(AP) Israelis, Palestinians skeptical about peace talksBy ARON HELLERAssociated PressJERUSALEMIsraeli and Palestinian officials voiced skepticism Sunday that they can move toward a peace deal, as the sides inched toward what may be the first round of significant negotiations in five
Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), appearing on CNN’s State of the Union, gave Sen. Mike Enzi (R-WY) “strong support” in his upcoming primary challenge against Liz Cheney, daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney. While acknowledging that everyone has a right
(AP) Federer upset by qualifier in Hamburg semisHAMBURG, GermanyRoger Federer lost to Argentine qualifier Federico Delbonis 7-6 (7), 7-6 (4) Saturday in the semifinals of the German Tennis Championships. Federer, a four-time champion in Hamburg, was outplayed by the 114th-ranked
(AP) How to rid park of annoying gulls stump GiantsSAN FRANCISCOEven the sea gulls are throwing the struggling San Francisco Giants for a loss this year. The San Jose Mercury News reported Saturday that Giants officials are stumped with finding a
(AP) Froome locks up Tour de FranceBy JOHN LEICESTERAP Sports WriterANNECY-SEMNOZ, FranceChris Froome retained his big race lead Saturday to all but ensure he will become Britain’s second consecutive Tour de France champion. Only an accident or other freak mishap
Hundreds of people gathered in front of the federal building in Las Vegas for the National Actions Network Rally for Trayvon Martin. KCEP radio was there, playing gospel music before the speakers started, the mood was positive and upbeat. There
(AP) Westwood leads Woods going to final round of OpenBy PAUL NEWBERRYAP National WriterGULLANE, ScotlandLee Westwood is positioned to win the first major title of his career. Boy, does that sound familiar. Long considered one of the best players without
(AP) Across US, people rally for ‘Justice for Trayvon’By BILL BARROWAssociated PressATLANTAOne week after a jury found George Zimmerman not guilty in the death of unarmed teen Trayvon Martin, people began to gather for nationwide rallies to press for federal
(AP) French police, youths clash after veil incidentBy NICOLAS GARRIGA and ANGELA CHARLTONAssociated PressTRAPPES, France About 250 people hurling projectiles clashed with police firing tear gas west of Paris, in apparent protest over enforcement of France’s ban on Islamic face
(AP) Italy: 5 convicted for Costa Concordia shipwreckBy COLLEEN BARRY and FRANCESCO SPORTELLIAssociated PressGROSSETO, ItalyAn Italian court on Saturday convicted five employees of an Italian cruise company over the Costa Concordia shipwreck that killed 32 crew and passengers, handing down
(AP) Bomb detonated at Beijing airport; 1 injuredBy DIDI TANGAssociated PressBEIJINGA man in a wheelchair who was airing grievances set off a homemade bomb in a crowded terminal at Beijing’s main airport on Saturday evening, injuring himself but no one
(AP) Israel: Palestinian prisoners to be freed in talksBy IAN DEITCHAssociated PressJERUSALEMIsrael has agreed to release some “hardcore” Palestinian prisoners as part of U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s efforts to restart Mideast peace talks, but it will not meet
Six men accused in the gang-rape and robbery of a 39-year-old Swiss woman cyclist holidaying in India were sentenced to life terms Saturday by a court in central India.
(AP) 7 injured in fresh clashes in Indian KashmirBy AIJAZ HUSSAINAssociated PressSRINAGAR, IndiaProtesters have clashed with government troops in several parts of Indian-controlled Kashmir for the second straight day, defying a curfew imposed to restrain public anger over the killing
By RYAN PEARSONAP Entertainment WriterSAN DIEGOHours after President Barack Obama delivered remarks about Trayvon Martin and the George Zimmerman trial, Jamie Foxx and Samuel L. Jackson addressed the racially charged case at Comic-Con in San Diego. Foxx was at the
(AP) Houston rookie OF Barnes hits for cycleHOUSTONHouston rookie outfielder Brandon Barnes has hit for the cycle against the Seattle Mariners. Barnes hit a solo homer in the second inning and had a run-scoring triple in the fourth on Friday
AMMAN (Reuters) – Israel and the Palestinians have laid the groundwork for resuming peace talks after an almost three-year stalemate, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Friday, though he cautioned the deal was not final and required more
In response to Tradition vs. assembly-line storytelling: I love the Chosen One trope, especially when it is deployed, as it is, just after the revelation that the hero (and 95% of the time it’s a hero, not a heroine) is
Students threatening teachers. Teachers threatening students. Corruption in the classrooms, the hallways, and, eventually, becoming a national scandal – all part of daily life at an Islamic high school in Rotterdam. There, according to a recent article in Dutch daily NRC Handelsblad, non-Muslim
Actor Romany Malco of Weeds and The 40-Year-Old Virgin fame took to The Huffington Post to comment on the death of Florida teen Travyon Martin. What Malco wrote hardly reflected the majority opinion in Hollywood. In fact, Malco’s piece is
Actress Rae Dawn Chong unleashed an angry, quasi-positive rant against Oprah Winfrey during a radio interview this week, one that attacked Winfrey’s weight and used language The New York Post chose not to publish. Chong worked with Winfrey on The
They all feel the same, under the surface, because they’re all constructed the same way under the surface. There’s been a lot of complaints about this trend lately. It’s accelerated in the past ten years. Sure, after the huge success
In response to A Unicorn, Porn Star And No Tinkerbell (video): I don’t mean this about you or David, I mean this about our ridiculous institutions — Can we please stop being “offended by” and “concerned about” silly prankish
In response to What would it take for Filthy Filner’s supporters to Throw Him Under The Bus?: Nancy Pelosi orders the press not to call Filner her “former colleague,” despite the fact they were both part of the California Democratic
On Thursday, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Department suspended Corporal Chris Wood for bringing a can of Arizona Ice Tea and a bag of Skittles to work at the Brevard County Jail on Saturday morning. He said that he was trying
