2013年11月20日星期三

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Rupert Murdoch, wife reach divorce deal

Posted: 20 Nov 2013 04:14 PM PST

Rupert Murdoch ,center, arrives at State Supreme court, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, in New York. Murdoch and his soon-to-be-ex-wife said they were parting with "mutual respect" Wednesday after telling a judge they had reached a divorce deal. (AP Photo/ Louis Lanzano)After 14 years, she keeps their Beijing house, Fifth Ave. apartment. He gets Bel Air estate.


Xbox One review — from worst video game player

Posted: 20 Nov 2013 12:26 PM PST

When you hold the Xbox One controller, you're holding $100 million of R&DIs the Xbox One any good for someone who doesn't care about video games?


With social media scrutiny, could past presidents get elected today?

Posted: 20 Nov 2013 01:09 PM PST

Carter, Reagan and KennedyChris Christie may not fit the mold of what a modern president looks like, but could the presidents of years past get elected in today's world of 24-hour news channels, social media and paparazzi? Let's take a look.


Illinois governor signs same-sex marriage into law

Posted: 20 Nov 2013 03:56 PM PST

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn acknowledges the applause after signing the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act into law, making Illinois the 16th state in the nation to embrace full marriage equality for same sex couples, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, in Chicago. The law takes effect June 1, 2014. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation Wednesday allowing same-sex weddings starting this summer, making President Barack Obama's home state the 16th overall — and largest in the nation's heartland — to legalize gay marriage.


Obama pays tribute to John F. Kennedy legacy

Posted: 20 Nov 2013 04:52 PM PST

President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, former President Bill Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, pause during a wreath laying ceremony in honor of President John F. Kennedy, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, at the JFK gravesite at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. Friday will mark the 50th anniversary of the JFK assassination. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says John F. Kennedy stays in America's imagination not because he was assassinated but because he embodied the character of the people he led.


Vonn partially tears repaired right knee ligament

Posted: 20 Nov 2013 04:24 PM PST

FILE - This Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, file image provided by Maris Van Slyke, which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, reigning Olympic downhill champion Lindsey Vonn, center, is helped off the slope at Copper Mountain, Colo. Vonn crashed while training ahead of her return to racing following knee surgery. (AP Photo/Maris Van Slyke, File)Lindsey Vonn partially tore one of the reconstructed ligaments in her surgically repaired right knee in a training crash that at the very least puts her preparation for the Sochi Olympics on hold.


Kerry: US and Karzai agree on language for pact

Posted: 20 Nov 2013 03:40 PM PST

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2013 file photo, Secretary of State John Kerry speaks at the Organization of American States (OAS) in Washington. Kerry says the U.S. and Afghanistan have reached an agreement on the final language of a bilateral security agreement. The agreement will govern the presence of U.S. forces in Afghanistan after the NATO combat mission ends next year. Kerry said Wednesday that he had spoken with Afghan President Hamid Karzai earlier in the day. The proposed agreement will be placed before a gathering of Afghan elders on Thursday. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry said Wednesday that the U.S. and Afghanistan have agreed on the language of a bilateral security pact that could clear the way for thousands of U.S. troops to train and assist Afghan forces after the NATO combat mission ends in 2014.


Limited patient choice next health overhaul issue

Posted: 20 Nov 2013 11:58 AM PST

Jocelyn Caple poses behind her desk at Frisbie Memorial Hospital, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013 in Rochester, N.H. Caple is a Democrat and an Obama supporter but she's worried about having to pay 30 percent more for an insurance plan that would require her family to find a new health care provider, because one of the state's insurers, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, excludes Frisbie Memorial Hospital along with nine other of the state's 26 acute care hospitals. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)WASHINGTON (AP) — After they get the website fixed, then what? Keeping your doctors and hospitals may be the next vexing challenge for Americans in the new health plans created by President Barack Obama's law.


Turmoil at climate talks as blame game heats up

Posted: 20 Nov 2013 11:45 AM PST

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon rides a bike made of bamboo during a meeting with the Ghana Bamboo Bike initiative, at the UN Climate Conference in Warsaw, Poland, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Alik Keplicz)WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Rich and poor nations are struggling with a yawning rift at the U.N. climate talks as developing countries look for new ways to make developed countries accept responsibility for global warming — and pay for it.


San Diego: Latinos help carry Alvarez to runoff

Posted: 20 Nov 2013 04:01 PM PST

San Diego city councilman and Republican candidate for mayor, Kevin Faulconer smiles as he makes phone calls to voters during mayoral elections Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, in San Diego. San Diegans headed to the polls Tuesday to choose a new mayor, after Bob Filner's resignation amid allegations of sexual harassment has left the city with an interim mayor. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)SAN DIEGO (AP) — The city's burgeoning Latino population helped propel a native son and child of Mexican immigrants into a mayoral runoff against a fellow city councilman to replace the disgraced Bob Filner, who resigned amid sexual harassment allegations.


Rodriguez walks out of own grievance hearing

Posted: 20 Nov 2013 01:44 PM PST

NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Rodriguez walked out of his grievance hearing Wednesday after arbitrator Fredric Horowitz refused to order baseball Commissioner Bud Selig to testify.

Eating nuts is tied to lower risk of death

Posted: 20 Nov 2013 02:44 PM PST

FILE - In this March 31, 2013 file photo, a shopkeeper sells pistachios at his shop in western Tehran, Iran. Help yourself to some nuts this holiday season: Regular nut eaters were less likely to die of cancer or heart disease, in fact, were less likely to die of any cause during a 30-year Harvard study. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi, File)DALLAS (AP) — Help yourself to some nuts this holiday season: Regular nut eaters were less likely to die of cancer or heart disease — in fact, were less likely to die of any cause — during a 30-year Harvard study.


Afghan election season off to a messy start

Posted: 20 Nov 2013 03:17 PM PST

In this Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 photo, an Afghan man has his picture taken to register for the upcoming Afghan elections in a mosque, used as a mobile voter registration place in Kabul, Afghanistan. The Independent Election Commission (IEC) says a bloated voter registration list is a messy start to the 2014 presidential elections, seen as critical to a stable Afghanistan following the final withdrawal of international combat troops at the end of 2014. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — With Afghanistan's next presidential election just five months away, authorities say they are facing a possible repeat of the abuses that have discredited the country's efforts to build a democracy.


Israel, Gulf in 'strange alliance' against Iran

Posted: 20 Nov 2013 01:11 PM PST

FILE-In this Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013 file photo, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, left, is greeted by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal bin Abdulaziz al-Saud, after Kerry arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In an unexpected consequence of the global diplomacy over Iran, Israel and Gulf Arab states led by Saudi Arabia are boosting back-channel contacts and finding increasing common ground over their mutual dismay with Tehran's drive to mend ties with the West and reach a nuclear deal. The "strange alliance" _ in the word of one former diplomat _ highlights how the ripples from Iran are driving some allies apart while pushing foes closer. It also highlights the Sunni world's distress at the possibility of a bomb in the hands of a Shiite power. (AP Photo/Jason Reed, Pool, File)DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — When U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry made another stop in the Middle East this month, he received an expected earful over Washington's outreach to Iran: Don't trust Tehran, tighten sanctions even more, anything short of complete nuclear concessions is a grave mistake.


NYC sets deadline for stores in profiling probe

Posted: 20 Nov 2013 04:41 PM PST

NEW YORK (AP) — Probing allegations of racial profiling, New York City is giving 17 major retail stores until Friday to submit information on how they've dealt with shoppers suspected of stealing.

Fla's Rep Radel pleads guilty to cocaine charge

Posted: 20 Nov 2013 02:44 PM PST

This photo taken with a cellphone shows Rep. Henry "Trey" Radel, R-Fla. leaving court in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, leaving court after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor charge of cocaine possession and was sentenced to a year's probation. (AP Photo/Jessica Gresko)WASHINGTON (AP) — Florida Republican Rep. Henry "Trey" Radel pleaded guilty Wednesday to a misdemeanor charge of cocaine possession and was sentenced to a year's probation.


It's OK to get a little nutty, new study finds

Posted: 20 Nov 2013 02:14 PM PST

A woman arranges peanuts at the main markets in HoniaraPeople who eat a diet rich in nuts are less likely to die from heart disease or cancer.


Live: Obama's remarks at Medal of Freedom dinner

Posted: 20 Nov 2013 12:22 PM PST

President Barack Obama awards Oprah Winfrey the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)President Obama today awarded the National Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 16 Americans.


North Korea may be pushing meth into U.S.

Posted: 20 Nov 2013 02:49 PM PST

North Korea May Be Pushing Meth Into the United StatesFive Foreign Nationals Arrested in Thailand Charged With Playing Role in Asia-Based Syndicate


U.S. to screen obese pilots for sleep apnea

Posted: 20 Nov 2013 11:46 AM PST

Gov't. OKs American - US Airways MergerPilots and controllers with a BMI over 40 will need to be evaluated by a sleep specialist.


Iowa parents defend bullying of autistic teen

Posted: 20 Nov 2013 12:32 PM PST

Local parents have defended the bullying of a 13-year-old with autism (WhoTV.com)A 13-year-old autistic boy has been punched, teased and had his condition mocked in online videos by his peers. But the parents of the accused children say they were justified in bullying the Iowa teen.


U.S., Afghanistan reach deal on final text of security pact

Posted: 20 Nov 2013 12:36 PM PST

U.S. Secretary of State Kerry answers question as he and Turkish Foreign Minister Davutoglu speak to reporters in WashingtonThe United States and Afghan governments have reached an agreement on the final text of a security pact that will determine the presence of U.S. troops in Afghanistan after 2014, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Wednesday. The draft agreement goes to a grand council of Afghan elders, known as a Loya Jirga, for approval on Thursday. "We have reached an agreement as to the final language of the bilateral security agreement that will be placed before the Loya Jirga tomorrow," Kerry told reporters.


Congress honors American Indian code talkers

Posted: 20 Nov 2013 01:23 PM PST

Edmund Harjo, one of the last surviving code talkers of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, is greeted before the start of a ceremony on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, honoring twenty-five Native American tribes who received the Congressional Gold Medal, in recognition of the dedication and valor of the code talkers and their service to the U.S. Armed Forces during WWI and WWII. WASHINGTON (AP) — For decades, the wartime service of 96-year-old Edmond Harjo and other American Indian "code talkers" was something that wasn't even officially acknowledged, let alone publically recognized.


Sources: Deal eases Iran sanctions by $6B-$10B

Posted: 20 Nov 2013 10:50 AM PST

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013, file photo, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, right, listens as Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, left, updates the audience on the results of his bilateral meeting with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, during a address and discussion hosted by the Asia Society and the Council on Foreign Relations at the Hilton Hotel in New York. Iran has suddenly gone public with a significant concession just days ahead of a new round of talks with six world powers that begin Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013 in Geneva. It still insists that it has a right to enrich uranium, but it now says that the six no longer need to publicly acknowledge its claim, opening a way to sidestep the dispute and focus on more practical steps both sides can agree on. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)Congressional officials say the Obama administration estimates Iran could get $6 billion to $10 billion in sanctions relief if it rolls back its nuclear program. The estimate is significantly lower than ...


Obama honors American icons with Medals of Freedom

Posted: 20 Nov 2013 10:08 AM PST

President Barack Obama awards country music legend Loretta Lynn with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)President Barack Obama honored 16 prominent Americans Wednesday with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest award the U.S. gives a civilian. The ceremony at the White House opened a day of tributes to former President John F. Kennedy, who established the modern version of the medal but was assassinated 50 years ago this week as the first award ceremony neared.


85-year-old U.S. veteran may have been detained by N. Korea

Posted: 20 Nov 2013 09:44 AM PST

North Korea Reportedly Arrested Its Second American Citizen in the Last YearTwo American citizens have been arrested under dubious circumstances while travelling with legitimate visas in North Korea within the last calendar year. The latest, a veteran from Palo Alto, California, was allegedly detained last month.  The San Jose Mercury News has identified Merrill Newman, an 85-year-old Korean War veteran, former high school teacher, and former chair of Palo Alto's American Red Cross chapter, as the second American citizen arrested in North Korea this year. North Korea News corroborated the story with an unnamed diplomat in Kyodo, who said the elderly American entered North Korea for sightseeing in October.


Central Africa president sends food to wanted war crimes suspect Kony

Posted: 20 Nov 2013 11:39 AM PST

The leader of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) Joseph Kony, answering journalists' questions in Ri-Kwamba, southern Sudan on November 12, 2006Notorious warlord Joseph Kony tried to negotiate food and a safe haven with the president of Central African Republic even as an African force hunted him, a UN envoy told AFP on Wednesday. Amid indications that the Lord's Resistance Army leader is seriously ill, UN special envoy Abou Moussa and an African Union counterpart called for heightened pressure on Kony. Moussa said in an interview that Central African Republic president Michel Djotodia had told him this month he sent food to Kony. "He added that Kony had called him, that Kony has asked for these items." Kony was also reported to have asked for the creation of a safe zone for him and his fighters in Central African Republic.


Rubio calls for 'a new vision' abroad

Posted: 20 Nov 2013 09:44 AM PST

Sen. Marco Rubio R-Fla., gestures as he speaks during the Values Voter Summit, held by the Family Research Council Action, Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in Washington. ( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)The Florida Republican calls for aggressive role for U.S. abroad.


Amtrak investigates NYC-bound train that got lost in Philly suburb

Posted: 20 Nov 2013 07:24 AM PST

Amtrak National Train Day 2013 - Philadelphia, PAAn Amtrak train en route to New York City from Harrisburg, Pa., made a wrong turn last week and got lost in the Philadelphia suburbs, officials say.


Obama honors Clinton, Oprah with medal

Posted: 20 Nov 2013 10:48 AM PST

President Obama Awards Presidential Medal Of FreedomThe former president and talk show host are among many American icons recognized.


Florida lawmaker Radel admits cocaine possession

Posted: 20 Nov 2013 07:26 AM PST

This photo taken July 9, 2013 shows Rep. Henry "Trey" Radel, R-Fla. on Capitol Hill in Washington. Radel pleaded guilty Wednesday to misdemeanor cocaine possession. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)WASHINGTON (AP) — Florida Republican Rep. Henry "Trey" Radel pleaded guilty Wednesday to a misdemeanor charge of cocaine possession and was sentenced to a year's probation.


Democrats plan to use Christie's comments against House Republicans

Posted: 20 Nov 2013 02:38 AM PST

New Jersey Governor Christie participates in an interview during the Wall Street Journal's CEO Council annual meeting in WashingtonDemocrats intend to highlight discord within the GOP.


JPMorgan $13B deal may not end bank's legal woes

Posted: 20 Nov 2013 05:19 AM PST

JPMorgan ChaseWASHINGTON (AP) — The $13 billion settlement that JPMorgan Chase agreed to Tuesday is the largest ever between the Justice Department and a corporation. Yet it isn't likely the end of the bank's legal troubles over the risky mortgage securities it sold before the financial crisis.


U.S. may have let 'dozens' of terrorists into country as refugees

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JFK assassination witness recounts missed shot

Posted: 19 Nov 2013 05:59 PM PST

JFK assassination witness recounts missed shotJames Tague not only witnessed President John F. Kennedy's assassination on Nov. 22, 1963, he also found himself in the line of fire. Tague, then 27, is believed to be the only bystander who was wounded that day in Dallas.


Macy's Thanksgiving parade awash in float flaps

Posted: 20 Nov 2013 03:11 AM PST

FILE - In this April 20, 2013 file photo, singer and songwriter Joan Jett is seen in Baltimore. The organizers of the 2013 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade have removed Jett from the South Dakota float because of objections from the state's livestock producers. They say Jett is a poor choice because she is a vegetarian and supporter of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)NEW YORK (AP) — Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is awash in animal-related protests over its floats, with controversies involving the unlikely pairing of rocker Joan Jett and Shamu the killer whale.


Albuquerque voters reject late-term abortion ban

Posted: 20 Nov 2013 12:38 AM PST

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — In a closely watched, first-of-its kind municipal election, voters in New Mexico's largest city have soundly defeated a ban on late-term abortions.

George W. Bush shows off paintings with Jay Leno

Posted: 20 Nov 2013 02:35 AM PST

George W. Bush Now a PainterThe former president poked fun of his post-White House years on the "The Tonight Show."


Fla. congressman facing cocaine possession charge

Posted: 20 Nov 2013 12:26 AM PST

FILE - This Sept. 3, 2013, file photo, shows Rep. Henry "Trey" Radel, R-Fla., on Capitol Hill in Washington. Radel has been charged with misdemeanor cocaine possession in Washington. District of Columbia court records show charges against Radel were filed Tuesday. The U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington says the cocaine possession charge, a misdemeanor, carries a statutory maximum of 6 months in prison and a fine of $1,000. Radel was arrested on Oct. 29, according to court records. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)WASHINGTON (AP) — Florida Rep. Henry "Trey" Radel is apologizing to his constituents after being busted on a cocaine possession charge, acknowledging he also struggles with alcoholism and intends to seek treatment and counseling.


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