(AP) Crisis brewing in Israeli-US relationsBy JOSEF FEDERMANAssociated PressJERUSALEMA pair of testy public exchanges this week appear to have undone whatever good will was created between the Israeli and U.S. governments during a high-profile visit by President Barack Obama early
Golfer Brandt Snedeker injured his leg in China this week while jumping off a Segway and has had to withdraw from the Australian PGA tournament. Snedeker reportedly “injured the leg when he lost his balance and jumped off a Segway
House Majority Whip Rep. Kevin McCarthy said, with only 13 congressional working days left in the legislative calendar this year, immigration reform efforts in the House are dead for 2013. McCarthy’s comments came during a meeting with amnesty advocates, but
(AP) Family of Navy Yard shooting victim files claimBy TAMARA LUSHAssociated PressTAMPA, Fla.The family of a woman slain during the mass shooting at the Washington Navy Yard is seeking $37.5 million from the government, saying the Navy and Department of
(AP) Over 100 dead as typhoon slams central PhilippinesBy JIM GOMEZAssociated PressTACLOBAN, Philippines **UPDATE** AFP reports the Red Cross estimates about 1,200 people have died as a result of the typhoon. The central Philippine city of Tacloban was in ruins Saturday,
(AP) NYC’s Bloomberg led the way on trans fats banBy DAVID B. CARUSOAssociated PressNEW YORKArtificial trans fats were as American as apple pie when New York City’s health-conscious mayor, Michael Bloomberg, pushed to ban them from restaurant food in his
(AP) No more trans fat: FDA banning the artery-cloggerBy MARY CLARE JALONICKAssociated PressWASHINGTONHeart-clogging trans fats were once a staple of the American diet, plentiful in baked goods, microwave popcorn and fried foods. Now, mindful of the health risks, the Food
Government mismanagement and currency controls set by late Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez are being blamed for a collapse of the country’s health care system. According to the Associated Press, with the Venezuelan government controlling the dollars needed to purchase medical
In Delaware, no more than four people enrolled for health care insurance on the now much-maligned Healthcare.gov website. Certainly, this is less than the Obama administration was hoping for. According to healthcare officials and as reported by the Associated Press, the low turnout
(AP) New video emerges of Toronto mayorBy ROB GILLIESAssociated PressTORONTOA new video surfaced Thursday showing Toronto Mayor Rob Ford in a rage, using threatening words including “kill” and “murder,” as the saga that has gripped Canadians for months took yet
Forget the politics. Just for a moment forget whether you are for or against ObamaCare. Forget the noise, numbers, glitches, and hearings. There is a potential catastrophe looming for thousands, if not millions of Americans, and no one in the
(AP) AP sources: Martin considered quitting footballBy STEVEN WINEAP Sports WriterDAVIE, Fla.Before Miami Dolphins tackle Jonathan Martin left the team saying he was bullied, he told multiple people that he was considering quitting football, two people familiar with the situation
(AP) Detroit shop where 2 killed known for gamblingBy COREY WILLIAMSAssociated PressDETROITA Detroit barbershop where two men were fatally shot is known for gambling but it’s not clear whether that had anything to do with the gunfire, police say. Shots
The Affordable Care Act, more commonly known as Obamacare, has taken a toll on President Barack Obama’s standing in the polls. The latest Gallup poll now shows Obama’s approval rating at just 39%. Here are seven Obamacare facts dragging down
(AP) Unions ramp up push for immigration overhaulBy SAM HANANELAssociated PressWASHINGTONLabor unions are spending more than $1 million on new television ads criticizing House Republicans for refusing to back comprehensive immigration reform. The ads will air in Spanish in target
(AP) Sebelius tells lawmakers health law cutting costsBy ALAN FRAMAssociated PressWASHINGTONHealth and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius acknowledged problems with the startup of the health care law on Wednesday but defended it too, saying it is starting to drive down
(AP) India launches first mission to MarsBy KATY DAIGLEAssociated PressNEW DELHIIndia on Tuesday launched its first spacecraft bound for Mars, a complex mission that it hopes will demonstrate and advance technologies for space travel.Hundreds of people watched the rocket carrying
By The Associated PressVoters across the country faced ballot measures Tuesday ranging from whether to approve seven casinos in New York to the fate of Houston’s iconic Astrodome. Here’s a look at some of the questions. ___ MARIJUANA AND ALCOHOL
(AP) Vigilantes give Mexico gov’t chance to oust cartelBy KATHERINE CORCORANAssociated PressLA RUANA, MexicoTwo leaders of the main vigilante groups in western Michoacan state said Tuesday that they are pulling back from confronting the Knights Templar drug cartel because the
(AP) Chris Christie re-elected governor of New JerseyBy STEVE PEOPLESAssociated PressASBURY PARK, N.J.Gov. Chris Christie was re-elected with ease Tuesday, demonstrating the kind of broad, bipartisan appeal that will serve as his opening argument should he seek the Republican presidential
(AP) Woods hits golf balls from Europe to AsiaBy BERNIE McGUIREAssociated PressBELEK, TurkeyHis heritage bridges continents. Now his game has, too. Tiger Woods hit balls from Europe into Asia on Tuesday when half of the six-lane Bosphorus Bridge was closed
(AP) In Florida, agreement to reduce student arrestsBy CHRISTINE ARMARIOAssociated PressMIAMIOne of the nation’s largest school districts has reached an agreement with law enforcement agencies and the NAACP to reduce the number of students being charged with crimes for minor
(AP) AP Exclusive: Border Patrol rejects curbs on forceBy ELLIOT SPAGATAssociated PressSAN DIEGOBorder Patrol agents may continue using deadly force against rock-throwers, the chief of the agency said, despite the recommendation of a government-commissioned review to end the practice. The
A Michigan lawmaker has introduced legislation that would legalize scalping tickets to sporting events. Republican Rep. Tim Kelly of Saginaw Township “said he is lining up bipartisan support for his bill,” and said “it’s a common-sense measure that would let
Newly-released internal Obamacare “War Room” documents reveal that the Obama Administration’s push for citizens to submit paper applications was a misleading tactic designed to “allow people to feel like they are moving forward.” The documents, turned over to the House
