Wednesday, June 20, 2012

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LeRoy Neiman, whose brushstrokes captured motion, emotion of sports, dies

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 10:53 PM PDT

LeRoy Neiman, known for his handlebar mustache and his bright, impressionistic portrayals of the world's top sporting events, has died.

Greece to swear in new government Thursday

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 10:42 PM PDT

Greece, which has gone without an elected government for 224 days, will swear in a new one Thursday.

Sanford police chief fired in wake of Trayvon Martin case

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 10:19 PM PDT

Sanford, Florida, Police Chief Bill Lee, who drew criticism for his department's actions in the Trayvon Martin case, was fired Wednesday.

Judges set to deliver Bali bombing verdict

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 10:12 PM PDT

In front of a packed courtroom in Jakarta Thursday, a panel of five judges was delivering the verdict in the trial of Umar Patek -- a 45-year-old Indonesian man accused of taking part in the 2002 Bali bombings.

Canada dismemberment suspect's lawyer may ask for psychological exam

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 10:02 PM PDT

A Canadian porn actor suspected of dismembering a student in Montreal denied all charges against him Tuesday, Quebec prosecutors said.

Closing arguments set after defense rests without Sandusky testimony

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 09:59 PM PDT

Closing arguments will begin Thursday in the trial of Jerry Sandusky after his defense team rested without putting him on the stand

Celebs join 'Smoke Alarm' Twitter plan

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 09:30 PM PDT

Smokey Robinson wants to use Twitter and Facebook to help solve some of the world's problems, such as the lack of water and food in developing countries.

Police seek WikiLeaks founder Assange's arrest after asylum claim

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 08:30 PM PDT

Julian Assange is subject to arrest for breaking bail terms, police said Wednesday after the WikiLeaks founder attempted to claim asylum.

Ex-Romanian PM shoots self after court backs prison term

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 08:27 PM PDT

Former Romanian Premier Adrian Nastase is headed to jail; the Supreme Court confirmed a two-year sentence for illegal campaign fundraising.

Oracle CEO Larry Ellison buys Hawaiian island of Lana'i

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 08:02 PM PDT

Oracle CEO Larry Ellison has bought 98% of the Hawaiian island of Lana'i, according to a statement from the governor of Hawaii.

Explainer: What's next for Pakistan?

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 07:50 PM PDT

Pakistan is facing uncertainty after the country's Supreme Court effectively removed Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani from office.

Husband of Fukushima suicide victim demands justice

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 07:40 PM PDT

Mikio Watanabe's Fukushima home is contaminated with radiation and filled with the nightmares of his wife's horrific suicide.

'Dating Game Killer' extradited

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 07:26 PM PDT

The "Dating Game Killer" was extradited Wednesday to New York to face murder charges in connection with the deaths of two women during the 1970s, the Manhattan District Attorney's office said.

Kidney-donor deaths linked to surgical clips raise issues of alerts, warnings

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 07:22 PM PDT

When Manuel Reyna developed a deadly kidney disease, his sister, Florinda Gotcher, didn't hesitate to give him one of her kidneys. When she found out they were a match, she cried.

Air strikes kill 17 militants in Yemen, officials say

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 07:13 PM PDT

Yemeni Air Force fighter jets killed 17 militants in an air strike on an al-Qaeda hideout in Mahfed, Abyan province on Wednesday, Yemeni security officials said.

Pilot killed in Vietnam War to be buried Thursday at Arlington

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 07:06 PM PDT

An Air Force pilot who died during the Vietnam War will be buried Thursday at Arlington National Cemetery.

Timeline of events in Trayvon Martin case

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 07:05 PM PDT

Here's a look at the events in the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida, and the ensuing uproar.

Fighting rages in Syria; 66 more reported killed

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 06:44 PM PDT

At least 66 more civilians were killed Wednesday across Syria in the latest fighting of the 15-month uprising, opposition activists said Thursday.

New La. law: Sex offenders must list status on Facebook, other social media

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 06:43 PM PDT

A new Louisiana law requires sex offenders and child predators to state that criminal status on their social networking pages.

Pakistani parliament to convene Friday to elect new prime minister

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 06:26 PM PDT

Pakistan's president has summoned the lower house of parliament to meet Friday to elect a new prime minister.

NFL commissioner Goodell announces anti-bounty steps

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 06:19 PM PDT

Commissioner Roger Goodell announces steps the NFL is taking to prevent the paying of bounties to players to injure their opponents.

Egyptian rulers reject minister's resignation

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 06:13 PM PDT

Egypt's deputy prime minister has submitted his resignation in the aftermath of the deadly clashes involving Coptic Christians, a source said.

I don't own my child's body

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 06:09 PM PDT

My daughter occasionally goes on a hugging and kissing strike. She doesn't have to hug or kiss anyone just because I say so, not even me.

Officials: Pakistani security forces capture key al Qaeda leader

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 06:07 PM PDT

Pakistani security forces arrested a key al Qaeda leader near the nation's border with Iran, military officials said Wednesday.

Gunman wounded, ending French hostage incident, police say

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 06:00 PM PDT

A hostage-taking incident in Toulouse, France, ended with shots fired, the gunman wounded and all hostages freed, police say.

Why Assange needs Ecuador and Ecuador needs Assange

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 05:57 PM PDT

Time was running out for Julian Assange. If the WikiLeaks frontman was going to make a move it would be soon.

Media 'inciting sectarian wars,' al-Assad adviser says

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 05:53 PM PDT

Syria's government has not only had to contend with terrorists, but also with journalists bent on misrepresenting the news, according to a political and media adviser to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Heat wave sweeps across U.S. Northeast

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 05:11 PM PDT

The first major heat wave of the summer blanketed the U.S. East Coast on Wednesday with scorching temperatures that swept across the region.

Teen says bullies beat him, sues New York schools

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 04:45 PM PDT

A student, who says he was blinded in one eye after being assaulted at a Brooklyn school, has filed a $16 million lawsuit against the city, said his attorney.

Why Mubarak's death wouldn't change Egypt's future

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 04:34 PM PDT

The death of former Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak probably would have little effect on Egypt's future, experts said Wednesday.

Executive privilege: A rocky legal and political road in U.S. history

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 04:29 PM PDT

President Barack Obama's assertion of executive privilege ahead of a hearing before a House committee, which subsequently recommended his attorney general be cited for contempt of Congress, sets up a fight that has had mixed results in the past.

Fire scorches America's Cup site in San Francisco

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 04:09 PM PDT

San Francisco firefighters Wednesday battled a three-alarm blaze at a downtown waterfront pier slated to host America's Cup events.

Windows Phone 8 unveiled: Microsoft modernizes its mobile system

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 03:15 PM PDT

It's shaping up to be a huge week for Microsoft. On Monday, the company announced its Surface tablet platform at a hush-hush event in Los Angeles, and now Microsoft has unveiled Windows Phone 8 Apollo at its Windows Phone Summit in San Francisco.

Croatia faces fresh Euro 2012 racism probe

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 03:06 PM PDT

European football's governing body has opened fresh disciplinary proceedings against Croatia over alleged racist behavior by its supporters.

On the Charts: Usher's view from the top

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 03:03 PM PDT

WINNER OF THE WEEK: Usher. In its first week out, the hunky R&B/pop veteran's Looking 4 Myself album hit Number One and sold 128,000 copies.

After more than a decade, Janet Evans plunges back into competition

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 02:58 PM PDT

It's dark. Sunrise is still more than an hour away as Janet Evans tucks a last strand of dark hair beneath her latex swim cap.

Rio+20 Summit opens with promises, criticisms

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 02:56 PM PDT

World leaders poured into Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday to commit themselves to a new roadmap for sustainable development, as the Rio + 20 Summit began.

Hamas announces cease-fire with Israel

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 02:53 PM PDT

The Palestinian group Hamas says its military wing has agreed to an Egyptian-brokered cease-fire with Israel following a sharp increase in recent attacks.

Coast Guard says 2 bogus mayday calls possibly linked

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 02:51 PM PDT

A hoax mayday call off the coast of New Jersey last week may be linked to a similar call made last month near Texas, authorities say.

Justices' finances show overseas travel, book royalties, gifts

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 02:51 PM PDT

Eight justices of the Supreme Court released their annual financial disclosure forms Wednesday, showing travel, book income and gifts.

What happens next in Holder contempt flap?

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 02:38 PM PDT

House Oversight Committee weighing contempt against Attorney General Eric Holder over Operation Fast and Furious documents.

Against Me!'s Laura Jane Grace: Coming out ended my relationship with my dad

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 01:49 PM PDT

Against Me! singer Laura Jane Grace says that coming out as transgender in a recent issue of Rolling Stone "completely ended my relationship with my father."

DEA chief: Can't 'pre-judge' probe of alleged agent involvement with prostitutes

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 01:30 PM PDT

Members of Congress pressed the head of the DEA on why stronger action has not been taken against 3 agents for alleged involvement with prostitutes in Colombia.

No verdict in Philadelphia priest sex abuse trial, source says

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 01:25 PM PDT

A jury was unable to reach a verdict Wednesday on four of five charges in a landmark priest sex abuse case, according to a source.

How secure will Microsoft's new Surface tablets be?

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 01:18 PM PDT

This week Microsoft announced its Surface tablets. When most consumers think "security," Microsoft isn't the first brand to come to mind.

Djokovic, Sharapova head Wimbledon seedings

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 01:06 PM PDT

Defending Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic has been named as the top men's seed for this year's tournament.
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