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• Fox's O'Reilly to interview Obama
• Watch what happens when a top donor gets a diplomatic gig
• Peace talks draw Syrian opposition, govt apart
• NTSB: 'Major loss of life' a risk with oil trains
• Justin Bieber's bail set at $2,500 after arrest
• Murder charges filed in Purdue University shooting
• Virginia AG to fight state's gay marriage ban
• Justin Bieber appears to arrive at Florida jail
• Bone-chilling cold brings delight for bird watchers in D.C.
• 1,000 years on, girls sing at Canterbury Cathedral
• Police ID person arrested with star Justin Bieber
• Are Syrians ready to talk? UN takes day to learn
• Pop star Justin Bieber arrested in Miami area
• Poverty TV: Hit UK show stirs welfare debate
• Hard to see end to Thailand's cycle of instability
• Ukraine faces more violence as ultimatum nears end
• Poll: Obama seen as nice guy, so-so prez
• Iran 's heavyweight absence hangs over Syria talks

Fox's O'Reilly to interview Obama Posted: 23 Jan 2014 12:53 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — President Barack Obama will be interviewed live at the White House by Fox News' Bill O'Reilly during the Super Bowl pregame show.

Watch what happens when a top donor gets a diplomatic gig Posted: 23 Jan 2014 12:31 PM PST A case for doing away with practice of nominating top political donors to diplomatic posts.

Peace talks draw Syrian opposition, govt apart Posted: 23 Jan 2014 12:09 PM PST GENEVA (AP) — The leader of Syria's Western-backed opposition said Thursday he will give his negotiating team the authority it needs in any talks with President Bashar Assad's government.

NTSB: 'Major loss of life' a risk with oil trains Posted: 23 Jan 2014 11:15 AM PST U.S. and Canadian accident investigators urge their governments to impose new safety rules.

Justin Bieber's bail set at $2,500 after arrest Posted: 23 Jan 2014 11:15 AM PST MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A judge set pop singer Justin Bieber's bail at $2,500 Thursday after police say he drag-raced down a Miami Beach street while under the influence of alcohol. He was charged with DUI, driving with an expired license and resisting arrest.

Murder charges filed in Purdue University shooting Posted: 23 Jan 2014 11:15 AM PST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Prosecutors have filed murder charges against a Purdue University student in the shooting of a fellow student in a classroom.

Virginia AG to fight state's gay marriage ban Posted: 23 Jan 2014 09:07 AM PST RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — In a move that could give gay marriage its first foothold in the South, Virginia's attorney general said Thursday he concluded the state's ban on same-sex unions is unconstitutional and he will join the fight against it.

Justin Bieber appears to arrive at Florida jail Posted: 23 Jan 2014 08:45 AM PST MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A van believed to be transporting pop star Justin Bieber has arrived at a South Florida jail following his arrest on drag-racing and DUI charges.

Bone-chilling cold brings delight for bird watchers in D.C. Posted: 23 Jan 2014 08:25 AM PST The rare sighting of an arctic bird delighted passersby in Washington on Wednesday.

1,000 years on, girls sing at Canterbury Cathedral Posted: 23 Jan 2014 07:21 AM PST CANTERBURY, England (AP) — The pure, high voices of the choir soar toward the vaulted ceiling of Canterbury Cathedral as they have for more than 1,000 years. Just one thing is different — these young choristers in their purple cassocks are girls.

Police ID person arrested with star Justin Bieber Posted: 23 Jan 2014 07:21 AM PST MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — On the heels of controversy over a vandalism case, pop star Justin Bieber has been arrested after police say he drag-raced on a Miami Beach street in a yellow Lamborghini and failed a sobriety test early Thursday.

Are Syrians ready to talk? UN takes day to learn Posted: 23 Jan 2014 06:13 AM PST MONTREUX, Switzerland (AP) — The United Nations is taking a day to see if there is enough common ground between Syrian President Bashar Assad's government and the opposition to talk directly for the first time since the rebellion began in 2011.

Pop star Justin Bieber arrested in Miami area Posted: 23 Jan 2014 05:21 AM PST MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — On the heels of controversy over a vandalism case, pop star Justin Bieber has been arrested after police say he drag raced on a Miami Beach street in a yellow Lamborghini and failed a sobriety test early Thursday.

Poverty TV: Hit UK show stirs welfare debate Posted: 23 Jan 2014 02:09 AM PST LONDON (AP) — It's reality TV for austerity times.

Hard to see end to Thailand's cycle of instability Posted: 23 Jan 2014 01:31 AM PST BANGKOK (AP) — Just before the start of an anti-government rally that paralyzed the heart of Bangkok four years ago, Thailand's deputy prime minister issued a stern message to demonstrators then converging on the city en masse.

Ukraine faces more violence as ultimatum nears end Posted: 23 Jan 2014 01:15 AM PST KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Thick black smoke from burning tires is engulfing the downtown Ukrainian capital as an ultimatum issued by the opposition to the president to call early election or face street rage was set to expire with no sign of a compromise.

Poll: Obama seen as nice guy, so-so prez Posted: 23 Jan 2014 12:44 AM PST Less than a third of people in an AP poll rate him as an above-average leader.

Iran 's heavyweight absence hangs over Syria talks Posted: 23 Jan 2014 12:44 AM PST MONTREUX, Switzerland (AP) — It's the regional heavyweight that few want at the table, but without it any attempt to end the Syria war may be futile. Iran's backing is crucial for President Bashar Assad's hold on power — and for the Iranians, Syria is key to their aspirations of regional power.

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