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600 evacuated from blockaded Syrian city of Homs
Iran moves to cooperate in U.N. nuclear bomb probe
U.S. economy may be stuck in slow lane for long run
AP WAS THERE: The Beatles invade America in 1964
Marcus Smart banned 3 games for shoving fan
Photos: Putin probably missed Olympic rings glitch
5 things to know about the Sochi Olympics
Tokyo chief chosen amid divided anti-nuke vote
Drought-rattled California welcomes weekend storm
Okla State to address Smart confrontation with fan
Kiev warns of terrorism threat amid protests
Mayer beats Miller, Svindal in Olympic downhill
Oklahoma St to hold news conference with Smart
World Peace: Smart can learn from fan incident
Brash, ambitious mayor shakes up Italian politics
Syria: Over 600 evacuated from blockaded Homs
Catholics support Francis, but many split on teachings: poll
U.S. easing immigration rule for terrorist support
Back-to-back slopestyle golds for USA
Bode Miller misses shot at men's downhill medal

600 evacuated from blockaded Syrian city of Homs

Posted: 09 Feb 2014 11:58 AM PST

Gunmen sprayed bullets and lobbed mortar shells as civilians fled.

Iran moves to cooperate in U.N. nuclear bomb probe

Posted: 09 Feb 2014 10:40 AM PST

By Fredrik Dahl and Mehrdad Balali VIENNA/DUBAI (Reuters) - The U.N. nuclear agency said on Sunday that Iran had agreed to start addressing suspicions that it may have worked on designing an atomic weapon, a potential breakthrough in a long-stalled investigation into Tehran's atomic activities. The development - although limited for now - marked a step forward in an international push to settle a decade-old dispute over Iran's nuclear program. Tehran says this is peaceful, while the West fears that Iran wants to develop atomic arms. The deal could also send a positive signal to separate, high-stakes negotiations between Iran and six world powers which are due to start on February 18 in Vienna, aimed at reaching a broader diplomatic settlement with the Islamic state.

U.S. economy may be stuck in slow lane for long run

Posted: 09 Feb 2014 04:39 PM PST

In the 4½ years since the Great Recession ended, millions of Americans who have gone without jobs or raises have found themselves wondering something about the economic recovery:

AP WAS THERE: The Beatles invade America in 1964

Posted: 09 Feb 2014 12:43 PM PST

EDITOR'S NOTE: In February 1964, the Beatles took America by storm, and rock 'n' roll was never the same.

Marcus Smart banned 3 games for shoving fan

Posted: 09 Feb 2014 03:49 PM PST

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State star Marcus Smart was suspended three games Sunday by the Big 12 for shoving a fan in the closing seconds of the Cowboys' loss at Texas Tech only hours earlier.

Photos: Putin probably missed Olympic rings glitch

Posted: 09 Feb 2014 06:18 AM PST

SOCHI, Russia (AP) — It was the biggest glitch of the Olympics opening ceremony, and odds are Russia's president missed it.

5 things to know about the Sochi Olympics

Posted: 09 Feb 2014 05:55 AM PST

SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Fast five, Sunday edition: Things you'll want to know about the 2014 Winter Olympics.

Tokyo chief chosen amid divided anti-nuke vote

Posted: 09 Feb 2014 07:54 AM PST

TOKYO (AP) — Yoichi Masuzoe, a former health minister backed by Japan's ruling party, won Tokyo's gubernatorial election on Sunday, defeating two candidates who had promised to end nuclear power.

Drought-rattled California welcomes weekend storm

Posted: 08 Feb 2014 09:54 PM PST

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Californians accustomed to complaining about the slightest change in the weather welcomed a robust weekend storm that soaked the northern half of the drought-stricken state Saturday even as rain and snow brought the threat of avalanches, flooding and rock slides.

Okla State to address Smart confrontation with fan

Posted: 09 Feb 2014 12:37 PM PST

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma State will hold a news conference Sunday in Stillwater with Marcus Smart, coach Travis Ford and athletic director Mike Holder to address Smart's confrontation with a fan at Texas Tech.

Kiev warns of terrorism threat amid protests

Posted: 09 Feb 2014 07:27 AM PST

KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's security agency on Sunday warned of a heightened risk of terrorism, including from nearly three months of anti-government protests. The warning raised the pressure on the opposition as parliament tries to find a way out of the crisis.

Mayer beats Miller, Svindal in Olympic downhill

Posted: 09 Feb 2014 06:04 AM PST

KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia (AP) — Matthias Mayer grew up in Austria admiring plenty of Alpine skiers, from his medal-winning dad, to all-time great Hermann Maier, to a couple of guys he races against these days, Bode Miller and Aksel Lund Svindal.

Oklahoma St to hold news conference with Smart

Posted: 09 Feb 2014 11:57 AM PST

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma State says it will hold a news conference Sunday at 6 p.m. ET in Stillwater with Marcus Smart, coach Travis Ford and athletic director Mike Holder.

World Peace: Smart can learn from fan incident

Posted: 09 Feb 2014 10:59 AM PST

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Knicks forward Metta World Peace believes Marcus Smart can learn from the fallout that will come after Smart shoved a fan during Oklahoma State's game at Texas Tech Saturday.

Brash, ambitious mayor shakes up Italian politics

Posted: 09 Feb 2014 02:35 AM PST

ROME (AP) — He's a brash, kid-faced dynamo who is injecting fresh blood into Italy's sclerotic politics — and the left's great hope now that Silvio Berlusconi's criminal convictions keep the long-time leader out of power.

Syria: Over 600 evacuated from blockaded Homs

Posted: 09 Feb 2014 08:18 AM PST

BEIRUT (AP) — The governor of the central Syrian city of Homs says that over 600 people have been evacuated from rebel-held parts of the city, in a rare cease-fire with rebels.

Catholics support Francis, but many split on teachings: poll

Posted: 09 Feb 2014 05:42 AM PST

Catholics believe Pope Francis is doing a good job, but many disagree with Church doctrine on hot-button issues, especially contraceptives, according to a global poll out on Sunday. The survey by the US-based Spanish-language network Univision of Catholics in 12 countries found that those most likely to support Church teachings are married men and women 55 years and older who attend mass frequently and live in rural areas. For the rest, opinions on issues such as gay marriage, abortion, divorce and female priests vary by region, age, geographic location and income. According to the poll, 87 percent of Catholics believe that Francis is doing a good or excellent job as his papacy reaches its first anniversary in March.

U.S. easing immigration rule for terrorist support

Posted: 09 Feb 2014 11:22 AM PST

The Obama administration has eased the rules for would-be asylum-seekers, refugees and others who hope to come to the United States or stay here and who gave "limited" support to terrorists or terrorist groups.