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Yahoo! News - Latest News & Headlines

Yahoo! News - Latest News & Headlines

'Downright chilling' targeting of Fox News reporter

Posted: 20 May 2013 12:34 PM PDT

Fox News journalist targeted by DOJThe media outlet denounced the Justice Department's investigation of one of its reporters.

Senators want fingerprint checks at airports

Posted: 20 May 2013 11:18 AM PDT

U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch addresses the Utah Republican Party's annual organizing convention Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Sandy, Utah. Hatch says staffers at the Internal Revenue Service, which recently apologized for unfairly targeting tea party groups, Foreigners leaving the country would be subjected to the checks at the busiest airports.

Why an 87-year-old took on Donald Trump: 'Someone had to'

Posted: 20 May 2013 11:04 AM PDT

She alleges the real estate mogul cheated her in a bait-and-switch scheme.

'The myth of suburban prosperity'

Posted: 20 May 2013 10:32 AM PDT

Newly constructed homes in an unfinished subdivision is surrounded by weeds in CoolidgeThe suburbs struggle as the nation's poor migrate out of the cities.

Immigration agency employee's union president denounces reform bill

Posted: 20 May 2013 10:02 AM PDT

A child looks up as she rides among Mexican and American flags during the International Workers Day and Immigration Reform March on May Day in Los AngelesThe plan gives legal status to millions without necessary interviews, says nion President Kenneth Palinkas.

Ever 'hack your body?' Join us for a chat about the new trend at 12:30 p.m. ET

Posted: 20 May 2013 09:16 AM PDT

At 12:30 PM EST, join Yahoo's Virginia Heffernan and biohackers Dave Asprey and Alisa Vitti

Activists say 28 Hezbollah members killed in Syria

Posted: 20 May 2013 08:31 AM PDT

In this Saturday, May 18, 2013 citizen journalism image provided by Qusair Lens which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, shows Syrians inspecting the rubble of damaged buildings due to government airstrikes, in Qusair, Homs province, Syria. The town of Qusair has been besieged for weeks by regime troops and pro-government gunmen backed by the Lebanese militant Hezbollah group. The siege is part of a withering offensives forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar Assad have been pushing in recent weeks to regain control of the towns and villages along the Lebanese frontier. (AP Photo/Qusair Lens)BEIRUT (AP) — Fierce street fighting in a Syrian town near the Lebanese border has killed at least 28 elite members of Lebanon's militant Hezbollah group, activists said Monday, as Syrian government forces pushed deeper into the strategic, opposition-held town.

Wave of attacks kills at least 79 in Iraq

Posted: 20 May 2013 08:00 AM PDT

An Iraqi woman passes by the scene of a car bomb attack in Kamaliyah neighborhood, a predominantly Shiite area of eastern Baghdad, Iraq, Monday, May 20, 2013. A wave of car bombings across Baghdad's Shiite neighborhoods and in the southern city of Basra killed and wounded dozens of people, police said. (AP Photo/ Hadi Mizban)The past few months produced a sustained bout of sectarian violence.

North Korea fires sixth missile in three days

Posted: 20 May 2013 07:46 AM PDT

A North Korean soldier stands guard on the banks of Yalu River, near SinuijuBy Chookyung Kim SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea fired two short-range missiles on Monday, making six launches in three days, and it condemned South Korea for criticizing what it said were its legitimate military drills. South Korea's Defense Ministry said North Korea had fired one missile on Monday morning and a second one in the afternoon. Both were fired into the sea off North Korea's east coast, a ministry official said. ...

Report: Obama Admin. spied on Fox reporter

Posted: 20 May 2013 07:00 AM PDT

Benghazi fallout continues to unfoldThe Justice Department collected James Rosen's telephone records.

Yahoo buying Tumblr for $1.1 billion, vows not to screw it up

Posted: 20 May 2013 06:14 AM PDT

The Yahoo logo is shown at the company's headquarters in Sunnyvale(Reuters) - Yahoo Inc said it is acquiring blogging service Tumblr for $1.1 billion cash, a bold bet by Chief Executive Marissa Mayer to revitalize the struggling Internet pioneer by co-opting a Web property with strong visitor traffic but little revenue. The deal, which will use about a fifth of Yahoo's $5.4 billion in cash and marketable securities, is the largest by far since Mayer took the reins in July seeking to reverse a multi-year decline in Yahoo's business and Web traffic. ...

Suicide bomber kills 14 at Afghan province council

Posted: 20 May 2013 05:30 AM PDT

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A suicide bomber struck outside a provincial council headquarters in northern Afghanistan on Monday, killing the council chief and at least 13 others, authorities said. The Taliban insurgency quickly claimed responsibility.

Video: Balloon crash in Turkey kills 1 injures 24

Posted: 20 May 2013 03:58 AM PDT

This image from video provided by E. Wayne Ross shows an Anatolian Balloons Company hot air balloon crashing near Göreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia in central Turkey, Monday May 20 2013. Two hot air balloons collided in mid-air during a sightseeing tour of volcanic rock formations in Turkey on Monday, causing one of them to crash to the ground, officials said. One Brazilian tourist was killed while 24 other people on board were injured. (AP Photo/E. Wayne Ross)One Brazilian tourist was killed while 24 other people on board were injured.

Small Fla. city anxious to learn jackpot winner

Posted: 20 May 2013 02:12 AM PDT

A vehicle passes the front of the Publix supermarket in Zephyrhills, Fla., Sunday, May 19, 2013. The highest Powerball jackpot worth an estimated $590.5 million was sold recently at this Publix supermarket. (AP Photo/Scott Iskowitz)It could be a wait of up to two months to find out who won the $590.5 million prize.

S. Korea: N. Korea fires 5th projectile into waters

Posted: 20 May 2013 02:12 AM PDT

The North Korean territory is seen in this picture taken from a South Korean observation post, just south of the demilitarised zone separating the two Koreas, in GoseongIt's the fifth time in three days that North Korea has launched a projectile.

Conn. derailment to cause 'greatly slowed' commute

Posted: 19 May 2013 11:38 PM PDT

A derailed Metro-North rail car is hoisted back on to the tracks in Bridgeport. Conn. on Sunday, May 19, 2013. Crews will spend days rebuilding 2,000 feet of track, overhead wires and signals following the collision between two trains Friday evening that injured 72 people, Metro-North President Howard Permut said Sunday. (AP Photo/The Connecticut Post,Brian A. Pounds ) MANDATORY CREDITConnecticut's governor tells commuters to consider staying in NYC if they can get there.

Phoenix police officer dies in fatal hit-and-run

Posted: 19 May 2013 11:24 PM PDT

This undated photo provided by the Phoenix Police Department shows Officer Daryl Raetz. Raetz was struck by another vehicle, which was traveling northbound on 51st Avenue Sunday May 19, 2013. Raetz was transported to a local hospital, where he died of his injuries. Raetz leaves behind a wife and young child. (AP Photo/Phoenix Police Department)PHOENIX (AP) — A Phoenix police officer and firefighter both died Sunday after suffering critical injuries in separate accidents on the job, officials said.

Powerful tornadoes ravage Plains

Posted: 19 May 2013 10:54 PM PDT

People survey damage from a tornado that hit Edmond, Okla., on Sunday, May 19, 2013. A powerful storm system rumbled through the Plains and upper Midwest on Sunday, spawning tornadoes that damaged roofs and structures near Oklahoma City and kicked up debris in Wichita, Kan. (AP Photo/Sean Murphy)Twisters level homes and leave at least one person dead in Oklahoma.

Jamie Dimon under pressure ahead of investor vote

Posted: 19 May 2013 09:22 PM PDT

FILE - In this Wednesday, June 13, 2012, file photo, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, head of the largest bank in the United States, testifies before the Senate Banking Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. Dimon, chairman and CEO of the biggest U.S. bank, faces a key test this week: His shareholders are voting on whether to let him keep both jobs. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of the country's biggest bank, faces a key test this week: His shareholders are voting on whether to let him keep both jobs.

'Star Trek' does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes

Posted: 19 May 2013 08:22 PM PDT

This undated publicity film image released by Paramount Pictures shows, Zachary Quinto, left, as Spock and Chris Pine as Kirk in a scene in the movie, LOS ANGELES (AP) — "Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed records with a debut that's lower than the studio's expectations.

Why IRS investigation is already Obama's Watergate

Posted: 19 May 2013 07:51 PM PDT

Obama crosses the South Lawn as he returns from travel to Atlanta via Marine One, at the White House in WashingtonWill Benghazi become President Obama's Watergate? Or perhaps the IRS scandal?

Officer shot in Marathon showdown wants to work

Posted: 19 May 2013 07:37 PM PDT

MBTA Police Officer Richard Donahue smiles with his wife, Kim, during an interview at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston's Charlestown section, Sunday, May 19, 2013. Donahue almost lost his life after being shot during the crossfire with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects in Watertown, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)With a bullet still in his body, the police officer who survived a showdown with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects said Sunday he's determined to return to duty.

Suspect in NY bias shooting is charged with murder

Posted: 19 May 2013 04:31 PM PDT

NEW YORK (AP) — The man who police say hurled homophobic slurs at a gay man on a Manhattan street before firing a single fatal shot to his head appeared in court Sunday to face a charge of murder as a hate crime.

Commuters warned of traffic mess for up to 1 week

Posted: 19 May 2013 04:31 PM PDT

A derailed Metro-North rail car is hoisted back on to the tracks in Bridgeport. Conn. on Sunday, May 19, 2013. Crews will spend days rebuilding 2,000 feet of track, overhead wires and signals following the collision between two trains Friday evening that injured 72 people, Metro-North President Howard Permut said Sunday. (AP Photo/The Connecticut Post,Brian A. Pounds ) MANDATORY CREDITTraffic in southwest Connecticut could be a mess for as much as a week until service is restored to the commuter rail line affected by a derailment that injured scores of passengers, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy warned Sunday.

Tornadoes slam Kansas, Oklahoma

Posted: 19 May 2013 04:31 PM PDT

A tornado touches down southwest of Wichita, Kan. near the town of Viola on Sunday, May 19, 2013. The tornado was part of a line of storms that past through the central plains on Sunday. (AP Photo/The Wichita Eagle, Travis Heying)Officials say the twisters are "violent and dangerous," but there are no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage.
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