(AP) Suspected coke found in kidney bean cans in Mass.LYNN, Mass.Police stopped a car for speeding and found suspected cocaine with a street value of $1 million hidden inside cans labeled as kidney beans, authorities said. The 35-year-old driver, Swinton
(AP) Clinton to evaluate women’s rights across globeBy KEN THOMASAssociated PressNEW YORKHillary Rodham Clinton says she plans to lead an effort to evaluate the progress women have made around the globe in becoming full and equal participants in society. The
Brooke Mueller, the troubled ex-wife of Charlie Sheen, is the reluctant star of a new video out that highlights her struggles with drug abuse. The video, taken before she was “placed on psychiatric hold” earlier this year, features the 36-year-old
(AP) US signs treaty to regulate global arms tradingBy MATTHEW LEEAP Diplomatic WriterUNITED NATIONSThe United States, the world’s largest arms dealer, has joined more than 90 other nations in signing a treaty that regulates global arms trading, but there is
By SARAH DiLORENZOAP Business WriterPARISThe French government has declared the economic crisis over and is promising that its budget for next year will bring growth and jobs, but experts are criticizing the proposal from all sides and a true rebound
By BASSEM MROUEAssociated PressBEIRUTLebanese airport officials say a team of U.N. chemical weapons inspectors has arrived in Beirut on its way back to Syria. U.N officials say the inspectors will complete their investigation into “pending credible allegations” of chemical weapons
By DAVID RISING and RODNEY MUHUMUZAAssociated PressNAIROBI, KenyaThe militant group behind the takeover of a Nairobi mall claimed Wednesday that Kenyan government assault team carried out “a demolition” of the building, burying 137 hostages in rubble. A government spokesman denied
(AP) MEXICO CITYMexican authorities say the death toll from last week’s floods and mudslides has risen to 130, after eight more bodies were found buried in a landslide. Interior Secretary Miguel Angel Osorio Chong said Tuesday that the latest bodies were
(AP) Unlicensed doc gets prison in Vegas stem cell scamLAS VEGASAn 87-year-old unlicensed physician was sentenced Tuesday to 17 1/2 years in federal prison for heading a stem cell scam in Las Vegas that prosecutors said preyed on terminally ill
On Tuesday, Matt Shaheen, commissioner of Collin County, Texas, penned a letter to Fox Sports protesting Fox Sports’ decision to terminate broadcaster Craig James based on James’ opposition to same-sex marriage. Shaheen wrote to Dan Bell of Fox Sports: Mr.
(AP) Cards’ Wacha loses no-hit bid with 2 outs in 9thBy STEVE OVERBEYAssociated PressST. LOUISIf he was heartbroken, Michael Wacha never showed it. Not so, the rest of the St. Louis Cardinals. Wacha lost his no-hit bid on Ryan Zimmerman’s
(AP) More fan violence reported at Candlestick ParkSAN FRANCISCOA teenage football fan suffered a concussion and a broken arm and nose at Candlestick Park after police say he was attacked during the San Francisco 49ers 27-7 loss to the Indianapolis
(AP) Tigers clinch playoff spot with 4-2 win over TwinsBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIAP Sports WriterMINNEAPOLISThere was no celebrating in the Detroit Tigers clubhouse after their latest victory. No need for goggles or champagne just yet. The Tigers are back in the
(AP) Yanks pushed to brink of elimination with 7-0 lossBy HOWIE RUMBERGAP Sports WriterNEW YORKWith New York quickly falling behind the Rays, the fans at Yankee Stadium were left with getting worked up over whether they would get their Mariano
(AP) Judge: Rent Too High candidate goes on NY ballotNEW YORKA man who wants to run for mayor as the Rent is Too Damn High Party’s candidate should be on the general election ballot, a judge has decided. Jimmy McMillan,
(AP) NEW YORK–Sony Pictures will make a raunchy, R-rated animated film written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg titled “Sausage Party.” The project was announced Tuesday by Sony, which is co-financing the film with Annapurna Pictures. Writing partners Rogen and
(AP) Officials: Obama, Rouhani will not meet at UNBy DARLENE SUPERVILLEAssociated PressUNITED NATIONSSenior U.S. officials say President Barack Obama and Iranian President Hasan Rouhani will not meet while both leaders are at the United Nations. The officials say a meeting
Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson suffered a broken left arm Tuesday in a one-car crash after being distracted by a slice of pizza falling off the front passenger seat. Police said alcohol was not a factor in the early
Pop superstar Justin Timberlake has weighed in on President Barack Obama, skipping past the leader’s handling of Syria, the economy or other weighty matters. Timberlake confirmed Obama’s cool quotient during a chat with Jay Leno on The Tonight Show this
Baltimore Orioles star Manny Machado was rushed to hospital after suffering an apparent serious leg injury in the seventh inning of a game against Tampa Bay. Machado, 21, was taken off the field on a medical cart Monday after he
(AP) NCAA to restore Penn State football scholarshipsBy MARK SCOLFOROAssociated PressHARRISBURG, Pa.The NCAA says it will gradually restore football scholarships taken from Penn State over the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal, saying the school has made significant changes to its
Duck Dynasty doesn’t fit the mold of your standard television smash. No hip clothes, trendy music or even zombies. Uncle Si, one of the show’s standout stars, thinks he knows why his A&E reality show continues to smash ratings records.
On Monday, Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke, head of the Vatican court, said that House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has no right to be granted Communion thanks to her stance in favor of abortion. Burke stated that refusing Pelosi Communion
Former St. Louis Rams practice squad player Ty Nsekhe ripped the military on Twitter on Monday, writing, “it doesn’t take much skill to kill someone.” He tweeted in response to a missive from one Morgan Reed, who wrote, “Hard to
(AP) Manning’s 3 TDs helps Broncos beat Raiders 37-21By EDDIE PELLSAP National WriterDENVERPeyton Manning threw for 374 yards and three touchdowns Monday to lift the Denver Broncos to another easy victory, 37-21 over the Oakland Raiders. The Broncos (3-0) have
