Report: Jason Collins to Get Second 10-Day Deal
NEW YORK (AP) — Jason Collins spent part of his off day on Sunday shopping at Costco. He was wise to stock up, since he’ll be staying with Brooklyn for at least a little while longer. The Nets plan to
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Suicide Bombers Kill 11 in Pakistani Capital
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A group of armed men, including two suicide attackers, stormed a court complex in the Pakistani capital on Monday in a rare terror attack in the heart of Islamabad that killed 11 people and wounded dozens. No
Wide range of wintry conditions affects half of US
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tourists flocked to the monuments in the nation’s capital Sunday to enjoy spring-like 50 degree temperatures after a winter of one blast of snow and sub-zero temperatures after another. Joggers were out in shorts and T-shirts on
Afghan Car Bomb Explodes Early, Kills 9 Militants
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A militant car bomb prematurely exploded overnight in eastern Afghanistan, killing nine insurgents and four civilians, authorities said Sunday. The blast happened in Logar province, some 10 kilometers (six miles) north of the capital, Pul-e-Alam, said
Ukraine Peace Sought for Paralympics in Sochi
LONDON (AP) — Paralympic organizers say they hope for a peaceful outcome in Ukraine after Russia executed a de facto military takeover of the Crimea region as athletes arrived in nearby Sochi for the Winter Games. Russia’s parliament granted permission
Gang of Knife-Wielding Terrorists Kill 27 in Orchestrated Attack on China Train Station
Associated Press: BEIJING – China’s official Xinhua News Agency says at least 27 people are dead and 109 injured after a group of knife-wielding men attacked a train station in southwestern China. Xinhua did not provide more details about the
Jason Collins Meets Parents of Gay Icon Matthew Shepard
Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay basketball player, met with the parents of gay icon Matthew Shepard after a game this week and gave them one of his jerseys, which carries the number 98–honoring the year Shepard was murdered.
Ukraine: Russia Puts 90 Fighter Jets On Combat Alert, Pledges To Defend 'Compatriots'
SIMFEROPOL, Ukraine (AP) — Russia granted protection to the fugitive Ukrainian president, Russian media reported Thursday, as dozens of heavily armed gunmen seized control of government buildings in Ukraine’s Crimea region and raised the Russian flag. The moves pose an
Seoul: NKorea Fired Short-Range Missiles into Sea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired four suspected short-range missiles into its eastern waters Thursday, South Korean defense officials said, in an apparent effort to protest ongoing U.S.-South Korean military exercises that Pyongyang calls a rehearsal for invasion.
11-Year-Old Girl Shoots Cougar to Save Brother
On February 20 an 11-year-old Central Washington girl shot a cougar to save her 14-year-old brother. According to the Associated Press, the children’s father “chased the cougar away from…calves twice on February 19.” The next day the son “went out
Sacramento Kings Working to Buy Out Fredette
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Jimmermania began in Sacramento with hundreds of fans gathered at the airport to cheer the arrival of a player most had only watched on television or read about during the NCAA tournament. It’s headed for a
Michelle Obama Announces Nationwide Ban on Advertising Junk Food in Schools
First Lady Michelle Obama announced a ban on junk food advertising in the nation’s schools Tuesday, including scoreboards in school gyms. On February 25, Michelle Obama announced new rules banning junk food companies from advertising in schools arguing that the
Polar Vortex: Wind Chill to Reach 30 Below Zero in Chicago
Winter is still hitting the Midwest with a vengeance, causing ice buildup on rivers and a projected wind chill in Chicago of 30 below zero. Worse, forecasters think Chicago is to be hit yet again with snow this weekend, pushing
Georgia House Passes Bill to Allow Guns in Schools, Churches, Certain Gov. Buildings
On February 18 the Georgia House overwhelmingly passed a bill to allow guns at schools, churches, bars, and certain government buildings. The measure passed by a margin of 119 to 56. Titled the “Safe Carry Protection Act,” the legislation not
Adm. Chester W. Nimitz's WWII Operational Diaries Released Online
The Naval War College released a massive amount of Adm. Chester W. Nimitz’s operational diaries from World War II on Monday. The 4,000 page “Graybook” collection, funded by the Naval War College Foundation, details Nimitz’s experience as commander of the U.S.
Chris Christie to Unveil New Budget as NJ Sinks Deeper into Debt
The economic condition of New Jersey has declined significantly during the tenure of Governor Chris Christie, with the state reaching record levels of debt in 2013. Governor Christie is set to propose an annual budget to the state tomorrow, one
Taliban Stops Negotiations for U.S. Soldier's Release
The Taliban in Afghanistan said Sunday they have cut off any “mediation” with the United States in which their captive U.S. Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl would be exchanged for five senior Taliban prisoners held at Guantanamo Bay. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid
Judge: NYPD Surveilling Muslims in New Jersey Did Not Violate Civil Rights
A judge in Newark, New Jersey, dismissed a lawsuit against the New York City Police Department for having spied on Muslim Americans at mosques, restaurants, and schools. The judge found that spying on individuals for their Muslim faith was a logical step
Mexico's Most Wanted Cartel Leader 'El Chapo' Captured
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The head of Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel who was the world’s most powerful drug lord was captured overnight by U.S. and Mexican authorities at a hotel in Mazatlan, Mexico, The Associated Press had learned, ending a bloody
Obama Admin Announces Cuts to Medicare Advantage
WASHINGTON (AP) — Cuts are on the table next year for Medicare Advantage plans, the Obama administration said Friday. The politically dicey move affecting a private insurance alternative highly popular with seniors immediately touched off an election-year fight. The announcement
After Short Break, Winter Returns to Central US
CHICAGO (AP) — After a brief respite of sunshine, winter returned to much of the nation’s midsection on Thursday, bringing a chilly mix of rain, sleet and snow, and at least one tornado. The weather accelerated long-awaited melting and added
Joe Biden: Health Care Sign-Ups May Fall Short of Goal
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday that it would be a good start for the federal health care law if 5 million to 6 million people sign up by the end of March, an acknowledgement that enrollments
Colorado Marijuana Tax Revenue to Exceed Estimates by Almost $30 Million
DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s legal marijuana market is far exceeding tax expectations, according to a budget proposal released Wednesday by Gov. John Hickenlooper that gives the first official estimate of how much the state expects to make from pot taxes.
Dominican Islamist Pleads Guilty in NYC Pipe Bomb Terrorism Plot
NEW YORK (AP) — A man accused of building homemade bombs to wage holy war in New York City pleaded guilty Wednesday to a terrorism charge less than a week before his scheduled trial in a rare state-level terrorism case.
US Bobsledder: Olympic Selections 'Corrupt'
KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia (AP) — A U.S. bobsledder who was not chosen for the Sochi Games calls the selection process “corrupt” and questions why Lolo Jones received a spot on the women’s Olympic roster. Chuck Berkeley, who made the 2010
