By CHRIS TALBOTT and JEANNIE NUSSAssociated PressHEBER SPRINGS, Ark.Perhaps there was one heartbreak too many for Mindy McCready. The former country star apparently took her own life Sunday afternoon in Heber Springs, Ark. Authorities say McCready died of a suspected
(AP) Ailing Chavez returns to Venezuela from CubaBy IAN JAMESAssociated PressCARACAS, VenezuelaVenezuelan President Hugo Chavez returned home early Monday after more than two months of medical treatment in Cuba following cancer surgery, according to his Twitter account. Chavez’s return was
(Reuters) – A senior Republican senator said on Sunday that party colleagues will drop tactics to delay a vote on former Senator Chuck Hagel to be defense secretary, saying that President Barack Obama’s nominee likely has sufficient support to be
(Reuters) – Thousands of protesters gathered on the Washington’s National Mall on Sunday calling on President Barack Obama to reject the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline proposal and honor his inaugural pledge to act on climate change. Organizers of the
(AP) NATO kills insurgent behind US soldier’s deathBy PATRICK QUINNAssociated PressKABUL, AfghanistanAn Afghan soldier-turned-insurgent who was feted by the Taliban for killing an American soldier during an insider attack in eastern Afghanistan last year has been killed in a raid,
(Reuters) – Syrians in “leadership positions” who may be responsible for war crimes have been identified, along with units accused of perpetrating them, United Nations investigators said on Monday. Both government forces and armed rebels are committing war crimes, including
(AP) Al-Qaida in Iraq claims deadly Baghdad attackBAGHDADAl-Qaida’s local franchise in Iraq has claimed responsibility for car bombings that killed at least 37 people in mostly Shiite areas of Baghdad. The U.S. SITE Intelligence Group, which monitors militant forums, says
Watch this. Skip over MSNBC Nepot Luke Russert, who faithfully delivers the MSNBC style of “reportage” (that is, he takes his cues from the Huffington Post). During the exchange, Luke Russert gets all upset that Ted Nugent Said a Dirty
(AP) Willis’ new ‘Die Hard’ scores with $25M debutLOS ANGELESBruce Willis remains a die-hard at the box office. Willis’ action sequel “A Good Day to Die Hard” debuted as the weekend’s top draw with a $25 million debut from Friday
The Avengers did more than conquer the box office competition last year. The superhero extravaganza proved both patriotic and spiritually uplifting, helping it earn top honors during the 2013 Movieguide Faith & Values Awards Gala Friday night. The film’s embrace
Former Sen. Chuck Hagel, whose confirmation as Secretary of Defense was delayed last week when the Senate failed to vote to end debate, has responded to a query by Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) by denying that
(AP) Report: Bill would set an 8-year path to residencyBy ALICIA A. CALDWELLAssociated PressWASHINGTONThe White House is circulating a draft immigration bill that would create a new visa for illegal immigrants living in the United States and allow them to
(AP) Shiites lash out after Pakistan bombing kills 81By ABDUL SATTARAssociated PressQUETTA, PakistanAngry residents on Sunday demanded government protection from an onslaught of attacks against Shiite Muslims, a day after 81 people were killed in a massive bombing that a
Security forces were on high alert across Libya on Sunday as the north African nation marks two years since the start of the revolt that toppled Moamer Kadhafi after four decades of iron-fisted rule. Borders have been closed and some
Bangladesh has shut down a blog site after it was linked to the murder of a anti-Islamist blogger who helped organise protests against the leaders of the largest Islamic party, officials said on Sunday. Blogger Ahmed Rajib Haider, 35, was
The trial of Avigdor Lieberman, Israel’s former top diplomat, who is facing charges of fraud and breach of trust was due to open at Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court on Sunday, officials said. The opening hearing before a panel of three judges
Ted Ligety has etched his name in the pantheon of ski greats after sealing a third men’s gold at the World Ski Championships, a feat last achieved by Jean-Claude Killy in 1968. Not taking anything away from French icon Killy,
(AP) TV show with Pistorius’ dead girlfriend airs By GERALD IMRAYAssociated PressJOHANNESBURG Reeva Steenkamp’s last wish for her family before she was shot dead at boyfriend Oscar Pistorius’ home was for them to watch her in a reality TV show
(AP) Hunter voted out as head of NBA players’ union Billy Hunter has been unanimously voted out as executive director of the NBA players’ association. President Derek Fisher said Saturday was a day of change for the union, which has
(AFP) – Iran has no intention of developing nuclear weapons but if it wanted to, the United States could not thwart it, supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Saturday. “We believe nuclear weapons must be abolished and we have
(AP) – A senior Iranian official has vowed to take revenge on Israel for its alleged involvement in the killing of a commander of Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard. The Guard has accused “mercenaries and supporters” of Israel being responsible for
CHELYABINSK, Russia (Reuters) – Thousands of Russian emergency workers went out on Saturday to clear up the damage from a meteor that exploded over the Ural mountains, damaging buildings, shattering windows and showering people with broken glass. Divers searched a
(AP) – Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Saturday that he will issue a decree banning Afghan security forces from asking international troops to carry out airstrikes under “any circumstances.” The announcement came amid anger over a joint Afghan-NATO operation this
(Reuters) – General Motors Co paid $119 million in September to buy back a 1 percent stake in its joint venture with its top Chinese partner SAIC Motor Corp , which it had given up ahead of its 2009 bankruptcy.
BEIJING (Reuters) – North Korea has told its key ally, China, that it is prepared to stage one or even two more nuclear tests this year in an effort to force the United States into diplomatic talks, said a source
