Atom bombs nearly detonated over North Carolina in 1961
LONDON (AFP) - The US Air Force came dramatically close to detonating a huge atomic bomb over North Carolina in 1961, according to a newly declassified document published by Britain's Guardian newspaper on Saturday.Two hydrogen bombs were accidentally dropped over the city of Goldsboro, North…
A-Rod sets slam record, Yankees beat Giants 5-1
NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Rodriguez's record-breaking grand slam was a big one for the Yankees, who can only hope it came in time for a last-gasp run at the playoffs.
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MANILA (Reuters) - The year's most powerful typhoon slammed into the Philippines' northernmost islands on Saturday, cutting communication and power lines, triggering landslides and inundating rice fields, officials said. Packing winds of 185 kph (114 mph) near the center and gusts of up to 220 kph,…
Qantas planes in near miss collision over South Australia
SYDNEY (AFP) - Australian authorities were Saturday investigating how two Qantas passenger planes got so close that it triggered a collision warning alert, forcing them to take evasive action.The incident happened over southern Australia on Friday and involved two Airbus A330s travelling in…
Venezuelan president in China after US airspace row
BEIJING (AFP) - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said he had arrived in Beijing on Saturday after accusing the United States of refusing his plane access to its airspace for the journey."I have just arrived in China to strengthen friendship and cooperation between our two countries," said…
Route 66 classic car show kicks off in IE
The Route 66 classic car show kicked off in Ontario this weekend.
Trafficking case against Saudi princess dismissed
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A human-trafficking charge against a Saudi princess was abruptly dismissed Friday after prosecutors were unable to support claims by a Kenyan maid who said she had to escape from her employer's condominium after having her passport taken and being forced to work long hours…
Old school rules at iHeartRadio music festival
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Elton John may not have a current hit on the radio, but he earned the most cheers at the iHeartRadio music festival.
Survey attempts to number Detroit's stray dogs
DETROIT (AP) — It doesn't matter to Jessie Clarke how many stray or loose dogs are roaming the ruins of Detroit. Even one or two are far too many.
Luxury river cruise opens up mysteries of Myanmar
MANDALAY, Myanmar (AP) — After closing its doors to the West for half a century, Myanmar has reopened, inviting all to come and discover its treasures, ancient palaces of kings long gone, legends and mysteries told in stone. And the world is expected to come.
KU professor on leave after tweet directed at NRA
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A University of Kansas journalism professor was placed on indefinite administrative leave Friday for a tweet he wrote about the Navy Yard shootings which said, "blood is on the hands of the #NRA. Next time, let it be YOUR sons and daughters."
Emmy celebrations under way with multiple parties
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Even the Emmy host needs to blow of some steam before the big show.
Pipe had leak 1 year before Hawaii molasses spill
HONOLULU (AP) — A state inspector saw molasses dripping last year from the same spot where a pipe leaked up to 1,400 tons of the sugary substance into Honolulu Harbor earlier this month, killing more than 26,000 fish and other marine life.
Photos of the day - September 20, 2013 (23 photos)
The best news photos of the day for September 20, 2013. Protest march in Srinagar, new iPhone 5S comes out and a "Blue Peace Flock" in Germany.
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — A single strike from falling two games behind the Pittsburgh Pirates in the race for the top spot in the National League wild-card race, the Cincinnati Reds needed a break.
Pope seeks historic easing of rigid Catholic doctrine
VATICAN CITY (AFP) - Pope Francis has urged a break with the Catholic Church's harsh "obsession" with divorce, gays, contraception and abortion, in an interview signalling a dramatic shift in the Vatican's tone.The Argentine pope has brought a series of fresh perspectives to the notoriously rigid…
Sexy biker look for Versace at Milan show
Denim, leathers and chains were the look at Versace's Milan Fashion Week show on Friday, as the family-owned brand looks for a possible investor to buy a stake.
Seriously, Why Are These People Waiting in Line for the New iPhones?
Even After Seven iPhone Launches, the Lines Persist. But Why?
Airlines want to know why US OK'd previous mergers
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — American Airlines and US Airways want to know why the federal government allowed previous airline mergers but seeks to block theirs.
Amanda Knox on Retrial: 'Everything Is at Stake'
Amanda Knox won't return to Italy for retrial, even though she knows 'everything is at stake'
