Sunday, December 9, 2012

Obama, Boehner tackle fiscal cliff face-to-face

Obama, Boehner tackle fiscal cliff face-to-face

Obama, Boehner tackle fiscal cliff face-to-face

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 08:52 PM PST

For the first time in 23 days, President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner met about the fiscal cliff face-to-face and agreed on what, and what not, to say.

Lagarde warns of 'zero' growth

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 09:27 AM PST

The head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, says lawmakers should comprise to avert a recession.

Opinion: How not to make a deal

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 08:51 AM PST

Washington appears to be run by screenwriters, where the rule is to get as close to the cliff as possible. Drive off, if it won't be too unbelievable. Then -- like young James T. Kirk in the J.J. Abrams reboot of Star Trek -- jump out as the car plunges to the bottom and climb your way back up. That's great Hollywood -- and perhaps the best-case scenario in Washington as lawmakers drive toward the fiscal cliff.

SNL spoofs Boehner, Obama

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 09:46 AM PST

"Saturday Night Live" parodied the relationship between President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner.

Music star feared dead in plane crash

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 08:15 PM PST

Mexican authorities said Sunday they found the wreckage of a small plane that they believe was carrying singer Jenni Rivera.

NFL player in fatal crash out on bail

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 07:59 PM PST

A Texas judge has set bond for Dallas Cowboys nose tackle Josh Brent at $500,000 after Brent's arrest in a weekend car crash that killed teammate Jerry Brown Jr.

Boxing: Marquez knocks out Pacquiao

Posted: 08 Dec 2012 11:36 PM PST

With a crushing right hand, Juan Manuel Marquez knocked out Manny Pacquiao in the sixth round of a non-title bout in Las Vegas late Saturday, scoring a definitive victory after three previous bouts that ended in close judgments.

Gas prices 'crash,' may drop more

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 04:49 PM PST

Gas prices have plummeted 46 cents a gallon over the past two months, according to a survey released Sunday.

Navy SEAL killed in rescue mission

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 08:18 PM PST

An American doctor kidnapped while en route to a small health clinic outside Kabul was rescued by coalition forces, officials said Sunday.

Seeking political solution to Syria crisis

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 08:13 PM PST

After 21 months of bloodshed and a failure by the international community to do anything to stop it, the U.N.-Arab League point man on the Syrian crisis expressed confidence Sunday that a political resolution is possible.

Egypt's Morsy refuses to delay vote

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 12:54 PM PST

Opponents of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy's constitutional referendum this week marshaled protesters Sunday to march on the presidential palace, raising fears of a repeat of the deadly clashes that have rocked Cairo in recent days.

Mother of Nigerian minister kidnapped

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 08:05 PM PST

The mother of Nigeria's finance minister was kidnapped Sunday, sparking a "massive manhunt" for her captors, officials said.

Same-sex couples marry in Seattle

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 05:28 PM PST

Boutonnieres, photographers, smiles and tears of joy -- requisite wedding fixtures -- abounded Sunday at Seattle's City Hall.

Station boss calls nurse's death tragic

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 07:09 AM PST

The chairman of the Australian radio network at the heart of a hoax call targeting Prince William's pregnant wife has called the apparent suicide of one of the nurses duped by the prank "truly tragic."

Navarrette: Look to Bush on immigration

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 06:10 AM PST

After the 2000 presidential election, I read an illuminating article about the complicated relationship between Al Gore and Bill Clinton. The reporter had spoken to dozens of Gore and Clinton confidants to better understand their dynamic.

National Menorah lit in Washington

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 08:34 PM PST

On Sunday, as he has for more than 20 years, Rabbi Levi Shemtov presided over the annual lighting of the National Menorah.

Watch thief steal decorations

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 04:41 PM PST

A San Antonio family's home is a little less festive after a man was caught on tape stealing their Christmas decorations.

Ambulance 'booted' in emergency

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 02:57 PM PST

A convenience store employee was cited after placing a parking boot on an ambulance during an emergency. WWL reports.

Messi breaks 40-year goal record

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 01:24 PM PST

Lionel Messi needed just 25 minutes to dispel any doubts that he would break Gerd Muller's longstanding world record of 85 goals in a calendar year on Sunday.

This week: Who is person of the year?

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 11:52 AM PST

Syria endgame in sight: 'We welcome this fight'

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 11:02 AM PST

Hell came to Damascus months ago. It's loud and scary in Syria's capital. But now, something seems different.

Cold, hunger add to misery in Aleppo

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 11:55 AM PST

Arwa Damon reports on the misery of daily life in Aleppo, Syria.

Gay boomers find more acceptance

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 11:20 AM PST

Retirement used to mean the beginning of an extremely difficult time in an LGBT person's life. For some, it meant going back in the closet. But as gay baby boomers find more acceptance in mainstream society, their options are slowly improving.

Thief steals holiday decorations

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 01:45 PM PST

A San Antonio family's home is a little less festive after a man was caught on tape stealing their Christmas decorations.

What's the light in the sky over Texas

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 04:07 PM PST

Scientists are guessing it was likely a meteor shower that got people talking in parts of Texas. KTRK Reports.

Technology makes troops invisible

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 12:20 PM PST

You won't believe what camouflage is coming until you see troops disappear. Chris Lawrence reports.

Gay boomers find more acceptance

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 11:20 AM PST

Retirement used to mean the beginning of an extremely difficult time in an LGBT person's life. For some, it meant going back in the closet. But as gay baby boomers find more acceptance in mainstream society, their options are slowly improving.

What's the light in the sky over Texas

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 04:21 PM PST

Scientists are guessing it was likely a meteor shower that got people talking in parts of Texas. KTRK Reports.

Technology makes troops invisible

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 12:20 PM PST

You won't believe what camouflage is coming until you see troops disappear. Chris Lawrence reports.

Woman to Jay-Z: 'Are you famous?'

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 02:40 PM PST

Media mogul and hip hop icon Jay-Z releases a new documentary that reveals some wonderful moments.

Kirk Douglas turns 96: Last of screen idols

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 02:49 PM PST

At dinnertime the other evening I walked into a seafood restaurant in a small strip mall off U.S. 41 in southwestern Florida.

Josh Brent

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 02:55 PM PST

A Texas judge has set bond for Dallas Cowboys nose tackle Josh Brent at $500,000 after Brent's arrest in a fiery weekend car crash that killed teammate Jerry Brown Jr.

Jenni Rivera

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 02:54 PM PST

Singer Jenni Rivera is missing after a private plane she was flying in lost contact with air traffic controllers in Mexico early Sunday morning, officials said.
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