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Bombing Kills At Least 14 In Afghanistan, Including Three NATO Troops
Monday, October 01, 2012
In another incident, a firefight between NATO and Afghan troops left at least two Americans dead. Confusion, not an "insider attack," may have sparked the deadly exchange. The number ...
No Evidence Yet Of Jimmy Hoffa Under That Michigan Driveway
Friday, September 28, 2012
A tipster said a body was buried there in the mid-'70s. That timing led to speculation it might be the former Teamsters boss. But so far, officials say, drilling has just turned up mud and water.
Apple Is 'Extremely Sorry' For Its Much-Maligned Maps, CEO Tim Cook Says
Friday, September 28, 2012
Faced with a "public relations disaster," the company is even suggesting that while it works out the bugs customers can use Google Maps instead.
Bank Of America To Pay $2.43 Billion To Settle Class Action Lawsuit
Friday, September 28, 2012
Disgruntled investors alleged that the bank misled them about its acquisition of Merrill Lynch. The bank has not admitted doing anything wrong, but is moving to put the lawsuit behind it.
After Further Review, Having Regular Refs Back Made It 'A Real NFL Game'
Friday, September 28, 2012
It was clear Thursday night that the return of the league's officials after their labor dispute restored order.
Once Prominent Politician Bo Xilai Expelled From China's Communist Party
Friday, September 28, 2012
His fall from grace began when a local police chief told authorities about the murder of a British businessman. Bo's wife was convicted, and he's been connected to the handling of the case and other alleged corruption.
'It's Insane. It's Crazy:' Gunman Kills Four, Then Himself, In Minneapolis
Friday, September 28, 2012
Four other people were wounded. Early reports indicate the gunman was a former employee. People who live near the business are in shock.
Netanyahu Calls For 'Red Line' On Iran; Rejects Palestinian's 'Libelous' Charges
Thursday, September 27, 2012
The Israeli leader said Iran will have enough enriched uranium to make a nuclear weapon by mid-2013. It needs to be told it cannot cross that "red line" without facing consequences, h...
Actor Herbert Lom, Exasperated 'Pink Panther' Police Chief, Dies
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Driven mad by the comic incompetence of Inspector Clouseau, Lom's police chief Charles Dreyfus grew increasingly unstable (and increasingly funny, many would say) in seven Pink Panther movies.
We Have A Ruling: NFL Referees Are Returning To The Field
Thursday, September 27, 2012
NFL fans' nightmare is over. The league and its referees have reached a tentative agreement on a new, eight-year contract. So replacement refs — who have been blamed for botching call...
Psst! Wanna Buy Some Mozzarella? U.S. Cheese Being Smuggled Into Canada
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Criminals and cops looking to grab a slice of some tasty action are smuggling American cheese into Canada, according to the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. The American cheese costs far less than its Canadian competitors.
Andy Williams Dies; Crooner Was Known For 'Moon River,' Christmas TV Specials
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
The singer was 84. The cause of death, his family says, was bladder cancer.
At U.N., Ahmadinejad Lays Out Vision Of New World Order
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad used his eighth appearance before the U.N. General Assembly to elaborate on his vision of a new world order and criticize what he calls the world's "hegemonic" and "expansionist" powers.
After Uproar, No Clear Signal That NFL Refs Will Be Back Soon
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Fans from President Obama and Mitt Romney to Joe and Jane Sixpack are begging for a settlement. But there's nothing to indicate that the NFL and its referees will settle their labor dispute in time for this week's games.
Bring Back The Real NFL Refs! Debacle At End Of Game Adds To Outrage
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Replacement refs blew it big time last night, most observers agree, when they gave Seattle a touchdown that sent Green Bay to defeat. That's only added to the outrage over what's been...
Obama To Tell Iran That U.S. Will 'Do What We Must' On Nukes
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
The president addresses the U.N. General Assembly today. He and Republican opponent Mitt Romney will also be speaking to the Clinton Global Initiative.
'Flo' Makes List Of 'Top 10 Female Ad Icons;' Who's Missing?
Monday, September 24, 2012
The Progressive Insurance spokeswoman joins Miss Chiquita and others. But what about Little Debbie, Elsie the cow and Mrs. Butterworth? They didn't make the list. Whom would you add and delete?
Little Panda's Death Leaves Zookeepers 'Devastated'
Monday, September 24, 2012
Less than a week old, the cub died on Sunday at Washington's National Zoo. Preliminary examinations indicate that some of its liver had hardened and that it had a build-up of fluid in...
Romney's 2011 Tax Return Shows He Paid At 14.1 Percent Rate, Campaign Says
Friday, September 21, 2012
That rate is in line with earlier statements the candidate made about how much he paid in taxes last year. He's also releasing a summary of his taxes from the past 20 years — which ma...
As Last Surge Troops Leave, Some Afghans Take Up Arms Against Taliban
Friday, September 21, 2012
The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan is comparing an uprising against Taliban rule in Andar, Afghanistan, to the "Anbar Awakening" in Iraq that helped turn the tide against al-Qaida in that nation.