Republicans rip White House in shutdown reprisal
Washington (AFP) - Republicans launched a furious counter-attack on the White House as the US government shutdown drags into a fifth day with no end in sight.
Undercover NYPD Cop Watched SUV Driver Get Beaten
NYPD Cop Was with Motorcyclists Who Beat SUV Driver in NYC
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A man set himself on fire on the National Mall in the nation's capital as passers-by rushed over to help put out the flames, officials and witnesses said Friday afternoon.
Heavy snow strands motorists in Black Hills of Dakota
By Kevin Murphy (Reuters) - A rare and fierce October snowstorm rolled out over the central Rocky Mountains on Friday, stranding motorists, downing trees and forcing closures of hundreds of miles of Interstate 90 across parts of Wyoming and South Dakota, officials said. The storm dropped more than…
Shebab says foreign special forces attack its Somali base
Mogadishu (AFP) - Foreign special forces staged a nighttime sea and air attack on a key base of Somalia's Al-Qaeda-linked Shebab, the insurgents said Saturday, claiming the assault had failed.
Presidents Cup report card: Incomplete
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — With so many birdies, and even a few eagles, the noise from the crowd made it difficult to hear a familiar sound.
Military strike reported in southern Somali town
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Foreign military forces carried out a pre-dawn strike Saturday against foreign fighters in the same southern Somalia village where U.S. Navy SEALS four years ago killed a most-wanted al-Qaida operative, officials said.
Oscar nominee "Metro Manila" wins over Philippines
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Britain's nominee as Best Foreign Language Film for the Oscars features an all-Filipino cast and a story that traces the sacrifices and hopes of an impoverished family from the countryside that tries its luck in the dark and squalid ghettos of…
Even amid furloughs, some Texans cheer Cruz
HOUSTON (AP) — Thanks to Texas' new senator, Dale Huls is out of a job_at least for now. Yet Huls has never been prouder that he voted for him.
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Tornadoes touch down in U.S. Midwest causing damage, injuries
By Brendan O'Brien (Reuters) - A series of tornadoes, some about a mile across, swept through the U.S. Midwest on Friday, causing a number of injuries and significant damage to homes and businesses, officials said. Mile-wide tornadoes were spotted in western Iowa's Woodbury County and more than 150…
Alex Rodriguez sues Major League Baseball, Selig
By Ellen Wulfhorst NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez has sued Major League Baseball and Commissioner Bud Selig and accused them of trying to destroy his reputation and his career. The embattled third baseman also filed an additional malpractice lawsuit against the Yankees…
Pujols sues Jack Clark over steroid comments
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Albert Pujols sued Jack Clark on Friday over comments on a local radio show accusing the three-time NL MVP of using steroids.
Teen fatally shoots intruder in his home
The 18-year-old boy is the son of a Houston police officer
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A quilter inspired by a Lake Michigan lakeshore near her home was declared the winner Friday of the $200,000 ArtPrize competition in Michigan.
Israel says European resolution on circumcision 'racist'
Jerusalem (AFP) - Israel labelled as "racist" and "anti-religious" Friday a resolution of the pan-European human rights body calling for regulation of circumcision practices.
Karen weakens as it approaches central Gulf Coast
BRAITHWAITE, La. (AP) — Tropical Storm Karen continued losing strength Saturday as it headed toward the central Gulf Coast, but forecasters were still expecting it to bring significant rain and potential flooding to low-lying areas.
Egypt tightens security, warns Muslim Brotherhood
By Michael Georgy CAIRO (Reuters) - Egyptian authorities warned the Islamist Muslim Brotherhood on Saturday against staging violent protests and tightened security in all cities and strategic installations after clashes on Friday killed at least four people. Supporters of deposed Islamist President…
Photographer describes viral image from Capitol car chase
With sirens blaring and people scrambling for safety all around him, an unidentified man in a suit and tie seems to be buried in his BlackBerry as he strolls by a Capitol Hill Police officer taking position with an assault rifle. “That’s D.C., right? People are so wrapped up in that little device…
Nation's oldest full-time park ranger furloughed
RICHMOND, Calif. (AP) — A 92-year-old Northern California woman who is the nation's oldest full-time national park ranger said Friday she's surprised that she has joined the ranks of those currently out of work due to the ongoing U.S. government shutdown.
