Thursday, February 16, 2012

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Thai police to seek arrest of 5th suspect after Bangkok bombings

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 11:06 PM PST

Thai authorities plan to seek an arrest warrant for a fifth Iranian suspect in connection with a series of bombs that went off in Bangkok this week, a Thai police official said Friday.

Grandfather relieved that Josh Powell won't be buried with slain sons

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 10:36 PM PST

At least one family member said he is relieved that Josh Powell, the Washington man accused of killing himself and his children in a fiery murder-suicide, will not be buried near his two slain sons.

Jeremy 'Lin-demand' in China

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 10:35 PM PST

Jeremy Lin's improbable success in the NBA has prompted a spate of "gee-whiz" stories and added "Linsanity" into everyday lexicon.

Jakes: 'Sparkle' remake would have relaunched Houston's career

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 10:22 PM PST

The remake of the movie "Sparkle" seemed tailor-made for Whitney Houston.

Analysis: Murdoch empire - and journalism - on the line

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 10:00 PM PST

As media magnate Rupert Murdoch is expected to meet with employees at his embattled Sun newspaper in London, questions swirl whether the News Corp chief will "sacrifice" UK staff to prevent the controversy from spilling across the Atlantic.

Mexico's president to U.S.: 'No more weapons'

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 09:26 PM PST

Mexico's president called on U.S. officials to stop gun trafficking across the border Thursday, saying the move would be the best thing Americans could do to stop brutal drug violence.

Australian airline runs out of money, stranding thousands

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 09:22 PM PST

Thousands of travelers have been left in the lurch around the world after the carrier Air Australia went into administration and grounded its fleet Friday.

2 ICE agents shot in California; 1 dead

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 08:57 PM PST

Two agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement were shot Thursday inside the agency's offices in Long Beach, California, ICE said in a statement.

New York Times reporter dies in Syria

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 08:55 PM PST

Anthony Shadid, who won two Pulitzer Prizes for his reporting from Iraq, died Thursday while reporting in eastern Syria, apparently of an asthma attack, The New York Times said.

Chinese students debate stance on Syria

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 08:43 PM PST

In a small American cafe in downtown Beijing, a group of Chinese college friends are doing something that for their parents' generation may well have been unthinkable, having a good, old-fashioned political debate.

Is the 'Linsanity' hype caused by race?

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 08:31 PM PST

In the frenzy over the sudden phenomenal success of Jeremy Lin -- known as "Linsanity" -- there's been some talk of race. Floyd Mayweather Jr., the famed boxer, caused controversy when he said the other day, "Jeremy Lin is a good player but all the hype is because he's Asian. Black players do what he does every night and don't get the same praise."

Should grief be treated like depression?

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 08:20 PM PST

I am starting to think that there are no answers to the issues most worth writing about, at least in psychiatry.

Costner, Brown among those going to Houston's funeral

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 07:31 PM PST

The list of those on the program for superstar pop singer Whitney Houston's funeral covers the spectrum of the entertainment world.

General Assembly passes resolution on Syria as deaths mount

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 07:25 PM PST

The United Nations General Assembly passed Thursday by an overwhelming margin a nonbinding resolution endorsing the Arab League plan for the Syrian president to step down. The vote was 137 in favor and 12 against, with 17 abstentions.

Brazil plans giveaway of 3 million free condoms for Carnival revelers

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 06:51 PM PST

Revelers in Brazil's most famous city will enjoy more than just sun, live music and dancing when Carinval festivities start this week. Rio de Janeiro state officials are also giving away 3 million free condoms.

NORAD intercepts drug plane in restricted airspace

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 06:45 PM PST

If you're planning to transport marijuana in a private plane, you may want to check the president's schedule before taking off.

'Colbert Report' halts production for unexplained reasons

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 06:36 PM PST

Hold the faux breaking news: "The Colbert Report" has suspended production for at least a couple of days.

Investigation focuses on Houston's behavior, prescriptions

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 06:20 PM PST

As plans for the weekend funeral of singer Whitney Houston took shape, investigators continued Thursday to look into the singer's prescription drugs and her actions in the days before her death.

N.J. governor under fire over decision to lower flags for Whitney Houston

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 05:50 PM PST

Facing angry critics, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is defending his decision to fly flags at half-staff on Friday to honor late New Jersey native Whitney Houston.
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