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• Rebel infighting in Syria undermining revolt
• Twinkies may be smaller than people recall
• Holder calls Martin killing an 'unnecessary shooting'
• Do pilots rely too much on technology?
• Trial of ex-Goldman Sachs trader opens in New York
• Obama fetes George HW Bush at White House
• George HW Bush returns to White House for 5,000th Point of Light
• IOC, IAAF look at bright side of new doping cases
• Iranian guessing game: Ahmadinejad's next move
• Reid: GOP can avoid rules change if they confirm 7
• Russia's Putin: signs Snowden is shifting on the U.S.
• Vigils set in 100 cities over Zimmerman verdict
• Fight over Senate rules heads to Hill showdown
• Is flashing your car’s headlights free speech?
• Zimmerman acquittal stirs protest in Calif. cities
• The town untouched by recession: What's wrong with D.C.?
• Apple to probe death of Chinese woman who used iPhone when it was charging
• Journalist: Edward Snowden has 'blueprints' to NSA
• Ex-party chief jailed for 90 years in Bangladesh
• Zimmerman verdict sparks nationwide protests
• Civil rights case vs. Zimmerman won't be simple
• Famed Katmai brown bears ready for season 2
• Big names in track fail test for banned substances
• Democratic leader heads to Senate rule showdown
• NY rabbi accused of trying to pull over motorists

Rebel infighting in Syria undermining revolt Posted: 15 Jul 2013 12:59 PM PDT BEIRUT (AP) — On Syria's front lines, al-Qaida fighters and more mainstream Syrian rebels have turned against each other in a power struggle that has undermined the effort to topple Syrian President Bashar Assad.

Twinkies may be smaller than people recall Posted: 15 Jul 2013 12:43 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Twinkies are back, but they may be a bit smaller than you remember.

Holder calls Martin killing an 'unnecessary shooting' Posted: 15 Jul 2013 12:27 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Eric Holder on Monday called the killing of Trayvon Martin a "tragic, unnecessary shooting," and said the Justice Department will follow "the facts and the law" as it reviews evidence to see whether federal criminal charges are warranted.

Do pilots rely too much on technology? Posted: 15 Jul 2013 12:13 PM PDT The crash of Asiana Flight 214 renews questions about automated flight controls.

Trial of ex-Goldman Sachs trader opens in New York Posted: 15 Jul 2013 12:13 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — A former Goldman Sachs trader who referred to himself as "Fabulous Fab" deceived investors about mortgage-based securities in a classic case of Wall Street greed, a government lawyer told a Manhattan jury Monday the start of a federal trial.

Obama fetes George HW Bush at White House Posted: 15 Jul 2013 11:28 AM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says the U.S. is a better and stronger force for good in the world thanks to the tradition of volunteerism nurtured by former President George H.W. Bush.

George HW Bush returns to White House for 5,000th Point of Light Posted: 15 Jul 2013 11:12 AM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — A dual interest in public service has brought President Barack Obama and former President George H.W. Bush together at the White House for a joint salute to volunteerism in America.

IOC, IAAF look at bright side of new doping cases Posted: 15 Jul 2013 10:56 AM PDT LONDON (AP) — International officials are looking at the bright side of the latest doping scandals to jolt track and field.

Iranian guessing game: Ahmadinejad's next move Posted: 15 Jul 2013 10:24 AM PDT TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Mock condolences arriving by text message in Iran announce the political "death" of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Memorial services, the joke continues, are planned at the United Nations in tribute to his swaggering style each year in New York.

Reid: GOP can avoid rules change if they confirm 7 Posted: 15 Jul 2013 09:38 AM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Monday that Republicans must confirm at least seven presidential appointees they've been blocking if they want to avoid a controversial change in Senate rules as early as this week.

Russia's Putin: signs Snowden is shifting on the U.S. Posted: 15 Jul 2013 09:07 AM PDT GOGLAND ISLAND, Russia (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday he saw signs that Edward Snowden, the former U.S. spy agency contractor turned fugitive leaker, was shifting towards stopping "political activity" directed against the United States. Putin, who has previously refused to handle Snowden over to the U.S. authorities, also said Snowden's situation remained unresolved after Washington had blocked further movements for him. (Reporting by Alexei Anishchuk; Writing by Gabriela Baczynska; Editing by Douglas Busvine)

Vigils set in 100 cities over Zimmerman verdict Posted: 15 Jul 2013 08:52 AM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of demonstrators from across the country — chanting, praying and fighting tears — protested a jury's decision to clear neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman in the shooting death of an unarmed black teenager, and organizers say they'll try to maintain the momentum with vigils next weekend.

Fight over Senate rules heads to Hill showdown Posted: 15 Jul 2013 07:50 AM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — A fight over cherished Senate rules blamed for that balky chamber's notorious habit of grinding to a halt on contentious issues dominated Capitol Hill politics Monday, as Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid pressed for changes that could help President Barack Obama win confirmation for some of his executive nominees.

Is flashing your car’s headlights free speech? Posted: 15 Jul 2013 07:04 AM PDT A man wanted to let others on the road know to slow down because they were about to drive into a speed trap, so he flashed his headlights as a warning. So is that action protected by the First Amendment?

Zimmerman acquittal stirs protest in Calif. cities Posted: 15 Jul 2013 06:48 AM PDT Demonstrations across the state were largely peaceful.

The town untouched by recession: What's wrong with D.C.? Posted: 15 Jul 2013 06:32 AM PDT Top Line If you had any dying embers of respect left for official Washington, author Mark Leibovich smothers them in his new book about all that's wrong with "This Town." Leibovich casts some of Washington's biggest stars, as well as its lesser-known insiders, as characters in his book, telling Top Line he wanted to "hold [...]

Apple to probe death of Chinese woman who used iPhone when it was charging Posted: 15 Jul 2013 05:00 AM PDT SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Apple Inc is investigating an accident in which a Chinese woman was killed by an electric shock when answering a call on her iPhone 5 while it was charging, the U.S. technology company said on Monday. Last Thursday, Ma Ailun, a 23-year-old woman from China's western Xinjiang region and a flight attendant with China Southern Airlines, was electrocuted when she took a call on the charging mobile telephone, the official Xinhua news agency quoted police as saying on Sunday. "We are deeply saddened to learn of this tragic incident and offer our condolences to the Ma family. ...

Journalist: Edward Snowden has 'blueprints' to NSA Posted: 15 Jul 2013 04:30 AM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Edward Snowden has highly sensitive documents on how the National Security Agency is structured and operates that could harm the U.S. government, but has insisted that they not be made public, a journalist close to the NSA leaker said.

Ex-party chief jailed for 90 years in Bangladesh Posted: 15 Jul 2013 03:28 AM PDT DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A 91-year-old former chief of an Islamic party in Bangladesh was sentenced to 90 years in jail on Monday for crimes against humanity during the country's 1971 independence war, angering both supporters who said the trial was politically motivated and opponents who said he should be executed.

Zimmerman verdict sparks nationwide protests Posted: 15 Jul 2013 02:25 AM PDT Thousands take to the streets after George Zimmerman's acquittal in the Trayvon Martin case.

Civil rights case vs. Zimmerman won't be simple Posted: 15 Jul 2013 01:55 AM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Calls for the Justice Department to look into the shooting death of Trayvon Martin reverberated as soon as George Zimmerman was acquitted of state charges in a Florida courtroom, but it may be even tougher to mount a federal case against Zimmerman.

Famed Katmai brown bears ready for season 2 Posted: 15 Jul 2013 01:39 AM PDT KATMAI NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE, Alaska (AP) — Stars snarling at each other, mate swapping, dominant males posturing and establishing their territory.

Big names in track fail test for banned substances Posted: 15 Jul 2013 01:09 AM PDT Tyson Gay felt healthy for the first time in years and was aiming high: He planned to step on the track at world championships and push Usain Bolt.

Democratic leader heads to Senate rule showdown Posted: 15 Jul 2013 01:09 AM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid is driving his chamber toward rule changes that would help President Barack Obama win confirmation for some of his nominees for posts overseeing workers' and consumers' rights. But the changes might strip future senators of their prized ability to delay action.

NY rabbi accused of trying to pull over motorists Posted: 15 Jul 2013 12:23 AM PDT MAMARONECK, N.Y. (AP) — Some drivers in the suburbs north of New York City were startled when they saw a man waving his arms, honking his horn and flashing a silver badge in a frantic effort to get them to pull over in traffic.

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