Kim urges N. Korea military to bolster combat readiness
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has urged the country's military to bolster its combat readiness, saying a war could break out "without any prior notice", state media reported Wednesday. The call comes at a time of heightened tension on the Korean Peninsula following the execution of Kim's uncle…
Mother of boy thrown by dad from NY highrise blames custody fight
The grieving mother whose estranged husband threw their 3-year old son off a Manhattan skyscraper in a murder-suicide on Sunday said the act was his "sick" way of retaliating against her over a bitter custody dispute. Svetlana Kanarikov had recently agreed to Sunday visits between her estranged…
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By Nobuhiro Kubo TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Wednesday moved close to winning approval from the island of Okinawa on a replacement for a U.S. air base, a move that would resolve a nearly 20-year-old deadlock that has strained ties with Washington. A deal with officials…
This is what could force Verizon and AT&T to finally ditch data caps
Verizon and AT&T have long insisted that the majority of their subscribers face no danger of going over their monthly data caps, but that may be about to change. The New York Times reports on a new study published this week showing that average monthly mobile data consumption in the United States…
Photo: Dying man says goodbye to his dog
Last week, Mike Petrosino, a 21-year-old recently diagnosed with terminal cancer, was given a chance to say goodbye to his dog, Rusty.
Michelle Obama tracks Santa's sleigh over Africa
HONOLULU (AP) — For first lady Michelle Obama, a joyous Christmas Eve tradition briefly ran up against the harsh realities of a world where all is not calm and bright.
Staten Island church struggles to survive (26 photos)
One of New York City’s oldest churches has seen its congregation decline steadily over the years, but churchgoers hope the faithful will flock through its doors in time for Christmas. This Reformed Church was erected in 1844, but a previous church stood in the same spot as far back as 1715. It’s…
Special Report: Rising China's pride and challenge - its mighty army
(This story is part of a series, "Breakout: Inside China's military buildup") By David Lague and Charlie Zhu HONG KONG (Reuters) - It's part of the lore of modern China. When paramount leader Deng Xiaoping was handing over power a generation ago, a widely recounted tale goes, he had some advice…
NYPD: Father throws son, himself off building
NEW YORK (AP) — A father threw his young child off the roof of a 52-story Manhattan apartment building in a murder-suicide on the first day he was allowed to be alone with the boy amid an ugly custody battle with the mother, police officials said Monday.
Christmas in mud as rain pelts Philippine disaster zone
Tacloban (Philippines) (AFP) - Survivors of the Philippines' deadliest typhoon spent a gloomy Christmas Day surrounded by mud Wednesday as heavy rain drove many inside their flimsy shelters, dampening efforts at holiday cheer in the deeply devout nation. Groups of children in plastic raincoats…
Astronauts wrap up successful spacewalk to fix station
Two NASA astronauts wrapped up successful repairs at the International Space Station after a rare Christmas Eve spacewalk to fix an equipment cooling system. Americans Rick Mastracchio, 53, and Mike Hopkins, 44, floated outside the orbiting lab for seven and a half hours to replace an ammonia pump…
Las Vegas cabbie turns in $300,000 left in back seat: report
(Reuters) - A Las Vegas taxi driver has been hailed for his honesty after ensuring that $300,000 in cash found left in his cab was returned to its rightful owner, the Las Vegas Sun reported on Tuesday. Gerardo Gamboa discovered the cash inside a bag that an unidentified passenger left behind in…
Joe Namath's Daughter Scores Reception of Lost Dog 5 Years Later
The daughter of legendary New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath received an early Christmas gift when she was reunited with her beloved Shih Tzu five years after it went missing. Jessica Namath, 28, lost her cherished Shih Tzu mix named Tula when the puppy wandered...
Stocks end on a high note before Christmas
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose in a holiday-shortened trading day Tuesday, helped by a report that showed American companies were investing in their businesses at the fastest pace since January.
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Ice storm leaves 500K without power in US, Canada
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — More than 500,000 homes and businesses were still without power Tuesday in parts of central and northeastern U.S. and into Canada after a weekend ice and snow storm rolled across the region. At least 14 people have been killed in the storm.
Appeal to Help Veteran's Dog Prompts Outpouring of Donations
A modest appeal to save an Iraq War veteran’s severely injured dog has prompted an outpouring of support from animal lovers around the world, garnering enough donations to help other pets in need as well. After being hit by a snow plow truck on Dec....
Roger Federer Says Another Child on the Way in '14
Already Dad to twins, 17-time Grand Slam champ Federer tweets another child on the way in 2014
American Express to pay $75.7 mn for overbilling
Credit-card giant American Express Tuesday announced a $75.7 million settlement to resolve charges that it overbilled consumers and misled customers on services provided. American Express, a Dow component, will pay $16.2 million in fines and at least $59.5 million in customer remediation, the…
