(AP) Congress, administration spar over Israeli visasBy BRADLEY KLAPPER and MATTHEW LEEAssociated PressWASHINGTONLegislation that would let Israelis visit the United States without visas but not demand full reciprocal treatment for all Americans wishing to travel to the Jewish state could
(AP) BOSTONAuthorities have arrested a man for having an open container of alcohol while he was parked near Secretary of State John Kerry’s home on Boston’s Beacon Hill. State Department security officers called in Boston police Sunday afternoon after a man
On Sunday evening in Oakland, protesters lit a flag on fire in anger over the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the killing of Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida. Afterward, one protester appeared to light a marijuana cigarette (“blunt”) off the
On Sunday evening in Oakland, hundreds of demonstrators mobbed the streets to protest the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the killing of Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida. The new protests followed protests on Saturday night and early Sunday morning in
(AP) Diamondbacks 3B Davidson leads US past World 4-2By MIKE FITZPATRICKAP Sports WriterNEW YORKMatt Davidson was overwhelmed when a Hall of Fame representative stopped by and asked for some game-used equipment to display in Cooperstown. Batting helmet? Sure thing. Batting
(AP) Jay Bruce’s 2-run HR powers Reds past Braves, 8-4By CHARLES ODUMAP Sports WriterATLANTAJay Bruce hit a two-run homer in Cincinnati’s four-run third inning, Shin-Soo Choo also homered, and the Reds beat Julio Teheran and the Atlanta Braves 8-4 on
(AP) Davis hits 37th HR as Orioles defeat Blue Jays 7-4By DAVID GINSBURGAP Sports WriterBALTIMOREWith one final power surge before the All-Star break, Chris Davis earned himself a place in baseball’s record book and generated momentum for the Home Run
(AP) Teenager Spieth is youngest PGA winner in 82 yearsBy LUKE MEREDITHAP Sports WriterSILVIS, Ill.Nineteen-year-old Jordan Spieth outlasted David Hearn and Zach Johnson on the fifth hole of a playoff to win the John Deere Classic on Sunday, becoming the
(AP) Padres hit 4 homers, rout Zito, Giants 10-1By BERNIE WILSONAP Sports WriterSAN DIEGOCarlos Quentin hit one of San Diego’s four home runs and drove in three runs as the Padres routed Barry Zito and the San Francisco Giants 10-1
(AP) 5 things to know about Tour de FranceBy JAMEY KEATENAssociated PressMONT VENTOUX, FranceFive things to know as the Tour de France enters its second and final rest day on Monday: 1. ONE DAY, TWO JERSEYS: Chris Froome of Britain
Pop singer Katy Perry and the son of Mia Farrow agree on one thing regarding the acquittal of George Zimmerman–it confirms their feelings that America remains a racist society. Ronan Farrow, the biological son of the actress and her former
(AFP) “Despicable Me 2,” a sequel to the 2010 animated blockbuster, led the US box office for a second consecutive weekend, industry estimates showed Sunday. The comedy, with Steve Carell voicing villain-turned-doting-father Gru, earned an anticipated $44.8 million between Friday
On Sunday afternoon, the Obama Department of Justice announced that it would pursue investigation into George Zimmerman. That announcement came just hours after Zimmerman was acquitted for second-degree murder and manslaughter in the killing of Trayvon Martin, and within one
Travon Free, a writer for the liberal Comedy Central program The Daily Show, decided to up the racist anger regarding the George Zimmerman acquittal via social media. Free sent out a tweet featuring what he said was the jury who
On Breitbart News Sunday on Sirius XM Patriot channel 125 from 7 p.m to 10 p.m EDT, Breitbart News Executive Chairman and host Stephen K. Bannon will discuss Monday’s “D.C. March for Jobs,” the George Zimmerman verdict, and the turmoil surrounding
Dustin Lance Black, the gay screenwriter who won an Oscar for the film Milk, is an unabashed advocate for same-sex marriage. Yet Black isn’t on board with potential boycotts regarding the upcoming sci-fi feature Ender’s Game. The film is based
Twitchy has a great round up of reactions on Twitter from Obama’s post-racial America. Van Jones, Former “Green Czar” for Barack Obama, posted a picture of martin Luther King Jr. in a hoodie. April 4th, 1968 … #RipTrayvonMartin … Please
Not every celebrity took to Twitter to lambaste the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the hotly debated case of Trayvon Martin’s death. Rapper Lupe Fiasco served up a series of thought-provoking tweets that, agree or disagree, set him apart from
By SYLVIA HUIAssociated PressLONDONAn ex-military man tries his hand at writing, publishes a debut detective novel, and wins critical acclaim. But here’s the twist in the tale: The true identity of the author is none other than “Harry Potter” creator
By CHRIS TALBOTTAP Music WriterNASHVILLE, Tenn.Beyonce called for a moment of silence for Trayvon Martin during a concert just hours after George Zimmerman was found not guilty by a Florida jury. The pop star took a moment to honor the
(AP) Cory Monteith, star of hit show ‘Glee,’ found deadVANCOUVER, British ColumbiaPolice say actor Cory Monteith, star of the hit TV show “Glee,” has been found dead in a Vancouver hotel. The 31-year-old Monteith, who played the character Finn Hudson
Police in Belfast were attacked with petrol bombs in a second night of violence by Protestant rioters in the Northern Irish capital. Bricks, bottles, furniture and other missiles were also hurled on Saturday following riots that left 32 officers injured
Egypt’s new prime minister planned further talks Sunday on forming a cabinet, as prosecutors looked at criminal complaints against ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi and members of his Muslim Brotherhood. Hazem al-Beblawi held talks Saturday with candidates for ministerial posts
