By MAGGIE MICHAEL and AYA BATRAWYAssociated PressCAIROSupporters and opponents of President Mohammed Morsi clashed Friday in the worst violence since he took office, while he defended a decision to give himself near-absolute power to root out what he called “weevils
(AP) Black voters look to leverage their loyaltyBy SUZANNE GAMBOAAssociated PressWASHINGTONWhen black voters gave President Barack Obama 93 percent support on Election Day in defiance of predictions that they might sit it out this year, black leaders breathed a collective
(AP) House to consider limited GOP immigration billBy JIM ABRAMSAssociated PressWASHINGTONHouse Republicans still smarting from their poor showing among Hispanics in the presidential election are planning a vote next week on immigration legislation that would both expand visas for foreign
(AP) STOCKHOLMHerta Mueller, the 2009 winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, says the choice to give this year’s award to Mo Yan is a “catastrophe” that never should have happened, and accuses the Chinese writer of praising the Asian country’s
(AP) Fiscal cliff: How to judge if debt cuts are realBy ALAN FRAMAssociated PressWASHINGTONPresident Barack Obama and leaders of the lame-duck Congress may be just weeks away from shaking hands on a deal to avert the dreaded “fiscal cliff.” So
South Korean pop sensation Psy’s “Gangnam Style” on Saturday became YouTube’s most-watched video of all time, registering more than 803 million views to overtake “Baby” by Canadian heartthrob Justin Bieber. The 34-year-old rapper has rocketed to fame since his “Gangnam
By LYNN ELBERAP Television WriterJ.R. Ewing was a business cheat, faithless husband and bottomless well of corruption. Yet with his sparkling grin, Larry Hagman masterfully created the charmingly loathsome oil baron _ and coaxed forth a Texas-size gusher of ratings
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By DANICA COTO and DAVID SKRETTAAssociated PressSAN JUAN, Puerto RicoHector “Macho” Camacho was a brash fighter with a mean jab and an aggressive style, launching himself furiously against some of the biggest names in boxing. And his bad-boy persona was
By MOHAMMED DARAGHMEHAssociated PressCAIROGaza’s ruling Hamas will not stop arming itself, the No. 2 in the Palestinian group told The Associated Press on Saturday, signaling tough challenges ahead for indirect negotiations between Israel and the Islamist militants on a new
By DALIA NAMMARIAssociated PressRAMALLAH, West BankThe remains of former Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat will be exhumed Tuesday as part of a renewed investigation into his death, a Palestinian investigator said Saturday. Arafat died in November 2004 in a French military
The War on Drugs took a new turn when states like Colorado approved first the use of medical marijuana and then later the ability to possess a limited amount of the drug. A new documentary hopes to add fuel to
(AP) Marc Anthony comes to aid of Dominican orphanageSANTO DOMINGO, Dominican RepublicSinger Marc Anthony is coming to the aid of an orphanage in the Dominican Republic. A foundation run by Anthony with music and sports producer Henry Cardenas plans to
Sitcom star Tim Allen isn’t an outspoken conservative, but he knows a thing or two about how money works. Or, in some cases, doesn’t work if simply handed out or taken by the government. Allen shared his personal tale on
Egyptian protesters set fire to Muslim Brotherhood offices on Friday, state television reported, as rival rallies gathered nationwide a day after President Mohamed Morsi assumed sweeping powers. The offices of the Freedom and Justice Party (FJP), the Muslim Brotherhood’s political
The British government’s long-awaited legislation that aims to secure investment in low-carbon energy will not include a target to cut emissions by 2030, according to details released on Friday. After months of wrangling, the coalition government of Prime Minister David
(AP) Gaza crowds surge at Israel border fence, 1 deadBy KARIN LAUB and SARAH EL DEEBAssociated PressGAZA CITY, Gaza StripIsraeli troops fired Friday to push back Gaza crowds surging toward Israel’s border fence with the Hamas-ruled territory, killing one Palestinian
A European Union summit wound up Friday with no deal sealed for the bloc’s next long-term budget, officials from several EU delegations said.
As food pantries across the United States are overwhelmed by the newly poor and food stamp use is the highest it’s ever been, the Obama first family is enjoying a Thanksgiving meal with six different types of pie. Here is
(AP) – The top leader of Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood denounced peace efforts with Israel and urged holy war to liberate Palestinian territories on Thursday — one day after the country’s president, who hails from the movement, mediated a cease-fire between
By MATTHEW DALYAssociated PressWASHINGTONPresident Barack Obama pardoned two turkeys in an annual Thanksgiving rite on Wednesday, saying he wanted to offer the birds a second chance. Cobbler, the newly designated national turkey, and his alternate, Gobbler, received a reprieve. Obama
(AP) Egypt’s Morsi grants himself far-reaching powersBy HAMZA HENDAWIAssociated PressCAIROEgypt’s Islamist president unilaterally decreed greater authorities for himself Thursday and effectively neutralized a judicial system that had emerged as a key opponent by declaring that the courts are barred from
‘Tis the season to fill stockings with Blu-rays, books and wi-fi ready tablets. So if you’re stuck coming up with a gift for your favorite Big Hollywood reader, here’s a handy guide to make Black Friday, Cyber Monday and every
(AP) Trouble not over for Jesse Jackson Jr.By HENRY C. JACKSON and SOPHIA TAREENAssociated PressCHICAGOJesse Jackson Jr.’s resignation from Congress might end his once-promising political career but it doesn’t mark the end of troubles for the civil rights icon’s son.
By JUAN CARLOS LLORCAAssociated PressEL PASO, TexasFriends and family are remembering actor Sherman Hemsley at his funeral service in West Texas by showing video clips of his best known role as George Jefferson on the TV sitcom “The Jeffersons.” About
Oil prices jumped on Wednesday as renewed violence between Israel and Gaza dimmed hopes of a cease-fire and easing Middle East supply concerns, while traders looked ahead to US energy inventory data. Dealers said gains were being capped by news
