Sunday, October 2, 2011

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Health care, other hot issues promise a landmark high court term

Posted: 02 Oct 2011 11:19 PM PDT

One of the little-known prerogatives of the U.S. Supreme Court is the justices' discretion to refuse any case on the merits presented to them for review. Only one in 10 petitions actually gets accepted. But though the justices usually say no, when epic disputes arrive at the courthouse steps -- by tradition and political reality -- the nine members know they are powerless to turn away.

Big cases await U.S. Supreme Court's 2011-12 term

Posted: 02 Oct 2011 11:18 PM PDT

Outlined below are some key cases the Supreme Court is scheduled to tackle in its 2011-12 term, which starts Monday.

U.S. defense secretary: Israel must improve its relations in the Middle East

Posted: 02 Oct 2011 10:52 PM PDT

U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta warned that Israel must improve its relations with neighboring countries, saying the country is becoming increasingly isolated in the region.

Amanda Knox set to plead for freedom as murder appeal ends

Posted: 02 Oct 2011 10:41 PM PDT

Nearly four years after she was arrested on suspicion of having killed her roommate in this picturesque Italian university town, Amanda Knox will have one last chance Monday to persuade a jury she didn't do it.

Death toll from dual Philippine typhoons now 59

Posted: 02 Oct 2011 10:35 PM PDT

The death toll from twin typhoons that pounded the Philippines has reached 59, authorities said.

Washington Monument assessment to begin anew

Posted: 02 Oct 2011 10:30 PM PDT

Assessment of the earthquake-damaged Washington Monument is expected to begin anew Monday.

Kidnapped American woman found on Philippine island, police say

Posted: 02 Oct 2011 10:30 PM PDT

A Filipino-American woman abducted in July in the Philippines was found Sunday night on an island stronghold of the Islamic militant group Abu Sayyaf, a Philippine National Police official said.

Nobel prize announcements begin with medicine award

Posted: 02 Oct 2011 10:28 PM PDT

The Nobel Prize in medicine will be announced Monday, kicking off a week that will also honor achievements in physics, chemistry, literature, peace and economics.

Detention hearing set for man accused of Pentagon plot

Posted: 02 Oct 2011 10:25 PM PDT

A detention hearing is scheduled for Monday afternoon for Rezwan Ferdaus, a 26-year-old U.S. citizen who is accused of plotting attacks on the Pentagon and the U.S. Capitol using model airplanes.

Turbulence causes injuries in 2 flights that land in Boston

Posted: 02 Oct 2011 10:15 PM PDT

Severe turbulence contributed to injuries aboard two flights that landed in Boston, authorities said Sunday.

Ex-Egyptian president's son, known for 1980s revolt, dead

Posted: 02 Oct 2011 08:53 PM PDT

Khaled Abdel Nasser, son of late Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser and a key figure during a 1980s Egyptian revolt, is dead, a spokesman for the Egyptian general prosecutor said Sunday. He was 62.

Covert peepers try to skirt Hong Kong police

Posted: 02 Oct 2011 08:45 PM PDT

Three weeks ago, a man behaving strangely in a city subway station in Hong Kong attracted the attention of police, fearing he may be a terrorist plotting a train attack.

Israel supports call for talks with Palestinians

Posted: 02 Oct 2011 08:12 PM PDT

Israel announced Sunday it supports the Middle East Quartet's call for direct talks with Palestinians to resume within a month.

Spain's round-the-clock solar power plant

Posted: 02 Oct 2011 07:52 PM PDT

Typical solar power plants stop working when the sun sets, but a new one in southern Spain, called Gemasolar, can stay awake all night.

U.S. defense secretary heads to Israel, then Egypt

Posted: 02 Oct 2011 07:22 PM PDT

U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta said Sunday en route to the Middle East that he plans to offer American assistance so that Israel can "improve relations with ... neighboring countries," some of which have been caught up in the Arab Spring.

'Grouch-in-chief' Andy Rooney, 92, signs off from '60 Minutes'

Posted: 02 Oct 2011 06:51 PM PDT

Legendary and curmudgeonly TV commentator Andy Rooney offered his final remarks Sunday on the news show "60 Minutes," capping a career that has spanned more than six decades.

Congress presses China on currency

Posted: 02 Oct 2011 06:24 PM PDT

The US Congress is renewing a push to penalise China over its currency, potentially forcing the White House to choose between angering its Democratic base and upsetting its delicately balanced relations with Beijing.

China group's eye on Yahoo fuels privacy fears

Posted: 02 Oct 2011 06:22 PM PDT

The possibility of Yahoo falling under Chinese control raises significant privacy risks for its users elsewhere and could provoke a backlash in Washington, privacy campaigners and other China-watchers in the US have warned.

As Wall Street protest enters 3rd week, movement gains steam nationwide

Posted: 02 Oct 2011 05:59 PM PDT

A spirited and leaderless protest in the Wall Street section of New York has entered its third week, helping to inspire a growing number of demonstrations united in their passion if not necessarily their reasons for hitting the streets.
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