICAGO (AP) — A dramatic rise in thyroid cancer has resulted from overdiagnosis and treatment of tumors too small to ever cause harm, according to a study that found cases nearly tripled since 1975.Associated PressMinistry’s controversial billboard sparks anger
A new billboard in the Highlands neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky is sparking controversy.Odd NewsHow Much Will That Low Down Payment Cost You?
Low down payment mortgages are coming back around as the housing market improves. Buyers can, once again, get a mortgage with as little as 3.5 percent down, especially on a Federal Housing Administration mortgage. Depending on your lender and your financial history (especially your credit score),…U.S.News & World Report LP
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Photos of the day - February 20, 2014 (23 photos)
The death toll rises in the Ukraine, Sochi Winter Games are in their third week and protests escalate in Venezuela are just a few of our photos of the day for February 20, 2014. Find more news related pictures in our photo galleries and follow us on Tumblr! .Yahoo News
A look at Friday’s three gun cases in front of the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Friday will vote behind closed doors to accept three Second Amendment cases that could further define how minors, and adults, are allowed to carry a gun outside of their own homes. So what are the cases about?National Constitution CenterShocker! Melting Snow Electrocutes People, Pets
But those ice-free sidewalks and roadways may hold an even more dangerous threat: death by electrocution. Several blocks of busy Sixth Avenue in downtown Manhattan were cordoned off to pedestrians and vehicles yesterday (Feb. 19), following reports of a powerful electric current surging through…LiveScience.com
Canada's 1-goal win was better than it looked
SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Sometimes, workmanlike is good enough.Associated Press
Pa. Craigslist killing suspect's dad: She's a liar
SUNBURY, Pa. (AP) — The father of a Pennsylvania woman who with her newlywed husband is charged with killing a man she met through Craigslist said he would support his daughter's execution if she is found guilty and even hold the hand of the victim's widow.Associated PressIran's most sensitive uranium stockpile falls after nuclear deal
By Fredrik Dahl VIENNA (Reuters) - The size of Iran's most contested uranium stockpile has declined significantly for the first time in four years following a landmark nuclear deal with world powers in November, the U.N. atomic watchdog reported on Thursday. As a result, Iran's holding of uranium…ReutersWould You Retire if You Could?
But I cannot fault anyone for trying to get to retirement sooner rather than later. This freedom is what many people find most rewarding about living in retirement.U.S.News & World Report LPMan Has Skin Reaction to Tattoo — 20 Years Later
There have been many cases of people having allergic reactions just after getting a tattoo. The 54-year-old man had recently completed chemotherapy for the blood cancer lymphoma, and had just undergone a bone-marrow transplant using his own cells. Six days later, when his immune system was still…LiveScience.com
North Carolina rallies to beat No. 5 Duke 74-66
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Marcus Paige and his North Carolina teammates have endured so many wild swings — big wins, surprising losses, NCAA drama — that no one can blame their Hall of Fame coach for wondering what's next.Associated Press
Pro-EU Ukrainians protest in Kiev (144 photos)
In a day that could significantly shift Ukraine's political destiny, opposition leaders signed a deal Friday with the country's beleaguered president that calls for early elections, a new constitution and a new unity government. Russian officials immediately criticized the deal and protesters…Yahoo News
First 'orange' pollution alert as smog rolls into Beijing
China's capital Beijing, under fire to take effective measures against air pollution, raised its four-tiered alert system to "orange" for the first time on Friday, as heavy smog was forecast to roll into the city over the next three days. The alert was raised after the Beijing government faced…Reuters
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17 bodies dumped in Mexico mass grave
Guadalajara (Mexico) (AFP) - Mexican authorities discovered at least 17 bodies dumped in an unmarked grave outside the western city of Guadalajara after arresting a suspected drug trafficker, a state prosecutor said Friday. Near the mass grave, police found 1,115 kilograms (2,450 pounds) of…AFP
From a tainted Christie, Republican voters demand time and attention
By Ellen Wulfhorst MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (Reuters) - Sipping his breakfast coffee in a cozy booth at Chez Vachon, a New Hampshire cafe favored by political junkies and a regular stop for aspirants on the campaign trail to the White House, Bill McEvoy debated the presidential future of…Reuters
AP Source: Red Sox reach agreement with Capuano
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — The Boston Red Sox have reached agreement with left-hander Chris Capuano on a $2.25 million, one-year contract, according to a person familiar with the situation.Associated PressCalifornia farmers won't get federal water
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Without a lot more rain and snow, many California farmers caught in the state's drought can expect to receive no irrigation water this year from a vast system of rivers, canals and reservoirs interlacing the state, federal officials announced Friday.Associated PressOn trial in Egypt, Al Jazeera journalists struggle to cut through the noise
Three Al Jazeera journalists appeared in a Cairo court on Thursday, taking advantage of repeated recesses to shout messages to reporters covering their first appearance in almost two months. It was chaotic inside the dusty courtroom as the defendants vied to be heard. "They didn't inform us about…Christian Science Monitor
Flu season waning; younger adults hit hardest
ATLANTA (AP) — Flu season seems to be winding down, and it's been an odd one.Associated PressHouston man sheds 241 pounds, shares tips
A Missouri City man auditioned for the show 'The Biggest Loser.' But when he didn't make the cut, he took matters into his own handsKTRK – Houston
Fannie Mae profits push taxpayers into black on housing bailout
By Margaret Chadbourn WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Fannie Mae said on Friday it would soon send the U.S. Treasury a dividend of $7.2 billion that will make taxpayers whole for the 2008 bailout of the mortgage-financing giant and its sibling company Freddie Mac. Unlike other companies rescued during the…Reuters
Rangers' Harrison dealing with back issues again
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Matt Harrison had been throwing for a couple of months with no problems when he got to spring training, ready to come back after making only two starts for the Texas Rangers last season.Associated PressFresh from win over UAW, Norquist vows anti-union push
Grover Norquist's trademark cause is fighting high taxes, but the savvy conservative Republican lobbyist just scored a big win on another front - fighting unions - and he wants more, betting on what he sees as a broad shift in U.S. labor politics. Fresh from helping to crush a unionization drive…Reuters
In Yemen, a woman's life entangled with al-Qaida
SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Abeer al-Hassani's ex-husband was famed for his beautiful voice. He used it, she says, singing poetic hymns to martyrdom and jihad to try to draw youth from their neighborhood of the Yemeni capital into joining al-Qaida. He sang at weddings of fellow members of the terror group,…Associated Press
Cardinals delve into divorce-remarriage debate
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Cardinals from around the world delved head-on Thursday into one of the most vexing issues facing the church, how to find ways to provide better pastoral care for divorced and remarried Catholics who are forbidden from receiving Communion and other church sacraments.Associated Press
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NYC Mayor Caught Ignoring Traffic Laws
Days after revealing his plan for making New York City streets safer, Mayor Bill de Blasio is facing questions about apparent traffic violations by his security team.Tribune
10 cool facts for George Washington’s real birthday
The national holiday called Washington's Birthday may have passed, but tomorrow is George Washington’s real 282nd birthday. Here are 10 interesting facts about the first president, including his amazing wealth, his career as a moonshiner, and the truth about those teeth.National Constitution CenterAdvanced Prostate Cancer Linked to Mutations in 8 Genes
Men who carry mutations in eight specific genes may have an increased risk of developing an aggressive type of prostate cancer that runs in families, a new study from the United Kingdom suggests. Researchers analyzed blood samples from 191 men with prostate cancer who also had at least two…LiveScience.com
After short break, winter returns to central US
CHICAGO (AP) — After a brief respite of sunshine, winter returned to much of the nation's midsection on Thursday, bringing a chilly mix of rain, sleet and snow, and at least one tornado.Associated PressPolice: 4 dead, 2 injured in California shooting
ALTURAS, Calif. (AP) — A woman who once served as a leader of a small Indian tribe opened fire at an eviction hearing, killing four people and critically wounding two others at a tribal headquarters in California, authorities said.Associated Press
Colorado lawmaker leaves behind loaded handgun in state Capitol
By Keith Coffman DENVER (Reuters) - A Colorado lawmaker said on Thursday he found a loaded handgun that one of his colleagues had mistakenly left in a room at the Capitol building where a committee had discussed a bipartisan measure to ease restrictions on carrying concealed weapons. State…ReutersObama to Award Medal of Honor to 24 Army Veterans
Obama to award Medal of Honor to 24 Army veterans from 3 wars following review over prejudiceABC NewsMan in Home Depot fraud gets 2½-years in prison
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan man who switched price stickers on Home Depot products and then returned the items for refunds was sentenced Thursday to 2 ½ years in prison in a multi-state scheme that cost the big retailer more than $300,000.Associated PressScott Walker ex-aide's e-mails: how damaging?
Suddenly, Gov. Scott Walker (R) of Wisconsin has hit a bump in the road on his way to an expected presidential campaign. The release of 28,000 pages of documents connected with two criminal investigations involving former aides has put Governor Walker in an uncomfortable spot. The documents,…Christian Science Monitor
Mugabe at 90, Zimbabwe still struggling
As Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe turns 90, he's in Singapore following an eye operation. Africa's oldest leader has been in power since 1980, and as Ivor Bennett reports, critics say he has turned one of Africa's most promising economies into a basket case.Reuters VideosNew Biologic Drug Is Targeted Treatment for Ovarian Cancer
Researchers have announced the development of a new biologic drug targeted to treat ovarian cancer. Scientists from the Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island have created a biologic drug that can halt the manufacture of a protein called HE4 that is present in women who suffer from ovarian…Yahoo Contributor Network
Hungary backpedals on disputed Holocaust monument
The Hungarian government said Wednesday it had postponed the inauguration of a controversial monument which Jewish critics say glosses over Budapest's active role in the Holocaust. The monument, to be unveiled as Hungary marks the 70th anniversary of the start of mass deportations of Jews when the…AFP
Somalia's Shebab in major suicide attack on presidential palace
Somalia's Al-Qaeda-linked Shebab rebels on Friday launched a major suicide attack against the heavily-fortified presidential palace, home to the country's internationally-backed government, killing officials and guards in a fierce gun battle. A huge car bomb exploded at the perimeter of the…AFPFuneral plans set for fallen CHP officers
The California Highway Patrol released new details for the joint funeral services to honor two fallen officers killed in a traffic crash Monday.KFSN – FresnoWoman suing, claims she was injured by police officer who arrested her, put her in jail for recording traffic stop
A traffic stop took a turn for the worse when a police officer learned he was being recorded.Odd News
Idaho Bill Would Jail Animal Activists Caught Using Hidden Cameras
Activists Could Face up to One Year in JailABC News
Kerry holds new Paris talks with Abbas
US Secretary of State John Kerry met with Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas in Paris on Thursday for their second round of talks in two days. She argued that any peace deal must be founded in international law, and said that J-Street, one group which represents the Jewish American community, had…AFPPolice: Oregon teens planned out swastika attack
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say four Oregon teenagers accused of shooting a fellow high school student with a BB gun and carving a swastika into his forehead had spent an evening sketching out ideas for torturing him.Associated PressAn Army of Ted Cruzes: Louisiana candidate takes a page from a tea party hero
Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz has inspired a new crop of conservative candidates to run against fellow Republicans.Yahoo News
Overheating Dreamliner battery hit 660 Celsius: Japan govt
Japan said on Friday the battery in a Dreamliner jet that spewed white smoke last month could have reached temperatures as high as 660 Celsius (1,220 Fahrenheit). The figure came in an report released by the transport ministry after Japan Airlines grounded one of its Dreamliner planes when the…AFP
Unpaid Thai farmers call off airport tractor protest
By Pairat Temphairojana and Panarat Thepgumpanat BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai farmers, angry at not being paid under a rice subsidy scheme, called off a protest tractor drive to Bangkok's main airport on Friday after an assurance they would get their money, some welcome news for Prime Minister Yingluck…Reuters
India consults Italy over live bullet, hate mail
India's embassy in Rome has received hate mail and even a live bullet, an official said Friday, underlining fury in Italy over the prosecution of two Italian marines accused of killing two Indian fishermen. India has consulted Italy over security at the embassy after recently receiving the mail as…AFP
SIX TEACHERS lawyer up after heroin found in elementary school bathroom
Times are tough, America, but you can take solace that your children are not enrolled in the hellhole that must be Benjamin Cosor Elementary School, where no fewer than six teachers have hired attorneys and refused to cooperate in a police investigation surrounding the discovery — twice in three…The Daily Caller
China-Africa trade surpassed $200 billion in 2013: Xi
China-Africa trade totalled more than $200 billion last year, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday, highlighting the Asian powerhouse's burgeoning trade and investment ties with the continent. "In 2013, Chinese-African trade surpassed the $200 billion mark for the first time, making China…AFP
Lebanon IDs Beirut suicide bomber as radical Palestinian
Tyre (Lebanon) (AFP) - Lebanese authorities have identified one of two suicide bombers who attacked an Iranian cultural centre in Beirut this week as a radical Sunni Muslim Palestinian, a security source said Friday. "One of the suicide bombers involved in the attack in Bir Hassan has been…AFP
Arizona governor asked to nix bill angering gays
PHOENIX (AP) — Four years after igniting a national uproar over immigration, the Arizona Legislature has jumped into the battle over gay rights with a piece of legislation that had opponents on Friday predicting business boycotts against the state.Associated PressSF Subway Car Dangles Off Bridge
An empty San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit train derailed on its way to a rail yard Friday night, causing delays along the subway line. (Feb. 21)Associated Press Videos
Syria rebels battle to prevent regime seizing strategic town
Syrian rebels were engaged in fierce battles Thursday with regime forces trying to capture the town of Yabrud, their last stronghold in the strategic Qalamun region near the Lebanese border, an NGO said. Meanwhile, in the northern city of Aleppo, eight soldiers were killed by a rebel suicide…AFP
US teen Mikaela Shiffrin wins Olympic slalom gold
KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia (AP) — Invoking the sort of recovery skills that Bode Miller made famous, American teenager Mikaela Shiffrin made Alpine skiing history Friday as the youngest ever winner of an Olympic slalom gold medal.Associated PressSyrian air force steps up attacks in south
BEIRUT (AP) — The Syrian army intensified its aerial bombardment Friday of southern Syria as opposition fighters were preparing to launch a wide offensive in a province bordering Jordan, activists said.Associated PressStopping identity theft: Freezing credit, cash over debit?
Identity thefts and compromised accounts are at an all-time high. The ABC7 I-Team looks into the newest ways to protect personal data.WLS – Chicago
South Koreans feel Kim is still golden at Olympics
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Koreans still love Yuna Kim. The judges, however, are another matter.Associated Press
US bans bidis made by Indian tobacco company
US regulators Friday banned the sale and import of small cigarettes known as bidis made by an Indian company, their first such action since being given oversight of tobacco products in 2009. Bidis are small, hand-rolled cigarettes that contain tobacco wrapped in leaves from a tendu tree, and may…AFP
UN cites evidence of rebel abuses in S. Sudan
United Nations (United States) (AFP) - The UN Mission in South Sudan said Friday it had evidence that rebel forces had murdered civilians, including children, in the key oil hub of Malakal. South Sudan's army and rebels have traded accusations over new atrocities reported to have been committed…AFPAlaska Sets New Wind Chill Record
Gusting winds blew away Alaska's wind chill record on Valentine's Day (Feb. 14), setting a new low of minus 97 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 71 degrees Celsius). A remotely-operated National Weather Service sensor in Howards Pass, in northern Alaska's Brooks Range, recorded sustained winds of 71 mph…LiveScience.com
Ukraine president announces early election
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych on Friday announced early presidential elections and promised to bring opposition members into the government in a bid to defuse a deep crisis in which scores have been killed and hundreds injured.Associated Press
Pope to create 19 new cardinals, many from outside Europe
AFPAgence France-Presse@AFP Reply Retweet FavoritePope Francis will create his first batch of cardinals today, with 9 of the 19 coming from S.America, Africa and Asia u.afp.com/NAs8 hrs agoUkraine's president announces early election, unity government
Beleaguered Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich announced plans on Friday to hold early presidential elections, form a national unity government and make constitutional changes reducing his powers. He made the announcement in a statement after all-night talks with the opposition and three…ReutersBlizzards, tornadoes, and hail, oh my: Unseasonable warmth gives way to severe storm warnings
The nation’s wacky winter just got weirder with unseasonable high temperatures along much of the East Coast, Mid-Atlantic, and deep South; The severe weather system that is currently dousing the Central states with severe thunderstorms and coated the upper Midwest in an icy mix is expected to…Christian Science MonitorLebanon detains top suspect in car bomb campaign
By Laila Bassam BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanese security forces said on Friday they had detained a Sunni Muslim militant suspected of recruiting suicide bombers and assembling car bombs for a radical group behind attacks on Iranian interests in Beirut. Hassan Abu Afleh, they said, was suspected of…Reuters
Japan gamers finally get PS4 at midnight launch
Diehard gamers in Japan who began queuing earlier this week finally got their hands on a new PlayStation 4 as Sony unleashed its console on home turf in a midnight launch. The long-awaited Japanese launch comes after a stellar debut in the United States and Europe, where more than 5.4 million…AFP
Separated for over six decades, tears and joy at Korean reunions
By Michelle Kim and Narae Kim SEOUL (Reuters) - More than 100 South Koreans, many of them on wheelchairs, crossed the world's most heavily fortified border on Thursday to be reunited with family members living in the North whom they have not seen since the 1950-53 Korean War. Among the South…Reuters
South Sudan rivals trade blame for new atrocities
South Sudan's army and rebels traded accusations Thursday over new atrocities reported to have been committed during heavy fighting over the key oil hub of Malakal. The country's army spokesman said the town remained divided, and that government troops loyal to President Salva Kiir were preparing…AFPUS conservatives praise Russia's anti-gay laws
Two longtime opponents of the U.S. gay-rights movement on Friday announced formation of a coalition that will seek to persuade more countries around the world to follow Russia's example in passing laws that restrict gay rights.Associated Press
Ukrainian Defense Ministry Not Taking Chuck Hagel's Calls
With violence raging in Kiev, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has trying to reach his Ukrainian counterpart on the phone to urge restraint against civilian protesters — but no one is picking up, U.S. officials said today. Indications are that the Ukrainian government’s violent crackdown against...ABC News
NATO head: Afghan security pact after elections
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — NATO's secretary general said Thursday he believes Afghan President Hamid Karzai will not sign a long-stalled security pact with the United States allowing American troops to remain in Afghanistan after the end of 2014, leaving the task to whomever emerges as his successor…Associated PressTime lapse video of the storm at RDU
We've condensed an hour of video into a few seconds at Raleigh Durham International Airport as the storm came throughWTVD – Raleigh/Durham
Beijing issues rare air pollution alert
BEIJING (AP) — When the air gets really bad, Beijing says it has an emergency plan to yank half the city's cars off the road. The only problem is: It may be difficult to ever set that plan in motion.Associated Press
Same-sex couples allowed to wed in Cook County, Illinois
By James B. Kelleher CHICAGO (Reuters) - Same-sex couples in Illinois' Cook County, which includes the city of Chicago, can wed immediately and do not have to wait to tie the knot until a new state law legalizing gay marriage takes effect in June, a federal judge ruled on Friday. Illinois…Reuters
Ukraine win emotional gold, Canada beat US in hockey semi
Sochi (Russia) (AFP) - Ukrainian athletes won an emotional first gold of the Sochi Games for their violence-wracked nation on Friday as defending champions Canada saw off the United States in a tight ice hockey semi-final. Ukraine's victorious women's biathlon team dedicated their triumph to a…AFP
Sinkhole swallows garbage truck
A sinkhole swallows a garbage truck in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Gavino Garay reports.Reuters VideosGun Lobby Tries to Annex Ukraine
As Ukrainian security forces use superior firepower to suppress protesters, Second Amendment groups in America see an opportunity to slam gun control as counter-revolutionary.The Daily BeastUkraine opposition demands Yanukovich resign
Ukraine's opposition pressed for the resignation of President Viktor Yanukovich on Saturday in the wake of a deal to end days of carnage in the capital. Thousands of protesters on Kiev's Independence Square are demanding Yanukovich go immediately, skeptical of a European Union-brokered accord…ReutersOregon won't defend gay-marriage ban in lawsuit
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — On March 12, 2004, the state of Oregon had a problem. Its most populous county was handing out marriage licenses to same-sex couples, and the state was unsure whether those actions were on solid legal footing.Associated PressUS, Iran pledge to play nicer on home front
The US may begin to ease its strident rhetoric against Iran after complaints from Tehran that the tough statements are undermining Iran's ability to sell the nuclear talks at home. That’s going to happen,” said a senior US official after the first round of Iran nuclear talks resumed in Vienna this…Christian Science MonitorTed Nugent: Why can't GOP quit 'Motor City Madman'?
Shock rocker Ted Nugent’s campaign appearances with Texas GOP gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott have roiled the US political firmament. Democrats have called on Texas Attorney General Abbott and other top Republicans to denounce Mr. Nugent for calling President Obama a “subhuman mongrel," among…Christian Science Monitor
Christie hears from storm victims at town hall
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. (AP) — Gov. Chris Christie, appearing at his first town hall-style meeting since a political payback plot engulfed his administration, heard complaints from residents still displaced by last year's Superstorm Sandy but no gripes from commuters stuck in massive traffic jams…Associated Press
Israeli demand sparks 'Jewish state' debate
JERUSALEM (AP) — Is Israel "the Jewish state"?Associated Press
Renzi forms Italy's latest coalition
ROME (AP) — Democratic Party leader Matteo Renzi formed Italy's new government on Friday and promised that his coalition will give the economically-stagnant country "hope."Associated Press
Pope's simple style influencing cardinal fashion
VATICAN CITY (AP) — No glitzy gold, no rich velvet, no regal fur. Pope Francis' pared down papal wardrobe of sensible black shoes and a white cassock so thin you can see his black trousers through it is a perfect fit for his call for simplicity and humility among his clergy.Associated PressUS Army chief of staff meets top Chinese generals
BEIJING (AP) — China and the United States share common objectives and should boost cooperation between their militaries, the U.S. Army chief said Friday at the start of meetings with top Chinese generals aimed at building trust amid rising regional tensions.Associated Press
Serena and Jankovic have another spat
World number one Serena Williams' comeback trail endured further feisty moments with Jelena Jankovic, the former world number one from Serbia, On Thursday before she reached the semi-finals of the Dubai Open. The two have exchanged testy words on several occasions, the last time in October when…AFPArizona ‘religious freedom’ bill: Attack on gays or shield for some Christians?
The Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which would allow business owners to cite religious beliefs to discriminate against gays, is the first of 10 such proposed bills in Republican-controlled states. The Arizona legislation has sparked outrage from primarily gay rights activists and Democrats,…Christian Science Monitor
State Sen. Ronald Calderon, Brother Indicted in Corruption Scandal
The U.S. attorney in Los Angeles on Friday painted a picture of government for sale as he announced that state Sen. Ron Calderon had been indicted on suspicion of taking roughly $100,000 in bribes, meals and trips in exchange for favorable legislation. Carolyn Costello reports for the KTLA 5 News…KTLA - Los Angeles
Rose, McIlroy, Stenson crash out of WGC Match Play
Marana (United States) (AFP) - Justin Rose, Rory McIlroy and Henrik Stenson were ousted in the second round of the World Golf Championships Match Play Championship, leaving no top seeds among the final 16 players. England's Rose, the reigning US Open champion, was the last lead man in his quarter…AFP
Turkey scraps coup plot courts in battle over judiciary
By Orhan Coskun ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish lawmakers on Friday abolished special courts which had convicted hundreds of alleged military coup plotters, as Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan battles a new foe he sees as using influence in the judiciary to try to unseat him. Erdogan's Islamist-rooted AK…ReutersFatal accident blocks Gorman Street at I-40 in Raleigh
Crash blocked both directions of Gorman Street at Interstate 40 in Raleigh Friday morning.WTVD – Raleigh/Durham
Syria submits new 100-day plan for removal of chemical weapons
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Syria has submitted a new 100-day plan for the removal of its chemical weapons after failing to meet a February 5 deadline, but the international mission overseeing the operation believes it can be done in a shorter time frame, diplomats said on…Reuters
Venezuela opposition denounces 'brutal repression'
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The Venezuelan military planned to send additional troops to a border region where unrest has been particularly fierce, officials said Thursday, as the government faced growing criticism for its heavy-handed attempt to subdue a protest movement with nighttime sweeps that…Associated Press
First lady pays visit to new 'Tonight Show' host
WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama stopped by Jimmy Fallon's revamped "Tonight Show" to chat about family life in the White House and promote two of her causes, healthy eating and fighting fat.Associated Press150 treated for gunshot wounds in South Sudan
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudan's government said Friday that rebel fighters are in control of the capital of an oil-rich state that has seen several days of heavy fighting.Associated PressPhilippines to buy 12 South Korean fighters for $422 million
The Philippines is to acquire a squadron of FA-50 fighters from South Korea in a deal worth $422 million (18.9 billion pesos), a senior Philippine defense official said on Friday, boosting its capability as tension simmers in the South China Sea. Fernando Manalo, undersecretary of defense for…Reuters
Democrats compare Walker investigation to Christie
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — For more than three years Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker avoided political fallout from a criminal investigation that ensnared six of his former aides and associates, winning a recall election even as his opponent ran ads attacking him on the scandal.Associated Press
How WWI shaped the 20th century and beyond
As the guns fell silent in 1918, the victors all agreed on one thing: Germany must pay. Germany did pay, but it was not alone. A century on, the world lives with the consequences of a peace accord that, even at the time, was criticised as making another war in Europe inevitable. France's Marshal…AFPIs Ukraine president losing the Kremlin's confidence?
As yet another negotiated truce dissolves in Kiev, Russian leaders are venting their frustration with what they regard as the dithering of beleaguered Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych – who seems unable to either cement a durable deal with his street-backed opponents, or to crush them with…Christian Science Monitor
Pope welcomes like-minded cardinals from periphery
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis is putting a personal imprint on the group of men who will choose his successor, tapping like-minded cardinals from some of the world's smallest, most remote and poverty-wracked nations to help him run the Catholic Church.Associated PressPentagon plays down intelligence officer's provocative China assessment
By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon on Thursday played down remarks by a senior Navy intelligence officer who told a public forum that he believed China was training its forces to be capable of carrying out a "short, sharp" war with Japan in the East China Sea. The comments by…ReutersWhy more voters are going independent in California
Both the Democratic Party and the Republican Party are losing ground in voter registration in America’s most populous state – following a nationwide trend. Though still reliably "blue," California has adopted some political reforms designed to moderate partisanship in the state's political system,…Christian Science MonitorFed judge: Gay couples can wed in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — Same-sex couples in Illinois' largest county can begin applying for marriage licenses immediately, according to a federal judge's ruling Friday that some attorneys said could give county clerks across the state reason to also issue marriage certificates right away.Associated Press
Ukrainian protesters claim control over capital
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Protesters in the Ukrainian capital claimed full control of the city Saturday following the signing of a Western-brokered peace deal aimed at ending the nation's three-month political crisis. The nation's embattled president, Viktor Yanukovych, reportedly had fled the capital…Associated Press
Thai protesters turn in SIM cards seen linked to PM's family
By Pairat Temphairojana BANGKOK (Reuters) - Some Thai anti-government protesters followed the advice of their leader on Saturday, shunning products of firms linked to the family of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and handing back cellphone SIM cards. The protesters have blocked main Bangkok…Reuters
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