Constitution Check: Is Obamacare’s legality still in doubt?
Lyle Denniston looks at four potentially very significant new challenges under way to Obamacare, including one argument that is growing in popularity with the law’s critics.
Body of Missing Minnesota Woman Found in Shallow Grave
A Minnesota woman who was reported missing six months ago was likely killed by a single gunshot wound to the head before she was buried in a shallow grave, police said. The remains of Mandy Matula, 24, were found Saturday afternoon by a hiker at...
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Ankara (AFP) - Turkey's Sultan Kosen, at 2.51 metres (eight foot three) the world's tallest man, has wed a Syrian woman he called the "love of my life", though he towers over his 1.75-metre bride.
Nissan teases new Qashqai with photo
Nissan has announced that it will unveil its new Qashqai crossover on November 7. The manufacturer boldly proclaims that the new Qashqai will be "the most important car in [the brand's] modern history" and "a model that will redefine the crossover sector and set new standards across the board."
Turkey to open first sea tunnel to ever link two continents
Istanbul (AFP) - Turkey will on Tuesday unveil the world's first sea tunnel connecting two continents, fulfilling a sultan's dream 150 years ago, but also fuelling recent anti-government sentiment for such mega projects.
White House: Half of young adults can get coverage for $50
The White House released a report late Monday claiming that half of single, uninsured adults will be able to purchase coverage for under $50 a month under Obamacare.
Superstorm Sandy Anniversary Shows Signs of Recovery
The East Coast sustained $65 billion in property damages, but residents have rebuilt one year later.
China jeopardising peace in island row: Japan
Tokyo (AFP) - Beijing is jeopardising peace in a row with Tokyo over disputed islands, Japan's defence minister said Tuesday, days after China warned any bid to shoot down its drones would constitute "an act of war".
Asian carp reproduce in Great Lakes watershed
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Scientists said Monday they have documented for the first time that an Asian carp species has successfully reproduced within the Great Lakes watershed, an ominous development in the struggle to slam the door on the hungry invaders that could threaten native fish.
Retailers Share Their Advice In Dealing With Unruly Kids
DEAR ABBY: I managed a retail store for 10 years, and I can relate to the shop owner who signed herself "Had It With Overindulged Kids" (June 28). She could turn things around by creating a designated play area and market to the children by taking any opened items and placing them there for a…
Smartphone Security Tips That You Probably Don't Follow
I carry a little computer with me everywhere I go. Think I'm a geek? Guess what? If you have an iPhone, Android device or any other smart phone, you do too. Phones have become computers, so we need to become as security conscious about them as we are about our main computers.
Barking dogs may have caused fatal shootings of 4
PHOENIX (AP) — For months, Michael Guzzo complained to neighbors about incessant dog barking in his Phoenix townhome complex, even putting up fliers on doors reminding neighbors of city pet ordinances
Sea lion swipes fish right off the dock
As two fishermen show off their catches, a sea lion decides he wants in on the action.
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Sarah Helene Duggin from the Catholic University of America looks at potential foreign-born presidential candidates like Ted Cruz and a possible emerging consensus among scholars about their eligibility for the White House.
Mourinho fumes over Arsenal fixture schedule
London (AFP) - Jose Mourinho insists he has been left with no choice but to send out an under-strength Chelsea team in Tuesday's League Cup fourth round clash at Arsenal.
San Francisco Barge a Mystery That Google Won't Unravel
A mysterious barge off the coast of San Francisco has captured the nation’s curiosity amid speculation that the structure might be a secret facility operated by Google. The barge, a four-story vessel stacked with shipping containers, resides at Hangar 13 on Treasure Island in the...
5 Killed in Texas City Slayings, Suspect Arrested
Suspect arrested in 5 slayings spread across Texas city of Terrell
South African white supremacist plot leader sentenced to 35 years
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - The mastermind of a "Boer Army" white supremacist plot to assassinate Nelson Mandela and drive blacks out of South Africa was sentenced to 35 years in prison on Tuesday after a trial lasting more than 10 years, state media said. Former university lecturer Mike du Toit was…
Business, GOP establishment: Tea party is over
WASHINGTON (AP) — A slice of corporate America thinks tea partyers have overstayed their welcome in Washington and should be shown the door in next year's congressional elections.
