DAMASCUS, Syria — It’s a sweltering Friday night and the brightly lit streets of the mainly Christian neighborhood of Kasaa throb with the rhythms of music and the laughter of scores of young men and women strolling or sitting in
Why is gun control the only policy we’re allowed to discuss when horrific murders occur? In the liberal mindset, “root causes” of crime begin and end with the Second Amendment. But who pays the price when our public guardians fail
Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus had a message last week for outspoken conservatives who support strict immigration enforcement policies: Shut up. Yes, the head of the RNC is more concerned about protecting the party’s Hispanic vote-pandering campaign than protecting
(AP) Egypt court orders release of MubarakBy SARAH EL DEEBAssociated PressCAIROAn Egyptian court ordered Wednesday the release of ousted President Hosni Mubarak, but it is not yet clear if the ailing ex-leader will walk free after over two years in
(AP) Yasiel Puig’s homer lifts Dodgers past Marlins 6-4By STEVEN WINEAP Sports WriterMIAMIWith his first swing of the night, Yasiel Puig snapped a slump and silenced speculation he’s in the doghouse. The rookie sensation came off the bench to hit
Reuters is reporting the number is up to 1300 dead. (AP) Syrian activists: 100 dead in alleged gas attack By BASSEM MROUEAssociated PressBEIRUTSyrian opposition groups say at least 100 people have been killed during a fierce government offensive near Damascus,
By KIRSTEN GRIESHABERAssociated PressBERLINAn intruder managed to break into German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s jet at Cologne Airport for several hours last month, playing around with buttons in the cockpit, activating the escape slide and using fire extinguishers before police put
Egypt’s interim prime minister said his country could live without aid from the United States as Washington and the EU review ties with Cairo amid a bloody crackdown on supporters of deposed president Mohamed Morsi. A defiant Hazem al-Beblawi told
The partner of the US journalist behind the Edward Snowden leaks launched legal action against Britain for holding him under anti-terror laws as the government admitted it was kept informed about his detention. David Miranda, a Brazilian national who has
A Yemeni accused of the September 11 attacks walked out of a courtroom at Guantanamo Bay, claiming that the lack of food he received amounts to “psychological torture.” Ramzi Binalshibh, one of five men on trial over the hijacking and
Egypt’s former president Hosni Mubarak will face a new court hearing on Wednesday during which his lawyer will seek his release from prison, judicial sources said. The hearing is the fourth and final case against the long-time president, who was
Bad weather and a drive by Russia to curb sales of beer to fight alcoholism cut quarterly profit at Carlsberg by 38 percent, the Danish brewer said on Wednesday, disappointing analysts. Net profit in the second quarter fell to 2.074
(AP) Manning faces sentencing for WikiLeaks disclosuresBy DAVID DISHNEAU and PAULINE JELINEKAssociated PressFORT MEADE, Md.More than three years after his arrest in Iraq, Army Pfc. Bradley Manning is set to learn the price he’ll pay for leaking an unprecedented volume
(AP) Yankees rally for sweep of DH over the Blue JaysBy HOWIE RUMBERGAP Sports WriterNEW YORKJayson Nix hit a tying homer in the seventh inning and a game-ending single in the ninth, lifting the Yankees to their second comeback victory
(AP) High demand as World Cup ticket sales beginBy TALES AZZONIAP Sports WriterSAO PAULOIt was a frenzied start to FIFA’s attempt to fill the stands for next year’s World Cup in Brazil as fans applied Tuesday for more than 1
(AP) Eagles coach Kelly names Vick starting QBBy DAN GELSTONAP Sports WriterPHILADELPHIAMichael Vick took a pay cut and had to compete for his job when he returned to the Eagles. Part of the choice had to do with the up-tempo
(AP) Panama rallies to beat Taiwan at LLWSBy JOHN WAWROWAP Sports WriterSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa.Getting hit in the left foot by a pitch never felt so good to Jose Gonzalez. As the Aguadulce, Panama, infielder limped his way toward first base,
Hip hop mogul Russell Simmons caught significant heat last week for publishing a comedy video featuring Underground Railroad icon Harriet Tubman in sexual situations. Simmons quickly apologized, but not before receiving a crush of blistering critiques for the clip. Now,
Fox News executive vice president of corporate communications Brian Lewis was fired and thrown out of the building two weeks ago after an internal investigation found that he had breached his contract with regard to “issues relating to financial irregularities,”
By NEKESA MUMBI MOODYAP Entertainment WriterNEW YORKAretha Franklin won’t say what caused her latest health problems, but says she’s had a “miraculous” recovery and is looking forward to performing soon. The 71-year-old Queen of Soul has canceled several concerts and
Mark Ruffalo penned an open letter in support of abortion, a note read aloud at a Mississippi abortion clinic this week. He dubbed those against abortion as radical and recessive, likening the abortion fight to the one against institutional racism.
Clueless star Stacey Dash doesn’t follow the typical Hollywood template when it comes to politics. Dash supported Mitt Romney in his failed race for the White House last year. Now, Dash is critiquing Oprah Winfrey for the talk show host’s
(AP) BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.–In a drive to add subscribers, Netflix has expanded on a movie licensing deal with The Weinstein Co. that will add more films to its Internet video service beginning in 2016. The multi-year agreement announced Tuesday builds
The Saudi government has warned the United States and other western countries that it will remember those who did not back the Egyptian military during its current crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal’s statement read:
Back in 2008, the government of California promised substantial tax breaks to businesses that invested in certain types of business. After those tax breaks were struck down by a court, however, the Franchise Tax Board is clawing back all of
