Protect privacy from drones at home, lawmakers say

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• Protect privacy from drones at home, lawmakers say
• Musical of Aimee Semple McPherson to hit Broadway
• FBI joins Bulgaria probe into suicide attack on Israelis
• Lawmakers call for more Iran officials to be blacklisted
• Rebels kill 21 Syrian guards, overtake border post
• Syria's Assad appears on TV after bombing
• Corn, soybean prices at record highs on crop woes
• Strategist is central figure against gay marriage
• Italian freed after 10-month Africa ordeal home
• APNewBreak: Shooting victim discusses Ala. rampage
• Morgan Stanley closes a bleak bank earnings season
• US forecast: Hot, dry weather to linger into fall
• UN seeks review of NKorea, Iran aid
• Police seek bomber identity, Israel blames Iran
• Plain language law off to a spotty start
• Russia, China veto U.N. Security Council resolution on Syria
• Scott ties course record with 64 at British Open
• US Navy helicopter with 5 crew crashes in Oman
• Bahrain arrests suspect in bomb plots
• Wiggins holds yellow jersey, 3 days left in Tour
• Boxer's bloody nose leads to bank robbery charges
• Jets coach Rex Ryan talks about losing 105 pounds
• Former NBA star Dennis Rodman finally meets father
• Reactions to the 64th annual Emmy nominations
• Colts sign QB Andrew Luck
• Column: 'More fun playing a handful than one guy'
• Huge protests against austerity cuts erupt in Spain
• House pushes to complete $608B defense bill
• EU to board suspected Syria arms ships in EU waters
• Romney: Jobs report latest reason to oppose Obama
• Ahmadinejad sees sanctions a 'battle' against Iran
• Correction: Intrepid-Space Shuttle story
• CEOs of AMR, US Airways discuss merger options
• Asian economic powerhouses subdued, recovery to be muted
• Valverde holds off Sky and climbs to stage 17 win
• Chevron signs deal with Iraq Kurds, defies Baghdad
• Rafael Nadal pulls out of London Olympics
• Strikes and security trouble before UK games
• Iraq official: Rebels kill 21 Syrian border guards
• Chick-fil-A surprises some with gay marriage talk

Protect privacy from drones at home, lawmakers say Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:54 PM PDT Before thousands of civilian drones begin flying in U.S. skies, Congress should take steps to protect the public's privacy and prevent terrorists from hacking or jamming signals that control the aircraft, lawmakers said Thursday.

Musical of Aimee Semple McPherson to hit Broadway Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:51 PM PDT Broadway is not letting go of its fixation on religion just yet.

FBI joins Bulgaria probe into suicide attack on Israelis Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:50 PM PDT Bulgaria released a video Thursday showing a man it suspects was the suicide bomber behind a deadly attack on a bus full of Israeli tourists that Israel has blamed on arch foe Iran.

Lawmakers call for more Iran officials to be blacklisted Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:48 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States should blacklist 65 Iranian officials, following the lead of the European Union which has already sanctioned them for human rights abuses, a group of U.S. senators told President Barack Obama on Thursday. The letter, signed by Republican senators Mark Kirk and Jon Kyl, and Senator Joseph Lieberman, an independent, is the latest push by members of the U.S. Congress to try to urge the administration to take a harder line on Tehran. ...

Rebels kill 21 Syrian guards, overtake border post Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:46 PM PDT Rebels attacked Syrian forces Thursday on two spots along the nation's porus border with Iraq, killing 21 soldiers and seizing control of one of the four major border posts, a senior Iraqi army official said.

Syria's Assad appears on TV after bombing Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:45 PM PDT Syrian President Bashar Assad made his first appearance Thursday since a bomb killed some of his top lieutenants, looking calm and composed on state TV even as his forces turned parts of Damascus into combat zones and rebels seized two of the country's border crossings.

Corn, soybean prices at record highs on crop woes Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:43 PM PDT Prices for corn and soybeans are at all-time highs as questions build about the extent of damage to the crops from the merciless summer heat.

Strategist is central figure against gay marriage Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:43 PM PDT Four years ago, Frank Schubert was a well-paid political consultant for what he jokingly calls "the forces of evil" — tobacco, timber and pharmaceutical companies — when he agreed to lead the 2008 campaign to repeal gay marriage in California.

Italian freed after 10-month Africa ordeal home Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:41 PM PDT An Italian aid worker kidnapped 10 months ago with two colleagues in north Africa has returned home.

APNewBreak: Shooting victim discusses Ala. rampage Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:39 PM PDT The first person wounded in a shooting rampage in Alabama said Thursday that the gunman asked where to find a black man then opened fire in what the victim believes was a case of mistaken identity.

Morgan Stanley closes a bleak bank earnings season Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:39 PM PDT It's tough being a big bank these days.

US forecast: Hot, dry weather to linger into fall Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:39 PM PDT The unusually hot dry weather that has gripped the nation will not let up its stranglehold over the next few months, federal weather forecasters said Thursday.

UN seeks review of NKorea, Iran aid Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:38 PM PDT The head of the U.N. intellectual property agency says it has asked U.N. sanctions officials to review computer equipment it provided to Iran and North Korea.

Police seek bomber identity, Israel blames Iran Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:33 PM PDT He looked like any other impatient tourist checking the big board at airport arrivals: a lanky, long-haired man in baseball cap with his hands in the pockets of his plaid Bermuda shorts.

Plain language law off to a spotty start Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:32 PM PDT An effort to make the government write so people can understand what they're reading is off to a spotty start.

Russia, China veto U.N. Security Council resolution on Syria Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:32 PM PDT UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Russia and China vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution on Thursday that threatened Syrian authorities with sanctions if they did not halt violence against an uprising, thwarting Western hopes for tough action as the crisis in Syria escalates. It was the third time that Russia, a key ally of the Syrian government, and China have used their veto power to block resolutions designed to pressure Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and halt the 16-month conflict that has killed thousands. ...

Scott ties course record with 64 at British Open Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:32 PM PDT Adam Scott had a chance at history.

US Navy helicopter with 5 crew crashes in Oman Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:32 PM PDT A U.S. Navy helicopter crashed Thursday in the Gulf nation of Oman with five crew members aboard, according to the U.S. military.

Bahrain arrests suspect in bomb plots Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:32 PM PDT Bahrain says it has arrested a suspect allegedly linked to a major bomb-making operation uncovered last month in the violence-wracked Gulf nation.

Wiggins holds yellow jersey, 3 days left in Tour Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:30 PM PDT Britain's Bradley Wiggins overcame the mountains and challengers to retain the yellow jersey, while Spain's Alejandro Valverde won the 17th stage of the Tour de France on Thursday.

Boxer's bloody nose leads to bank robbery charges Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:30 PM PDT Martin Tucker won his latest boxing match, but a bloody nose in the ring could send him to prison for bank robbery.

Jets coach Rex Ryan talks about losing 105 pounds Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:29 PM PDT Normally talkative New York Jets coach Rex Ryan is now ready to chat about his weight-loss surgery.

Former NBA star Dennis Rodman finally meets father Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:28 PM PDT Former NBA star Dennis Rodman has finally met his estranged father after 42 years of separation, following an exhibition game in the Philippines.

Reactions to the 64th annual Emmy nominations Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:26 PM PDT Reactions to the 64th annual Primetime Emmy Awards nominations announced Thursday in Los Angeles:

Colts sign QB Andrew Luck Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:22 PM PDT The Indianapolis Colts have signed No. 1 overall pick Andrew Luck.

Column: 'More fun playing a handful than one guy' Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:19 PM PDT Just before noon, the name "Tiger Woods" popped up on the leaderboard at the British Open with a red "-4" alongside it.

Huge protests against austerity cuts erupt in Spain Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:18 PM PDT Huge protests against crisis pay cuts and tax hikes filled the streets of Spanish cities Thursday evening as workers yelled in anger branding the crisis measures "robbery".

House pushes to complete $608B defense bill Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:17 PM PDT The House pressed ahead Thursday to complete a $608 billion defense spending bill for next year that adds billions to President Barack Obama's request and breaks a budget deal that Congress backed last year.

EU to board suspected Syria arms ships in EU waters Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:17 PM PDT BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union is set to tighten its arms embargo on Syria by ordering the boarding of ships and planes in EU waters and airports suspected of carrying weapons for use against opponents of President Bashar al-Assad, an EU diplomat said on Thursday. The planned new measure could cause friction between the European Union and Russia, a key ally of Damascus and one of its main arms suppliers. ...

Romney: Jobs report latest reason to oppose Obama Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:17 PM PDT Republican Mitt Romney says the news that more Americans sought unemployment benefits last week is the latest proof that President Barack Obama should be voted out of office in November.

Ahmadinejad sees sanctions a 'battle' against Iran Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:17 PM PDT The West has begun a "heavy battle" with Iran by tightening sanctions over Tehran's disputed nuclear program, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Thursday in his first major speech since a European Union oil embargo took effect this month.

Correction: Intrepid-Space Shuttle story Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:16 PM PDT In a July 18 story about the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum's new Space Shuttle Pavilion, The Associated Press erroneously reported that, during tests that started in 1977, the Enterprise would separate from a 747 carrier aircraft after reaching an altitude of hundreds of thousands of feet. The separation occurred at an altitude of between 19,000 and 26,000 feet.

CEOs of AMR, US Airways discuss merger options Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:15 PM PDT The CEOs of American Airlines parent AMR Corp. and US Airways met over breakfast Thursday to talk about potential merger scenarios.

Asian economic powerhouses subdued, recovery to be muted Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:13 PM PDT SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Optimism around Asia is fading with growth in its biggest economies slowing considerably this year, compelling central banks to keep policy accommodative for longer, though the worst of the downturn may be over, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday. As Europe's debt crisis drags on and the U.S. economy slows, weighing on Asia's exports, economists are cutting their growth forecasts for most of the economies in the region. ...

Valverde holds off Sky and climbs to stage 17 win Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:12 PM PDT Spain's Alejandro Valverde claimed a stylish solo victory in the 17th stage of the Tour de France as Bradley Wiggins admitted he now feels like a yellow jersey champion.

Chevron signs deal with Iraq Kurds, defies Baghdad Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:12 PM PDT U.S. oil giant Chevron said on Thursday it signed a deal with Iraqi Kurds to explore for oil in their northern region, defying the central government which wants to control the area's oil wealth.

Rafael Nadal pulls out of London Olympics Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:11 PM PDT Defending champion Rafael Nadal pulled out of the London Olympics on Thursday with an undisclosed injury, leaving the tennis competition without one of its leading stars and robbing Spain's team of its flag bearer for the opening ceremony.

Strikes and security trouble before UK games Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:10 PM PDT There's nearly a week to go before the Olympics kick off in London and British officials are stuck playing defense.

Iraq official: Rebels kill 21 Syrian border guards Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:09 PM PDT An Iraqi army general says rebels have killed 21 Syrian border guards in clashes near the nation's northern border with Iraq.

Chick-fil-A surprises some with gay marriage talk Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:09 PM PDT Gay rights advocates were surprised Thursday that the president of fast-food chain Chick-fil-A has taken a public position against same-sex marriage.

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