Default looming, Day 14 of shutdown, no solution
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States moved perilously closer to an economy-rattling default and a partial government shutdown entered its third week as Senate Democratic and Republican leaders remained at odds over spending in their last-ditch negotiations to end the crises gripping the nation.
Hundreds held after Moscow rocked by race rioting
Moscow (AFP) - Moscow police were on Monday holding almost 400 people under arrest after the Russian capital was rocked by some of its worst ethnically-fuelled rioting in years, sparked by the killing of an ethnic Russian allegedly by a Muslim migrant from the Caucasus.
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By Dorene Internicola NEW YORK (Reuters) - Man versus machines? In the realm of fitness at least man seems to be winning. Despite a gym floor bulging with weight-lifting equipment, fitness experts said the only thing people need to push, pull and lift is the weight of their own body. "If more…
How the Supreme Court can resolve the debt ceiling crisis
Adam H. Rosenzweig from the Washington University School of Law proposes a different approach to ending the debt ceiling crisis: Let the Supreme Court resolve it as a Constitutional matter.
2 in custody for shooting of 5 at Tulsa event
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Gunfire that left five people injured at a traditional Hmong New Year's festival rattled a peaceful, tight-knit east Tulsa community, where some feared Sunday the rampage could deter others from attending upcoming cultural celebrations.
Brady's Patriots save the best for last
Los Angeles (AFP) - Tom Brady's 17-yard touchdown strike to Kenbrell Thompkins with five seconds left on the clock lifted the New England Patriots to a 30-27 win over the previously unbeaten New Orleans Saints.
Malaysian court rules use of 'Allah' exclusive to Muslims
By Siva Sithraputhran PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (Reuters) - A Malaysian court ruled on Monday that a Christian newspaper may not use the word "Allah" to refer to God, a landmark decision on an issue that has fanned religious tension and raised questions over minority rights in the mainly Muslim country.…
Thousands March in AIDS Walk Los Angeles
Thousands took to the streets of West Hollywood on Sunday for the annual AIDS Walk Los Angeles. Erin Myers reports from West Hollywood on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013.
Iran's president calls for academic freedoms
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's president stepped up his challenge to hard-line factions on Monday, calling for the lifting of restrictions on academic freedoms and for granting Iranian scholars more opportunity to take part in international conferences.
Fla. Woman Becomes Stranded on Raised Drawbridge
A Florida woman had to be rescued by the fire department after she became stuck on a draw bridge more than 20 feet in the air. The woman, identified as Wanda McGowan by ABC News affiliate WPLG-TV in Miami, had taken part in a 5k...
Al Qaeda: September attack targeted joint Yemeni-U.S. drone base
DUBAI (Reuters) - The Yemen-based branch of al Qaeda said on Monday that its attack on a Yemeni army base last month targeted an operations room used by the United States to direct drone strikes against militants, and threatened more such assaults. Dozens of militants stormed and captured the…
Costa Rica Seeks Halt to Nicaraguan Canal Work
Costa Rica asks world court to halt Nicaraguan canals linking San Juan river to Caribbean
India seizes armed 'anti-piracy' ship owned by U.S. security firm
By Anupama Chandrasekaran CHENNAI, India (Reuters) - India has detained an armed ship operated by a U.S. maritime security company and the 35 people on board for failing to produce papers authorizing it to carry weapons and ammunition in Indian waters, the coast guard said on Sunday. Coast Guard…
Millions attend gathering of powerful Philippine sect
Manila (AFP) - More than 1.5 million people converged on the Philippine capital Monday for a powerful Christian sect's evangelical event, causing traffic chaos that shut down large parts of the megacity.
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Tokyo (AFP) - Japan has approved the sale of engine parts for use by the British Royal Navy, saying it would not violate arms exports by Tokyo, press reports said Monday.
Red Sox stun Tigers to level playoff series
Boston (AFP) - David Ortiz clubbed a grand slam in the eighth and Jarrod Saltalamacchia belted the game-winning run in the ninth as Boston rallied to beat Detroit 6-5 in game two of the ALCS.
India stampede toll rises
At least 110 dead after a stampede on a bridge leading to a remote Hindu temple in Madhya Pradesh. Paul Chapman reports.
Amber Alert Canceled for All Teens Who Were Reported Missing From NM Ranch for Troubled Youth
Amber Alert canceled for all teens who were reported missing from NM ranch for troubled youth
Flemish masterpiece 'Mystic Lamb' under the microscope
Ghent (Belgium) (AFP) - Split, stolen, even stashed in a salt mine, one of the world's most mythical oils, Flemish masterpiece "The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb", is undergoing its most ambitious clean-up in 600 years.
5 things to know about China's new aged care law
Elderly parents in China can now sue their grown children for both financial and emotional support.
