Friends Urge Grandma To Let Younger Grandson Be Adopted
DEAR ABBY: I'm 62 and own my own home. I have legal guardianship of my eldest grandson, who is 5. Another grandchild is 2 1/2 and in foster care. I would like to keep both children together because I have been told that in the long run it is better so they won't lose contact with each other. Some…
California state senator arrested in FBI sweep
By Dan Levine and Sharon Bernstein SAN FRANCISCO/SACRAMENTO (Reuters) - A prominent California lawmaker was arrested on Wednesday in an FBI sweep that netted 26 people, a high-profile case that could affect statewide elections and brings to three the number of Democratic state senators who face…
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Tasha Adams Claims She Wasn't Drunk, but Jackie Connors Says She Doesn't Regret Calling the Cops
Paltrow's 'conscious uncoupling' confounds many
NEW YORK (AP) — Like any world unto itself, Hollywood has its own lexicon. But Gwyneth Paltrow's use of the term "conscious uncoupling" to describe her breakup with Chris Martin this week had even Hollywood veterans scratching their heads and reaching — metaphorically at least — for a dictionary.
Crimea besieged by Ukraine control of power, water
SIMFEROPOL, Crimea (AP) — Within days of Crimea being swallowed up by Russia, the lights began flickering out.
Djokovic beats Murray in Sony Open quarterfinals
KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) — Novak Djokovic benefited from an erroneous call and claimed he didn't realize he had broken the rules. When Andy Murray walked to the net and challenged him about it, Djokovic responded with a shrug and a sheepish smile.
Russian Sanctions Have Been Pointless, but the Next Ones Could Hurt the U.S. More
Since Russia’s annexation of Crimea, the United States has been issuing a series of retaliatory sanctions, all against particular Russian individuals. The original U.S.-led sanctions were against 11 executives and politicians — specifically, Vladimir Putin’s innermost circle — a development that…
Storms ground MH370 air search after new debris sighting
Perth (Australia) (AFP) - Thunderstorms and gale-force winds grounded the international air search for wreckage from Flight MH370 on Thursday, frustrating the effort yet again as Thailand reported a satellite sighting of hundreds of floating objects. The Thai report was the second in two days…
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The conventional wisdom says that the botched Obamacare rollout and the program's general unpopularity are dooming Democratic chances in November, but it's wrong. Even with Obamacare's problems compounded by multiple tweaks and delays (including the newest), Democrats would be in a similarly bad…
California drought spurs mini gold rush in Sierra (8 photos)
One of the worst droughts in California history has prompted the state and federal governments to severely cut water supplies to farms and cities. It's also left rivers and streams at dangerously low levels, imperiling fish and wildlife. (AP) Find more news related pictures in our photo galleries…
Here Is When Each Generation Begins and Ends, According to Facts
We can all agree that Millennials are the worst. After the Times ran a column giving employers tips on how to deal with Millennials (for example, they need regular naps) (I didn't read the article; Or is she some other generation, because she was born super long ago? I started by calling the Census…
Taco Bell's new TV ads star 'Ronald McDonald'
NEW YORK (AP) — Taco Bell is name-dropping an unlikely clown to promote its new breakfast menu — Ronald McDonald.
Insensitive message left on couple's luggage
If lost luggage on the flight home didn't sour the end of their vacation, a note left one them definitely did
New ‘Star Wars’ Plot Revealed?
Thirty years after ‘Return of the Jedi,’ the new ‘Star Wars’ films may tell the story of Han Solo and Princess Leia's twins and, of course, the temptation of the Dark Side.
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Samsung 'puzzled' as smartphone launch upstaged
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The global launch of Samsung's latest smartphone has been upstaged by South Korean mobile network companies.
Oscar Pistorius Prosecution Rests After Blade Runner Cries
Pistorius Doesn't Block His Ears During Reading of Affectionate Texts
Mandatory Kim Jong Un haircuts a baldfaced lie?
TOKYO (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's distinctive hairstyle is the 'do of the day on the Internet, thanks to a viral report that every male university student in the capital is now under orders to get a buzz just like it. But it appears the barbers of Pyongyang aren't exactly sharpening…
Real Madrid beaten again as Atletico, Barca win
Real Madrid suffered a huge blow to their La Liga title hopes as a 2-1 win for Sevilla sent them crashing to a second defeat in four days on Wednesday. Colombian striker Carlos Bacca struck twice to give the hosts a sixth consecutive league win after Cristiano Ronaldo had opened the scoring. League…
Disgruntled Customers Flood Social Media After Not-So-Amazing USPS Delivery
A rural United States Postal Service carrier who refused to get out of his car to deliver a package is creating quite a stir on the Internet. In a video filmed Monday and uploaded Tuesday by YouTube user "eDude76," a USPS worker pulls into the user's driveway in a minivan, rolls down the window,…
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