(AP) Fla. man convicted in killing of Redskins’ TaylorBy CURT ANDERSONAP Legal Affairs WriterMIAMIA 23-year-old man was convicted of second-degree murder Monday in the 2007 slaying of Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor during what witnesses say was a botched burglary.
(AP) Thieves in Halloween garb rob Mexico jewelry storeMEXICO CITYMexican authorities say armed thieves dressed as zombies and other scary Halloween characters robbed a jewelry store in Mexico City. City police say the robbers barged into the store Saturday night
The US Supreme Court announced without explanation Monday that it will not review an Oklahoma court’s decision to overturn a state law that restricts the use of an abortion pill. The court had said in June it would review an
(AP) NJ couple sues Christie over gay ‘therapy’ banNEWARK, N.J.A southern New Jersey couple has sued Gov. Chris Christie over his signing of a bill banning so-called gay conversion therapy, claiming it violates their constitutional rights. The couple, who isn’t
(AP) NEW YORK–The Nelson Mandela biopic “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” will get an audience from President Barack Obama, as well as a screening at the Kennedy Center hosted by Hillary Clinton. The Weinstein Co. tells The Associated Press that
(AP) Twitter boosts IPO price rangeNEW YORKTwitter’s confidence appears to be increasing ahead of its initial public offering set for later this week. The 7-year-old short messaging service on Monday boosted the price range for the IPO, saying that it
Paula Abdul once famously danced with an animated cat at the height of her pop star fame. Now, she has some critical words for another pop sensation best known for gyrating her rump. The former American Idol judge addressed Miley
(AP) Hollywood targeted to give health-care law a boostBy MICHAEL R. BLOOD and SANDY COHENAssociated PressLOS ANGELESThe health care overhaul might get a Hollywood rewrite. The California Endowment, a private foundation that is spending millions to promote President Barack Obama’s
(AP) Obama’s health law finally gets real for AmericaBy RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVARAssociated PressWASHINGTONNow is when Americans start figuring out that President Barack Obama’s health care law goes beyond political talk, and really does affect them and people they know. With a
(AP) Rallying for McAuliffe, Obama tears into tea partyBy PHILIP ELLIOTT and JOSH LEDERMANAssociated PressARLINGTON, Va.President Barack Obama cast Republican Ken Cuccinelli on Sunday as part of an extreme tea party faction that shut down the government, throwing the political
(AP) Biden, Rubio head to Virginia for governor’s raceBy PHILIP ELLIOTT and JOSH LEDERMANAssociated PressWINCHESTER, Va.Terry McAuliffe and Ken Cuccinelli are both looking to make Tuesday’s election for governor into a referendum on President Barack Obama’s health overhaul.McAuliffe planned to
Jackie Mason isn’t afraid to call President Barack Obama a liar for falsely promising Americans could keep their existing health care insurance under his “signature” health care reform. The veteran comic did just that during a recent radio interview, going
(AP) White House, lawmakers: no clemency for SnowdenBy KIMBERLY DOZIERAP Intelligence WriterWASHINGTONThe White House and the leaders of the congressional intelligence committees are rejecting former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden’s plea for clemency. Snowden made the plea in a
(AP) Miami’s Incognito suspended in Martin caseBy STEVEN WINEAP Sports WriterMIAMIThe Miami Dolphins suspended guard Richie Incognito late Sunday for misconduct related to the treatment of teammate Jonathan Martin, who abruptly left the team a week ago to receive help
(AP) Kubiak collapses, Colts rally to beat Texans 27-24By KRISTIE RIEKENAP Sports WriterHOUSTONHouston coach Gary Kubiak collapsed leaving the field at halftime and was taken by ambulance to a hospital, and the Indianapolis Colts rallied for a 27-24 victory over
By STEVE PEOPLESAssociated PressHARRISON, N.J.A second term all but assured, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is casting himself as an inclusive Republican who transcends political lines and a pragmatic leader whose results-oriented approach offers valuable lessons for dysfunctional party leaders
By ELLIOT SPAGATAssociated PressSAN DIEGOIt took Democrats 20 years to recapture the mayor’s seat in San Diego and less than nine months for one of their own to be driven out. Bob Filner’s disgraced exit amid a flurry of sexual
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Besieged by unflattering stories about the launch of President Barack Obama’s healthcare program, the White House saw a news report that it wanted to swiftly knock down. It was from NBC, which said that Obama had overpromised
(AP) Texans coach Kubiak taken off field on stretcherBy KRISTIE RIEKENAP Sports WriterHOUSTONHouston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak was carted off the field during halftime of Sunday night’s game against the Indianapolis Colts. Emergency medical personnel as well as team
(AP) Thunder beats Suns in Westbrook’s returnBy MURRAY EVANSAssociated PressOKLAHOMA CITYKevin Durant had 33 points and 10 rebounds, Russell Westbrook had 21 points and seven assists in his return from a knee injury and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a
(AP) Seattle overcomes 21-point deficit to beat BucsBy TIM BOOTHAP Sports WriterSEATTLEMore than an hour after watching Steven Hauschka kick the winning field goal in overtime, Russell Wilson stood behind the interview podium after getting beaten and battered again. Overcoming
(AP) Flip-flop-flip: Florida State back in 2nd in BCSBy RALPH D. RUSSOAP College Football WriterFlorida State is back in second place in the BCS standings, edging past Oregon behind first-place Alabama. The Seminoles’ lead is thin and their stay at
(AP) Foles throws 7 TDs, Eagles beat Raiders 49-20By JOSH DUBOWAP Sports WriterOAKLAND, Calif.Nick Foles didn’t know he had etched his name in NFL history until after he came out of the game. That must have been because he was
(AP) Late stand helps Redskins top Chargers 30-24 in OTBy JOSEPH WHITEAP Sports WriterLANDOVER, Md.Ball in hand, Danny Woodhead reached for the pylon. The official’s hands went up. Touchdown _ and certain victory _ for the San Diego Chargers. Defeat
(AP) Brady throws for 4 TDs; Pats top Steelers 55-31By HOWARD ULMANAP Sports WriterFOXBOROUGH, Mass.Tom Brady threw for season highs of 432 yards and four touchdowns, Rob Gronkowski had a career-high nine receptions and the New England Patriots beat the
