2013年2月13日星期三

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Heated debate over cause of cabin fire

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 02:24 PM PST

Cabin fireA recording raises questions about whether police set it intentionally.

Tugs towing 'nightmare' ship to port

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 03:26 PM PST

In this image released by the U.S. Coast Guard on Feb. 11, 2013, a small boat belonging to the Coast Guard Cutter Vigorous patrols near the cruise ship Carnival Triumph in the Gulf of Mexico, Feb. 11, 2013. The Carnival Triumph has been floating aimlessly about 150 miles off the Yucatan Peninsula since a fire erupted in the aft engine room early Sunday, knocking out the ship's propulsion system. No one was injured and the fire was extinguished. (AP Photo/U.S. Coast Guard- Lt. Cmdr. Paul McConnell)Passengers describe terrible conditions aboard the crippled Triumph.

A roundup of the best photos of the day

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 02:49 AM PST

A roundup of the best photos of the dayThai grooms and their brides (L-R) Sorawich Changtor, 28, Rungnapa Panla, 30, Varuttaon Rangsiyawong, 27, and Prasit Rangsiyawong, 29, run during a wedding ceremony ahead of Valentine's Day in Prachin Buri province, east of Bangkok, February 13, 2013. Three Thai couples took part in the wedding ceremony arranged by a Thai resort, aimed to strengthen the relationships of the couples by doing fun activities. REUTERS/Kerek Wongsa (THAILAND - Tags: SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Good grades could be contagious

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 02:37 PM PST

Do Good Grades Spread Like Measles?Students surrounded by friends who get good grades are likely to improve.

Reid files motion to end drama over Hagel nomination

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 01:38 PM PST

Harry Reid vows to tackle filibuster rules with, without GOPHagel's confirmation will require support from at least 60 senators to proceed to a vote.

Escaped prisoner described as 'a schizophrenic'

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 04:14 PM PST

This 2007 image provided by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department shows Alberto Morales. Morales, 42, stabbed one of two police escorts and escaped Monday in the Dallas area as he was being transferred from Florida to Nevada, police said Tuesday Feb. 12, 2013. (AP Photo/LVMPD)A Fla. prisoner being transported to Nev. stabbed a detective and escaped near Dallas.

Cop shuts down highway to save small dog

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 03:27 PM PST

CujoA police officer saw a cold, wet pooch lost on the highway and decided to help.

Photos: Westminster's top dog chows down on filet mignon

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 12:05 PM PST

Photos: Westminster's top dog chows down on filet mignonBanana Joe, an Affenpinscher, is fed filet mignon at Sardi's restaurant following his Best in Show win last night 137th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, in New York February 13, 2013. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS)

Sen. Graham to Hagel, Brennan: ‘I’m gonna keep hittin’ you’

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 11:59 AM PST

Senador republicano Lindsay Graham no Capitólio em setembro de 2011The South Carolina lawmaker vows to continue his bid to stall their nominations.

Photos: Catching zzz's at the State of the Union

Posted: 12 Feb 2013 07:29 PM PST

Photos: Catching zzz's at the State of the UnionU.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts (L) and Associate Justices (L-R) Anthony Kennedy, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Stephen Breyer listen as U.S. President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union speech on Capitol Hill in Washington, February 12, 2013. REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS)

Turnstile jumper arrested; gets seven-year sentence

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 12:41 PM PST

What started as a turnstile jump at a New York City PATH train station ended with a seven-year prison sentence. The fare-skipping caught the cops' attention, but a completely different (and much more serious) offense led to Ruben Sanabria's lengthy stay behind bars. The New York Post reports that Sanabria was carrying an illegal handgun [...]

Valentine's Day scammers go for the heart

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 03:12 PM PST

Not every Valentine's Day message is as sweet as it may appear.

Size does matter: Birds grow bigger beaks to get mates

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 01:01 PM PST

If you're a single bird comparing potential mates, size matters. At least, that's what the results from a recent study suggest. According to the study, certain species of birds even experience beak growth during mating season. Conducted by researchers from the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute and published in the latest issue of Ecology and Evolution, [...]

Remembering the victims of fugitive ex-cop

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 12:16 PM PST

Police officers watch the funeral service for Riverside Police Officer Michael Crain outside Grove Community Church in RiversideLOS ANGELES (AP) — Fugitive ex-Los Angeles police officer Christopher Dorner was charged Monday with killing a Riverside police officer. He also is suspected of killing an Irvine couple after declaring a revenge war on law enforcement in an alleged online rant. Here's a look at the victims:

Ft. Hood hero feels 'betrayed' by Obama

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 11:28 AM PST

Friends Laud Bravery Of Fort Hood HeroineKimberly Munley says she and other soldiers have been denied medical benefits.

Women enters hospital for hernia, leaves with newborn

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 10:24 AM PST

A 44-year-old Michigan woman went to her local hospital for hernia pains. Fifteen hours later, Linda Ackley was a first time mom. Turns out the "hernia" was a baby girl ready to make her big debut. MLive.com has the full story. Ackley was completely clueless about her pregnancy until she and her husband, Mike, went [...]

Golfer gets bitten by deadly spider, keeps playing

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 11:10 AM PST

For golfers, the only Black Widows we ever encounter is the occasionally soft spike lost on the driving range, but that wasn't the case with LET rookie Daniela Holmqvist.

Horsemeat scandal sheds light on food-supply chain

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 12:00 PM PST

Minced meat is seen at a laboratory of the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia's food control institute in the western city of KrefeldConsumers want cheap meat, but prefer not to think about where it came from.

Speech magnified limits, not power

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 11:35 AM PST

U.S. House Speaker Boehner and Vice President Biden stand to applaud as President Obama delivers his State of the Union speech on Capitol Hill in WashingtonLast night's emotional highs were weighed down by lowered expectations.

Video: Two-legged cat racking up online fan club

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 10:59 AM PST

Meet Caffrey, the two-legged cat. The black Persian lost his left hind leg 10 years ago after being run over by a car. His left front paw was badly damaged, and his owner, Sue Greaves, paid nearly $5,500 for the surgery to save his left front leg. Four months ago, Caffrey's veterinarian found a malignant [...]

Photos: National Geographic reader pics

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 07:00 AM PST

Photos: National Geographic reader pics

Photos: Pope celebrates last Ash Wednesday Mass

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 10:14 AM PST

Photos: Pope celebrates last Ash Wednesday MassPope Benedict XVI celebrates the Ash Wednesday mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a solemn period of 40 days of prayer and self-denial leading up to Easter. Pope Benedict XVI told thousands of faithful Wednesday that he was resigning for "the good of the church", an extraordinary scene of a pope explaining himself to his flock that unfolded in his first appearance since dropping the bombshell announcement. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

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