The U.S. military has a problem with atheists
Apparently, the Marine Corps thinks a "lack or loss of spiritual faith" could be dangerous
Sole Hotshot Firefighting Tragedy Survivor: Why Not Me?
Brendan 'Donut' McDonough Recounts Last Acts of 19 Fallen Granite Mountain Men
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NEW YORK (AP) — A Discovery network special that speculated about whether a giant prehistoric shark could still exist has drawn a passionate response from viewers and starkly raised the question about the worth of big ratings.
Libertarian populism won't save the GOP
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Fire shuts Kenya's main airport, chokes regional gateway
By Drazen Jorgic NAIROBI (Reuters) - A fire engulfed Kenya's main airport on Wednesday, forcing the indefinite suspension of international passenger flights and choking a vital travel gateway to east Africa. The blaze lit up the early morning sky, the billowing clouds of black smoke engulfing the…
Harried Phone Survey Taker Pleads For A Little Respect
DEAR ABBY: I'm hoping you will pass this on to your readers. Many of us these days have to work two jobs to make ends meet. In addition to a full-time job, I work a second one in a call center. Yes, I'm one of those dreaded people who call and ask you to do a phone survey.What I would like to…
The Washington Post: End of the Graham Era (22 photos)
The sale of The Washington Post to Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos rocked the world of journalism, but it was also a shock to the community where it's published: The hometown newspaper of the nation's capital city is no longer locally owned. The Graham family, which controlled the paper from 1933…
Lady Mary copes with grief, suitors in 'Downton'
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Lady Mary will be mired in grief as season four of "Downton Abbey" begins, mourning the loss of her husband, Matthew.
Lebanese army: Israeli soldiers wounded in Lebanon
BEIRUT (AP) — An explosion on Wednesday wounded Israeli soldiers who had crossed the border into Lebanon in a rare incident on the heavily guarded and volatile frontier, the Lebanese army said.
Asia stocks down, Fed official flags stimulus end
BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stock markets fell Wednesday on expectations the U.S. central bank will begin to phase out its monetary stimulus next month.
Man saves dog from sinking ship, then goes back for wife
Man aboard sinking ship saved his dog before his own wife.
President George W. Bush: Health Watch (10 photos)
Former President George W. Bush successfully underwent a heart procedure in Dallas on Tuesday after doctors discovered a blockage in an artery during his annual physical, Bush spokesman Freddy Ford said. (AP)
New training center cultivating WWE's next crop
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Bodies crashing to the ground and being slung against the springy ropes of the ring. The slapping of skin as hulking men and women grapple and hurl blows at one another. The clink of free weights and the roar of broadcasters practicing to get it just right for the cameras.
Jordan foils alleged Syrian arms smuggling attempt
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Jordanian police are questioning two Syrians who allegedly tried to smuggle a large cache of arms including surface-to-air missiles into the kingdom, a security official said Wednesday. It was the second such attempt reported in a week.
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Eli Lake and Josh Rogin report on the conference call that sparked the U.S. alerts and embassy closures.
Kosovo groups ask for U.S. help to stop coal-fired power project
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A coalition of civic groups in Kosovo has asked the United States to lean on the World Bank to withhold funding from a new lignite coal-fired power plant proposed for the southeastern European nation. The action by the Kosovo Civil Society Consortium for Sustainable…
Raw: Fire Guts Arrivals Hall at Nairobi Airport
A massive fire destroyed the arrivals hall at Nairobi, Kenya's main international airport early Wednesday, forcing the closure of East Africa's largest airport and the rerouting of all inbound flights. No injuries were reported. (Aug. 7)
DHS tentatively grants asylum for 7 Mexicans
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Homeland Security Department tentatively approved asylum requests for seven Mexican immigrants, including some who were living in the United States illegally but left and attempted to re-enter as part of a protest against U.S. deportation policies. The preliminary approval is…
Japan unveils biggest warship since WWII (11 photos)
Japan on Tuesday unveiled its biggest warship since World War II, a huge flat-top destroyer that has raised eyebrows in China and elsewhere because it bears a strong resemblance to a conventional aircraft carrier. (AP)
Bankrupt Detroit Assesses Art Treasures
The City of Detroit is appraising some of the city's masterpieces found in the Detroit Institute of Art. The Museum is concerned that the art could be sold to pay off some of the city's debt.
