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'Delusional Minority' driving GOP on Benghazi, Plouffe aays

Posted: 04 May 2014 11:44 AM PDT

'Delusional Minority' Driving GOP on Benghazi, David Plouffe SaysThere was "no conspiracy" behind the White House's decision not to release an internal email related to Benghazi until this week, but a "very loud, delusional minority" is driving the Republican Party to politicize the issue, former Obama White House senior adviser David Plouffe said...

Rick Perry leaves door open for 2016 presidential run

Posted: 04 May 2014 10:04 AM PDT

Texas Gov. Rick Perry speaks at the Conservative Political Action Committee annual conference in National Harbor, Md., Friday, March 7, 2014. Friday marks the second day of the annual Conservative Political Action Conference, which brings together prospective presidential candidates, conservative opinion leaders and tea party activists from coast to coast. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)The Texas governor, who lost a bid for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination, is leaving the door wide open for another run in 2016.

Acrobats fall during Ringling Bros. circus stunt

Posted: 04 May 2014 04:01 PM PDT

In a cell phone photo provided by Tara Griggs, emergency workers tend to injured performers after a platform collapsed, Sunday, May 4, 2014, during the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus' Legends show at the Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence, R.I. At least nine people were injured in the fall, including a dancer below. Roman Garcia, general manager of the show, said the accident occurred during the "hair hang" act in which the performers hang from their hair. (AP Photo/Tara Griggs)PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A platform collapsed during an aerial hair-hanging stunt at a circus performance Sunday, sending eight acrobats plummeting to the ground. Nine performers were seriously injured in the fall, including a dancer below, while an unknown number of others suffered less serious injuries.

Northern Ireland police free Gerry Adams

Posted: 04 May 2014 12:03 PM PDT

A mural showing Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams is pictured on the Falls Road in Belfast, Northern Ireland on May 3, 2014Antrim (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Northern Ireland police on Sunday freed Gerry Adams after four days of questioning over a notorious IRA murder, but the republican leader could still face charges when a file is sent to prosecutors. "A 65-year-old man arrested by detectives investigating the abduction and murder of Jean McConville has been released pending report to PPS (Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland)," said a statement issued by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). The PPS must now decide whether there is enough evidence to charge the leader of the Sinn Fein political party, or whether prosecution would be in the public interest. Adams, a key figure in the peace process, was arrested on Wednesday in connection with the death of Jean McConville, a mother-of-ten abducted from her home in 1972.

Sinn Fein's Adams freed after 5 days in custody

Posted: 04 May 2014 03:04 PM PDT

Sinn Fein party leader Gerry Adams speaks to the media in West Belfast, Northern Ireland, Sunday May 4, 2014. Adams was released without charge Sunday after five days of police questioning over his alleged involvement in a decades-old Irish Republican Army killing, an event that has driven a dangerous wedge into Northern Ireland's unity government. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)BELFAST, Northern Ireland (AP) — Sinn Fein party leader Gerry Adams was released without charge Sunday after five days of police questioning over his alleged involvement in a decades-old IRA killing of a Belfast mother of 10, an investigation that has driven a dangerous wedge into Northern Ireland's unity government.

Odessa police free 67 detained in deadly clashes

Posted: 04 May 2014 09:45 AM PDT

A man cries after being released from a local police station which was stormed by pro-Russian protesters in Odessa, Ukraine, Sunday, May 4, 2014. Several prisoners that were detained during clashes that erupted Friday between pro-Russians and government supporters in the key port on the Black Sea coast were released under the pressure of protesters that broke into a local police station and received a hero's welcome by crowds. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)ODESSA, Ukraine (AP) — Hundreds of pro-Russian demonstrators stormed police headquarters in Odessa on Sunday and won the release of 67 people detained after deadly clashes in the Ukrainian port city.

US teachers nowhere as diverse as their students

Posted: 04 May 2014 11:20 AM PDT

Lyle Alderson, left, a former teacher, with his wife Jan Alderson, a high school science teacher, both of Overland Park, Kansas, and Kevin Gilbert, 42, of Ridgeland, Miss., right, a member-at-large on the National Education Association (NEA) executive committee and a former social studies teacher and coach, are interviewed in Washington on Thursday, May 1, 2014. Mrs. Alderson is a National Teacher Hall of Fame inductee. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. teachers are nowhere near as diverse as their students.

Mideast airline Etihad offers bed and bath suites

Posted: 04 May 2014 11:52 AM PDT

An Etihad Airways official stands inside a mock-up first class cabin, at a training facility in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, May 4, 2014. Etihad Airways, a fast-growing Mideast carrier, laid out plans Sunday to offer passengers who find first-class seats a bit too tight a miniature suite featuring a closed-off bedroom, private bathroom and a dedicated butler. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Talk about some serious legroom.

1st openly gay Episcopal bishop to divorce husband

Posted: 04 May 2014 12:13 PM PDT

FILE - In this photo released by the Episcopal Dioceses of New Hampshire, Mark Andrew, left, and Bishop V. Gene Robinson are shown during their private civil union ceremony performed by Ronna Wise in Concord, N.H., in this Saturday June 7, 2008 file photo. Robinson, the first openly gay Episcopal bishop, announced Saturday May 3, 2014 he is getting divorced from Andrew. (AP Photo/Episcopal Dioceses of New Hampshire, File)NEW YORK (AP) — The first openly gay Episcopal bishop, who became a symbol for gay rights far beyond the church while deeply dividing the world's Anglicans, plans to divorce his husband.

Powerade drops controversial ingredient

Posted: 04 May 2014 01:57 PM PDT

FILE - In this Aug. 5, 2010 file photo, bottles of Powerade sports drink and other Coca-Cola products are chilled over ice in Orlando, Fla. A controversial ingredient, brominated vegetable oil, is being removed from some Powerade sports drinks. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick, File)NEW YORK (AP) — Coca-Cola is dropping a controversial ingredient from its Powerade sports drink, after a similar move by PepsiCo's Gatorade last year.

LA stage show fuses Mexican wrestling, striptease

Posted: 04 May 2014 08:26 AM PDT

In this Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014 photo, wrestler Niebla Roja, top, flies over referee Platainitos, to land on wrestler Cassandro, left, during a performance at Lucha VaVoom's Valentine's show at The Mayan Theatre downtown Los Angeles. At right, wrestler, Dr. Maldad. The esoteric hybrid of American burlesque and Mexican wrestling is an outrageous hit. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)LOS ANGELES (AP) — It's hard to say which zany circus-like act wins over the audience at Lucha VaVoom.

Parker leads Spurs past Mavs in Game 7

Posted: 04 May 2014 03:39 PM PDT

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9), of France, shoots over Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (41), of Germany, during the first half of Game 7 of the opening-round NBA basketball playoff series, Sunday, May 4, 2014, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Tony Parker scored 32 points and the San Antonio Spurs led by as many as 31 on their way to 119-96 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, closing out a tense first-round series Sunday in seven games.

Pierce's block leads Nets past Raptors 104-103

Posted: 04 May 2014 03:22 PM PDT

Brooklyn Nets forward Alan Anderson (6) celebrates as Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry, front center, lays on the ground after missing the basket following second half NBA game seven playoff basketball action in Toronto on Sunday, May 4, 2014.The Nets defeated the Raptors to advance to the next round. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette)TORONTO (AP) — Slowed by foul trouble and struggling with his shot, Paul Pierce still found a way to come up big for the Brooklyn Nets.

Obama takes funny jabs at health care stumble

Posted: 03 May 2014 09:31 PM PDT

President Barack Obama gestures and smiles during his speech at the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) Dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel, Saturday, May 3, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)Little was sacred when President Obama took the podium at a White House event.

Politics and Hollywood collide at 'nerd prom'

Posted: 03 May 2014 03:47 PM PDT

Politics and Hollywood collide at 'nerd prom'Actress Sofia Vergara poses as she arrives on the red carpet at the annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, May 3, 2014. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS MEDIA ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)

NBA to appoint CEO to supervise Clippers

Posted: 03 May 2014 06:35 PM PDT

FILE - In this Dec. 19, 2010, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, third right, sits with V. Stiviano, left, as they watch the Clippers play the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA preseason basketball game in Los Angeles. NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced Tuesday, April 29, 2014, that he is banning the owner for life from the Clippers organization over racist comments in recording. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok, File)LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NBA said Saturday it will appoint a chief executive officer to supervise the Los Angeles Clippers' operations after banning owner Donald Sterling from the league for life.

Images from White House Correspondents' Dinner

Posted: 03 May 2014 06:52 PM PDT

Images from White House Correspondents' DinnerPresident Barack Obama smiles while making a joke during his speech at the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) Dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel, Saturday, May 3, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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