Monday, June 25, 2012

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Search for possible survivor continues in rubble of Canadian mall roof collapse

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 10:52 PM PDT

Authorities in southern Ontario said late Monday that search efforts would continue at a mall where a weekend roof collapse trapped at least two people.

NATO, Turkey to huddle over downing of jet by Syria

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 10:47 PM PDT

Syria says the Turkish fighter jet shot down Friday was in Syrian airspace; Turkey says it was over international waters at the time.

Police: Girlfriends shot in Texas park; has 'earmarks of a targeted attack'

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 10:38 PM PDT

Two women, who were apparently dating, were shot in a small south Texas town over the weekend.

Tropical Storm Debby could dump another foot of rain over Florida

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 10:10 PM PDT

Already deluged by a cyclone that wouldn't move, northern Florida could get another 6 to 12 inches of rain over the next two days from Tropical Storm Debby.

Japanese lawmakers to vote on controversial sales tax

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 09:40 PM PDT

Japanese lawmakers are set to vote on a contentious plan to double the country's sales tax, straining loyalties in the party of Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda.

Saudi Arabia to let women compete in Olympics for first time

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 09:18 PM PDT

Saudi Arabia will let its female athletes compete in the Olympics for the first time, its embassy in London said.

Court's ruling a detour from basic rights

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 08:39 PM PDT

Ali Noorani says upholding the 'show your paper' provision of the Arizona immigration law an open door for racial profiling and denial of basic humanity

Supreme Court mostly rejects Arizona immigration law; gov says 'heart' remains

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 08:13 PM PDT

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled largely in favor of the U.S. government in a case involving an Arizona law that sought to crack down on illegal immigration.

Immigration fight changes Arizona, groups say

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 08:09 PM PDT

The biggest change in Arizona since the state adopted a tough immigration policy two years ago has been a more tolerant climate for immigrants, observers said.

3 police killed in Mexico City airport shooting

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 07:56 PM PDT

Gunmen opened fire on federal police officers at Mexico City's international airport Monday, killing three, officials said.

In 1972, the Rolling Stones let it loose for photographer Jim Marshall

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 07:52 PM PDT

Based on Mick Jagger's serious expression and Keith Richards' focused stare, it was clear the pressure was on.

Syria rejects Turkey claims on downed jet

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 06:48 PM PDT

Syria says the Turkish fighter jet shot down Friday was in Syrian airspace; Turkey says it was over international waters at the time.

A changing national mood on immigration?

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 06:47 PM PDT

Tamar Jacoby says the Supreme Court's ruling on Arizona's tough immigration law is a stunning reversal of recent trends.

Malaysian court: Iranian can be extradited to Thailand over Bangkok blasts

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 06:24 PM PDT

A Malaysian court rules that an Iranian man suspected of being involved with a series of bombs that went off in Bangkok can be extradited to Thailand.

Fire destroys historic shrine, triggering anger in Kashmir

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 06:22 PM PDT

A blaze in a historic Sufi shrine in Indian-controlled Kashmir's capital on Monday triggered widespread anger and violence.

Dozens reported killed by al Qaeda land mines in Yemen

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 06:19 PM PDT

Land mine explosions have killed at least 73 people in Yemen's Abyan province since al Qaeda fighters were defeated two weeks ago, the Yemeni Defense Ministry said. Among those killed were 23 soldiers.

Report: 33 Syrian army members defect to Turkey

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 06:18 PM PDT

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's military may have more cracks in its armor as dozens more soldiers have defected across the border, Turkish media reported.

Top British spy chief predicts a 'successful Games'

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 06:15 PM PDT

The man in charge of security for the Olympic games in London says preparations have been "long and thorough," and is confident the event will be a success.

Georgia woman with flesh-eating infection dramatically improves

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 05:53 PM PDT

The young woman battling a flesh-eating bacteria in Augusta, Georgia, is improving: Doctors have upgraded her condition from "serious" to "good."

Pentagon ordered to preserve materials related to leak investigation

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 05:48 PM PDT

Defense Department officials must preserve all e-mails and documents that may be related to an investigation into leaks, a senior Pentagon official said Monday.

Official: Obama administration will enforce its priorities, not Arizona's

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 05:31 PM PDT

Obama administration officials said Monday the federal government would not become a willing partner in the state of Arizona's efforts to arrest undocumented people -- unless those immigrants meet federal government criteria. And they said the administration is rescinding agreements that allow some Arizona law enforcement officers to enforce federal immigration laws.

FBI: Nationwide child prostitution sweep leads to 104 arrests, 79 children rescued

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 05:24 PM PDT

During a three-day law enforcement sweep targeting teenage prostitution, officers rescued 79 children and arrested 104 alleged pimps, the FBI announced Monday.

Conan O'Brien: Laughter has 'always been the motivation for me'

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 05:22 PM PDT

"I've always only been interested in trying to make people laugh," Conan O'Brien told Piers Morgan.

Facebook just switched your default e-mail address

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 05:20 PM PDT

Whether you've noticed or not, you have a new primary e-mail address listed as your Facebook contact, and most likely it's an address you've never used.

Lawyers to ask house arrest for priest while awaiting sentencing

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 04:26 PM PDT

A hearing to determine whether a cleric convicted of child endangerment will be placed under house arrest was delayed until Tuesday.

Family, fans mark Michael Jackson's death three years later

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 03:37 PM PDT

Memories, tributes and, of course, trending topics continue to flood the Twittersphere as Michael Jackson is remembered on the third anniversary of his death.

Trebek rep: 'Alex is up ... in good spirits,' recovering from mild heart attack

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 03:09 PM PDT

Alex Trebek's condition continued to improve Monday, two days after the "Jeopardy!" host suffered a mild heart attack, a Sony Television spokeswoman said.

Top court's decision on Arizona will affect other states, too

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 03:03 PM PDT

The Supreme Court's decision on Arizona's attempt to legislate immigration will affect what other states do, experts said Monday.

For immigrants and opponents, court's ruling hits their real lives

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 03:02 PM PDT

Jonathan remembers the day he was forced to sit his young daughter down and explain that, as an undocumented immigrant.

Egypt's new president moves into his offices, begins choosing a Cabinet

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 02:41 PM PDT

Egypt's first democratically elected president prompted ongoing jubliation on Monday, though Mohamed Morsi faces an array of challenges at home an abroad.

Pentagon will host LGBT event Tuesday

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 02:36 PM PDT

The Pentagon will host a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month event on Tuesday.

Venus crashes out in Wimbledon first round

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 02:27 PM PDT

Five-time champion Venus Williams went out in the opening round of Wimbledon for the first time as she slumped to a 6-1 6-3 loss to Russia's Elena Vesnina.

Djokovic begins Wimbledon defense in style

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 02:24 PM PDT

Top seed Novak Djokovic began the defense of his Wimbledon title with an emphatic Centre Court victory over Spain's Juan Carlos Ferrero on day one.

Deadmau5 clarifies 'press play' comments about fellow DJs

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 02:06 PM PDT

DJ-producer Deadmau5 had some pointed words for his fellow EDM musicians and their live performances, and wants to clarify what he meant.

Is your doctor's role changing in the fight against obesity?

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 02:04 PM PDT

The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force has released new guidelines for obesity screening and healthy lifestyle counseling.

Police: Bomb blasts kill 10 in Iraq

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 01:45 PM PDT

Ten people were killed in Iraq on Monday and more than 30 were wounded in separate bombings north and south of Baghdad, police officials said.

What's wrong with Google's Larry Page?

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 01:20 PM PDT

Google will kick off its annual I/O developers' conference Wednesday in San Francisco, but CEO Larry Page won't be speaking there.

Zimmerman lawyer argues for new bond

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 12:38 PM PDT

George Zimmerman "accepts full responsibility" for misleading the judge about his finances, his lawyer said in a motion requesting a "reasonable bond" be set for his release from jail.

Attorney: Sandusky to appeal child sex abuse convictions

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 12:10 PM PDT

Former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky will appeal his convictions on numerous counts of child sexual abuse, a member of his defense team says.

Lonesome George, last of the Pinta Island tortoises, dies

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 12:08 PM PDT

Lonesome George, the last surviving Pinta Island giant tortoise, has died in the Galapagos Islands. Scientists say he was over 100 years old.

Family safety guide: Protect your child against sexual abuse

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 11:56 AM PDT

No parent wants to think about it, but it's important to make sure your child understands appropriate and inappropriate touching.

Justices rule for underage killers sentenced to life without parole

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 11:54 AM PDT

The Supreme Court ruled that two men convicted of killings committed when they were 14 cannot be sentenced to life without at least the possibility of parole.

And the iReport Awards go to ...

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 11:49 AM PDT

Eye-witness footage of the Indiana State Fair stage collapse and a dispatch by 14-year-old twins at Occupy Wall Street were among the iReport Awards recipients.

Survey: 70% of teens hide online behavior from parents

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 11:40 AM PDT

Here's a real shocker: Teens are better than their parents at using the Internet, and are likely to hide some of their online behaviors from them.

Facebook quietly unveils 'stalking app'

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 11:40 AM PDT

Facebook appears to have quietly unveiled a new feature designed to let people see which Facebook users are nearby at any given time.

An incomplete win for Obama

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 11:08 AM PDT

Ed Morrissey says the coming ObamaCare ruling will vastly overshadow the Supreme Court's ruling on Arizona's immigration law.

What to wear to an interview: the new rules

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 10:59 AM PDT

Interview ready: Dress to impress with these six foolproof strategies for making your outfit as polished as your résumé.

Michael Jackson remembered

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 10:59 AM PDT

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