Friday, June 29, 2012

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Millions without power as storms pound U.S. after record-setting heat

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 11:07 PM PDT

More than 3 million homes lost power early Saturday across the Midwest as a fierce line of thunderstorms and winds pounded the region after record temperatures

Egypt's Morsi to be sworn in as president

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 09:37 PM PDT

Egypt's Mohamed Morsi will be sworn in Saturday as the nation's first democratically-elected president, a day after he pledged to be a leader of all people

July 1 brings new, sometimes quirky laws

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 09:19 PM PDT

In addition to the base fare, Chicago cab drivers for the first time can charge sick passengers a $50 vomit cleanup fee.

President al-Bashir feels heat from 'Sudanese Spring'

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 09:18 PM PDT

Since 17 June Sudanese civilians have been demonstrating against the totalitarian regime that has ruled them for twenty three years.

'Craziness' reigns aboard flight waiting to take off from LaGuardia Airport

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 09:10 PM PDT

The situation aboard a jet waiting to take off from New York's LaGuardia Airport turned into "absolute craziness" when a flight attendant unleashed an outburst.

Obama tours site of deadly fire in Colorado

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 08:49 PM PDT

A wildfire raging since last weekend on the western outskirts of Colorado Springs has killed at least one person and burned down 346 homes.

From CrackBerry to 'depressing': The BlackBerry's 5-year fall

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 08:10 PM PDT

Remember the CrackBerry?

Students who bullied N.Y. bus monitor are suspended for a year

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 06:50 PM PDT

Four middle school students caught on camera verbally abusing their bus monitor have been suspended for a year, school district officials said Friday.

Congress OKs highway funds-student loan bill

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 06:12 PM PDT

Congress gives final approval Friday to a transporation funding bill that includes a measure holding down interest rates on student loans.

South Carolina mom making progress against flesh-eating bacteria

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 06:07 PM PDT

The condition of a South Carolina woman infected with flesh-eating bacteria shortly after giving birth to twins is improving, her doctor said Friday.

Syrians defiant as world powers plan talks

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 05:47 PM PDT

International envoy Kofi Annan expressed optimism Friday that the latest talks on the Syria crisis will yield "an appropriate outcome."

European leaders reach key deal on banks

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 05:04 PM PDT

European leaders reached a "breakthrough" deal Friday to ease bank recapitalization and draw the eurozone back from the brink of a gathering crisis.

Dallas NAACP seeks end to Texas lottery

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 04:48 PM PDT

The NAACP chapter in Dallas is calling for an end to the Texas state lottery, saying the game drains the finances of low-income ticket-buyers.

Anti-Doping Agency files charges against Lance Armstrong

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 04:21 PM PDT

The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency said Friday that it has filed doping charges against champion cyclist Lance Armstrong.

Fighting Federer pulls off 'brutal' escape at Wimbledon

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 04:21 PM PDT

Roger Federer staged a remarkable fightback on Friday to reach the last 16 at Wimbledon and avoid following great rival Rafael Nadal in exiting the grass-court grand slam before the end of its first week.

Sharapova sets up Lisicki rematch in last 16 at Wimbledon

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 04:20 PM PDT

The wind blew hard at Wimbledon on Friday, but world No. 1 Maria Sharapova overcame the tricks of one of her former junior rivals to stay on course for a potential quarterfinal showdown with Kim Clijsters.

Court ruling pumps up tea partiers -- but not their enthusiasm for Romney

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 04:00 PM PDT

Arguably, tea partiers' biggest frustration with Romney is the Massachusetts health care bill he signed into law as governor.

GOP shakes off shock of health care ruling, then seizes on tax message

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 03:58 PM PDT

As House Speaker John Boehner sat with the top House GOP leaders and aides in his office Thursday morning watching TV news reports that the Supreme Court had upheld President Barack Obama's health care law, the initial reaction was shock.

Google+ creator: Don't call it a social network

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 03:40 PM PDT

Google+ has a problem.

Lawyer: Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes divorcing

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 03:35 PM PDT

Katie Holmes has filed for divorce from her husband of six years, Tom Cruise, his attorney Bert Fields said Friday.

Euro 2012 final: Can Italy stop Spain's bid for history?

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 03:26 PM PDT

And then there were two. Sunday's showpiece European Championship final in the Ukrainian capital Kiev pits holders Spain against Italy, between them the winners of the last two World Cups.

Source: Officer killed at Fort Bragg was a lieutenant colonel

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 02:55 PM PDT

The man killed in a shooting Thursday at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, was a lieutenant colonel and battalion commander, a defense official told CNN on Friday.

Republicans launch blitz against health care law

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 02:35 PM PDT

Republicans launch a blistering attack on the health care reform law upheld by the Supreme Court, seeking to rally their base.

The key to liberating Egyptians? The economy

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 02:34 PM PDT

President-elect Mohamed Morsi has his hands full. In 18 months of upheaval, all of Egypt's economic indicators have headed south.

Health care ruling can help Romney

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 02:26 PM PDT

William Bennett says the Roberts Court decision has handed Mitt Romney a powerful issue to use in his campaign: taxes

No criminal prosecution of Holder for contempt

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 01:59 PM PDT

The Justice Department says Attorney General Eric Holder will not face criminal prosecution under the House contempt citation.

Meeting on Syria a coalition of the timid

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 01:52 PM PDT

Aaron David Miller says when world leaders meet in Geneva this weekend to discuss Syria, it wil be a group of the unwilling, the uncooperative, and the disabled. Yet they must be ready to act soon

Fort Hood shooting suspect's trial to start as scheduled in August

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 01:52 PM PDT

The trial of Fort Hood, Texas, shooting suspect Maj. Nidal Hasan will begin in August after a judge denied a request for a continuance, officials said Friday.

Four Awakening Council members killed in attack north of Baghdad

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 01:42 PM PDT

Four Awakening Council members were killed and four others were wounded Friday when gunmen attacked a checkpoint in Iraq's Diyala province, police said.

See yourself as the next Assange? Good luck

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 01:36 PM PDT

Julian Assange has been bunking for more than a week at the Ecuadorian Embassy in London as he waits to see if the South American country will grant him asylum. If he leaves the embassy, British police say, he'll be arrested. Apparently fed up with the waiting game, late this week police sent a note to Assange asking him to turn himself in. He's apparently ignoring it.

Why you really ought to take your older cat to the vet

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 01:25 PM PDT

Indoor cats can reach the ripe old age of 20, but need proper care to do so.

Norah Jones doesn't play it safe

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 01:24 PM PDT

It would be easy for someone with Norah Jones' commercial and critical success to keep making albums that sound the same.

Eight air marshals fired for drinking during training

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 01:08 PM PDT

Eight federal air marshals are being fired for drinking alcohol during training, and six others are being disciplined for not reporting it, according to the TSA.

'Blade Runner' Pistorius misses qualifying mark for London 2012

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 12:44 PM PDT

Oscar Pistorius' hopes of becoming the first disabled athlete to compete at the Olympics appear to be over after the man known as the "Blade Runner" failed to qualify for London 2012.

Maintaining a royal household costs a princely sum

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 12:07 PM PDT

Prince Charles' office released its annual review Friday, shedding light on how money is spent on the royal family.

Gallery: Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes through the years

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 12:05 PM PDT

Millions to be spent on health care messaging might have little impact

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 12:01 PM PDT

The millions of dollars likely to be spent in the presidential race over the Supreme Court's health care ruling might have little impact on public opinion.

6 Sexy Short Hairstyles

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 11:32 AM PDT

In an era when brevity reigns — we now tell whole stories in 140 characters or less — short hair is especially current.

Look fashionable for less

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 11:31 AM PDT

Ten savvy ways to appear high style while keeping your costs low.

Egypt's president-elect promises to put power in hands of the people

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 11:17 AM PDT

Mohamed Morsi told a packed Tahrir Square on Friday that the people provide his authority as Egypt's first democratically elected leader.

Soccer Live: Spain vs. Italy

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 10:27 AM PDT

Sporting upsets: How underdogs can have their day

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 10:27 AM PDT

Lukas Rosol shocked the sporting world, and perhaps even himself, by defeating two-time champion Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon, but the unknown Czech is not the first to have triumphed against seemingly impossible odds.

Rebels with a cause: Botswana's heavy metal heads

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 10:25 AM PDT

While Botswana is perhaps best known for its wildlife reserves, a burgeoning counter-culture is painting a very different image of the small south African country.

Justices toss out government fines over Janet Jackson Super Bowl incident

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 10:21 AM PDT

The Supreme Court has tossed out fines against CBS for airing brief nudity involving singer Janet Jackson during the 2004 Super Bowl.

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