Oliver Stone's strange place among libertarians
The Oscar-winning film director shares his criticism of Obama, as well as Republicans.
Latest storm to bring more snow to East Coast
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A quick storm was expected drop several inches of snow on the East Coast before rain and warmer temperatures give worn out residents a reprieve from shoveling and shivering, days after storms paralyzed the Southeast and Northeast with heavy snow, ice and massive power outages.
Okla. pharmacy won't give drug for Mo. execution
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — An Oklahoma pharmacy will not provide a drug for a scheduled execution next week in Missouri as part of a settlement with the death row inmate's attorneys. But it's unclear whether the agreement will prevent or delay the lethal injection.
4-year-old Syrian refugee found alone in desert
A 4-year-old boy named Marwan is picked up by a group of U.N. staffers in Jordan.
Venezuela tense ahead of dueling demonstrations
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A crowd of anti-government activists wrested free an opposition politician as he was being hauled away in handcuffs by security forces following a raid on the party headquarters of President Nicolas Maduro's biggest foe.
Loud music trial shooter: 'I was the victim'
Prosecutors release jailhouse phone calls by Florida man who fatally shot teenager.
Building collapse at South Korean resort kills 10: officials
Ten people attending a welcoming party for new university students were killed when a building at a South Korean mountain resort collapsed late on Monday, emergency officials said, trapping dozens in snow and rubble for several hours. About 560 students had gathered in the auditorium of the golf resort in the mountains in the city of Gyeongju, around 375 km (235 miles) southeast of Seoul. Nine university students were among the dead and 23 were injured. Emergency officials said all those trapped had been rescued several hours later and the injured were receiving medical treatment.
Ethiopia pilot was distraught over death in family
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — The uncle of an Ethiopian pilot who hijacked a flight to Rome and took it to Geneva said on Tuesday that his nephew had been distraught over the loss of another uncle.
Former US congressman arrested in Zimbabwe
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Melvin Jay Reynolds has been arrested in Zimbabwe, said a Zimbabwean immigration official.
Difficult nuke talks begin between Iran, 6 powers
VIENNA (AP) — As both sides warned against high expectations, Iran and six world powers began talks Tuesday on a comprehensive nuclear deal, trying to overcome deep differences about how much Tehran needs to scale back its atomic program in exchange for an end to crippling economic sanctions.
2 members of punk group Pussy Riot held in Sochi
SOCHI, Russia (AP) — A member of the punk group Pussy Riot said she and one of her bandmates were detained Tuesday while walking in downtown Sochi, the host city of the Winter Olympics.
Colo. pot aids kids with seizures, worries doctors
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The doctors were out of ideas to help 5-year-old Charlotte Figi.
Tina Maze wins rainy Olympic giant slalom
KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia (AP) — Tina Maze skied through rain and snow to win Olympic gold, and then swam through slush to celebrate.
First night a hit for 'Tonight' host Jimmy Fallon
NEW YORK (AP) — If Jimmy Fallon had already proven he was a natural hosting NBC's "Late Night," he left no doubt Monday that "The Tonight Show" now fits him like a glove.
Obama to talk up benefits of fuel-efficient trucks
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says having a more fuel-efficient truck fleet will boost the economy and help combat climate change.
5 things to know about the Sochi Olympics
SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Fast Five, Tuesday edition: Five things you'll want to know about the 2014 Winter Olympics.
Supply ship departs space station after 5 weeks
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The International Space Station has one less capsule and a lot less trash.
Fears of more protest clashes high in Venezuela
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Fears of more clashes between pro- and anti-government supporters ratcheted up in Venezuela as both sides prepared to march in the capital Tuesday and opposition leader Leonardo Lopez dared authorities to arrest him when he reappears in public.
Japan's Abe faces challenge to broaden recovery
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's prime minister Shinzo Abe has ticked off the easy items on his to-do list for economic revival.
Tina Maze wins Olympic giant slalom
KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia (AP) — Tina Maze skied through rain and snow to win Olympic gold, and then swam through slush to celebrate.
