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• AP strikes ‘illegal immigrant’ from its style guide
• New Jersey boardwalks will return—by Memorial Day
• Researcher stole cancer-fighting compound for China, prosecutor says
• Monkey business: Bieber has four weeks to get his pet—or else
• U.S. deploys second warship to North Korea
• Suspended Conn. priest admits to meth charge
• 'The most heinous type of crime'
• Another GOP Senator now supports gay marriage
• U.S. woman kidnapped, raped on Rio bus
• Rescuers find 59 bodies in Tibetan mining camp
• Suit says Huffington Post founder trashed NYC loft
• Air pollution killed 1.2 million in China in 2010
• Gunmen in uniform raid 4 independent newspaper offices in Baghdad
• What does new law for genetically modified crops really do?
• Egyptian president's party tells U.S. to stay out of arrest of comedian
• Obama to introduce $100 million brain mapping initiative
• CBS stands by handling of gruesome basketball injury
• Arrests in plot to rig NYC's mayor race
• U.S. signals strength, but speaks softly
• Life's building blocks may be widespread on Mars
• Official: Obama to announce brain mapping project
• Spiritual adviser describes Obama's 'daily Christian walk'
• Suspects in Atlanta cheating scandal surrender
• Conn. lawmakers unveil gun control plan
• Release for man convicted in deadly '70 Ariz. hotel fire

AP strikes ‘illegal immigrant’ from its style guide Posted: 02 Apr 2013 01:30 PM PDT The Associated Press announced today that it will no longer use the term "illegal immigrant" to describe people who are living in the country illegally. "The Stylebook no longer sanctions the term 'illegal immigrant' or the use of 'illegal' to describe a person," AP Executive Editor Kathleen Carroll wrote. "Instead, it tells users that 'illegal' [...]

New Jersey boardwalks will return—by Memorial Day Posted: 02 Apr 2013 01:00 PM PDT Most New Jersey boardwalks damaged or destroyed by Superstorm Sandy will be rebuilt by Memorial Day weekend.

Researcher stole cancer-fighting compound for China, prosecutor says Posted: 02 Apr 2013 11:59 AM PDT A Wisconsin scientist's team member is charged with economic espionage.

Monkey business: Bieber has four weeks to get his pet—or else Posted: 02 Apr 2013 11:29 AM PDT BERLIN (AP) — German authorities have given Justin Bieber four weeks to pick up his pet monkey or else it will be placed in permanent care.

U.S. deploys second warship to North Korea Posted: 02 Apr 2013 10:28 AM PDT Officials confirm that the USS Decatur is en route to provide ballistic missile defense options.

Suspended Conn. priest admits to meth charge Posted: 02 Apr 2013 10:12 AM PDT The Roman Catholic was accused of making more than $300,000 in drug sales out of his apartment.

'The most heinous type of crime' Posted: 02 Apr 2013 09:57 AM PDT Deadly attacks on police authorities gives officers cause for concern.

Another GOP Senator now supports gay marriage Posted: 02 Apr 2013 09:42 AM PDT "Government has no place in the middle" of two people in love, says Mark Kirk of Illinois.

U.S. woman kidnapped, raped on Rio bus Posted: 02 Apr 2013 09:12 AM PDT The victim's French boyfriend was shackled and hit with a crowbar.

Rescuers find 59 bodies in Tibetan mining camp Posted: 02 Apr 2013 08:56 AM PDT Two dozen more workers are still feared buried in the massive landslide.

Suit says Huffington Post founder trashed NYC loft Posted: 02 Apr 2013 08:46 AM PDT A lawsuit accuses Huffington Post founder Arianna Huffington of trashing a New York City loft that she leased from a documentary filmmaker. Huffington calls the allegations false. Filmmaker Eric Steel ...

Air pollution killed 1.2 million in China in 2010 Posted: 02 Apr 2013 08:25 AM PDT "Ambient particulate matter pollution" was the fourth leading risk factor for deaths in the country.

Gunmen in uniform raid 4 independent newspaper offices in Baghdad Posted: 02 Apr 2013 08:10 AM PDT One editor said he recognized the attackers as members of a Shiite militia.

What does new law for genetically modified crops really do? Posted: 02 Apr 2013 07:54 AM PDT Critics say a new law shields seed maker Monsanto.

Egyptian president's party tells U.S. to stay out of arrest of comedian Posted: 02 Apr 2013 07:39 AM PDT Bassem Youssef ridicules Morsi and hardline clerics on his weekly TV show.

Obama to introduce $100 million brain mapping initiative Posted: 02 Apr 2013 07:08 AM PDT President Barack Obama on Tuesday will unveil the "BRAIN initiative" (Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies), a $100 million project aimed to increase understanding of the human brain. Obama was scheduled to discuss the initiative at the White House at 9:55 a.m. ET. The initiative -- a subject the president first referenced during his State [...]

CBS stands by handling of gruesome basketball injury Posted: 02 Apr 2013 06:52 AM PDT The network banned further replays of Louisville player Kevin Ware's broken leg.

Arrests in plot to rig NYC's mayor race Posted: 02 Apr 2013 06:37 AM PDT The prosecutor says charges in the case include bribery, extortion, and wire and mail fraud.

U.S. signals strength, but speaks softly Posted: 02 Apr 2013 06:06 AM PDT As North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has issued increasingly belligerent statements toward South Korea and the United States in recent weeks, many North Asia analysts have concluded that the young Mr. Kim is acting to establish his tough-guy credentials with key audiences: the North Korean public, but also the military and other North Korean elites.

Life's building blocks may be widespread on Mars Posted: 02 Apr 2013 05:35 AM PDT The discovery of perchlorates shows a potential energy source for microorganisms.

Official: Obama to announce brain mapping project Posted: 02 Apr 2013 05:04 AM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is proposing a new investment into research to map the human brain in hopes of unlocking some of its mysteries, a senior administration official says.

Spiritual adviser describes Obama's 'daily Christian walk' Posted: 02 Apr 2013 04:49 AM PDT Power Players Joshua DuBois is not your ordinary pastor. For the past four years, the 30-year-old Pentecostal minister was the spiritual adviser to the leader of the free world, praying with President Obama in the Oval Office and leading the administration's outreach to faith-based groups. "He's a deeply faithful president and didn't need a whole [...]

Suspects in Atlanta cheating scandal surrender Posted: 02 Apr 2013 04:02 AM PDT ATLANTA (AP) — The first of more than 30 defendants expected to surrender Tuesday in Atlanta's school cheating scandal have turned themselves in to authorities.

Conn. lawmakers unveil gun control plan Posted: 02 Apr 2013 02:15 AM PDT Connecticut lawmakers said they are hoping to send a message: A bipartisan agreement on gun control is possible.

Release for man convicted in deadly '70 Ariz. hotel fire Posted: 02 Apr 2013 01:29 AM PDT Louis Taylor was a teenager when he was convicted of starting a fire that killed 29 people.

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• Judge grants California city bankruptcy protection
• Ariz. won't change tune on gay marriage, despite his gay son
• All talk and no action out of North Korea
• Have regrets from your college days? You're not alone
• Obama comforts 5-year-old at White House Easter egg roll
• Airline pricing appeal denied by Supreme Court
• Buckwild star Shain Gandee found dead
• Obama's bad day on White House basketball court
• Caroline Kennedy to be nominated as ambassador to Japan
• Jessica Lynch is ‘happy to put Iraq in the past’
• Obamas welcome children to annual Easter Egg Roll
• Prosecutors seek death penalty for Holmes
• Scientists baffled by new flu deaths in China
• Hillary Clinton to give first paid speech
• Tourism down after sex attacks in India
• Part of Detroit Metro airport terminal evacuated
• Death penalty decision expected in James Holmes case
• Afghan teenager fatally stabs U.S. soldier
• Indian court rules against drug maker's 'new' patent
• Tech firms bumping up perks to recruit, retain
• Death toll hits 34 in Tanzania building collapse
• S.Africa says Mandela's condition has improved
• Pattycake, gorilla at NYC's Bronx Zoo, dies at 40
• Fatal shooting at Ohio church after Easter mass
• 3 feared dead as Alaska Troopers copter crashes

Judge grants California city bankruptcy protection Posted: 01 Apr 2013 12:53 PM PDT SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A judge accepted the California city of Stockton's bankruptcy application on Monday, making it the most populous city in the nation to enter bankruptcy.

Ariz. won't change tune on gay marriage, despite his gay son Posted: 01 Apr 2013 12:38 PM PDT A Republican congressman from Arizona told a local news staton that his son's sexual orientation hasn't changed his view that same-sex couples should not be allowed to marry. Rep. Matt Salmon, from Arizona's 5th congressional district, told 3TV that he loves his son and does not believe he chose to be gay, but that he [...]

All talk and no action out of North Korea Posted: 01 Apr 2013 12:22 PM PDT The White House denies provoking the nation with military maneuvers.

Have regrets from your college days? You're not alone Posted: 01 Apr 2013 11:36 AM PDT Many Americans say they wish they would have studied harder and networked more.

Obama comforts 5-year-old at White House Easter egg roll Posted: 01 Apr 2013 11:20 AM PDT With a hug for the youngster, the president plays the role of comforter-in-chief.

Airline pricing appeal denied by Supreme Court Posted: 01 Apr 2013 11:10 AM PDT By Lawrence Hurley WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a challenge to a federal government rule that requires airlines to advertise the full cost of tickets. Allegiant Travel Co, Southwest Airlines Co and Spirit Airlines Inc had all challenged the U.S. Department of Transportation's regulation, which prohibits airlines from leaving taxes and government fees out of their advertised rates. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit upheld the rule in July on a 2-1 vote. ...

Buckwild star Shain Gandee found dead Posted: 01 Apr 2013 10:34 AM PDT The MTV reality show star's body and two others were found in a vehicle in Sissonville, W.V.

Obama's bad day on White House basketball court Posted: 01 Apr 2013 10:19 AM PDT The president went 2-of-22 on his home court as he took part in the fitness-themed Easter Egg Roll.

Caroline Kennedy to be nominated as ambassador to Japan Posted: 01 Apr 2013 09:33 AM PDT Obama is to appoint the only living child of President John F. Kennedy, a source says.

Jessica Lynch is ‘happy to put Iraq in the past’ Posted: 01 Apr 2013 09:17 AM PDT Ten years ago, the 19-year-old was captured and later rescued.

Obamas welcome children to annual Easter Egg Roll Posted: 01 Apr 2013 08:52 AM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama and his family are welcoming thousands of children to the White House for the annual Easter Egg Roll.

Prosecutors seek death penalty for Holmes Posted: 01 Apr 2013 08:32 AM PDT James Holmes will go on trial for killing 12 in a Colorado movie theater.

Scientists baffled by new flu deaths in China Posted: 01 Apr 2013 08:02 AM PDT BEIJING (AP) — Health officials say they still don't understand how a lesser-known bird flu virus was able to kill two men and seriously sicken a woman in China, but that it's unlikely that it can spread easily among humans.

Hillary Clinton to give first paid speech Posted: 01 Apr 2013 07:16 AM PDT The former Secretary of State will speak in Dallas, a report says.

Tourism down after sex attacks in India Posted: 01 Apr 2013 06:45 AM PDT The number of foreigners traveling to India has dropped by 25 percent.

Part of Detroit Metro airport terminal evacuated Posted: 01 Apr 2013 05:29 AM PDT A suspicious item was in an X-ray machine at a security checkpoint.

Death penalty decision expected in James Holmes case Posted: 01 Apr 2013 05:00 AM PDT The man accused of killing 12 at a movie theater will learn if he'll face execution.

Afghan teenager fatally stabs U.S. soldier Posted: 01 Apr 2013 04:44 AM PDT An official estimated the attacker was 16 years old, but he escaped.

Indian court rules against drug maker's 'new' patent Posted: 01 Apr 2013 04:13 AM PDT Activists say poor patients around the world will get access to cheap medicines.

Tech firms bumping up perks to recruit, retain Posted: 01 Apr 2013 03:27 AM PDT CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple's ring-shaped, gleaming "Spaceship Headquarters" will include a world class auditorium and an orchard for engineers to wander. Google's new Bay View campus will feature walkways angled to force accidental encounters. Facebook, while putting final touches on a Disney-inspired campus including a Main Street with a B-B-Q shack, sushi house and bike shop, is already planning an even larger, more exciting new campus.

Death toll hits 34 in Tanzania building collapse Posted: 01 Apr 2013 02:42 AM PDT DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) - The death toll from the collapse of a multi-storey building in Tanzania has risen to 34 after more bodies were pulled from the rubble, a senior government official said on Monday. Rescue workers at the site in a district in the commercial capital Dar es Salaam have now cleared most of the debris and reached the basement of the building that caved in on Friday morning. It is likely more bodies could be found. Tanzania's buoyant economy has fuelled a building boom, especially in Kariakoo and the city center. ...

S.Africa says Mandela's condition has improved Posted: 01 Apr 2013 02:12 AM PDT The condition of South Africa's former president has improved further, the government said.

Pattycake, gorilla at NYC's Bronx Zoo, dies at 40 Posted: 01 Apr 2013 01:11 AM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Pattycake, the first gorilla born in New York City, has died at the Bronx Zoo. She was 40 years old and suffering from chronic cardiac problems.

Fatal shooting at Ohio church after Easter mass Posted: 01 Apr 2013 12:10 AM PDT Media reports identified the victim as the suspected gunman's father.

3 feared dead as Alaska Troopers copter crashes Posted: 31 Mar 2013 10:54 PM PDT Authorities say all three people aboard the helicopter are feared dead.

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