26-day siege breaks as Syrian rebels retreat in Homs Reuters - 3 mins 19 secs agoRebels said a few fighters had remained behind in the shattered quarter to cover the "tactical withdrawal" of their comrades. More »26-day siege breaks as Syrian rebels retreat in Homs
Rebels said a few fighters had remained behind in the shattered quarter to cover the "tactical withdrawal" of their comrades.
Student kills American teacher in northern Iraq Reuters - 2 hrs 8 mins ago"There was an argument ... and as a result of that argument the student shot dead his teacher using a pistol he had, and then shot himself," said the province governor. More »Student kills American teacher in northern Iraq
"There was an argument ... and as a result of that argument the student shot dead his teacher using a pistol he had, and then shot himself," said the province governor.
Passengers leave disabled cruise ship after fire AP - 3 hrs agoHot and tired passengers disembarking from a disabled cruise ship Thursday in the Seychelles said they had prepared to abandon ship when fire broke out in the engine room three days ago, leaving the vessel adrift in waters … More »Passengers leave disabled cruise ship after fire
Hot and tired passengers disembarking from a disabled cruise ship Thursday in the Seychelles said they had prepared to abandon ship when fire broke out in the engine room three days ago, leaving the vessel adrift in waters prowled by pirates.
- Ship's anchor cuts Internet access to six East African countries Christian Science Monitor - 22 hrs ago
A ship dropped anchor off Mombasa, Kenya, and cut the Internet to six African countries earlier this week. More »Ship's anchor cuts Internet access to six East African countries
A ship dropped anchor off Mombasa, Kenya, and cut the Internet to six African countries earlier this week.
Maryland governor to sign gay marriage bill AP - 3 hrs agoGov. Martin O'Malley will make Maryland the eighth state to legalize gay marriage when he signs a bill passed by the General Assembly. More »Maryland governor to sign gay marriage bill
Gov. Martin O'Malley will make Maryland the eighth state to legalize gay marriage when he signs a bill passed by the General Assembly.
Netanyahu's visit to discuss Iran puts Obama in a political minefield Time.com - 2 hrs 49 mins agoPresident Barack Obama's reelection bid could face a stern test when he meets with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. More »Netanyahu's visit to discuss Iran puts Obama in a political minefield
President Barack Obama's reelection bid could face a stern test when he meets with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Senate heads for showdown over contraceptives Reuters - 37 mins ago
The Senate is expected to defeat a largely symbolic measure that would exempt employers such as Roman Catholic hospitals and universities from a controversial White House rule requiring free birth control coverage.
- Dempsey scores, U.S. beats Italy 1-0 for first time ever AP - 5 hrs ago
The United States and its latest coach have a signature victory. Against four-time world champion Italy, no less.
- Obama Campaign, Billionaire Koch Brothers Spar Publicly ABC News - 15 hrs ago
President Obama’s re-election team is engaging conservative oil magnates Charles and David Koch in a public spat they hope will rouse the Democratic base and draw donations to their campaign. The back-and-forth began Friday when, in a fund-raising email to supporters, Obama campaign manager Jim...
- Santorum campaign hoping for help from Gingrich AP - 5 hrs ago
Short on money and staff, Rick Santorum needs help to remain a viable threat to Mitt Romney in the race for the GOP presidential nomination. One strategist hopes it will come from another rival, Newt Gingrich.
- Snowe, Kerrey moves give Dems new hope in Senate battle AP - 5 hrs ago
Back-to-back surprises — Maine Sen. Olympia Snowe is retiring and former Nebraska Sen. Bob Kerrey is running again — have given Democrats a burst of optimism that they can hold on to control of the Senate.
- Federal judge apologizes for sending racist Obama email AFP - 5 hrs ago
U.S. District Judge Richard Cebull has apologized after sending an email containing a racist joke about President Barack Obama that equated African Americans with dogs, a newspaper reported.
- Mystery man could be called in Rutgers webcam spying trial AP - 5 hrs ago
The man prosecutors say was secretly watched via webcam while kissing a Rutgers University freshman in a dorm room could testify as early as Thursday in the privacy-invasion trial of the student's roommate.
- Sources: Cairo airport told U.S. aid workers can leave Reuters - 3 hrs ago
Egypt's airport authorities have been told that a travel ban on U.S. pro-democracy activists has been lifted, airport sources said on Thursday, opening the way to defuse a diplomatic row between the U.S. and Egypt.
- Romney clarifies birth control position after misstep AP - 9 hrs ago
Mitt Romney said Wednesday he opposed a Senate Republican effort that critics say would limit insurance coverage of birth control, then reversed himself quickly in a second interview.
- Obama salutes Iraq war vets at White House dinner AP - 10 hrs ago
With a formal dinner for the few, President Barack Obama on Wednesday paid solemn tribute to the many.
- Western sanctions tighten squeeze on Iran oil exports Reuters - 5 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Western trade sanctions against Iran are strangling its oil exports even before they go into effect, a U.S. advisory body has found, amid warnings that any shortages will only push up crude prices and strain a weak global economy.
- Sources: Chief North Korea nuke envoy heading to N.Y. AP - 6 hrs ago
North Korea's top nuclear negotiator is heading to New York next week on the heels of a breakthrough nuclear agreement with the U.S., two people with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press.
- Ohio shooting suspect described as 'fine person' AP - 9 hrs ago
The teenager suspected in an Ohio school shooting struggled with a broken family and did poorly in school, then appeared to turn himself around once he was taken in by grandparents and began to attend an alternative school, longtime neighbors and friends said Wednesday
- Venezuela's Chavez: I'm recovering like a condor Reuters - 10 hrs ago
CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez broke his silence on Wednesday after surgery in Cuba for a suspected recurrence of cancer to insist he was recovering well and "soaring like the condor". "I send you all my supreme love. We will live and we will recover!" the 57-year-old socialist leader enthused via …
- Former Monkees singer Davy Jones dies ABC News Blogs - 15 hrs ago
The British born Jones joined The Monkees in 1965 and fronted a stable of rock hits, including "Daydream Believer" and "I'm a Believer."
- Judge blocks part of Arizona immigration law Reuters - 10 hrs ago
PHOENIX (Reuters) - A federal judge blocked Arizona on Wednesday from enforcing a part of its immigration law that prohibits occupants of vehicles from stopping traffic to pick up day laborers. In a preliminary injunction, U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton ruled that plaintiffs seeking to overturn the law were "likely to …
- Leader of 'Texas 7' prison-break gang put to death AP - 11 hrs ago
The leader of the fugitive gang known as the "Texas 7" was executed Wednesday for killing a suburban Dallas police officer during a robbery 11 years ago after organizing and pulling off Texas' biggest prison break.
- Anonymous hackers claim they were infiltrated AP - 8 hrs ago
People identifying themselves as activists in the Anonymous hacker movement said Wednesday it wasn't technical prowess but police infiltration that yielded 25 arrests in a sweep in Europe and South America.
- Lesbian woman denied communion at mother's funeral @ Good Morning America - 9 hrs ago
As her elderly mother was dying, Barbara Johnson lay next to her on the hospital bed, reciting the "Hail Mary." Loetta Johnson, 85, had been a devout Catholic, raising her four children in the church and sending them to Catholic schools.
Ishikawa wants to become golfing 'machine' AFP - 2 hrs 20 mins ago
Japanese golf star Ryo Ishikawa says he hopes to "become a machine" to correct the inconsistency that has prevented him from winning a tournament since late 2010. More »Ishikawa wants to become golfing 'machine'
Japanese golf star Ryo Ishikawa says he hopes to "become a machine" to correct the inconsistency that has prevented him from winning a tournament since late 2010.
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