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Boston attack could impact immigration

Posted: 23 Apr 2013 12:52 PM PDT

Bombing Suspect Told Mom 'I Love You' Moments Before Shootout: ReportThe suspects' status could become a stumbling block in the debate.


Routine day at White House stirred—briefly—by fake tweet

Posted: 23 Apr 2013 11:46 AM PDT

The White House is seen from the South Lawn in WashingtonThere were no explosions or rush of panic; just a touch of concern.


Kansas judge blocks auction of 'In Cold Blood' files

Posted: 23 Apr 2013 11:31 AM PDT

Kansas Bureau of Investigation Director Kirk Thompson leaves a a Shawnee County courtroom after a judge ruled in favor of the KBI in a dispute over records retained by a deceased agent from the 1959 multiple murder case that inspired Truman Capote's book, TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A judge ruled Tuesday that investigation materials pertaining to the 1959 "In Cold Blood" murders that a Kansas Bureau of Investigation agent kept at home may not be auctioned off or publicly revealed until he's had a chance to review them.


Funeral held for marathon bombing's youngest victim

Posted: 23 Apr 2013 11:02 AM PDT

This undated photo provided by Bill Richard shows his son, Martin Richard, in Boston. Martin Richard, 8, was among the at least three people killed in the explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon Monday, April 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Bill Richard)


Stocks briefly drop, recover, on fake AP bomb tweet

Posted: 23 Apr 2013 10:46 AM PDT

Stocks briefly drop, recover, on fake bomb tweetThe news organization's social media account was hacked, it says.


Ricin suspect released from federal custody

Posted: 23 Apr 2013 10:31 AM PDT

Federal agents wearing hazardous material suits and breathing apparatus inspect the home and possessions in the West Hills Subdivision house of Paul Kevin Curtis in Corinth, Miss., Friday, April 19, 2013. Curtis is in custody under the suspicion of sending letters covered in ricin to the U.S. President Barack Obama and U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)The development comes hours after officials canceled a hearing.


Ricin suspect hearing cancelled—why?

Posted: 23 Apr 2013 10:15 AM PDT

Federal agents wearing hazardous material suits and breathing apparatus inspect the home and possessions in the West Hills Subdivision house of Paul Kevin Curtis in Corinth, Miss., Friday, April 19, 2013. Curtis is in custody under the suspicion of sending letters covered in ricin to the U.S. President Barack Obama and U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)Federal authorities and defense attorneys will discuss the case later today.


France legalizes gay marriage after harsh debate

Posted: 23 Apr 2013 08:41 AM PDT

Frigide Barjot, leader of the movement against gay marriage, 2nd right, talks to the media as she visits mothers, who take part in a vigil to protest against French President Francois Hollande's social reform on gay marriage and adoption next to the Eiffel tower in Paris, Monday, April 22, 2013. Both houses of the French parliament have already approved the bill in a first reading. The second and final reading is expected Tuesday. Eiffel tower is seen in the background. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)Street protests brought hundreds of thousands to Paris but didn't stop the vote.


Obama to keynote Planned Parenthood gala

Posted: 23 Apr 2013 08:22 AM PDT

President Barack Obama will keynote Planned Parenthood's annual gala Thursday night, the abortion rights group announced Tuesday. "President Obama has done more than any president in history for women's health and rights," Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America said in a statement. "We are honored to have President Obama join us at [...]

Montana Democratic Sen. Max Baucus will not seek reelection

Posted: 23 Apr 2013 08:06 AM PDT

Top Dem sees 'train wreck' for health law rolloutThe lawmaker chairs the powerful Senate Committee on Finance.


A talented artist and now, Boston bombing suspect's wife

Posted: 23 Apr 2013 07:18 AM PDT

In this Sunday, April 21, 2013 photo, Katherine Russell Tsarnaev, center, wife of killed Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev, exits a car at the home of her parents in North Kingstown, R.I. At left is her father, Warren Russell. Federal authorities have asked to speak with her, and her lawyer said he is discussing with them how to proceed. (AP Photo/Katie Zezima)NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) — Katherine Russell was a talented artist, a good student who grew up Christian, the daughter of a suburban doctor.


Millionaire businessman goes to jail for selling fake bomb detectors

Posted: 23 Apr 2013 07:18 AM PDT

James McCormick based the device on a novelty golf ball finder.

NY's Anthony Weiner back on Twitter

Posted: 23 Apr 2013 07:18 AM PDT

NY's Weiner back on Twitter 2 years after disgraceThe Democrat resigned in disgrace two years ago after tweeting a lewd picture of himself.


Robert Redford: We need more Woodwards & Bernsteins

Posted: 23 Apr 2013 07:18 AM PDT

In this file photo provided by Warner Bros., actors Robert Redford, right, and Dustin Hoffman appear in their roles as reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, respectively, in the 1976 film Top Line It's been more than 40 years since Watergate, but the old story—and its characters—made news once again with the Washington premiere of Robert Redford's new documentary about the scandal. And Top Line snagged red carpet interviews with the big stars of the night: Robert Redford, Bob Woodward, and Carl Bernstein. Redford's new documentary [...]


Spainish terror suspect reportedly praised Boston bombings

Posted: 23 Apr 2013 06:05 AM PDT

Authorities say neither of those arrested was known to possess any explosives.

France preps for gay marriage vote with water cannons, riot police

Posted: 23 Apr 2013 05:09 AM PDT

Frigide Barjot, leader of the movement against gay marriage, 2nd right, talks to the media as she visits mothers, who take part in a vigil to protest against French President Francois Hollande's social reform on gay marriage and adoption next to the Eiffel tower in Paris, Monday, April 22, 2013. Both houses of the French parliament have already approved the bill in a first reading. The second and final reading is expected Tuesday. Eiffel tower is seen in the background. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)Lawmakers are preparing for a final vote to legalize same-sex marriage.


Couple prays instead of going to doctor, he dies, like his brother in 2011

Posted: 23 Apr 2013 04:39 AM PDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia couple — serving 10 years' probation for the 2009 death of their toddler after they turned to prayer instead of a doctor — has violated their probation now that another of their children has died.

Two al Qaeda suspects arrested in Spain

Posted: 23 Apr 2013 04:08 AM PDT

The arrests were part of a joint operation between Spain, France and Morocco.

Japan war shrine reflects ruling party nationalism

Posted: 23 Apr 2013 03:52 AM PDT

A group of Japanese lawmakers leave after they offered prayers at the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo during an annual spring festival on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. Dozens of Japanese lawmakers paid homage at the national war shrine Tuesday morning, risking more anger from neighbors South Korea and China over visits they see as failures to acknowledge Japan's militaristic past. The sign reads TOKYO (AP) — Visits by Cabinet ministers and lawmakers to a shrine honoring Japan's war dead, including 14 World War II leaders convicted of atrocities, signal Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's determination to pursue a more nationalist agenda after months of focusing on the economy.


At least 26 killed as Iraqi forces raid Sunni protest camp

Posted: 23 Apr 2013 03:06 AM PDT

A man lies in a stretcher after being wounded in a clash between Iraqi forces and Sunni Muslim protesters in KirkukIraqi security forces stormed a Sunni Muslim protest camp near Kirkuk.


NYC proposes raising age for cigarette purchases

Posted: 23 Apr 2013 01:26 AM PDT

In this March 18, 2013 file photo cigarette packs are displayed for sale at a convenience store in New York. No one under 21 would be able to buy cigarettes in New York City under a proposal unveiled Monday, April 22, 2013 to make the city the most populous place in America to set the minimum age that high. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, file)NEW YORK (AP) — After years of striving to set a national agenda for curbing smoking, New York City may set a new bar by becoming the most populous place in America to raise the minimum age for buying cigarettes to 21.


More rain expected for already swollen Midwest rivers

Posted: 23 Apr 2013 01:05 AM PDT

AmeriCorps member Cody Turner directs a hose pumping floodwater back into the Mississippi River Monday, April 22, 2013, in Clarksville, Mo. The swollen river has strained a hastily erected makeshift floodwall in Clarksville, creating trouble spots that volunteers were scrambling to patch. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)Communities along the Mississippi River and other waterways are vigilantly eying makeshift levees.


Bail hearing set for 2 men in Canada terror plot

Posted: 23 Apr 2013 12:34 AM PDT

Representatives of Toronto's Islamic community attend a news conference in Toronto as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police announce the arrest of two men accused of plotting a terror attack on rail target, in Toronto, Monday April 22, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Chris Young)They are accused of plotting an attack against a Canadian train with support from al-Qaida.


In N.M.desert, drone pilots learn new art of war

Posted: 22 Apr 2013 11:24 PM PDT

Drone operators fly an MQ-9 Reaper training mission at Holloman Air Force Base, New MexicoU.S. military demand for unmanned drones and their remote pilots is growing. ...


Study: Voice-to-text just as dangerous as texting

Posted: 22 Apr 2013 10:48 PM PDT

To match feature CALIFORNIA-CELLPHONES/Using voice to send text messages while driving is just as dangerous as texting with fingers, with driver response times significantly delayed. ...


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