Child sex charges, possible cover-up rock Penn St AP - 5 hrs agoAn explosive sex abuse scandal and possible cover-up rocked Happy Valley after former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky, once considered Joe Paterno's heir apparent, was charged with sexually assaulting eight … More »Child sex charges, possible cover-up rock Penn St
An explosive sex abuse scandal and possible cover-up rocked Happy Valley after former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky, once considered Joe Paterno's heir apparent, was charged with sexually assaulting eight boys over a 15-year period. Among the allegations was that a graduate assistant saw Sandusky assault …
Graying Cold War terror chief Carlos goes to trial AP - 2 hrs 17 mins agoOnce among the world's most feared masterminds of terror, the man known as Carlos the Jackal is now a graying convict who has been behind bars for 17 years. On Monday, he goes on trial for four deadly attacks that occurred … More »Graying Cold War terror chief Carlos goes to trial
Once among the world's most feared masterminds of terror, the man known as Carlos the Jackal is now a graying convict who has been behind bars for 17 years. On Monday, he goes on trial for four deadly attacks that occurred nearly three decades ago, and the verdict could determine his chances of ever being freed.
Nicaragua pres Ortega poised to win third term AP - 12 mins agoNicaraguan president and one-time Sandinista revolutionary Daniel Ortega appears headed for victory Sunday in an election that his critics say could be the prelude to a presidency for life. More »Nicaragua pres Ortega poised to win third term
Nicaraguan president and one-time Sandinista revolutionary Daniel Ortega appears headed for victory Sunday in an election that his critics say could be the prelude to a presidency for life.
Death toll from Thailand floods rises past 500 AP - 6 mins agoThe death toll from Thailand's worst floods in half a century climbed past 500 Sunday, as advancing pools of polluted black water threatened Bangkok's subway system and new evacuations were ordered in the sprawling capit … More »Death toll from Thailand floods rises past 500
The death toll from Thailand's worst floods in half a century climbed past 500 Sunday, as advancing pools of polluted black water threatened Bangkok's subway system and new evacuations were ordered in the sprawling capital.
Muslim hajj pilgrims perform devil stoning ritual AP - 2 hrs 33 mins agoChanting "God is great," millions of Muslims on Sunday stoned pillars representing the devil in a symbolic rejection of temptation on the second day of their annual hajj pilgrimage, a day that also marks the start of the … More »Muslim hajj pilgrims perform devil stoning ritual
Chanting "God is great," millions of Muslims on Sunday stoned pillars representing the devil in a symbolic rejection of temptation on the second day of their annual hajj pilgrimage, a day that also marks the start of the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha.
- Singer Andy Williams says he has bladder cancer AP - 6 hrs ago
Singer Andy Williams told the crowd at his Christmas show Saturday night that he has bladder cancer.
- LSU beats Bama in battle of field goals, 9-6 in OT AP - 7 hrs ago
The defenses lived up to the billing in the latest Game of the Century. Neither No. 1 LSU nor No. 2 Alabama could reach the end zone Saturday night, not even with extra time.
- Greek parties bicker as Europe demands clarity Reuters - 1 hr 8 mins ago
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek party leaders bickered on Sunday over the formation of a crisis coalition, with the finance minister under pressure to secure rescue funding by telling his European peers within 24 hours that the nation can restore political stability.
- Cain's favorability drops after accusations: poll Reuters - 2 hrs 12 mins ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Allegations that Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain sexually harassed women in the 1990s have begun to damage his bid for the White House, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found.
- China says Europe will overcome debt crisis Reuters - 10 hrs ago
BEIJING (Reuters) - China is confident that Europe will be able to overcome its debt crisis, Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said, adding stability in the eurozone was crucial for the global economic recovery.
- 5.6 magnitude Oklahoma quake causes some damage Reuters - 7 hrs ago
OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) - A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck in Oklahoma late on Saturday evening, the U.S. Geological Survey said, toppling a chimney, damaging buildings and sending a boulder the size of an SUV onto a rural road.
- Berlusconi says has checked and still has majority Reuters - 43 mins ago
ROME (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said on Sunday he had checked "in the last few hours" and there is no doubt that he still commands a majority in parliament.
- IAEA report on Iran set to raise Middle East tension Reuters - 27 mins ago
VIENNA (Reuters) - The U.N. nuclear watchdog is expected this week to issue its most detailed report yet on research in Iran seen as geared to developing atomic bombs, heightening international suspicions of Tehran's agenda and stoking Middle East tensions.
- Ron Paul declared winner of Illinois Republican straw poll Reuters - 10 hrs ago
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Ron Paul was declared the winner on Saturday of a weeklong Republican presidential straw poll in Democratic President Barack Obama's home state of Illinois.
- No resolution to NBA labor dispute after negotiations Reuters - 6 hrs ago
(Reuters) - NBA owners and players met for more than eight hours with federal mediator George Cohen in New York on Saturday but were unable to negotiate a resolution to the ongoing labor dispute.
- ECB debates ending Italy bond buys if reforms don't come Reuters - 18 hrs ago
ROME (Reuters) - The European Central Bank often discusses the possibility ending the purchase of Italian government bonds if it concludes Italy is not adopting promised reforms, ECB Governing Council Member Yves Mersch said.
- Arabs leave politics behind to perform haj Reuters - 16 mins ago
ARAFAT, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) - Struggling to keep his footing in a throng of Muslims trying to reach a mountain top near Mecca, Omar al-Sharkasy says it is thanks to the downfall of Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi that he is able to make the haj pilgrimage.
Napoli versus Juventus off due to floods @ Yahoo! Sports - 18 mins ago
ROME, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Serie A's big match of theweekend , between sixth-placed Napoli and leadersJuventus on Sunday, has been postponed due to flooding in thecity of Naples. "Tonight's match at 2045 … More »Napoli versus Juventus off due to floods
ROME, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Serie A's big match of theweekend , between sixth-placed Napoli and leadersJuventus on Sunday, has been postponed due to flooding in thecity of Naples. "Tonight's match at 2045 (1945 GMT) at the San Paolo betweenNapoli and Juventus has been postponed by order of Naplesprefecture," read a statement …
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