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Ex-cop says suitcase death accidental

Posted: 05 Aug 2014 01:10 PM PDT

In this July 3, 2014 file photo, Steven Zelich walks into a Walworth County courtroom for his preliminary hearing in Elkhorn, Wis. Zelich, a former police officer suspected in the deaths of two women whose bodies were found stuffed in suitcases along a rural Wisconsin road returns to court Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014, in Kenosha County, Wis., to face more charges. Zelich's attorney Jonathan Smith says he doesn't know what the charges will be. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)Suspect has been charged with homicide in the death 1 of 2 women whose bodies were found in suitcases.

A tale of two shelters: Israelis and Palestinians united in fear

Posted: 05 Aug 2014 12:38 PM PDT

A Palestinian girl, who fled her house during an Israeli offensive, looks out a classroom window at of a United Nations-run school sheltering displaced Palestinians in Jabaliya refugee camp in the northern Gaza StripBy Nidal al-Mughrabi and Maayan Lubell GAZA/ASHKELON Israel (Reuters) - Ramadan Subuh surveyed the packed Gaza school where he and some 2,500 other Palestinians have been sheltering and lamented the plight of civilians who have struggled to survive nearly four weeks of Israeli bombardment. "A life of humiliation - this how we live," said Subuh, 42, whose family of 12 fled to the U.N.-run Al-Fakhoura school from Beit Lahiya, a town in the northern Gaza Strip devastated by the fighting. No place in Gaza is safe, and everyone is taking his own chance," he said. Some 260,000 of the Gaza Strip's population of 1.8 million have taken refuge in schools and other institutions run by the United Nations.

Recordings reveal final days of Nixon White House

Posted: 05 Aug 2014 12:07 PM PDT

FILE - In this Aug. 9, 1974 file photo, Richard Nixon waves goodbye with a salute to his staff members outside the White House as he boards a helicopter and e resigns the presidency on Aug. 9, 1974. He was the first president in American history to resign the nation's highest office. (AP Photo, File)YORBA LINDA, Calif. (AP) — Almost a decade after Richard Nixon resigned, the disgraced former president sat down with his one-time aide and told the tale of his fall from grace in his own words.

Civilians killed in Ukraine as U.N. warns of mass exodus

Posted: 05 Aug 2014 11:35 AM PDT

A picture shows a burnt buildings in the village of Maryinka, a suburb of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine, on August 5, 2014At least two civilians were killed in heavy clashes on the outskirts of the main rebel-held bastion of Donetsk in east Ukraine on Tuesday, as the UN warned of a "massive exodus and destruction" if fighting intensified. Powerful explosions rocked the western Petrovksy suburb of the sprawling million-strong city, the local administration said, as government forces pushed on with an offensive to oust insurgents. Ukraine's military called on insurgents in Donetsk, Lugansk and another frontline city, Gorlivka, on Monday to open corridors for several hours each day to allow civilians to escape.

Poll: Americans diverge on how to pay for highways

Posted: 05 Aug 2014 11:19 AM PDT

FILE - This Feb. 11, 2014 file photo shows a car driving by a pothole in Detroit, as a fuel station is seen in the background. Congress has kept federal highway and transit programs limping along for the past six years, unable to decide how best to pay for them. Lawmakers' indecision mirrors what The Associated Press and GfK found in a recent opinion survey. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)WASHINGTON (AP) — A majority of Americans think the economic benefits of good transportation outweigh the cost to taxpayers, but they can't agree on how to pay for new highways or repairs of old ones, according to a new Associated Press-GfKpoll.

Ohio State stands by band director firing

Posted: 05 Aug 2014 11:04 AM PDT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State University officials on Tuesday stood by their firing of the marching band director, who said he wants his job back and another chance to change the cultural issues in the unit that led to his dismissal.

Glance: percentage of uninsured in 2013, 2014

Posted: 05 Aug 2014 10:31 AM PDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — A look at the percentage of people without health insurance in each state in 2013 and midyear 2014:

Poll: Obama health law is a tale of 2 Americas

Posted: 05 Aug 2014 10:16 AM PDT

FILE - This March 1, 2014 file photo shows part of the website for HealthCare.gov, seen in Washington. President Barack Obama's health care law has become a tale of two Americas. States that fully embraced the law's coverage expansion are experiencing a significant drop in the share of their residents who remain uninsured, according to an extensive new poll released Tuesday. States whose leaders still object to WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's health care law has become a tale of two Americas.

Ukraine fighting reaches rebel-held Donetsk

Posted: 05 Aug 2014 09:59 AM PDT

Rescue workers carry the body of woman who was killed during shelling in the Petrovsky district of Donetsk, eastern Ukraine, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014. Ukrainian troops took control of a checkpoint Tuesday on the western edge of the main rebel stronghold of Donetsk as the government makes further gradual advances to quash pro-Russian separatist forces in the east. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) — Fighting in eastern Ukraine reached the main rebel stronghold of Donetsk on Tuesday as separatists and government troops exchanged rocket fire in neighborhoods on the edge of the city.

Putin readies response to 'unacceptable' sanctions

Posted: 05 Aug 2014 09:28 AM PDT

Russia's President Vladimir Putin chairs a government meeting at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside MoscowLatest Western economic targets have been Russia's lucrative oil, arms industries.

Afghan attack kills US major general, wounds 15

Posted: 05 Aug 2014 09:11 AM PDT

A NATO soldier opens fire in an apparent warning shot in the vicinity of journalists near the main gate of Camp Qargha, west of Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014. A man dressed in an Afghan army uniform opened fire Tuesday on foreign troops at a military base, causing casualties, an Afghan military spokesman said. (AP Photo/Massoud Hossaini)KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A man dressed in an Afghan army uniform opened fire Tuesday on NATO troops at a military base, killing a U.S. two-star general and wounding some 15 people, among them a German brigadier general and a number of Americans troops, authorities said.

US officials: US general killed in Afghan attack

Posted: 05 Aug 2014 08:55 AM PDT

Afghanistan National Army soldiers stand guard at a gate of Camp Qargha, west of Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014. A man dressed in an Afghan army uniform opened fire Tuesday on foreign troops at a military base, causing casualties, an Afghan military spokesman said. In a statement NATO said it was investigating an WASHINGTON (AP) — A two-star American general was killed in an apparent insider attack Tuesday by a member of the Afghan security forces, U.S. officials said.

Boy fatally stabbed by 12-year-old at playground

Posted: 05 Aug 2014 08:40 AM PDT

Kentwood police investigate a stabbing that occurred in a playground in Pinebrook Village, in Kentwood, Mich., on Aug. 4, 2014. Police say a 12-year-old boy has stabbed a 9-year-old boy at the playground in western Michigan, sending the child to a hospital. Police also didn't immediately release detail on the condition of the wounded child. The older boy was taken into custody for questioning by police. (AP Photo/The Grand Rapids Press, Joel Bissell) ALL LOCAL TELEVISION OUT; LOCAL TELEVISION INTERNET OUTKENTWOOD, Mich. (AP) — A 9-year-old boy who was repeatedly stabbed by a 12-year-old boy at a playground in western Michigan has died, police said Tuesday.

A-Rod cousin, clinic owner arrested by feds

Posted: 05 Aug 2014 08:24 AM PDT

In this undated image taken from video and provided by 60 minutes, Biogenesis founder Anthony Bosch, left, talks with 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley. Federal authorities are charging the owner of a defunct Florida clinic accused of providing steroids and other banned substances to Major League Baseball players, including New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez. According to Miami federal court records Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014, Anthony Bosch faced one count of conspiracy to distribute testosterone. (AP Photo/60 Minutes) MANDATORY CREDIT; NO SALES; NO ARCHIVE; FOR NORTH AMERICAN USE ONLYMIAMI (AP) — A cousin of Alex Rodriguez who injected the baseball star with steroids and a onetime clinic owner accused of providing the performance-enhancing drugs to several players have been arrested in connection with a drug conspiracy, authorities said Tuesday.

On day of U.S.-Africa forum, White House announces $14B in new business

Posted: 05 Aug 2014 08:07 AM PDT

Former President Bill Clinton speaks at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014, in while moderating the panel, WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration on Tuesday announced $14 billion in commitments from U.S. businesses to invest in Africa, as representatives from nearly 100 American and African companies gathered in Washington to discuss ways to boost economic partnerships.

UK: Man arrested on suspicion of bomb hoax

Posted: 05 Aug 2014 07:50 AM PDT

In this photo provided by Nick Arnold, a military fighter jet is seen near a passenger jet as it comes in to land at Manchester airport, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014. Police say they have arrested a man on suspicion of making a hoax bomb threat after Qatar Airways Flight 23 landed with a military fighter escort at Britain's Manchester Airport. (AP Photo/Nick Arnold)LONDON (AP) — British police arrested a man Tuesday on suspicion of making a hoax bomb threat aboard a Qatar Airways plane bound for Britain, following a warning to the pilot of a possible device on the aircraft.

Mich. 9-year-old, stabbed in park by 12-year-old, dies

Posted: 05 Aug 2014 07:34 AM PDT

Kentwood police investigate a stabbing that occurred in a playground in Pinebrook Village, in Kentwood, Mich., on Aug. 4, 2014. Police say a 12-year-old boy has stabbed a 9-year-old boy at the playground in western Michigan, sending the child to a hospital. Police also didn't immediately release detail on the condition of the wounded child. The older boy was taken into custody for questioning by police. (AP Photo/The Grand Rapids Press, Joel Bissell) ALL LOCAL TELEVISION OUT; LOCAL TELEVISION INTERNET OUTKENTWOOD, Mich. (AP) — A 9-year-old boy has died after being stabbed repeatedly by another child at a playground at a mobile home park in western Michigan, police said Tuesday.

Armed police escort man off Qatar Airways plane at UK airport

Posted: 05 Aug 2014 07:03 AM PDT

Qatar Airways passenger plane was escorted to Manchester AirportBy Andrew Yates MANCHESTER England (Reuters) - Britain scrambled two fighter jets on Tuesday to escort a Qatar Airways plane into Manchester airport after the pilot reported a possible explosive device on board. A passenger was later arrested on suspicion of making a hoax bomb threat. Qatar Airways said the Airbus A330-300 plane was flight QR23 from Doha to Manchester with 269 passengers and 13 crew on board.  A Reuters photographer saw armed police remove a handcuffed male passenger dressed in baggy trousers and a sports shirt from the plane. "We can confirm that Typhoon aircraft were launched from RAF Coningsby in their quick reaction alert role this afternoon to investigate a civilian aircraft whose pilot had requested assistance," Britain's Ministry of Defence said in a statement.

Attack at Afghan base kills US soldier, wounds 15

Posted: 05 Aug 2014 06:31 AM PDT

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A man dressed in an Afghan army uniform opened fire Tuesday on foreign troops at a military base, killing at least one U.S. soldier and wounding 15, including a German brigadier general and "about a dozen" Americans, authorities said.

'Insider' Afghan attack injures dozen U.S. troops, one dead

Posted: 05 Aug 2014 05:58 AM PDT

NATO military vehicles leave the Camp Qargha, west of Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014. A man dressed in an Afghan army uniform opened fire Tuesday on foreign troops at a military base, causing casualties, an Afghan military spokesman said. In a statement NATO said it was investigating an KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A man dressed in an Afghan army uniform opened fire Tuesday on foreign troops at a military base, killing at least one NATO soldier and wounding 15, including a German brigadier general, authorities said.

Thai surrogate mom would be happy to get twin back

Posted: 05 Aug 2014 05:26 AM PDT

Pattaramon Chanbua, 21, the surrogate mother to a baby boy born with Down syndrome who was abandoned by his Australian biological parents, waits for an elevator at a hospital in Sri Racha, Thailand, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014. Pattaramon Chanbua said on Tuesday she would welcome the baby sister of Gammy back if she is mistreated by the parents in Australia, following reports that the biological father was convicted of pedophile charges in 1998. (AP Photo/Thanyarat Doksone)SRI RACHA, Thailand (AP) — A Thai surrogate mother raising a Down syndrome baby she claims was abandoned by his Australian biological parents said Tuesday she would be happy to have the boy's healthy twin returned to her, especially after learning the father is a convicted sex offender.

125 presumed dead in Bangladesh ferry sinking

Posted: 05 Aug 2014 04:53 AM PDT

A Bangladeshi boy cries for his mother, missing after a ferry they were travelling in capsized in the River Padma in Munshiganj district, Bangladesh, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014. Rescuers were struggling Tuesday to locate a sunken ferry that was overloaded and carrying hundreds of passengers when it capsized in the river in central Bangladesh, leaving at least two people dead and probably many more. (AP Photo/A.M. Ahad)DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh's shipping minister says at least 125 people are presumed dead after a ferry capsized central Bangladesh.

Gannett spinning of its publishing business

Posted: 05 Aug 2014 04:38 AM PDT

MCLEAN, Va. (AP) — Gannett is spinning off its publishing business from its broadcasting and digital operations. The company is also acquiring full ownership of Cars.com for $1.8 billion.

Israel-Hamas truce sets stage for talks on Gaza

Posted: 05 Aug 2014 04:06 AM PDT

Mohammed al-Bakri brings the body of his three-year-old son Kamal to the boy's wounded mother, Dua, at the Shifa hospital in Gaza City, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014. The boy was killed Monday along with two other family members in an Israeli missile strike on their home in Shati refugee camp, Gaza City. (AP Photo/Hatem Moussa)GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel and Hamas began observing a temporary cease-fire on Tuesday that sets the stage for talks in Egypt on a broader deal on the Gaza Strip, including a sustainable truce and the rebuilding of the battered, blockaded coastal territory.

Troops, volunteers dig through China quake debris

Posted: 05 Aug 2014 03:50 AM PDT

Rescuers and a villager walk past rubbles from destroyed houses following a massive earthquake in the town of Longtoushan in Ludian County in southwest China's Yunnan Province Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014. Rescuers raced Tuesday to evacuate villages near rising lakes formed by landslides, complicating relief efforts following a strong earthquake in southern China that killed more than 300 people and has left thousands homeless. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)LUDIAN, China (AP) — About 10,000 troops used pickaxes and backhoes to clear roads and dig residents from collapsed homes Tuesday after an earthquake in southwest China that killed 410 people. Groups of volunteers, meanwhile, used their bare hands.
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