(AP) Colorado sheriffs sue over new gun restrictionsBy IVAN MORENOAssociated PressDENVERColorado sheriffs upset with gun restrictions adopted in the aftermath of last year’s mass shootings filed a federal lawsuit Friday, challenging the regulations as unconstitutional. The lawsuit involves sheriffs from
(AFP) – Chinese police have arrested a man who allegedly made bomb threats which caused delays or diversions to Shanghai, news reports said Saturday. Eleven flights were affected in total, though the suspect is not alleged to be behind all
(AP) – Conservative religious lawmakers in Afghanistan blocked a law on Saturday that aims to protect women’s freedoms, with some arguing that parts of it violate Islamic principles or encourage women to have sex outside of marriage. The failure highlights
(AP) Internal wrangling marks Dems’ Senate campaignsBy BILL BARROW and THOMAS BEAUMONTAssociated PressATLANTARepublicans aren’t the only ones roiled by internal jostling and recruiting hiccups ahead of next year’s midterm elections. Two top-tier Democratic prospects recently bypassed running for Senate seats
(AP) Buybacks are a big factor behind stock market boomBy BERNARD CONDONAP Business WriterNEW YORKIt’s the narcissist rally. Sure, there are plenty of forces pushing stocks higher _ record corporate earnings, small investors finally buying again, signs the U.S. economy
(AP) Orb favored to take Preakness, set up Triple tryBy RICHARD ROSENBLATTAP Sports WriterBALTIMOREOrb is ready for his whirl at history. The Kentucky Derby winner was in a playful mood the day before the Preakness, making faces for photographers between
China will not pay for CO2 emissions by its airlines on flights within Europe, a top civil aviation official reportedly said after the European Commission warned eight Chinese firms face fines for nonpayment. The world’s second largest economy “will not
France became the 14th country to legalise same-sex marriage Saturday after President Francois Hollande signed it into law following months of bitter political debate. Hollande acted a day after the Constitutional Council threw out a legal challenge by the right-wing
Yahoo Japan Corp. has said it suspects up to 22 million user IDs may have been stolen during an unauthorised attempt to access the administrative system of its Yahoo! Japan portal. The information did not include passwords and the kind
Residents of a New York City apartment building are up in arms over an exhibition of candid photographs one of their neighbors took of them, without their knowledge or permission. A gallery show — “The Neighbors” — of the pictures
(AP) Report: Yahoo nearing $1.1B acquisition of TumblrNEW YORKYahoo may be on the verge of closing its biggest acquisition under CEO Marissa Mayer, as she tries to attract more traffic and advertising to the Internet company’s website. The technology news
(AP) Blinking skirts, fake tans: It must be EurovisionBy MALIN RISINGAssociated PressMALMO, SwedenFlashy skirts, fake tans, fur and feathers: Welcome to the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest. The televised extravaganza, with an audience of 125 million worldwide, is now in its
(AP) Milwaukee backs off bra ban for historic barBy CARRIE ANTLFINGERAssociated PressMILWAUKEEA historic Milwaukee bowling alley and bar almost went without the appropriate support after a city inspector decided dozens of bras hanging from its ceiling were a fire hazard.
(AP) Pa. coffee run leads to hatchet hitchhiker arrestBy KATIE ZEZIMAAssociated PressELIZABETH, N.J.Two cups of coffee ended life on the run for an Internet sensation known as Kai the hatchet-wielding hitchhiker. An employee at a Starbucks in Philadelphia is credited
(AP) FAIRFIELD, Conn.Two commuter trains collided outside New York City during the evening rush hour Friday, injuring 20 or more people, authorities said. There were no reports of fatalities. The Metro-North Railroad, a commuter line serving the northern suburbs, referred in
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Bruce Irvin will miss the first four games of the 2013 National Football League season after being suspended on Friday for an NFL substance abuse policy violation. Irvin made 16 tackles, half of them quarterback sacks,
(AP) NASCAR community mourns death of Dick TrickleBy JENNA FRYERAP Auto Racing WriterCONCORD, N.C.Mark Martin received a piece of advice very early in his career from Dick Trickle that he’s never forgotten. The NASCAR garage was full of Trickle stories
The inappropriate questions from the Obama IRS to conservative non-profits began earlier than previously reported, according to Iowa-based pro-life group Coalition for Life of Iowa. On June 22, 2009, the IRS sent a letter to the group requesting examples of
(AP) – The ousted head of the Internal Revenue Service apologized to Congress on Friday for his agency’s tougher treatment of tea party and other conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status. He said they resulted from a misguided effort to handle
Stockton’s new mayor finishes speech by donning a gladiator helmet and wielding a mace. Given Stockton’s in dire straits due to financial collapse, maybe they need some kind of hero. Not the hero Stockton wants — but the hero Stockton
(AP) Russian and American spies square offBy ADAM GOLDMANAssociated PressWASHINGTONThe embarrassing arrest of a suspected CIA officer in Moscow is the latest reminder that, even after the Cold War, the U.S. and Russia are engaged in an espionage battle with
(AP) MLB hoping for large replay expansion in 2014By RONALD BLUMAP Sports WriterNEW YORKMajor League Baseball appears set for a vast expansion of video review by umpires in 2014 and is examining whether all calls other than balls and strikes
(AP) Spurs hold off Warriors, advance to West finalsBy JOSH DUBOWAP Sports WriterOAKLAND, Calif.By the time the Golden State Warriors’ magical season came to a close, their struggles to find healthy bodies were matched by their shooting woes. With the
(AP) LA Kings shock Sharks with 2 late goalsBy GREG BEACHAMAP Sports WriterLOS ANGELESAlthough Trevor Lewis knows all about postseason heroics after scoring two goals in a Stanley Cup-clinching victory last season, even he was a bit overwhelmed by the
(AP) AP Source: Maloofs reach agreement to sell KingsBy ANTONIO GONZALEZAP Sports WriterThe Sacramento Kings’ unsteady future finally seems to be settled. A person familiar with the deal says the Maloof family has reached an agreement with a Sacramento group
