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Tea party activists push to retire Sens. Lugar, Hatch
By TOM LoBIANCOAssociated PressINDIANAPOLISSen. Richard Lugar sounded wistful in his gratitude when he thanked supporters packed in the skybox of the Indiana Pacers’ home court, as though he could see the approaching end of a political career that has spanned
Bleak Jobs Report a Challenge for Obama Campaign
(AP) Jobs report leaves Obama, Romney campaigns waryBy CHARLES BABINGTONAssociated PressWASHINGTONThe nation’s steady-but-modest job growth presents political challenges for both of November’s all-but-certain presidential rivals. Republican Mitt Romney needs an ailing economy to fully exploit his image as a “Mr.
Romney looks to woo female voters
By LAURIE KELLMANAssociated PressWASHINGTONMitt Romney is starting to hone his appeal to women voters, acutely aware as he turns to the general election that he has little choice but to narrow President Barack Obama’s commanding lead among this critical constituency.
Pilots in fiery Navy jet crash faced 'catastrophic engine system failure right after takeoff'
(AP) Pilots in fiery Navy jet crash faced tough choicesBy ZINIE CHEN SAMPSONAssociated PressVIRGINIA BEACH, Va.Zooming along at 170 mph in a fighter jet carrying thousands of pounds of volatile fuel, two Navy pilots faced nothing but bad choices when
GOP Superdelegates: It's Over, Romney the Nominee
(AP) GOP superdelegates: It’s over, Romney is nomineeBy STEPHEN OHLEMACHERAssociated PressWASHINGTONIt’s over, and Mitt Romney is going to be the GOP nominee for president. That’s the growing consensus among Republican National Committee members who will automatically attend the party’s national
Top UK cardinal urges Christians to wear cross as workplaces ban
Britain’s most senior Roman Catholic cleric has urged Christians to wear a cross every day, following a number of cases in which people say their employers have barred them from doing so. Cardinal Keith O’Brien, leader of the Catholic Church
Nearly 700 Syrians 'flee to Turkey in single day'
Nearly 700 Syrian refugees poured into Turkey in 24 hours, bringing to more than 24,000 the total number of Syrians seeking haven in the neighboring country, a Turkish official said on Saturday. Turkey is home to a growing number of
Tens of thousands in anti-regime marches in Syria
Tens of thousands of Syrian protesters took to the streets for anti-government rallies, activists said, as regime forces pounded rebel cities, earning a stern rebuke from UN chief Ban Ki-moon. At least 35 people were killed on Friday, 22 of
'Painter of Light': Thomas Kinkade Dead at 54
(AP) Popular painter Thomas Kinkade dies in Calif. By JOHN S. MARSHALL Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Artist Thomas Kinkade once said that he had something in common with Walt Disney and Norman Rockwell: He wanted to make people happy. And
Good Friday Declared Cuban Holiday, Catholics Flock to Churches
Cuban Catholics flocked to churches on Good Friday, which was declared a holiday in the communist-ruled nation for the first time following a request from Pope Benedict XVI during his recent visit. Cardinal Jaime Ortega, the archbishop of Havana, led
Hamas hangs Palestinian for 'collaborating' with Israel
Gaza’s Hamas rulers on Saturday executed a Palestinian convicted of collaborating with Israel and two others deemed complicit in murder, the interior ministry said. The ministry said in a statement that the three men were hanged in a “security centre”
Armed Forces Kill 43 in Central Syria Three Days Before Cease-Fire Deadline
(AP) Activists: 43 killed in ongoing Syria offensivesBy ZEINA KARAMAssociated PressBEIRUTSyrian government shelling and offensives against rebel-held towns killed at least 43 civilians across the country on Saturday, activists said, as the U.S. posted online satellite images of troop deployments
'Super Size Me' Director Spurlock Goes Inside Comic-Con
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Famous for skewering fast food restaurants in “Super Size Me” and product placement in “The Greatest Movie Ever Sold,” Morgan Spurlock’s latest film documentary takes an empathetic view of Comic-Con, the world’s largest pop culture trade
Jersey Residents Decry Cost of Whitney Houston's Memorial Price Tag
New Jersey residents mourned their fellow Garden State native Whitney Houston during an emotional public memorial in February. But some are now wondering why the event cost so much money, and whether they should have to foot the exorbitant bill,
China Freighter Hijacked' by Pirates Off Iranian Coast
A Chinese shipping vessel was hijacked by pirates Friday in the Gulf of Oman, south of Iran, state media said, citing China’s embassy in Iran. The cargo ship was hijacked Friday morning near the Iranian port of Chabahar, according to
Nikki Haley Impeachment Rumors Swirl
Even as political speculation swirls that South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley may be on Mitt Romney’s shortlist as a vice presidential candidate, rumors rise in South Carolina that members of the state legislature may be looking to impeach her. The
Navy jet crashes into Virginia apartment block
A US Navy F-18 jet crashed into a low-rise apartment building in Virginia on Friday triggering an inferno, US media reported, with emergency responders rushing to the scene. The two crew members successfully ejected from the jet which crashed into
Mark Burnett's New Show Puts Celebs in Military Challenges
(AP) TV show ‘Stars Earn Stripes’ will test celebrities LOS ANGELES A new TV competition series that tests celebrities against the demands of military exercises will be produced for NBC. The contestants will face weekly challenges such as hostage-rescue exercises
Oprah Describes Severe Layoffs as 'Right-Sizing'
(AP) Oprah calls her new cable venture a tough climb By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Oprah Winfrey says creating her new cable network has turned out to be a steep climb. The network has struggled to build
Nicole Kidman In Talks To Play Grace Kelly
(AP) Australian actress Nicole Kidman is in talks to play the late Grace Kelly, the screen legend who married the prince of Monaco, in a film by French director Olivier Dahan, Variety reported Thursday. The report said Kidman, 44, is
Israel tightens West Bank access ahead of Passover
Israel restricted access to its territory from the West Bank on Friday ahead of the Jewish Passover holiday, the military said, as police tightened security after a rocket attack on Eilat. Checkpoints would be closed to general traffic but “persons
JobsFail: Economists Expected Over 200k Jobs, Market Delivered 120k
(AP) Fourth straight month of strong US hiring expectedBy PAUL WISEMANAP Economics WriterWASHINGTONThe U.S. economy probably generated more than 200,000 jobs in March, capping the best four months of hiring since before the recession. Economists expect that U.S. employers added
Employers Pull Back on Hiring, Add Just 120k Jobs
(AP) US economy adds 120K jobs, jobless rate at 8.2 pctBy PAUL WISEMANAP Economics WriterWASHINGTONEmployers pulled back sharply on hiring last month, a reminder that the U.S. economy may not be growing fast enough to sustain robust job growth. The
