Friday, August 31, 2012

Democrats hope to blunt Romney's momentum

Democrats hope to blunt Romney's momentum


Democrats hope to blunt Romney's momentum

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 08:00 PM PDT

Even Mitt Romney's advisers weren't predicting a big bump coming out of Tampa, and Democrats hope to slow any GOP momentum at their own convention next week.

Lawyer: Ex-SEAL's book not a violation

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 03:36 PM PDT

A former Navy SEAL did not violate military secrecy agreements or break federal law by writing a book about the raid last year that killed al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, the author's lawyer said Friday.

Syrians killed as they await bread

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 07:01 AM PDT

CNN's Mohammed Jamjoom reports on a horrific attack in Aleppo that killed civilians in line for bread.

3 marry in unprecedented civil union

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 08:24 AM PDT

Brazilian public notary Claudia do Nascimento Domingues set off a firestorm by granting Brazil's first civil union to a trio, an act so unprecedented that there isn't a word for it in Portuguese.

Suicide bomber kills 6 at U.S. base

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 08:38 PM PDT

A suicide bomber struck a joint U.S.-Afghan military base in central Afghanistan early Saturday morning, killing six civilians, the military said.

600K single-cup coffeemakers recalled

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 03:40 PM PDT

More than 600,000 coffeemakers are being voluntarily recalled in the United States and Canada due to an apparent brewing malfunction that can release a gusher of steaming water and grounds. More than 61 injuries, including facial and hand burns, have been reported, officials said.

A kiss goodbye as car flooded

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 04:51 AM PDT

A Good Samaritan rushed to help a couple that accidentally drove their car off the road and into a ditch. WAVY reports.

Man posts 'hire my wife' billboard

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 04:30 AM PDT

With a dismal job market, a Toledo, Ohio, man puts up a billboard that reads "Please Hire My Wife." WTOL reports.

Outbreak traced to hotel fountain, spa

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 08:06 PM PDT

The JW Marriott Chicago hotel said Friday it has removed its lobby fountain and closed parts of its luxury spa after health authorities determined them to be the likely source of a Legionnaires' disease outbreak that has now killed three people.

What 'We are...Penn State' means now

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 06:10 PM PDT

It's Welcome Week at Penn State University, where the message to freshmen is that there's more to the school than the scandal with which it has become synonymous.

Surgery silences singer John Mayer

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 07:01 PM PDT

Singer-songwriter John Mayer is recovering after having vocal cord surgery, his representative said Friday.

NOLA's welcome mat intact after Isaac

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 07:54 PM PDT

"How you doin' darlin'? Where you from? I know there's a storm that passed through, but we still gotta eat!" And with a big smile that said "thanks for the tip!" the crowd-pleasing trumpet player continued to woo tourists in front of St. Louis Cathedral.

Randy Jackson's possible 'Idol' exit

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 06:14 PM PDT

Randy Jackson may exit "Idol," Mayim Bialik survives a car crash and Tori Spelling gives birth to another child.

Gray wolf coming off endangered list

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 07:10 PM PDT

The gray wolf population in Wyoming has grown enough to be removed from the endangered species list and will stop receiving federal protection next month, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Friday.

Outrage over Colo. shooting charity

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 06:23 PM PDT

A fund established to support victims of Colorado theater shooting is under fire. Kyung Lah reports.

Twitter 'troll' targets former model

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 06:20 PM PDT

Twitter trolls are becoming increasingly vicious and landed one former model and TV personality in a hospital.

Solar panels cause trouble at airport

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 06:24 PM PDT

An eco-friendly project at a New Hampshire airport ends up creating problems for air traffic controllers. WMUR reports.

Teddy bear prompts $260 ticket

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 04:22 AM PDT

An Oregon woman received a $260 traffic ticket when she was caught driving in the HOV lane with a giant teddy bear.

Did Romney get it done? 8 views

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 10:28 AM PDT

Did Mitt Romney's speech make his case? Or was it too vague to close the deal? Thoughts from Julian Zelizer, Donna Brazile, Maria Cardona, David Gergen, Hilary Rosen, Erick Erickson, Ruben Navarrette and Ana Navarro.

5 things we learned from GOP

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 10:50 AM PDT

Mitt Romney accepted his party's nomination and promised to use conservative policies to restore America's greatness. What else did we learn at the convention?

'We Built It': A theme out of context

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 05:34 PM PDT

"You didn't build that."

Pentagon cuts

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 03:01 AM PDT

Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney criticized planned cuts to the U.S. defense budget Thursday night, accusing President Barack Obama of weakening future American power.

Obama: Being a hands-on dad

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 06:16 PM PDT

President Obama speaks to CNN's Jessica Yellin about being a hands-on dad while in the White House

So, why did the GOP invite Clint Eastwood?

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 04:35 PM PDT

For years, Republican presidents and presidential candidates have strip-mined Clint Eastwood movies for rhetorical nuggets. Ronald Reagan warned Congress in 1985 that he had his veto pen at the ready if it voted a tax increase. "Go ahead, make my day," he baited, quoting Eastwood's Dirty Harry character in "Sudden Impact." "Read my lips," promised candidate George H.W. Bush in 1988, echoing Eastwood in the original "Dirty Harry," adding, "No new taxes."

Kids' birthday parties go to the extreme

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 04:23 PM PDT

My mother often tells the story of my first birthday party, which took about as long to plan as the gathering lasted. It included a homemade sheet cake. As my parents were ready to sing "Happy Birthday," my mother went outside and invited all of the neighborhood kids who were within listening distance as she called out the invitation.

Restrooms: Top 10 places to go

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 03:58 PM PDT

Will the Hollywood Bowl take the throne? Or will the fans of the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis turn out to worship their porcelain gods? Or perhaps the Vanity Nightclub in Las Vegas will win for its fancified facilities.

Curious koala swims and climbs in canoe

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 04:02 PM PDT

A koala surprises a group of people in Australia by swimming across a river towards their canoe and climbing in it.

10 best lake vacations

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 01:28 PM PDT

Waking to another cloudless morning, you dive off your houseboat into the wild blue of Lake Powell in southern Utah. The water takes the edge off the heat, and you float along, contemplating a lazy day of navigating spectacular red-rock gorges and flooded canyons.

Big thrills at theme parks

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 01:41 PM PDT

Take advantage of the long weekend with a jolt to your senses. We asked iReporters to share photos of their favorite theme park thrills.

Sharks eat seals, close beaches

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 04:03 PM PDT

Increased shark sightings have caused the closing of a Massachusetts beach.

Museum confiscates girl's walking cane

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 05:58 PM PDT

The mother of a legally blind eight-year-old is outraged that the New Hampshire museum took her daughter's walking cane.

America's best lake vacations

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 01:01 PM PDT

At these great lakes, the all-American vacation fun continues long after summer ends.

Sharks eat seals, close beaches

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 04:23 AM PDT

Increased shark sightings have caused the closing of a Massachusetts beach.

Madagascar's bid to save majestic trees

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 01:35 PM PDT

With their unique shape and imposing stature, the majestic baobab trees have been an icon of Madagascar's landscape for centuries, unmovable symbols of the tropical island's luscious scenery.

When the hero falls off the pedestal

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 04:36 PM PDT

Joe Paterno is merely the latest heroic figure to fall -- hard. Think Tiger Woods, John Edwards, or Bernard Madoff. All were widely seen as above reproach until the moment when it all came crashing down. So who's to blame? Were they bad people, or are we a bunch of suckers?

A new meaning for 'We Are...Penn State'

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 04:08 PM PDT

A roar echoes through the arena. From the packed stands a chant begins: "We Are." Voices boom louder in response: "Penn State." For nearly 10 minutes, the chants reverberate.

From war orphan to teen ballerina

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 04:19 PM PDT

As a young child, a picture of a ballerina gave Michaela DePrince hope during her hardest days. Now, she is one of ballet's rising stars.

Kids need more school

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 10:36 AM PDT

Opinion: Students will do better with a longer year.

Kids' parties go to the extreme

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 10:35 AM PDT

Party costs are sky-high for guests and hosts.

Isaac and me

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 10:25 AM PDT

A New Orleans native explains how she rides out a storm.

Isaac drowns couple in their home

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 07:46 PM PDT

Urban Treuil and his fellow volunteer firefighters steered their boat up to the home of a couple he knew. Inside, they found the pair floating dead in the kitchen.

Eastwood steals thunder

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 05:29 PM PDT

It was supposed to be GOP nominee Mitt Romney's night, but the legendary actor stole the show.

Isaac

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 06:07 AM PDT

A weakened Isaac moved over Arkansas on Friday, leaving weary residents in southern states digging out of its muddy mess and hundreds of thousands without power.

Clint Eastwood

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 12:35 PM PDT

Actor and director Clint Eastwood made the day of the GOP faithful at the Republican National Convention when he gave a surprise speech Thursday night in which he laid out what he sees as the good, the bad and the ugly state of American political affairs.

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