Observers: Edwards case doomed from start AP - 41 mins agoA jury's refusal to convict John Edwards was less a redemption of the former White House hopeful than a rejection of the Justice Department's boldest attempt to make an example of someone in the name of enforcing campaign … More »Observers: Edwards case doomed from start
A jury's refusal to convict John Edwards was less a redemption of the former White House hopeful than a rejection of the Justice Department's boldest attempt to make an example of someone in the name of enforcing campaign finance laws.
Police: Man saved lives in Seattle rampage AP - 13 hrs agoSomeone inside a Seattle cafe where a gunman opened fire threw stools at the assailant during a shooting rampage police described as "callous, horrific and cold," a move that allowed others to run to safety. More »Police: Man saved lives in Seattle rampage
Someone inside a Seattle cafe where a gunman opened fire threw stools at the assailant during a shooting rampage police described as "callous, horrific and cold," a move that allowed others to run to safety.
Russian jailed for sneezing (spitting?) on Putin photo ABC News - 16 hrs agoA lone protester detained in a small city east of Moscow has reportedly been sentenced to 15 days in prison after being convicted of “minor hooliganism.” More »Russian jailed for sneezing (spitting?) on Putin photo
A lone protester detained in a small city east of Moscow has reportedly been sentenced to 15 days in prison after being convicted of “minor hooliganism.”
Pakistani hero in Bin Laden killing in danger inside prison ABC News - 18 hrs agoShakil Afridi, who helped the C.I.A. track down Al Qaeda leader, is now threatened by inmates and two terror groups. More »Pakistani hero in Bin Laden killing in danger inside prison
Shakil Afridi, who helped the C.I.A. track down Al Qaeda leader, is now threatened by inmates and two terror groups.
- A politician’s breaking point Power Players - 4 hrs ago
Perhaps inspired by famous coach-rant legends Bobby Knight, Jim Mora and Lou Pinella, Illinois State Rep. Mike Bost swung for the fences when he stood to speak on the House floor this week. More »A politician’s breaking point
Perhaps inspired by famous coach-rant legends Bobby Knight, Jim Mora and Lou Pinella, Illinois State Rep. Mike Bost swung for the fences when he stood to speak on the House floor this week.
Graphic napalm photo from Vietnam War turns 40 AP - 1 hr 56 mins agoIn the picture, the girl will always be 9 years old and wailing "Too hot! Too hot!" as she runs down the road away from her burning Vietnamese village. More »Graphic napalm photo from Vietnam War turns 40
In the picture, the girl will always be 9 years old and wailing "Too hot! Too hot!" as she runs down the road away from her burning Vietnamese village.
Job growth seen stepping up in May @ Yahoo! Finance - 4 hrs agoJobs growth probably snapped back in May from weather-related distortions that had slowed hiring, suggesting the economy was still expanding moderately despite strong headwinds from Europe. More »Job growth seen stepping up in May
Jobs growth probably snapped back in May from weather-related distortions that had slowed hiring, suggesting the economy was still expanding moderately despite strong headwinds from Europe.
- Murder suspects who broke out of Arkansas jail apprehended Reuters - 7 hrs ago
Two murder suspects who used a hacksaw to break out of their second-story cell in an Arkansas county jail were apprehended on Thursday after a four-day manhunt, authorities said.
- Obama pushes military credentialing to boost veteran employment ABC OTUS News - 2 hrs 43 mins ago
President Obama will unveil a new initiative today that will, for the first time, allow some U.S. service members to receive civilian credentials and licenses for skills they learn in the military.
- Rare transit of Venus puts spotlight on planetary sun crossings SPACE.com - 2 hrs 6 mins ago
A rare opportunity to see the planet Venus cross in front of the face of the sun is coming up next week.
- Nancy Reagan endorses Mitt Romney The Ticket - 12 hrs ago
Nancy Reagan announced Thursday she's backing Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. The endorsement came after Romney and his wife, Ann, met with the former first lady at her home outside Los Angeles.
- Salmon fishing in Yemen? Not so much, says tourism board ABC OTUS News - 1 hr 44 mins ago
Yemenis are surprised that movie goers would be inspired to try to travel to one of the most dangerous countries in the world because of the movie “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen.”
- Bill Clinton predicts strong Obama victory AFP - 8 hrs ago
Former US president Bill Clinton said he thought that fellow Democrat Barack Obama would be easily re-elected to the White House, even though polls currently show a close race.
- SpaceX rocket splashes down in Pacific 11 hrs ago
- Global hunt for Canada 'body parts' murder suspect AFP - 5 hrs ago
A global manhunt was under way Friday for a Canadian porn star suspected of dismembering his boyfriend and mailing the body parts, after a video of the grisly killing surfaced online.
- Romney: Obama deserves 'Fs' for everything National Journal - 14 hrs ago
What grade does Mitt Romney give President Obama? "Oh, an F, no question about that.... Across the board," Romney said in a network television interview.
- Oklahoma high school graduate killed by 'high-powered weapon' @ Good Morning America - 22 hrs ago
Kayla Ferrante was shot in a car, just yards from her home before curfew.
- U.N. rights chief warns of full civil war in Syria Time.com - 2 hrs 26 mins ago
(GENEVA and BEIRUT) -- The U.N.'s top human rights official is calling for the international community to support the Syria peace plan and a probe into the killing of more than 100 civilians in Houla last week.
- House passes veterans funding bill AP - 34 mins ago
The GOP-controlled House approved legislation to boost health care spending for veterans and provide more money for record numbers of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans claiming service-related disabilities.
Ana Ivanovic loses in 3rd round of French Open AP - 1 hr 3 mins ago
Ana Ivanovic lost in the third round of the French Open, falling to Sara Errani of Italy 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 Friday. More »Ana Ivanovic loses in 3rd round of French Open
Ana Ivanovic lost in the third round of the French Open, falling to Sara Errani of Italy 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 Friday.
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