Russia warns of 'catastrophic consequences' if Syria hit
Russia on Tuesday warned a military intervention in Syria could have "catastrophic consequences" for the region and called on the international community to show "prudence" over the crisis.
Why twerking is already over: A countdown
NEW YORK (AP) — The day after the MTV Video Music Awards came with a few more people Googling the phrase: "What is twerking?"
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As the Frankfurt Motor Show rapidly approaches, Nissan's luxury car brand, Infiniti, has released the first official image of its latest concept car ahead of its official reveal at the September 10 event.
Taliban execute six Afghan development workers
Taliban insurgents executed six Afghans working for a flagship development programme funded by the World Bank in the west of the country, officials said Tuesday.
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What's Next for Government Bonds?
Mutual funds that invest in U.S. Treasurys have been under siege on all fronts over the past several months. As investors in these funds take a beating, they face a classic dilemma: sell before things get worse or wait out the storm?
Transgender Woman Dies After Beating in Front of NYPD Precinct
Islan Nettles was out in New York City with friends when a group of young men approached her, learned she was a transgender woman and began taunting and maliciously beating her—right in front of a police precinct in Harlem.
The GOP's ObamaCare paradox
Republicans insist the law will be a mega-disaster. But they also seem scared that Americans will like it.
Remember bogus U.S. excuses for Iraq war before attacking Syria: China's Xinhua
BEIJING (Reuters) - An attack on Syria would be dangerous and irresponsible, and the world should remember the Iraq war was started by U.S. allegations of weapons of mass destruction which turned out to be false, China's official Xinhua news agency said on Tuesday. The United States has served…
Newtown shooter is described as isolated in youth
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A portrait of a highly isolated young man with disruptions in his education is emerging as a state office investigating the Newtown shooter seeks the release of his school records.
Egypt's police state resurgent in Sinai tourist haven
By Alexander Dziadosz SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Reuters) - At a cafe in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, Mohamed was lamenting to a foreign journalist how Egypt's 2011 uprising had hurt his business because law and order had broken down. The reporter never got to ask the tour guide whether he…
Texas megachurch linked to 21 measles cases
DALLAS (AP) — A Texas megachurch linked to at least 21 measles cases has been trying to contain the outbreak by hosting vaccination clinics, officials said.
Bust to boom: Can strippers save Atlantic City?
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — What if, after seven years of plunging casino revenues and fleeing customers, Atlantic City's real problem was this: People are wearing too much clothing?
Texas Family 'Hurting' After Boy, 4, Gets in Truck, Rolls Over 16-Month-Old Sister
Tragedy Strikes Texas Family After Boy, 4, In Truck Runs Over Little Sister
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As Mumbai reels over the gang-rape of a young photographer in the heart of the city last week, angry neighbours of the arrested suspects describe a gang of jobless youths known for petty theft and drinking.
Madera Unified and teachers reach tentative agreement
North Valley teachers may avoid a strike after all; the Madera Unified School District and the teacher's union have reached a tentative agreement, following more than a year of hostile negotiations.
Report: Snowden reached out to Russia back in HK
MOSCOW (AP) — A respected Russian newspaper says National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden spent two days in the Russian Consulate in Hong Kong directly before leaving on an abortive attempt to reach asylum in Latin America.
McKnight, Peterman among Jets' 14 cuts
NEW YORK (AP) — A tumultuous summer for Joe McKnight just got worse.
Catholic cardinal warns of possible violence in Hong Kong over democracy protest
By Greg Torode and James Pomfret HONG KONG (Reuters) - The most prominent Catholic in greater China warned on Tuesday of violence in Hong Kong next year as a planned campaign of civil disobedience demanding full democracy possibly sparks a backlash from the government after unnerving Beijing.…
Midwest heat wave prompts early school dismissals
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — An unusual, late-summer heat wave has enveloped much of the Midwest, putting schools and sports events on hold.
