- Russian lawmakers back adoption ban in row with U.S. Reuters - 2 hrs 24 mins ago
The nation's lower house of parliament approved the law, retaliating against U.S. moves to punish officials linked to the death of an anti-corruption lawyer. More »Russian lawmakers back adoption ban in row with U.S.
- Gun control debate heating up in statehouses across the nation AP - 39 mins ago
As President Obama urges tighter federal gun laws, individual states have responded to the Connecticut school shooting with a flurry of their own ideas. More »Gun control debate heating up in statehouses across the nation
- Maya 'end of days' fever reaches climax in Mexico Reuters - 28 mins ago
Thousands of mystics, hippies and spiritual wanderers will descend on the ruins of Maya cities Friday to celebrate a new cycle in the Maya calendar, ignoring fears that it might instead herald the end of the world. More »Maya 'end of days' fever reaches climax in Mexico
- Few memorials to forgotten victim: Gunman's mother AP - 52 mins ago
When people speak of last week's shooting massacre, they use the number 26: the ones killed after Adam Lanza blasted his way into Sandy Hook Elementary School. Rarely do they mention his 27th victim: his mother, Nancy. More »Few memorials to forgotten victim: Gunman's mother
- Travelers hope to be on their way after snowstorm AP - 21 mins ago
- Washington saying goodbye to Inouye at memorial AP - 5 hrs ago
- Weekend in politics: ‘Fiscal cliff’ uncertainty and NRA press conference, and more The Ticket - 1 hr 50 mins ago
The House has left town after Speaker John Boehner failed to rally support Thursday evening for his “Plan B” backup plan, which would have allowed tax increases for incomes of $1 million and up. “Plan B” was Boehner’s proposal for what should happen if Republicans and the White House fail to reach a deal for [...]
- FBI: 1 of 2 escaped Chicago inmates arrested AP - 17 mins ago
- North Korea detains a U.S. citizen for unspecified 'crimes' AP - 4 hrs ago
PYONGYANG, North Korea - North Korea said Friday that it has detained an American citizen who has confessed to unspecified crimes.
- Bernard Madoff's brother gets 10-year sentence AP - 5 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Triple Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel would be Ferrari's first choice should they ever need to replace Fernando Alonso, president Luca di Montezemolo has said. The Red Bull driver … More »Ferrari prefer Vettel to Hamilton
(Reuters) - Triple Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel would be Ferrari's first choice should they ever need to replace Fernando Alonso, president Luca di Montezemolo has said. The Red Bull driver has been repeatedly linked to Ferrari this season, with talk of a pre-contract for 2014, although the 25-year-old German …