Hurricane warning issued for Mexico ahead of Bud AP - 47 mins agoHurricane Bud weakened to a Category 2 storm as it headed early Friday toward an area of beach resorts and small mountain villages on Mexico's Pacific coast stretching south from Puerto Vallarta. More »Hurricane warning issued for Mexico ahead of Bud
Hurricane Bud weakened to a Category 2 storm as it headed early Friday toward an area of beach resorts and small mountain villages on Mexico's Pacific coast stretching south from Puerto Vallarta.
Egypt to pick Islamist or military man as president Reuters - 1 hr 18 mins agoThe Muslim Brotherhood said its candidate in Egypt's first free presidential vote had won through to a run-off next month against ex-air force chief Ahmed Shafiq, deposed leader Hosni Mubarak's last prime minister. More »Egypt to pick Islamist or military man as president
The Muslim Brotherhood said its candidate in Egypt's first free presidential vote had won through to a run-off next month against ex-air force chief Ahmed Shafiq, deposed leader Hosni Mubarak's last prime minister.
Obama accuses Romney of 'cow-pie distortion' on debt, deficits ABC OTUS News - 9 hrs agoOn his first visit back to the Iowa state fairgrounds since the 2008 campaign, President Obama used a grassroots rally to launch sharp new attacks against rival Mitt Romney over the debt and deficit. More »Obama accuses Romney of 'cow-pie distortion' on debt, deficits
On his first visit back to the Iowa state fairgrounds since the 2008 campaign, President Obama used a grassroots rally to launch sharp new attacks against rival Mitt Romney over the debt and deficit.
Days after deaths, another crowd attempts Everest AP - 4 hrs agoA wave of climbers were headed for the summit of Mount Everest on Friday in what is expected to be another busy weekend on the top of the world. More »Days after deaths, another crowd attempts Everest
A wave of climbers were headed for the summit of Mount Everest on Friday in what is expected to be another busy weekend on the top of the world.
Apple CEO gives up $75 million in dividend income @ Yahoo! Finance - 4 hrs agoApple Inc Chief Executive Tim Cook will not be earning dividend income on the more than 1 million shares to which he is entitled, which will cost him about $75 million. More »Apple CEO gives up $75 million in dividend income
Apple Inc Chief Executive Tim Cook will not be earning dividend income on the more than 1 million shares to which he is entitled, which will cost him about $75 million.
AWOL soldier guilty in Fort Hood bomb plot AP - 5 hrs agoA federal jury convicted Naser Jason Abdo, a Muslim soldier, on six charges in connection with his failed plot to blow up a Texas restaurant full of troops, his religious mission to get "justice" for the people of Iraq and … More »AWOL soldier guilty in Fort Hood bomb plot
A federal jury convicted Naser Jason Abdo, a Muslim soldier, on six charges in connection with his failed plot to blow up a Texas restaurant full of troops, his religious mission to get "justice" for the people of Iraq and Afghanistan.
Romney admits firing comment haunts him ABC OTUS News - 12 hrs agoIt’s not just the media that won’t forget Mitt Romney saying in New Hampshire earlier this year that he likes “being able to fire people.” The candidate says the remark has stuck with him - and haunted him - ever since. More »Romney admits firing comment haunts him
It’s not just the media that won’t forget Mitt Romney saying in New Hampshire earlier this year that he likes “being able to fire people.” The candidate says the remark has stuck with him - and haunted him - ever since.
- Obama holds Twitter Q&A — sort of The Ticket - 13 hrs ago
President Obama invited Americans to a Twitter press conference of sorts, taking seven questions on topics like how he aims to curb oil imports, boost job growth or help homeowners struggling with their mortgages.
- New Mexico wildfires merge; blazes rage in five states Reuters - 1 hr 20 mins ago
Two raging wildfires in southwest New Mexico merged on Thursday to become the biggest blaze among fires that have torched forest and brush in parts of five Southwestern states.
- Top horse trainer suspended by Calif. racing board @ Yahoo! Sports - 12 hrs ago
Doug O'Neill, the trainer of Triple Crown hopeful I'll Have Another, was suspended 45 days after one of his horses had an excessive level of carbon dioxide, but the punishment won't start before the Belmont Stakes.
- Man arrested in death of Etan Patz The Lookout - 12 hrs ago
New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly announced Thursday that a 51-year-old New Jersey man, Pedro Hernandez, has been arrested in the killing of Etan Patz 33 years ago
- New Zealand's Christchurch shaken by 5.2 quake Reuters - 9 hrs ago
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand's second largest city Christchurch was shaken by a magnitude 5.2 earthquake on Friday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The government seismology agency said the quake was centered 10 kilometers east of the city at a depth of 11 kilometers. The city was devastated …
- Mayor arrested for hacking website that tried to recall him Mashable - 15 hrs ago
A New Jersey mayor and his son were arrested Thursday by the FBI for allegedly infiltrating and sabotaging a website tied to an effort to recall him.
- Former high school football star exonerated in rape case Good Morning America - 16 hrs ago
Brian Banks' Accuser Contacted Him on Facebook and Recanted Her Story
- Times-Picayune to cut paper to 3 days a week AP - 9 hrs ago
The Times-Picayune, one of the nation's oldest newspapers, will no longer offer print editions seven days a week and instead plans to offer three printed issues a week starting in the fall. The change means New Orleans would become the largest metro area in the nation without a daily newspaper in the digital age.
- Zimmerman flip-flopped on view of police The Lookout - 18 hrs ago
George Zimmerman's view of the Sanford, Fla., Police Department shifted during an eight-month period in 2011, CNN is reporting. Zimmerman, who is charged with second-degree murder in the death of teenager Trayvon Martin, called what he saw on ride-alongs with police "disgusting" at a public community forum in January 2011. …
- Texas teen wins National Geographic Bee ABC News Blogs - 18 hrs ago
What is the Bavarian city located on the Danube River that was a legislative seat of the Holy Roman Empire from 1663 to 1806? Without a deep knowledge of geography or the Holy Roman Empire, most people wouldn’t be able to answer that question, but...
- Death row babysitter could get new trial ABC News - 17 hrs ago
Death Row Babysitter Convicted of Killing 3-Month-Old Could Get New Trial
- Senate panel backs $631 billion in defense spending Reuters - 9 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Senate panel voted on Thursday to authorize $631.4 billion in defense spending for the 2013 fiscal year, blocking plans to cut the Air Force and ordering offsetting reductions in Pentagon civilian personnel to stay within the president's budget limits. The Senate Armed Services Committee approved …
Wade scores 41, Heat eliminate Pacers 105-93 AP - 1 hr 2 mins ago
Miami's Big Two was more than enough to finish off the Indiana Pacers. More »Wade scores 41, Heat eliminate Pacers 105-93
Miami's Big Two was more than enough to finish off the Indiana Pacers.
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