Syrian forces fire at anti-Assad protests: activists Reuters - 1 hr 46 mins agoAMMAN (Reuters) - Forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fired live ammunition to disperse protests demanding his removal on Friday in the eastern city of Deir al-Zor and the southern Hauran Plain, activists said, … More »Syrian forces fire at anti-Assad protests: activists
AMMAN (Reuters) - Forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fired live ammunition to disperse protests demanding his removal on Friday in the eastern city of Deir al-Zor and the southern Hauran Plain, activists said, as demonstrations broke out across the country.
NATO sinks boat carrying Gadhafi troops AP - 51 mins agoNATO warplanes sunk a tugboat carrying troops loyal to Moammar Gadhafi away from the strategic western city of Zawiya as rebels advanced closer to the Libyan capital, the alliance said Friday. More »NATO sinks boat carrying Gadhafi troops
NATO warplanes sunk a tugboat carrying troops loyal to Moammar Gadhafi away from the strategic western city of Zawiya as rebels advanced closer to the Libyan capital, the alliance said Friday.
White House orders agencies to cut their budgets AP - 4 hrs agoIt's a microcosm of the budget battling that has consumed Congress all year: The Obama administration wants federal agencies to save money while Republicans push for additional savings to take a substantial bite out of the … More »White House orders agencies to cut their budgets
It's a microcosm of the budget battling that has consumed Congress all year: The Obama administration wants federal agencies to save money while Republicans push for additional savings to take a substantial bite out of the government's towering pile of IOUs.
Death toll at Belgian festival rises to 5 AP - 24 mins agoYoung people screamed and fled in panic as a fierce thunderstorm shredded huge canvas tents and brought down metal scaffolding at an open-air festival in Belgium, killing at least five people. More »Death toll at Belgian festival rises to 5
Young people screamed and fled in panic as a fierce thunderstorm shredded huge canvas tents and brought down metal scaffolding at an open-air festival in Belgium, killing at least five people.
Bachmann wrapping up 3-day South Carolina trip AP - 2 hrs 58 mins agoRepublican presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann is wrapping up her three-day bus tour through South Carolina. More »Bachmann wrapping up 3-day South Carolina trip
Republican presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann is wrapping up her three-day bus tour through South Carolina.
- The Deep Aggie Roots Of Would-Be President Rick Perry Time.com - 2 hrs 59 mins ago
From his first "Howdy!" to the frequent thumbs-up gestures that punctuate his speeches, Rick Perry may seem over-the-top folksy to many who are watching him for the first time. But for those who share his cultural past, if not his political persuasions, Perry is sending a clear message, easily understood by a select but …
- Myanmar's Suu Kyi meets with new president AP - 1 hr 34 mins ago
Myanmar's government invited pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi to a meeting Friday with the new president, an official said, in the clearest step toward a political dialogue since she was released from house arrest in November.
- Are military pensions too 'generous'? AP - 4 hrs ago
It sounds like a pretty good deal: Retire at age 38 after 20 years of work and get a monthly pension of half your salary for the rest of your life. All you have to do is join the military.
- Dust storm envelops Phoenix, downs power lines AP - 4 hrs ago
For the third time this summer, a giant wall of dust swept over Phoenix and parts of central Arizona, turning the sky brown, delaying flights, and knocking out power to thousands.
- BofA cutting 3,500 jobs this quarter: memo Reuters - 2 hrs 0 mins ago
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Bank of America is cutting 3,500 jobs this quarter according to an internal memo, as the biggest U.S. bank grapples with its $1 trillion problem-loan portfolio and growing economic concerns.
- Pope laments 'amnesia' about God during Spain trip AP - 1 hr 7 mins ago
Pope Benedict XVI lamented Friday what he called modern society's "amnesia" about God as he traveled to a famed Spanish monastery on the second day of his four-day visit for the church's world youth festival.
- After raids, artifact dealers slowly regain trust AP - 4 hrs ago
It's been two years since swarms of federal agents burst into nearly two dozen homes scattered throughout the archeologically rich Southwest, looking to take down what they believed was a criminal element robbing Native American grave sites and illicitly selling or trading pieces of the nation's heritage.
- Pacific Russia sees unprecedented shark attacks AP - 4 hrs ago
Russian emergency officials on Friday warned residents to stay out of the water along 1,300 kilometers (840 miles) of the Pacific coast after two unprecedented shark attacks on swimmers this week.
- Experts: Toxic substance in Hatshepsut flask AP - 14 mins ago
A German university said Friday that researchers have discovered a carcinogenic substance in a flask of lotion believed to have belonged to Queen Hatshepsut, who ruled Egypt 3,500 years ago — raising a possibility she may have accidentally poisoned herself.
- Russia plans orbiting hotel in space Reuters - 2 hrs 14 mins ago
ZHUKOVSKY, Russia (Reuters) - A hotel in orbit, lunar sightseeing flights and luxury rides into the cosmos -- all are part of Russia's vision to ensure it is not left behind in the growing space tourism industry.
China to ban contracted NBA players during lockout AP - 23 mins ago
The Chinese Basketball Association will restrict contracted NBA players from playing for domestic teams in the event the season is canceled, but will still allow free … More »China to ban contracted NBA players during lockout
The Chinese Basketball Association will restrict contracted NBA players from playing for domestic teams in the event the season is canceled, but will still allow free agents, state media reported Friday.
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