- Arrests in Oakland protests rise over 400 Reuters - 1 hr 25 mins ago
Crews cleaned up damage inflicted overnight during violent anti-Wall Street protests that resulted in one of the largest mass arrests since protests began last year. More »Arrests in Oakland protests rise over 400
- 'The Help,' Dujardin win at lively SAG Awards AP - 6 hrs ago
Finally, an awards show with some surprises and spontaneity. More »'The Help,' Dujardin win at lively SAG Awards
- Dalai Lama and West 'distorting protests' to tarnish China Reuters - 9 hrs ago
The Tibetan government-in-exile has colluded with Western governments to distort a recent string of police shootings in Tibetan areas of China in a bid to discredit the government, an official Chinese newspaper said. More »Dalai Lama and West 'distorting protests' to tarnish China
- Missing ME toddler's blood found in father's home AP - 9 hrs ago
Some of the blood found in a Maine home where a missing toddler was last seen six weeks ago belonged to the little girl, an official said Sunday. More »Missing ME toddler's blood found in father's home
- Video: Crackdown turns monkey owners into 'refugees' AP - 9 hrs ago
- Yosemite plan means fewer hikers on Half Dome AP - 19 hrs ago
- Keystone to be linked to U.S. highway bill: Boehner Reuters - 20 hrs ago
- Detroit's best-dressed man aims to mend Motown Reuters - 17 hrs ago
(Reuters) - The Big Three automakers may be on the rebound but the original Motor City, Detroit, is still battling to turn the tide of decline. One of the people leading the fight is Charles Pugh. An ex-television broadcaster known for a swanky wardrobe and outspoken presence, he was solidly voted in as president of Detroit's …
- Jury finds Afghan family in Canada guilty in honor killings AP - 11 hrs ago
- Pentagon chief sees Iran bomb potential in year AFP - 13 hrs ago
- China to make Shanghai global yuan hub by 2015 Reuters - 1 hr 29 mins ago
- Assad troops fight back against Syria rebels Reuters - 23 mins ago
AMMAN (Reuters) - Street battles raged at the gates of the Syrian capital on Monday as President Bashar al-Assad's troops sought to consolidate their grip on suburbs that rebel fighters had taken only a few miles from the centre of government power. Activists and residents said Syrian troops now had control of Hamouriyeh, …
- Hawaii-based Marine in hazing case goes to trial AP - 4 hrs ago
A Hawaii-based lance corporal accused of hazing a fellow Marine who committed suicide at their remote outpost in Afghanistan is appearing in court after agreeing to a plea bargain.
- Irish minister: hard to stay in euro if treaty rejected Reuters - 4 hrs ago
DUBLIN (Reuters) - It would be difficult for Ireland to remain in the euro zone if voters reject a proposed new EU fiscal treaty, European Affairs Minister Lucinda Creighton said on Monday. "If we somehow decided to opt out of that and allowed the other 16 member of the euro zone to progress and try to find a solution without …
- Gingrich's baggage gives voters pause in Panhandle AP - 4 hrs ago
- Wrecked Italian liner will not be moved for months Reuters - 16 hrs ago
GIGLIO, Italy (Reuters) - The wreck of the cruise ship Costa Concordia could remain where it lies near the Italian island of Giglio until the end of the year or longer before it can be broken up or salvaged, the official in charge of the recovery operation said on Sunday. Divers searching for bodies in the hulk, which lies …
- Pentagon prepares for new military talks with Iraq AP - 4 hrs ago
LONDON (Reuters) - The first single from Madonna's upcoming album "MDNA" is called "Give Me All Your Luvin'" and is set for a February 3 release, two days before the singer performs at the Super Bowl on … More »First single from new Madonna album released February3
LONDON (Reuters) - The first single from Madonna's upcoming album "MDNA" is called "Give Me All Your Luvin'" and is set for a February 3 release, two days before the singer performs at the Super Bowl on Sunday. The track features Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. and was composed by Martin Solveig and Michael Tordjman, and marks Madonna's …