(AP) Man in video confession pleads guilty to fatal DUIBy ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINSAP Legal Affairs WriterCOLUMBUS, OhioAn Ohio man who confessed in an online video to causing a fatal wrong-way crash after a night of heavy drinking pleaded guilty Wednesday to
(AP) Cops: Tired of Eagles music, woman stabs roommateNORTH CHARLESTON, S.C.Authorities say a South Carolina woman stabbed her roommate after getting fed up with the man listening to the Eagles and watching TV with his brother. North Charleston police say
Cher knows a thing or two about provocative attire. The singer/actress routinely dressed in outrageous outfits in her younger years, be it a body stocking for the music video If I Could Turn Back Time to her wardrobe choices for
(AP) Facebook sorry for ad showing photo of dead girlHALIFAX, Nova ScotiaFacebook has apologized after a dating ad featuring the photo of a Canada teen who died after months of bullying was posted on its site. A spokesperson for the
Farm subsidies in the world’s biggest economies rose in 2012, the OECD said, reversing a long-term trend as governments poured more funding into agriculture despite strained budgets and high food prices. In its annual report on global farming, the OECD
Starbucks is asking armed customers to leave their guns at the door, but not banning firearms outright. In gun-crazed America, with its epidemic of school and other mass shootings, the latest just this week in Washington, DC itself, some states
An Indian court has reprimanded police for arresting a man they accused of drinking tea in a “suspicious” manner at one of the country’s ubiquitous roadside stalls. Vijay Patil was drinking tea in the western city of Kolhapur in February
By JILL LAWLESSAssociated PressLONDONIn Britain this week, a judge struck a blow against religious oppression. Or for religious freedom. It all depends who you ask. Judge Peter Murphy ruled that a female Muslim defendant may stand trial wearing a face-covering
By ANGELA CHARLTONAssociated PressPARISFrance’s Senate has voted to ban beauty pageants for children under 16 in an effort to protect girls from being sexualized too early. Anyone who enters a child into such a contest would face up to two
President Bashar al-Assad on Wednesday thanked key backer Russia for helping Syria face down what he described as a “savage attack” by Western-backed Islamic extremists, according to state television. Russia is helping “create a new global balance”, Assad said, after
Syria is confident the United Nations will not adopt a resolution on its chemical weapons under Chapter VII, which could allow the use of force, its deputy foreign minister said Wednesday. The comments come as envoys from the five permanent
A newly released Inspector General report reveals that convicted felons have gained access to United States military facilities on a regular basis. Monday morning, 12 people were murdered by a gunman who had authorized access to Washington’s Navy Yard. According
(AP) Baseball resumes, near site of Navy Yard shootingBy JOSEPH WHITEAP Sports WriterWASHINGTONThe vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff greeted players in the Washington Nationals clubhouse before the game, handing out blue-and-gold Navy caps. Manager Davey Johnson and
(AP) Broncos become top team in AP Pro32 pollBy DAVE CAMPBELLAP Pro Football Writer Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos dismantled the defending Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens in the season opener. Then they delivered a convincing victory on the
(AP) Harvey will try to rehab elbow instead of surgeryBy MIKE FITZPATRICKAP Sports WriterNEW YORKMatt Harvey will try to rehab his injured right elbow without reconstructive surgery, a move the young ace hopes is going to keep him on the
(AP) Padres hand Pirates 2nd straight loss, 5-2By WILL GRAVESAP Sports WriterPITTSBURGHJedd Gyorko blasted a 3-run homer among his three hits and the San Diego Padres topped the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Tuesday night. Ronny Cedeno added three hits for
(AP) Valencia lifts Orioles to 3-2 win over SoxBy HOWARD ULMANAP Sports WriterBOSTONDanny Valencia tripled to stop closer Koji Uehara’s streak of 37 consecutive outs in the ninth inning and Matt Wieters’ had the go-ahead sacrifice fly as the Baltimore
(AP) Reds hand Astros 100th loss, 10-0By KRISTIE RIEKENAP Sports WriterHOUSTONJay Bruce hit a grand slam and had 5 RBIs, Mike Leake pitched eight scoreless innings and the Cincinnati Reds cruised to a 10-0 win over Houston on Tuesday night,
The Washington Navy Yard gunman, Aaron Alexis, reportedly felt that he was racially discriminated against. According to his best friend, Nutpisit Suthamtewakul, 31, who runs the Happy Bowl Thai restaurant, Alexis “had been in the Navy but he was unemployed…He
(AP) Nationals sweep doubleheader from BravesWASHINGTONTanner Roark threw seven shutout innings, and the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 4-0 to sweep a day-night doubleheader Tuesday, ensuring the Braves leave Washington without the NL East title. Roark (7-0) allowed just
(AP) ‘Hiccup Girl’ on trial on murder charge in FloridaBy TAMARA LUSHAssociated PressCLEARWATER, Fla.A Florida woman who appeared on several national television programs as a teen because of her uncontrollable hiccupping went on trial on a murder charge on Tuesday.
The Obama administration is pushing a big change to movie theaters nationwide, one meant to help the disabled better enjoy the cinematic experience. The new rules could negatively impact theater owners, particularly at a time when they are struggling fiscally
I’ve always liked him. He starred in one of my favorite moves, The Prestige. If I recall right, Howard Stern relayed an anecdote about Hugh Jackman carrying his wife into some awards thing or gala-type situation, because her leg was
(AP) FBI: Navy Yard gunman had shotgun, got handgunBy ERIC TUCKERAssociated PressWASHINGTONThe FBI says Navy Yard gunman Aaron Alexis had a shotgun when he entered a building and got a handgun inside after he started firing. Valerie Parlave, head of
BW 9/17/2013 6:45:00 PM FOX News Channel (FNC) will unveil its new primetime lineup on Monday, October 7th, marking the 17th anniversary of the network. The announcement was made by Roger Ailes, Chairman and CEO of FOX News. Greta Van
