Palestinian president returns to hero's welcome AP - 51 mins agoThe Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has returned home to a hero's welcome after winning a resounding endorsement for Palestinian independence at the United Nations. More »Palestinian president returns to hero's welcome
The Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has returned home to a hero's welcome after winning a resounding endorsement for Palestinian independence at the United Nations.
Police: Hero instructor fought son in arrow attack AP - 4 hrs agoGravely wounded by an arrow fired into his head, a Wyoming college instructor still managed to wrestle with his 25-year-old son who carried out the attack and give his students time to flee the classroom, say police who … More »Police: Hero instructor fought son in arrow attack
Gravely wounded by an arrow fired into his head, a Wyoming college instructor still managed to wrestle with his 25-year-old son who carried out the attack and give his students time to flee the classroom, say police who hailed the actions as heroic.
North Korea gears up to launch long-range rocket AP - 2 hrs 11 mins agoNorth Korea is gearing up to fire a long-range rocket this month in a defiant move expected to raise the stakes of a global standoff over its missile and nuclear programs. More »North Korea gears up to launch long-range rocket
North Korea is gearing up to fire a long-range rocket this month in a defiant move expected to raise the stakes of a global standoff over its missile and nuclear programs.
Egypt's top court postpones key ruling on assembly AP - 3 hrs agoEgypt's top court on Sunday postponed a session during which it was expected to rule on the legitimacy of the Islamist-dominated panel that rushed to approve a disputed draft constitution last week, according to officials … More »Egypt's top court postpones key ruling on assembly
Egypt's top court on Sunday postponed a session during which it was expected to rule on the legitimacy of the Islamist-dominated panel that rushed to approve a disputed draft constitution last week, according to officials at the court.
- Iran pushes out Afghans as regional power-play heats up Reuters - 2 hrs 49 mins ago
HERAT, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Ghaus worked in Iran for five years but has nothing to show for it. All he has are memories of being jailed, beaten and sent home to Afghanistan. Afghanistan's oil-rich western neighbor has for years been a destination for Afghans seeking work or fleeing war. Afghanistan and Iran share a language, …
- Third major storm moving into Northern California AP - 6 hrs ago
Another major storm moving into Northern California was expected to bring more pouring rain, flooding and additional problems to an area already soaked after two major storms, forecasters said Saturday.
- Contract talks adjourn amid 5th day of port strike AP - 5 hrs ago
Contract talks between striking clerical workers at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and shippers have adjourned for the night.
- Israel withholds Palestinian funds after U.N. vote Reuters - 13 mins ago
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel said on Sunday it was withholding this month's transfer of tax revenues to the Palestinian Authority, after the United Nations' de facto recognition of a Palestinian state. Under interim peace deals, which Israel says the Palestinians violated by unilaterally seeking an upgrade of their status …
- Spectator falls from stands at ACC Championship @ Yahoo! Sports - 10 hrs ago
Authorities say a spectator has life-threatening injuries after falling about 40 feet from a ramp outside Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Saturday night at the ACC Championship football game between No. 13 Florida State and Georgia Tech.
- College basketball coach Rick Majerus dead at 64 The Dagger: College Basketball Blog - 10 hrs ago
Anyone who has followed college basketball the past few decades probably knows a good Rick Majerus story or two.
Rick Majerus, college basketball coach, dies AP - 2 hrs 14 mins ago
At Rick Majerus' final stop, the lone concession to the coach's health woes were the footstools stationed at each corner of the practice court. More »Rick Majerus, college basketball coach, dies
At Rick Majerus' final stop, the lone concession to the coach's health woes were the footstools stationed at each corner of the practice court.
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