Polygamy thrives in Utah
Salt Lake City (United States) (AFP) - With 17 of their 25 children still living at home, breakfast is a military operation for the Dargers. As organized chaos unfolds at the family home in the Utah countryside outside Salt Lake City, the parents come to help out. The Dargers are members of a…
Iran says warships sailing towards U.S.: agency
An Iranian naval officer said a number of warships had been ordered to approach U.S. maritime borders as a response to the stationing of U.S. vessels in the Gulf, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Saturday. "Iran's military fleet is approaching the United States' maritime borders, and…
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DEAR ABBY: I have an extremely bright 7-year-old daughter, "Amy," from a previous marriage. Her biological father, "Jake," and I separated when she was an infant. He lives across the country, so while we shared custody, Amy usually saw him only once a year. For a while I called him "Dad" when…
Exclusive: AIDS patients in Obamacare limbo as insurers reject checks
By Sharon Begley and Julie Steenhuysen NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hundreds of people with HIV/AIDS in Louisiana trying to obtain coverage under President Barack Obama's healthcare reform are in danger of being thrown out of the insurance plan they selected in a dispute over federal subsidies and the…
A year after resignation, ex-Pope Benedict has no regrets
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - A year after his shock resignation, Pope Emeritus Benedict has no regrets and believes history will vindicate his tumultuous and much-criticized papacy, the man closest to him told Reuters in a rare interview. Archbishop Georg Ganswein, who now works…
Woman posts photo of her breastfeeding puppy, says it was to save its life
As you might imagine, it's getting a lot of attention.
Why does Rand Paul keep bringing up Monica Lewinsky?
There’s something about Bill Clinton that just drives Republicans nuts – a multitude of things, no doubt. "What if that unsavory character is your husband?" Paul asked.
Insight: Nuclear deal heightens tension between Iran president and Guards
By Babak Dehghanpisheh BEIRUT (Reuters) - The article on Iran's semi-official Fars news agency appeared routine: the minister of roads and urban development said the ministry does not have a contract with construction firm Khatam al Anbia to complete a major highway heading north from Tehran. Two…
Another week of bad weather on the way, forecasters say
Weather forecasters warned on Sunday that more gales and torrential rain were on the way -- with the onslaught expected to last into next week. The Met Office was warning that more rain, strong wind and high waves were likely to increase the risk of further floods well into next week, as river…
2014 Chicago Auto Show kicks off in Chicago
As the crowds came for the first day of the Chicago Auto Show, you found the usual; mini cars, big trucks, something for everyone, as you can tell.
Chelsea top, but Mourinho still wary of Man City
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho insists that Manchester City should still be considered Premier League title favourites despite seeing his side top the table for the first time since September. Chelsea have signalled their title intentions in a potentially season-defining week, winning 1-0 at City…
Raising the bar: Vietnam's luxury chocolate pioneers
Deep in the Mekong Delta, two Frenchmen have their heads buried in a sack of cacao beans. The pair -- co-founders of Vietnam's first artisan chocolate maker -- resurface, murmuring appreciatively. The sweet-toothed entrepreneurs -- who quit their day jobs to set up award-winning chocolate company…
Taiwan's Foxconn to invest up to $1 bn in Indonesia
Taiwan technology giant Foxconn group has signed a letter of intent to invest up to $1 billion in Indonesia as it seeks to diversify production away from China, officials said Sunday. Foxconn, also known by its Taipei-headquartered mother company Hon Hai Precision Industry which is the world's…
Two jump off bridge into Arkansas river to avoid truck, one missing
By Lisa Bose McDermott TEXARKANA, Arkansas (Reuters) - A man was rescued and woman was missing after they jumped off an icy highway bridge in Arkansas into frigid water on Saturday to avoid being struck by a jackknifed truck, officials said. The two had been in a multicar accident at about 2 a.m.…
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China has accused the United States of undermining peace and development in the Asia-Pacific after a senior U.S. official said concern was mounting over China's claims in the South China Sea. "These actions are not constructive", Hong Lei, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman, said in a statement…
Castaway goes to ground awaiting medical all-clear
Majuro (Marshall Islands) (AFP) - El Salvadoran castaway Jose Salvador Alvarenga went to ground in the Marshall Islands Sunday, with phone calls blocked and escorts to and from his hotel room as he awaits medical clearance to travel home. Alvarenga, who washed up on remote Ebon Atoll in the…
Pacific Northwest Braces for Icy Blast
Fierce winter weather delivers near white-out conditions across the Northwest.
Brazil oil firm OGX strikes $215 mn creditor deal
Brazilian tycoon Eike Batista will turn over the bulk of his debt-ridden OGX oil company to creditors in a $215 million deal that aims to ensure the firm continues to operate. Under a deal announced Saturday the newly-renamed Oleo y Gas Participaciones (OGP) will create $215 million worth of…
Zuma's son investigated over fatal car crash: South African media
South African President Jacob Zuma's son, Duduzane, is being investigated for culpable homicide after his Porsche 911 sports car ploughed into a minivan in Johannesburg, killing one person and critically injuring two, media said on Sunday. If Duduzane is found to have been driving recklessly, the…
Eighth Amendment: Excess Bail or Fines, Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Today, the National Constitution Center profiles the Eighth Amendment as part of our 27 Amendments (In 27 Days) project.
