Driver offended by “WH0 R8X” license plate
A Missouri driver did not appreciate the message she saw on the state issued license plate that she recently received.
China says it monitored defiant US bomber flights
BEIJING (AP) — China acknowledged Wednesday it let two American B-52 bombers fly unhindered through its newly declared air defense zone in the East China Sea despite its earlier threat to take defensive measures against unidentified foreign aircraft.
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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — As Adam Lanza withdrew from the world into his bedroom, the only person he appeared to be close to was his mother, who cooked his favorite meals, did his laundry daily — and bonded with him over shooting and guns.
Woman Who Left Abusive Ex Struggles With Lingering Ties
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Seahawks CB Thurmond suspended 4 games
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Back from their bye week, with the best record in the NFL and heading into a Monday night showdown with the Saints, Pete Carroll and the Seattle Seahawks spent Tuesday dealing with the kinds of distractions they believed were over.
Pakistan chooses moderate to take over as army chief
By Mehreen Zahra-Malik ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan named a career infantry officer considered a moderate as army chief on Wednesday as the country fights a Taliban insurgency and seeks accord with the United States on how to stabilize neighboring Afghanistan. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif…
Ohio official: Returning adopted child a crime
HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio couple committed a crime when they recently gave child welfare officials a 9-year-old boy they raised from infancy, a prosecutor says.
Philippine taxman demands Pacquiao pay $50 million
Philippines authorities demanded Wednesday that boxing great Manny Pacquiao pay a $50 million tax bill or risk having assets seized, but the national hero vowed to take the fight to court. Pacquiao disclosed Tuesday the Bureau of Internal Revenue wanted 2.2 billion pesos ($50.2 million) for…
Border Agents Attacked At The Tijuana River Channel
Over 100 people charged over the border at the Tijuana River channel illegally yelling and throwing rocks. Border agents believe it was an organized event that was planned out.
UK TV chef Nigella 'had drug habit', court told
British television chef Nigella Lawson was so "off her head" on drugs that her assistants were able to go on spending sprees with her credit card, her ex-husband Charles Saatchi said in court documents revealed Tuesday. The comments by art collector Saatchi emerged ahead of the trial of Italian…
Are gassy cattle a bigger problem than US government thought?
The gassy rumblings of ruminating cattle, along with the hisses and sloshes as natural gas is extracted, refined, and transported to communities across the United States, may release 50 percent more methane into the atmosphere than the government had estimated, according to a report published…
Motorola low-cost smartphone hits US early
Motorola's smartphone aimed at cost-conscious consumers hit the US market ahead of schedule on Tuesday, in time for the key holiday season. The Moto G was made available on Google-owned Motorola's website at an off-contract price starting at $179. "We're giving people plenty of mobile goodness to…
Authorities make arrests in Castro Valley cold case
Authorities have made two arrests in the decades-old stabbing death of a 43-year-old San Francisco Bay Area man.
Pope issues mission statement for papacy
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis denounced the global financial system that excludes the poor as he issued the mission statement for his papacy on Tuesday, saying he wants the Catholic Church to get its hands dirty as it seeks to bring solace and mercy to society's outcasts.
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Rwanda launched Tuesday a national drive to "non-surgically" circumcise 700,000 men in a bid to cut rates of HIV infection, claiming to be the first country in the world to do so. The government said circumcision was one of its key strategies for "achieving an AIDS-free generation" in Rwanda,…
Lithuanian 'Banksy' a hit in anti-graffiti Singapore
A Lithuanian artist who angered Malaysian officials with a street mural depicting a knife-wielding Lego robber has found unlikely admirers across the border in graffiti-averse Singapore for his works on a softer theme. Ernest Zacharevic, who has been likened to British graffiti artist Banksy, has…
Hills coming alive with 'The Sound of Music Live!'
NEW YORK (AP) — Maria, former would-be nun, is about to get married.
How Bizarre Fire-Ant Rafts Survive Constant Floods
Rafts of fire ants, according to new research that describes the unusual physical nature of these structures for the first time. In order to stick together as a colony during these deluges, the fire ants hook their legs and mouths together to create a living, breathing waterproof material that…
Unusual ice circle forms in North Dakota river
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — When George Loegering saw a large spinning circle of ice in the Sheyenne River while out hunting with relatives, the retired engineer couldn't believe his eyes.
Colleges With the Highest Freshman Retention Rates
The U.S. News Short List, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that magnifies individual data points in hopes of providing students and parents a way to find which undergraduate or graduate programs excel or have room to grow in specific areas. Be sure to explore The Short List:…
