House GOP getting its say on cancellations
WASHINGTON (AP) — First, President Barack Obama had his say on reversing millions of insurance cancellations issued under the health care program known by his name. Now House Republicans are taking their turn.
Passenger Falls Out of Plane Off Florida Coast
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GUIUAN, Philippines (AP) — The knock of hammer on nail, the buzz of chain saws, the swish of brooms clearing up debris from wrecked homes and yards: The sound of people putting their lives back together rings out across this devastated town.
Identical twins share breast cancer, rare surgery
CHICAGO (AP) — Identical twins Kelly McCarthy and Kristen Maurer have shared a lot in their lives so when one was diagnosed with breast cancer, she urged the other to get tested, too.
Stunned silence as Tendulkar misses century in final Test
Sachin Tendulkar was dismissed for 74 in what could be his last-ever innings for India on Friday, shattering the hopes of a billion fans praying that the legendary batsman would bow out with a century. In his 200th and final Test match, the "Little Master" of cricket was caught in the slips on the…
Florida Principal Agrees With Mom Angry Over Son's Honor Roll Status
The Seventh Grader Made the Roll Despite a C and D on His Report Card.
Incognito files grievance against Dolphins over ban
Richie Incognito filed grievance against the Miami Dolphins for his suspension over claims he harassed a teammate, saying the open-ended ban violates the NFL labor contract. The Dolphins suspended Incognito on November 3 after allegations that he directed a racial slur toward teammate Jonathan…
Photos: Kardashian Sisters' New Sears Holiday Fashion
The famous Kourtney, Khloe and Kim strike a pose to promote the Kardashian Kollection's holiday fashion at Sears. The Kardashians launched their first line with Sears in 2011, with "the bold fashion that embodies each sister?s unique style and personality," the company says.
Climbers urged to resist lure of Australia's Uluru
Uluru (Australia) (AFP) - For many tourists, the experience of seeing Uluru for the first time in the middle of the Australian desert heartland brings a feeling that is difficult to suppress -- an urge to clamber up the daunting formation once known as Ayers Rock. But while a modest link-chain…
Gay Waitress Denied Tip Because of 'Lifestyle'
Dayna Morales, a former Marine, says a family left her an anti-gay note instead of a tip.
Czechs in quandary over legal medical marijuana
TYN NAD VLTAVOU, Czech Republic (AP) — Just three years ago, the only thing that Zdenek Majzlik knew about cannabis was that it's good stuff for making rope. Today, the 67-year-old retired nuclear power plant employee is an experienced grower who cultivates pot for his daughter who has multiple…
Russia offering Egypt helicopters, air defence systems
Russia is offering to sell Egypt modern helicopters and air defence systems in a landmark deal reportedly worth $2 billion that would mark a revival of large-scale military cooperation, a Russian official said Friday. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu…
Pennsylvania paper retracts editorial panning Gettysburg Address
A Pennsylvania newspaper on Thursday retracted an 1863 editorial that dismissed President Abraham Lincoln's now revered Gettysburg Address delivered during the U.S. Civil War as "silly remarks" deserving a "veil of oblivion." The editorial published on November 24, 1863, missed the "momentous…
South Korea's growing 'kimchi deficit'
It's kimchi-making season in South Korea, with households across the country preparing and laying down stocks of the ubiquitous spicy side-dish for the coming winter. But many foreign visitors, including the most intrepid foodies, will probably leave without ever tasting a Korean-made version of…
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The Florida home owned by Casey Anthony’s parents, where 2-year-old Caylee Anthony died in 2008, has gone into foreclosure. NationStar Mortgage LLC filed foreclosure documents against Cindy and George Anthony on Nov. 4. Mark Lippman, who represents Cindy and George Anthony, stated that he was...
Chicago boy, 3, bitten in face by coyote on West Side
A 3-year-old boy was hurt after his family says they mistook a coyote for a dog near a park on the city's West Side.
Boeing mulls sites for new plane after union rejection
US aerospace giant Boeing said Thursday it was reviewing site options to build its new 777X airplane after a key union rejected a contract extension at its Seattle base. The International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers District 751 voted late Wednesday to turn down Boeing's proposal…
Gambia breaks off diplomatic ties with Taiwan
Banjul (Gambia) (AFP) - Gambia said it had broken off diplomatic relations with Taiwan after 18 years, a move greeted with "shock and regret" by Taipei, which is now recognised by just 22 nations. President Yahya Jammeh's announcement late Thursday makes Gambia the first country to cut diplomatic…
Tipsarevic fitness key to Djoko's Davis Cup dream
Novak Djokovic is eyeing another Davis Cup win in Belgrade as he leads Serbia against the Czech Republic in the final which gets underway on Friday but much may depend on whether Janko Tipsarevic is fit or not. After sweeping world number one Rafael Nadal in straight sets in the ATP Tour Finals in…
US Military assistance in Philippines (21 photos)
The death toll from a powerful typhoon that swept the central Philippines nearly doubled overnight, reaching 4,000, as helicopters from a U.S. aircraft carrier and other naval ships began flying food, water and medical teams to ravaged regions. (Reuters)
