Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Russia, China veto Syria resolution at U.N.

Russia, China veto Syria resolution at U.N.


Russia, China veto Syria resolution at U.N.

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 07:14 PM PDT

The U.N. Security Council failed to pass a resolution calling for a halt to the crackdown in Syria against opponents of President Bashar al-Assad's government.

Copter crashes in New York's East River

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 05:49 PM PDT

A helicopter crashed Tuesday in New York's East River near midtown Manhattan as it approached a helipad for a landing, killing a woman who was on board and injuring four other people.

Unions will join Wall Street protests

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 07:11 PM PDT

Several unions endorsed the two-week-old Occupy Wall Street movement and plan to join the protesters' street theater in New York on Wednesday, labor leaders said.

Opinion: Face it, hard times ahead

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 12:29 PM PDT

President Obama has repeatedly stated, "We are tougher than the times we live in." Although the president may not have intended to signal a whole new approach to our future, the line has Churchillian implications. Speaking of tough times, he could call on Americans to recognize we face at least a decade of rough sledding, ask us to face the challenges and express confidence that we shall prevail.

Hank Jr. apologizes for Hitler remark

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 05:40 PM PDT

Hank Williams Jr. apologized Tuesday for comparing President Barack Obama to Adolf Hitler, a remark that prompted controversy and resulted in "Monday Night Football" pulling his popular musical introduction from this week's game.

Dust storm triggers 30-vehicle crash

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 06:33 PM PDT

One person was killed and four critically injured Tuesday in a series of highway pileups triggered by a dense dust storm on Interstate 10 in central Arizona, a state law enforcement official said.

Apple unveils the faster iPhone 4S

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 07:24 PM PDT

Apple on Tuesday unveiled the iPhone 4S, a faster version of its best-selling smartphone that includes a virtual "personal assistant" you can talk to.

Voice assistant debuts

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 06:57 PM PDT

The iPhone 4S may not look any different from its predecessor, but it is Apple's only model with a sort of robot living inside.

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