Missouri woman pleads guilty in relatives' poisoning deaths
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri woman has admitted that she plotted with her mother to fatally poison her brother and father using antifreeze, and that she attempted to kill her sister the same way.
Obama Plan Urges Homeowner to Avoid 30/Yr Mortgage
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Outrage over 10-year-old Paraguayan pregnant by stepfather
The case of a 10-year-old girl raped and impregnated by her stepfather has triggered outrage in Paraguay, where the health minister has blocked her from having an abortion. The girl's mother has been arrested for helping her partner, Gilberto Benitez Zarate, flee from the authorities after his…
China warns Philippine military planes away from disputed sea area: Manila
By Manuel Mogato MANILA (Reuters) - China has warned Philippine air force and navy planes at least six times to leave areas around the disputed South China Sea, the Philippine military commander responsible for the region told a Senate hearing on Thursday. While Vice Admiral Alexander Lopez gave no…
Missouri man arrested in slaying of student selling car through Craigslist
(Reuters) - A Missouri man has been arrested on suspicion of shooting dead an Illinois college student looking to sell his car to the suspect during a meeting arranged through online classified website Craigslist, police said. Michael Gordon, a 24-year-old St. Louis resident, was arrested on…
The Trans-Pacific partnership (14 photos)
President Obama is seeking negotiating authority to complete a 12-nation Trans-Pacific partnership trade deal. The legislation would give Obama congressional direction on what to include in the agreement. Once completed, Congress could only approve or reject the deal, not amend it. Rep. Paul Ryan,…
CIA Advisor: "America will never be the same..."
The Pentagon's Asymmetric Warfare Advisor has come forward to shed light on the biggest threat America faces today. Here's what it means for you.
Winter proves tough on deer, states weigh hunting limits
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Wildlife regulators in states where deer hunting is a way of life and an important tourism draw are implementing or considering deep cuts to hunting permits after a tough winter killed off many of the animals.
The Fascinating Story Behind Why So Many Nail Technicians Are Vietnamese
Most Americans recognize Tippi Hedren for her starring role in Alfred Hitchcock’s horror film The Birds—but among the Vietnamese American community, her reputation is for something a little more serious: being a cornerstone of the immigrant community's economy. Forty years ago, the Hollywood actor…
Hardline Israel government emerges, angering Palestinians
After reaching a late-night deal on a new coalition, Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu signed an agreement Thursday giving a senior role to the far-right Jewish Home that firmly opposes a Palestinian state. Following six weeks of intensive negotiations, the Israeli premier finally managed to forge a…
Texas' top officer: Snoop Dogg a 'dope smoking cop hater'
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas' chief law enforcement official called Snoop Dogg a "dope smoking cop hater" before reprimanding a state trooper who posed for a picture with the rapper, according to emails made public Wednesday.
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Relative: Mom charged with killing daughter cared for her
CLEVELAND (AP) — A woman charged with killing her adult daughter and dumping her body in a field raised three girls alone after her husband died and cared for her daughter very much, a relative said Wednesday.
'His Royal Hotness' Prince Harry goes walkabout in Sydney
Prince Harry admitted Thursday it will be hard to leave Australia after greeting thousands of well-wishers near Sydney's Opera House, with "His Royal Hotness" banners out in force and one woman asking him to marry her. The 30-year-old prince, known as Captain Wales, has been on a month-long embed…
Syrian army, Hezbollah advance in areas along Lebanon border
By Laila Bassam and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BEIRUT/AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian army bombing in the mountainous area along the border with Lebanon killed dozens of insurgents and helped regain hilly territory overlooking Hezbollah strongholds, the Lebanese group said on Thursday. For years, hideouts in the…
California approves new uniform rules for seawater desalination
By Sharon Bernstein SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) - California water regulators on Wednesday adopted a new uniform permitting process for seawater desalination projects expected to expand in number as the drought-stricken state increasingly turns to the ocean to supplement its drinking supplies.…
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Dave Goldberg Death: Treadmills Linked with 3 Fatalities Yearly
The death of 47-year-old Dave Goldberg, CEO of SurveyMonkey and husband of Facebook executive Sheryl Sandberg, shows that serious and even fatal accidents can happen while you're using exercise equipment. Last Friday, Goldberg was exercising at a gym in a private resort in Mexico, where he and his…
'Ultimate Survival Alaska' personality found dead in Alaska
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — An outdoorsman and past character on National Geographic's reality show "Ultimate Survival Alaska" has been found shot dead, and Alaska State Troopers were investigating the case as a homicide.
There's an Unexpected Downside to More Kids Getting Free Meals at School
The blurred lines between economic classes in the cafeteria have made it harder to determine the number of students who receive free or reduced-priced meals—the primary statistic used to determine the level of poverty in a school or a district. Jill Barshay, a columnist for education analysis…
Tesla’s game-changing 7kWh home battery has a significant flaw
Tesla recently unveiled its Powerwall battery system that aims to change the way we use and store energy in our homes. However, Bloomberg is reporting that the 7kWh Powerwall doesn’t yet work well with rooftop solar power sources, which could be a major issue for early adopters hoping to use it as…
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Paris picture overlays (22 photos)
It is already one of the world’s most iconic cities, but this incredible collection shows how much Paris has changed over the course of the past century. The collection, by French photographer Julien Knez, shows Paris in the 1940s against a backdrop of how the same places look today. Knez says he…
Woman seeks rescue from boyfriend in online pizza order
AVON PARK, Fla. (AP) — A central Florida woman helped save herself and her children by sending a message in an online pizza order that asked employees to call 911 because she was being held hostage.
What's next for Brady, Patriots after 'Deflategate' report
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady smiled away the Tuck Rule on the way to his first Super Bowl victory, flashing that dimple-chinned grin that said, "I had it all the time."
