2013年8月8日星期四

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Oprah, Bill Clinton awarded Presidential Medals of Freedom

Posted: 08 Aug 2013 02:44 PM PDT

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are pictured with Oprah Winfrey during a taping of The Oprah Winfrey Show at Harpo Studios in Chicago, Wednesday, April 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)Obama gives them and 14 others the nation's highest civilian honor.

Oscar-nominated actress Karen Black dies at 74

Posted: 08 Aug 2013 03:31 PM PDT

FILE - This June 11, 2009 file photo shows actress Karen Black, a cast member in "Irene in Time," at the premiere of the film in Los Angeles. The LOS ANGELES (AP) — Karen Black, the prolific actress who appeared in more than 100 movies and was featured in such counterculture favorites as "Easy Rider," ''Five Easy Pieces" and "Nashville," has died.

Bulger jury asks to see Boston mob's machine gun

Posted: 08 Aug 2013 02:55 PM PDT

In this courtroom sketch, James "Whitey" Bulger listens to defense attorney, Hank Brennan, during closing arguments at U.S. District Court, in Boston, Monday, Aug. 5, 2013. Bulger's lawyers used their closing arguments to go after three gangsters who took the stand against the reputed Boston crime boss, portraying them as pathological liars whose testimony was bought and paid for by prosecutors. (AP Photo/Jane Flavell Collins)By Richard Valdmanis BOSTON (Reuters) - Jurors weighing the fate of Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger on Thursday asked to see a German-made World War Two era submachine gun that prosecutors said was one of many used by Bulger's Winter Hill crime gang. Jurors went home without reaching a verdict, but the request to see the gun could indicate they are making progress deciding on the raft of murder, extortion and other charges against Bulger. The last of the 32 criminal counts he faces alleges the former crime boss was in possession of guns with obliterated serial numbers. ...

Minn. dad claims third of $448M Powerball jackpot

Posted: 08 Aug 2013 02:19 PM PDT

A man stands outside the Stop & Shop in South Brunswick, N.J., Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, where one of the three winning Powerball tickets was sold. The jackpot is $448 million, the third largest ever. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)ROSEVILLE, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota man claimed his third of a $448 million Powerball jackpot on Thursday, wasting no time before revealing his good fortune to the world and saying he had "been waiting for this day my entire life."

California wildfire destroys at least 10 homes

Posted: 08 Aug 2013 04:51 PM PDT

Firefighters battle a wildfire, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, in Cabazon, Calif. About 1,500 people have fled and three are injured as a wildfire in the Southern California mountains quickly spreads. Several small communities have evacuated. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)BEAUMONT, Calif. (AP) — A rapidly spreading wildfire chewed through a rugged Southern California mountain range on Thursday, destroying at least 10 homes, threatening more than 500 other residences and forcing some 1,500 people to flee.

Fort Hood trial resumes as lawyers demand removal

Posted: 08 Aug 2013 04:15 PM PDT

Soldiers guard a security checkpoint outside the Lawrence H. Williams Judicial Center on the second day of the trial for Maj. Nidal Hasan at Fort Hood, Texas on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013. The standby attorney for the soldier charged in the 2009 Fort Hood shooting rampage accused Hasan on Wednesday of deliberately charting a course toward a conviction and death sentence, abruptly halting the trial after only one day. Lt. Col. Kris Poppe, Hasan's lead court-appointed standby attorney, said he is willing to step in and be Hasan's defense lawyer. But he asked that his responsibilities as co-counsel be minimized if Hasan, who is representing himself at trial, continues to work toward being executed. (AP Photo/San Antonio Express-News,Lisa Krantz)FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — The soldier on trial for the 2009 shooting rampage at Fort Hood was allowed to continue representing himself on Thursday after the judge ordered his standby attorneys to stay on as advisers, despite their claims that the Army psychiatrist was trying to secure his own death sentence.

Fla. man accused of killing wife, posting photo

Posted: 08 Aug 2013 04:32 PM PDT

This image taken from the Facebook page identified as Derek Medina's shows a post that appeared on the page preceding a separate post that included a photo of his dead wife, Jennifer Alfonso. Medina, 31, turned himself in Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, telling them he had shot Alfonso, 26. Detectives didn't immediately give a motive. Charges were pending. (AP Photo)MIAMI (AP) — A South Florida man who authorities say fatally shot his wife — and apparently then posted a photo of her body on Facebook — turned himself into police Thursday.

Zimmerman ordered bulletproof vest while on bond

Posted: 08 Aug 2013 03:08 PM PDT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — George Zimmerman ordered a bulletproof vest and an infrared home security device last year while he was out on bond awaiting his murder trial in the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin, according to records released Thursday.

Search expands for suspect and missing Calif teen

Posted: 08 Aug 2013 03:21 PM PDT

CORRECTS AGE OF CHRISTINA ANDERSON TO 42 - FILE - This composite photo provided by the San Diego Sheriff's Department shows: James Lee Dimaggio, 40, left, Ethan Anderson, 8, and Hannah Anderson, 16, whose mother, Christina Anderson, 42, was one of two people found dead in a house fire Sunday night, Aug. 4, 2013. Amber Alerts expanded to Oregon and Washington as authorities searched for Dimaggio, who is suspected of abducting Hannah Anderson and wanted in the death of the girl's mother and possibly her brother Ethan. (AP Photo/San Diego Sheriff's Department, File)LAKESIDE, Calif. (AP) — A search for a man suspected of abducting a 16-year-old girl after abandoning her mother and possibly her younger brother in his burning house expanded on Thursday to four western states, Mexico and Canada, with dozens of tips pouring in from Oregon and Washington.

Scott, Furyk top PGA scoreboard in ripe conditions

Posted: 08 Aug 2013 04:49 PM PDT

Adam Scott, of Australia, watches his tee shot on the 12th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Oak Hill Country Club, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, in Pittsford, N.Y. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Adam Scott is off to another good start in a major, shooting a 5-under 65 that left him tied for the lead with Jim Furyk after the opening round of the PGA Championship on Thursday.

Southern California wildfire grows extensively

Posted: 08 Aug 2013 02:07 PM PDT

BEAUMONT, Calif. (AP) — A growing wildfire chewed through a rugged Southern California mountain range on Thursday, damaging buildings, threatening as many as 600 homes and forcing some 1,500 people to flee.

Ex-teacher charged with killing 2 in Dallas suburb

Posted: 08 Aug 2013 04:34 PM PDT

This photo provided by the Dallas County Sheriff's Office shows Erbie Bowser after a previous arrest. Investigators arrested Bowser on Wednesday night, Aug. 7, 2013, after the fatal shooting of four people in two Dallas-area homes, just minutes apart. (AP Photo/Dallas County Sheriff's Office)DALLAS (AP) — A former teacher who moonlighted as Dallas Mavericks hip-hop dancer for several years was charged Thursday with capital murder in the fatal shooting of his estranged wife and her daughter.

A reality show with depth: Live ocean exploration

Posted: 08 Aug 2013 01:38 PM PDT

This image provided by NOAA, shows a Atlantic deep-sea red crab mating pair. The male crab is carrying the inverted female. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's ship Okeanos Explorer and its robotic sub are providing live coverage of a expedition off Nantucket, that is allowing other scientists and everyday people to follow along. Until now, the world of the deep sea floor has mostly been the province of scientists where a handful of researchers would huddle on a ship and watch the video from below, take notes, and two or three years later write a scientific paper. (AP Photo/NOAA)WASHINGTON (AP) — Vicious fights! Stunning beauties! Surprises around every corner! Yes, it's reality TV but with a lot more depth — as much as 10,000 feet. It's live coverage of deep-sea exploration off Nantucket and tens of thousands of people are tuning in.

Suspected child abductor might have explosives

Posted: 08 Aug 2013 01:02 PM PDT

CORRECTS AGE OF CHRISTINA ANDERSON TO 42 - FILE - This composite photo provided by the San Diego Sheriff's Department shows: James Lee Dimaggio, 40, left, Ethan Anderson, 8, and Hannah Anderson, 16, whose mother, Christina Anderson, 42, was one of two people found dead in a house fire Sunday night, Aug. 4, 2013. Amber Alerts expanded to Oregon and Washington as authorities searched for Dimaggio, who is suspected of abducting Hannah Anderson and wanted in the death of the girl's mother and possibly her brother Ethan. (AP Photo/San Diego Sheriff's Department, File)LAKESIDE, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a man suspected of abducting a 16-year-old Southern California girl might be armed with homemade explosives.

Vote suppression alleged in close Fla. election

Posted: 08 Aug 2013 12:19 PM PDT

In this July 11, 2013 photo, former Sopchoppy City Commissioner Anginita Rosier poses for a photo in Tallahassee, Fla. State authorities are investigating her complaint that Sopchoppy city workers suppressed the black vote. Sopchoppy, Fla., a small Florida Panhandle town best known for its annual Worm Grunting Festival, is now the subject of a state investigation into allegations the white city clerk tried to suppress the black vote in an election in which the black mayor lost by one vote and Rosier was also ousted. (AP Photo/Brendan Farrington)SOPCHOPPY, Fla. (AP) — A small Florida Panhandle town best known for its annual Worm Grunting Festival is at the center of an investigation into charges the white city clerk suppressed the black vote in an election where the black mayor lost by a single vote and a black city commissioner was also ousted.

Two more indicted in Boston probe

Posted: 08 Aug 2013 11:58 AM PDT

Runners continue to run towards the finish line as an explosion erupts at the finish line of the Boston MarathonThe men are friends of suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and hid evidence, authorities say.

Teen graffiti artist dies after being shot with police Taser

Posted: 08 Aug 2013 12:01 PM PDT

Miami Teen Dead Following Police Taser IncidentBy Zachary Fagenson MIAMI BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Miami Beach, Florida, police are investigating the death of an 18-year-old graffiti artist who died after being shot with a Taser during a pre-dawn chase with officers who said they caught him spray-painting a building. Israel Hernandez-Llach, known by his so-called tag name as "Reefa," won notice for his graffiti work as well as for sculpture and painting. "He did it a lot," said Hernandez-Llach's friend Rafael Lynch, referring to his graffiti. ...

Man claims share of $448M jackpot

Posted: 08 Aug 2013 12:16 PM PDT

A woman buys a Powerball lottery ticket at a convenience store in New YorkPaul White, a project engineer from Minneapolis, is one of three jackpot winners.

Newspaper delivery man helps save 11 from house fire

Posted: 08 Aug 2013 11:05 AM PDT

Newspaper delivery manA newspaper carrier for the Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch is being credited with saving 11 people's lives after discovering a house on fire early Thursday.

Possible winner emerges in $448 million Powerball lottery

Posted: 08 Aug 2013 10:12 AM PDT

A Powerball lottery ticket is printed out of a lottery machine in Encinitas, CaliforniaMINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - A person claiming to hold one of three winning tickets to a $448 million Powerball jackpot came forward in Minnesota on Thursday, the morning after the numbers were drawn, officials said. Officials sought to verify the winning ticket after the person went to lottery headquarter in Roseville on Thursday morning, "very fast" by Minnesota standards, state lottery spokeswoman Debbie Hoffmann said. If the ticket is verified, officials would likely announce the name of the winner as well as the retailer that sold the ticket Thursday afternoon, Hoffmann said. ...

'Wizard of Oz' Munchkin Margaret Pellegrini dies

Posted: 08 Aug 2013 12:16 PM PDT

FILE - In this Sept 9, 1998 file photo, Margaret Pellegrini, a cast member who played a Munchkin named Sleepy Head in the original "The Wizard of Oz" movie, poses with various statues from the movie in Scottsdale, Ariz. Pellegrini suffered a stroke Monday, Aug. 5, 2013 at her Glendale, Ariz., home and died Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013 at a Phoenix-area hospital. She was 89. (AP Photo/Tribune Newspapers, N. Scott Trimble, File)PHOENIX (AP) — Margaret Pellegrini, one of the original Munchkins from the 1939 classic movie "The Wizard of Oz," has died. She was 89.

Former Mavericks entertainer arrested after Dallas rampage

Posted: 08 Aug 2013 04:32 PM PDT

An ATF agent lifts crime scene tape outside the scene of two murders Thursday morning, Aug. 8, 2013, in DeSoto, Texas. Four people were killed at two different locations in South Dallas County and the suspected shooter is in police custody. (AP Photo/LM Otero)DALLAS – A man suspected of killing four people and injuring four others in an overnight rampage is a former member of a popular all-male Dallas Mavericks cheer team.

Actor George Takei joins petition to move Winter Olympics from Russia to Canada

Posted: 08 Aug 2013 06:44 AM PDT

Takei"Star Trek" actor and gay rights advocate George Takei joined over 80,000 others in signing a petition to move the 2014 Winter Olympics from Sochi to Vancouver to protest Russia's recent crackdown on homosexuality.

NSA monitoring Americans' emails for mentions of terrorists: report

Posted: 08 Aug 2013 07:06 AM PDT

edward snowdenThe National Security Agency, which recently acknowledged the existence of a broad domestic surveillance program in the wake of former defense contractor Edward Snowden's controversial leak, is casting a wider net than previously thought, The New York Times reports.

Hundreds flee huge S. Calif. wildfire

Posted: 08 Aug 2013 07:24 AM PDT

A pickup truck is engulfed in flames as the Silver Fire roars through a residential area near Hwy 243 and Twin Pines Road between Banning and Idyllwild, Calif. on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013. (AP Photo/The Press-Enterprise, Frank Bellino)Three people are hurt and several homes destroyed by the out-of-control blaze.

Police: 4 dead, 4 wounded in Dallas-area shootings

Posted: 08 Aug 2013 02:02 PM PDT

An ATF agent lifts crime scene tape outside the scene of two murders Thursday morning, Aug. 8, 2013, in DeSoto, Texas. Four people were killed at two different locations in South Dallas County and the suspected shooter is in police custody. (AP Photo/LM Otero)DALLAS (AP) — A suspect in the fatal shootings of four people in two Dallas-area homes was in custody Thursday as police tried to determine what prompted the attacks just minutes apart and whether an explosive was used.

Three winners for $448M Powerball jackpot

Posted: 08 Aug 2013 04:19 AM PDT

A man holds up his Powerball ticket inside of a convenience store in Chicago, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013. Ticketholders are hoping to win Wednesday's Powerball drawing, estimated at $425 million so far. (AP Photo/Scott Eisen)Powerball luck strikes three times, once in Minnesota and twice in New Jersey.

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