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Obama Lashes Republicans as Government Reopens
(AP) Obama lashes Republicans as government reopensBy DAVID ESPOAP Special CorrespondentWASHINGTONThe 16-day partial government shutdown was a Republican-provoked spectacle that “encouraged our enemies” around the world, President Barack Obama said Thursday in withering day-after criticism. The popular panda cam went
Shutdown-delayed US September Jobs Report Due Tuesday
The US September jobs report, delayed by the government shutdown, will be released next Tuesday, according to a Labor Department calendar released Thursday. The keenly watched report had been scheduled for release on October 4, but was postponed along with
DHS Selection Suggests Priority Shift from Immigration to Security
(AP) DHS selection suggests priority shift to securityBy ALICIA A. CALDWELLAssociated PressWASHINGTONPresident Barack Obama’s selection of a former top Pentagon lawyer to head the Homeland Security Department suggests the agency will be stepping back from its preoccupation with immigration to
EU, Canada reach landmark free trade deal
(AP) EU, Canada reach landmark free trade dealBy JUERGEN BAETZAssociated PressBRUSSELSCanada and the European Union have struck a tentative free trade agreement meant to boost growth and employment. European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso on Friday said following talks with
Wilson, Lynch lead Seattle past Cardinals, 33-22
(AP) Wilson, Lynch lead Seattle past Cardinals, 33-22By BOB BAUMAP Sports WriterGLENDALE, Ariz.Russell Wilson threw for three touchdowns, Marshawn Lynch rushed for 91 yards and the Seattle Seahawks beat the Arizona Cardinals 33-22 on Thursday night. The Seahawks (6-1) intercepted
Red Wings Beat Avs 4-2 as Roy Loses 1st Game
(AP) Red Wings beat Avs 4-2 as Roy loses 1st gameBy PAT GRAHAMAP Sports WriterDENVERJohan Franzen scored two goals, including the tiebreaker with 12:50 remaining, and Jonas Gustavsson stopped 38 shots, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-2 victory
Nolan Ryan Retiring as CEO of Texas Rangers
(AP) Nolan Ryan retiring as CEO of Texas RangersBy SCHUYLER DIXONAP Sports WriterARLINGTON, TexasNolan Ryan is leaving the Texas Rangers again, stepping away from his CEO role 20 years after ending his Hall of Fame career as a pitcher. In
No. 10 Miami Edges North Carolina 27-23
(AP) No. 10 Miami edges North Carolina 27-23By AARON BEARDAP Sports WriterCHAPEL HILL, N.C.Dallas Crawford turned in a big performance in relief of Miami’s star runner to keep the No. 10 Hurricanes unbeaten. Crawford had a 3-yard touchdown with 16
Tigers on Brink of Elimination After Boston Wins
(AP) Tigers on brink of elimination after Boston winsBy LARRY LAGEAP Sports WriterDETROITMiguel Cabrera hobbled through a stop sign, gently colliding with the catcher for an easy out at home. Anibal Sanchez showed none of his no-hit stuff, Detroit’s first
NYPD: Teen found with fetus in bag at store
(AP) NYPD: Teen found with fetus in bag at storeNEW YORKA security guard on the lookout for shoplifters searched two teenage girls as they left a Manhattan lingerie shop Thursday afternoon and discovered one of them was carrying a fetus
MSNBC's Matthews: Tea Party Racist by Using Word 'We'
Appearing on Now with Alex Wagner on MSNBC, primetime host Chris Matthews explained that Tea Party use of the word “we” was racist, and that Tea Partiers presumably still counted black people as “three-fifths” of a person. The leg-tingling host
Liberal Comic Louis CK Battles Unions in Benefits Dispute
Comedian Louis CK, a stand-up known for his FX series as well as his vulgar comments about Sarah Palin, finds himself in a legal fight against several unions. The Louie star’s production company is suing the boards of the Motion
Police Arrest at Least 40 in Shale Protests
(AP) Police arrest at least 40 in shale protestsREXTON, New BrunswickCanadian police say they have arrested at least 40 people in eastern New Brunswick at the site of a protest over shale gas development that turned violent. The Royal Canadian
Obama nominating Johnson to head Homeland Security
(AP) Obama nominating Johnson to head Homeland SecurityBy NEDRA PICKLERAssociated PressWASHINGTONPresident Barack Obama has chosen former Pentagon lawyer Jeh (jay) Johnson as the new secretary of the Homeland Security Department. Obama plans to announce Johnson’s nomination Friday. He must be
NY police say teen girls had human remains in bag
(AP) NY police say teen girls had human remains in bagNEW YORKNew York City police say two teenage girls were stopped as they were leaving a Manhattan store, and a security guard checking their bags found what appeared to be
DNA Links Mysterious Yeti to Ancient Polar Bear
(AP) DNA links mysterious Yeti to ancient polar bearBy JILL LAWLESSAssociated PressLONDONA British scientist says he may have solved the mystery of the Abominable Snowman — the elusive ape-like creature of the Himalayas. He thinks it’s a bear.DNA analysis conducted
Norway Rocker in French Court for Alleged Racism
(AP) PARIS–A Norwegian heavy metal rocker on trial in France on charges of inciting racial hatred has had his case adjourned until June 3. Kristian “Varg” Vikernes, 40, was initially detained on terrorism suspicions after he and his French wife
Study: Brain self-cleans, flushes out 'gunk' while sleeping
(AP) Study: Good night’s sleep cleans out gunk in brainBy ALICIA CHANGAP Science WriterLOS ANGELESWhen we sleep, our brains get rid of gunk that builds up while we’re awake, suggests a study that may provide new clues to treat Alzheimer’s
The Growing Terror Threat From Radical Women Converts
In a photograph, the girl looks back with casual curiosity, her face scrubbed, her hair pulled a bit untidily behind her ears, her collar crisp, her tie askew, a charming and timeless portrait of the young Catholic schoolgirl in her
Deadly Halloween Tableau Too Realistic for Some
(AP) Deadly Halloween tableau too realistic for someMUSTANG, Okla.An Oklahoma family is terrifying neighbors with home Halloween decorations depicting two eerily realistic accident victims. The gory tableau at the Mullins’ family home in Mustang includes a man who appears to
Report: Media Cover Shutdown Victims over Obamacare Victims 100 to 1
TruthRevolt.org reports today that the media’s coverage of government shutdown victims was overwhelming during the October 1 through October 16 period, while the media’s coverage of victims of Obamacare was miniscule. “Since October 1, when the government shutdown began, the
Top NY court will review Bloomberg's big-soda ban
(AP) Top NY court will review Bloomberg’s big-soda banBy MICHAEL VIRTANENAssociated PressALBANY, N.Y.The state’s highest court agreed Thursday to hear New York City’s appeal of a ruling that blocked Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s effort to stop many eateries from selling super-sized,
2 convicted killers mistakenly released in Florida
(AP) 2 convicted killers mistakenly released in FloridaBy MIKE SCHNEIDER and BRENDAN FARRINGTONAssociated PressORLANDO, Fla.Two convicted killers serving life in a Florida prison were mistakenly freed in the last three weeks after forged court documents reduced their sentences, authorities said.
Lockheed Cuts 600 Jobs, Says Not Linked to Shutdown
Defense contractor Lockheed Martin said Thursday it will lay off 600 US workers in its missions systems and training business, in a move not linked to the government shutdown. The defense and aerospace giant had put about 2,400 employees on
