Miley Cyrus, Gaga vie for attention at MTV's VMAs
NEW YORK (AP) — Mile Cyrus made Lady Gaga look surprisingly tame as the pop stars opened the MTV Video Music Awards.
Kaepernick, 49ers' defense strong in 34-14 win
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Aside from a handful of boneheaded penalties Jim Harbaugh will most certainly address this week, the San Francisco 49ers looked rather familiar in Week 3 of the preseason.
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The sexy, sensual world of tango is experiencing a shake-up, as same-sex couples compete for the first time in the world championships in Argentina, where the dance was born.
Russia concerned about possible U.S. military response in Syria
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia has expressed its concern to Washington that the United States will respond militarily to a suspected chemical weapons attack by Syrian government forces and urged restraint, Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Monday. Referring to a telephone conversation between Foreign…
Adultery website focuses on Hong Kong marriages
The founder of a dating service promoting adultery is setting his sights on China's cheating hearts after a controversial launch in Hong Kong.
Filipinos rally against "pork barrel" spending
Tens of thousands gather in the Philippines to protest "pork barrel" spending. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
New Kia Soul to provide greater fuel efficiency
At the Frankfurt Motor Show, South Korean manufacturer Kia will present a new version of its Soul crossover, largely based on the Track'ster concept car presented by the brand in Chicago in 2012. The model will be marketed in Europe in early 2014.
Gen. Martin Dempsey: Assad’s ‘momentum’ in Syria civil war is ‘unsustainable’
On the Radar The Syrian government seems to have made gains in the country’s civil conflict in recent weeks, taking over more urban areas—and now, new reports point to the use of chemical weapons by the government. But the United States' top general says Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s recent…
Woman's prison drama-comedy a smash hit in US
A television series by streaming video service Netflix about a middle-class white woman learning to get by in a women's prison has slowly and quietly become a smash hit in America.
Turkey would join coalition against Syria, says foreign minister
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey would join any international coalition against Syria even if a wider consensus on action cannot be reached at the U.N. Security Council, Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu was quoted as saying on Monday. "We always prioritize acting together with the international…
Crocodile takes man in Australia
A 24-year-old man was snatched by a crocodile in front of at least 15 onlookers as he swam across a northern Australian river with a friend, police said Sunday.
Japan school board bows to outcry, drops curbs on anti-war comic
TOKYO (Reuters) - A Japanese school board on Monday scrapped curbs on children's access to an iconic anti-war comic, following criticism from those who saw the move as part of a trend to whitewash the country's wartime misdeeds. The furor over the bid to limit access to the late Keiji Nakazawa's…
Oil price climbs to near $107
BANGKOK (AP) — The price of oil rose Monday after disappointing U.S. housing figures led to speculation that the U.S. Federal Reserve might take a very gradual approach toward winding down its economic stimulus.
Chris Christie's 2016 tightrope walk
New Jersey's Republican governor is among the frontrunners for the GOP nomination. But can he win back the conservative base without losing his moderate appeal?
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LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — The Farmers' Almanac is using words like "piercing cold," ''bitterly cold" and "biting cold" to describe the upcoming winter. And if its predictions are right, the first outdoor Super Bowl in years will be a messy "Storm Bowl."
Trayvon Martin case: Will it be 'forgotten,' as Colin Powell says?
Speaking on CBS's "Face the Nation" Sunday morning, former Secretary of State Colin Powell – the first black man to hold that position – was asked to give his opinions about the Trayvon Martin case.
Powerful storm floods Coachella Valley streets, prompts rescues
Powerful summer storms left extensive damage stretching from the Coachella Valley to the state line Sunday.
Teen survives flight in aircraft wheel in Nigeria
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — A young teenager dashed across a runway at a Nigerian airport, hid in the wheel well of a jet and survived a 35-minute domestic flight, the airline and aviation authorities said Sunday.
Red Sox power past Dodgers 8-1
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jake Peavy helped the team with the most series victories in the majors this season to take one from a club that hadn't lost one in 2½ months.
New rules in effect for ship shopping guides
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Shopping guides aboard cruise ships that come to Alaska have new rules to abide by, following complaints that they were misleading passengers and smearing local stores.
