Sunday, June 24, 2012

EURO 2012 LIVE: England 0, Italy 0

EURO 2012 LIVE: England 0, Italy 0

EURO 2012 LIVE: England 0, Italy 0

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 12:46 PM PDT

Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon saves a shot from England's Glen Johnson during the Euro 2012 soccer championship quarterfinal match between England and Italy in Kiev, Ukraine, Sunday, June 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)England and Italy are vying for the last semifinal berth at the European Championship — and the winner will play Germany. Follow all of the action and build-up here. All times are Polish.

Egypt president must unite, speak for all: army source

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 12:46 PM PDT

CAIRO (Reuters) - A senior Egyptian army official said on Sunday that the Islamist president-elect must unite the country and should not only serve the interests of a single group in the biggest Arab nation. The official, close to the ruling military council, was speaking to Reuters after the Muslim Brotherhood's Mohamed Morsy was declared victor over ex-military man Ahmed Shafik in the presidential vote held a week ago. "The military council has done its duty in keeping the election process free and fair, a true example of democracy, to the world," said the official, who asked not to be ...

Euro 2012 England vs Italy: Live Report

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 12:50 PM PDT

Wayne Rooney looks sharper tonight than in England's last match48 mins: Marchesio lobs the ball to De Rossi. He can't miss! Oh yes he can. He punts it wide.

Turkey takes jet downing to NATO, Syria tension soars

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 12:41 PM PDT

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu accused Syria of shooting down one of its warplanes in international airspaceNATO said on Sunday it will discuss Turkey's accusation that Syria shot down one of its warplanes in international airspace, as Damascus suffered heavy casualties and violence scaled new heights.

Israel jittery after Brotherhood victory in Egypt

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 12:38 PM PDT

Gaza's Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh, center, waves the Palestinian and Egyptian flags during celebrations of the victory of Mohammed Morsi in the Egyptian presidential elections, in Gaza City, Sunday, June 24, 2012. The Muslim Brotherhood victory in Egyptian presidential elections raises fears in Israel that the historic 1979 peace agreement with its southern neighbor is now in danger, a scenario that would have grave implications for regional security. But in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, ecstatic residents flock to the streets, fire guns into the air and distribute candies in celebration, hopeful that Mohammed Morsi's election will usher in a new era for the blockaded seaside territory. (AP Photo/Hatem Moussa)The Muslim Brotherhood victory in Egyptian presidential elections, announced Sunday, has raised fears in Israel that its strategic 1979 peace agreement with its southern neighbor could be in danger.

Bright colors make a man's summer wardrobe shine

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 12:38 PM PDT

Models wear creations of Prada, from the men's Spring-Summer 2013 collection, part of the Milan Fashion Week, unveiled in Milan, Italy, Sunday, June 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)Midway through the four-day menswear preview showings, it was clear that Italian designers are looking ahead to a bright summer in 2013.

EURO 2012 LIVE: HT: England 0, Italy 0

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 12:36 PM PDT

Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon saves a shot from England's Glen Johnson during the Euro 2012 soccer championship quarterfinal match between England and Italy in Kiev, Ukraine, Sunday, June 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)England and Italy are vying for the last semifinal berth at the European Championship — and the winner will play Germany. Follow all of the action and build-up here. All times are Polish.

Hedge fund manager to pay $405M to Madoff victims

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 12:34 PM PDT

New York's attorney general says he has secured a civil settlement in which hedge fund manager J. Ezra Merkin will reimburse clients with $405 million lost in Bernard Madoff's historic investment scam.

After Mubarak, Egypt's Tahrir cheers new president

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 12:32 PM PDT

CAIRO (Reuters) - Some prayed for victory, others held their breath while waiting on Sunday in Cairo's Tahrir Square to hear who would be their next president - an Islamist who was jailed by Hosni Mubarak or a military man who had served the fallen autocrat. Then news unimaginable a year a half ago reached the tens of thousands of people in the place where Egypt's revolt began. The election committee had declared the Muslim Brotherhood's Mohamed Morsy victor. "God is greatest!" they shouted. ...

Fujita sees bounty probe as part smear campaign

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 12:32 PM PDT

FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2011 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch, left, says goodbye to Cleveland Browns linebacker Scott Fujita, center, as New York Jets fullback Tony Richardson, right, loads his luggage in a car to leave for the airport, after a mediated labor negotiation between the NFL Players Association and the NFL, in Washington. The appeals hearing for four players suspended by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell for their role in the Saints bounty program has begun. On hand at NFL headquarters Monday, June 18, 2012, are all four players: Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma, who is suspended for the 2012 season, and defensive end Will Smith, who has been docked for four games; Green Bay defensive end Anthony Hargrove, suspended for eight games; and Cleveland linebacker Scott Fujita (three games). (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)Former Saints linebacker Scott Fujita, a union leader with a record of criticizing the NFL's player-safety record, sees elements of a "smear campaign" in a bounty investigation that has sullied his reputation.

Thai 'Red Shirts' stage mass protest in Bangkok

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 12:31 PM PDT

"Red Shirt" demonstrators gather at Democracy Monument in BangkokTens of thousands of supporters of Thailand's "Red Shirt" protest movement staged a mass rally in Bangkok on Sunday, police said, amid renewed political tensions in the troubled kingdom.

Plenty of compelling stories beyond Phelps, Lochte

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 12:31 PM PDT

Katelyn Sowinski stretches during practice at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials, Sunday, June 24, 2012, in Omaha, Neb. The trials are scheduled to start on Monday. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)Forty-somethings and teen phenoms.

Firebrand cleric says Iraqi premier should resign

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 12:30 PM PDT

FILE - In this Thursday, April 26, 2012 file photo, Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr looks on during a press conference in Irbil, a city in the Kurdish controlled north 217 miles (350 kilometers) north of Baghdad, Iraq. The firebrand Iraqi cleric whose followers are a swing vote in the nation's ongoing government crisis said Sunday, June 24, 2012 that the prime minister should resign if he cannot produce reforms. In a rare and wide-ranging press conference, hardline Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr admonished the Shiite-led government, saying it has shut Iraq's minorities out of power and failed to fix legal systems and other public services. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed, File)The firebrand Iraqi cleric whose followers make up a swing vote in the nation's ongoing government crisis said Sunday that the prime minister should resign if he cannot produce reforms.

AP PHOTOS: Post-election scenes from Tahrir Square

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 12:28 PM PDT

Fireworks illuminate Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt, as Egyptians gather to celebrate Mohammed Morsi's presidential win Sunday, June 24, 2012. Mohammed Morsi was declared Egypt's first Islamist president on Sunday after the freest elections in the country's history, narrowly defeating Hosni Mubarak's last Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq in a race that raised political tensions in Egypt to a fever pitch.(AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)In the sweltering heat Sunday, tens of thousands of Muslim Brotherhood supporters had jammed into Tahrir Square — the birthplace of Egypt's revolution — to learn who won its first free presidential election.

Critics blast Tennessee's 'no holding-hands bill'

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 12:28 PM PDT

In this Wednesday, April 18, 2012, file photo, Rep. Jim Gotto seeks recognition during a House Education Committee meeting in Nashville, Tenn. Tennessee recently enacted a pro-abstinence sex education law that is among the strictest in the nation. The most debated section of the bill bars educators from promoting so-called "gateway sexual activity." But supporters seemed too squeamish during floor debate to specify what that meant, so critics soon labeled it the "no holding-hands bill." (AP Photo/Erik Schelzig)Spurred by a classroom demonstration involving a sex toy, Tennessee recently enacted a pro-abstinence sex education law that is among the strictest in the nation.

NATO to discuss downing of Turkish plane by Syria

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 12:27 PM PDT

Map locates Latakia, Syria, near where a Turkish plane was shot down by Syria.NATO will hold emergency talks on Tuesday to discuss Syria's downing of a Turkish jet fighter, but the alliance is not expected to take military action, even if it confirms Turkey's claim that the unarmed plane was attacked in international airspace.

Disney's 'Brave' shows mettle with $66.7M debut

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 12:26 PM PDT

In this undated publicity image released by Disney/Pixar, Princess Merida, (voice by Kelly Macdonald), is shown in the 3D computer animated Disney/Pixar film, "Brave," releasing June 22, 2012 in North America. Pixar's first female protagonist, Princess Merida, is determined to forge her own future. This new breed of big-screen damsel not only reflects the independence _ and athleticism _ of young women today, but also Hollywood's increasing willingness to tell their stories. (AP Photo/Disney/Pixar)A new Disney princess has ascended to the box-office throne with a No. 1 debut for Pixar Animation's "Brave."

Merkin settles Madoff-related lawsuit with New York

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 12:24 PM PDT

Bernard Madoff is escorted from Federal Court in New YorkNEW YORK (Reuters) - Money manager Ezra Merkin has agreed to pay $410 million to settle a lawsuit brought by the New York attorney general that accused Merkin of steering client money to Ponzi schemer Bernard Madoff, a person familiar with the settlement said on Sunday. Justice Richard Lowe of New York state court signed off on the settlement on Friday, the person said. New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is expected to announce it on Monday. The person asked not to be identified because of not being authorized to talk about the matter. ...

Survey: US gas prices drop 15 cents over 2 weeks

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 12:23 PM PDT

The average U.S. price of a gallon of gasoline has dropped 15 cents over the past two weeks.

Leading Afghan lawyer arrested on rape charge

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 12:21 PM PDT

A prominent Afghan lawyer has been arrested on charges of kidnapping and raping a womanA prominent Afghan lawyer close to a possible presidential candidate has been arrested on charges of kidnapping and raping a woman, prosecutors said Sunday.

3 people missing after trains collide in Oklahoma

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 12:20 PM PDT

Three Union Pacific Railroad crewmembers are missing after two freight trains collided in the Oklahoma Panhandle.

Penn State tries to move focus back to football

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 12:20 PM PDT

FILE - In this April 21, 2012, file photo, Penn State football coach Bill O'Brien gestures during the NCAA college football team's spring scrimmage in State College, Pa. After seven wrenching months of utter turmoil, shock and sadness, Penn State is looking toward the future and trying to change the subject by focusing on their Sept. 1 season opener at 107,000-seat Beaver Stadium against Ohio. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)Just days before Jerry Sandusky was convicted on multiple counts of child sex abuse, an email was sent to thousands of Penn State alumni with a simple message:

'Jeopardy!' host Trebek suffers mild heart attack

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 12:14 PM PDT

FILE- In this Friday, April 28, 2006, file photo, Alex Trebek holds the award for outstanding game show host, for his work on "Jeopardy!" backstage at the 33rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. Sony Television spokeswoman Paula Askanas said Sunday, June 24, 2012, that Trebek is in a Los Angeles hospital recovering from a mild heart attack. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)"Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek is in a Los Angeles hospital recovering from a mild heart attack.

Islamist Morsi named Egypt's president

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 12:13 PM PDT

Egyptian protesters celebrate the victory of Mohammed Morsi in the country's presidential election, in Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt, Sunday, June 24, 2012. Mohammed Morsi was declared Egypt's first Islamist president on Sunday after the freest elections in the country's history, narrowly defeating Hosni Mubarak's last Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq in a race that raised political tensions in Egypt to a fever pitch.(AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)Islamist Mohammed Morsi was declared the winner Sunday in Egypt's first free presidential election in history, closing the tumultuous first phase of a democratic transition and opening a new struggle with the still-dominant military rulers who recently stripped the presidency of most of its powers.

US strikes cautious, but hopeful tone in Egypt

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 12:03 PM PDT

Gaza's Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh, center, waves the Palestinian and Egyptian flags during celebrations of the victory of Mohammed Morsi in the Egyptian presidential elections, in Gaza City, Sunday, June 24, 2012. The Muslim Brotherhood victory in Egyptian presidential elections raises fears in Israel that the historic 1979 peace agreement with its southern neighbor is now in danger, a scenario that would have grave implications for regional security. But in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, ecstatic residents flock to the streets, fire guns into the air and distribute candies in celebration, hopeful that Mohammed Morsi's election will usher in a new era for the blockaded seaside territory. (AP Photo/Hatem Moussa)The White House on Sunday congratulated Egypt's president-elect, Mohammed Morsi, and urged him to reach out to all parties and segments of society as he forms a new government.

APNewsBreak: Few Iowa felons pursue voting rights

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 12:01 PM PDT

In this June 22, 2012 photo, Henry Straight, who has been trying to get his voting right back, poses for a picture with the truck he drives at Penford Products in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A review by The Associated Press shows that Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad has made Iowa one of the most difficult states in the U.S. for felons to exercise their right to vote. (AP Photo/Ryan J. Foley)Republican Gov. Terry Branstad has made Iowa one of the most difficult states in the nation for felons to vote, with an executive order he issued last year already having disenfranchised thousands of people, a review by The Associated Press shows.

EURO 2012 LIVE: England vs. Italy

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 12:00 PM PDT

An Italian soccer fan and an England soccer fan wait for the start of the Euro 2012 soccer championship quarterfinal match between England and France at the Fan Zone in Kiev Ukraine, Sunday, June 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Sergei Chuzavkov)England and Italy are vying for the last semifinal berth at the European Championship — and the winner will play Germany. Follow all of the action and build-up here. All times are Polish.

DEA agent kills suspected trafficker in Honduras

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 11:57 AM PDT

A US Drug Enforcement Administration agent has shot and killed a suspected drug trafficker during a raid near a tiny Honduran town, U.S. officials said Sunday.

Morsi declared Egypt's presidential winner

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 11:54 AM PDT

Egyptian protesters celebrate the victory of Mohammed Morsi in the country's presidential election, in Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt, Sunday, June 24, 2012. Mohammed Morsi was declared Egypt's first Islamist president on Sunday after the freest elections in the country's history, narrowly defeating Hosni Mubarak's last Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq in a race that raised political tensions in Egypt to a fever pitch.(AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)Islamist Mohammed Morsi was declared the winner Sunday in Egypt's first free presidential election in history, closing the tumultuous first phase of a democratic transition and opening a new struggle with the still-dominant military rulers who recently stripped the presidency of most of its powers.

Islamist joy as Morsy elected Egypt president

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 11:54 AM PDT

Fireworks explode as supporters of Muslim Brotherhood's presidential candidate Mohamed Morsy celebrate his victory in the election at Tahrir Square in CairoCAIRO (Reuters) - Islamist Mohamed Morsy was declared Egypt's first freely elected president on Sunday, sparking joy among his Muslim Brotherhood supporters on the streets who vowed to continue to try to wrest power from armed forces reluctant to cede ultimate control. But many Egyptians, and anxious Western allies, also urged Morsy to work fast to repair the economy and bitter divisions in society exposed since the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak fractured the police state which had kept the country subdued for decades. ...

Hamas hopes Morsy's Egypt will focus on Palestine

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 11:47 AM PDT

GAZA (Reuters) - The Gaza Strip's governing Hamas on Sunday welcomed the victory of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt's presidential vote, saying its ideological ally's success would help the Palestinian cause. The impoverished enclave burst into celebration upon hearing that the Muslim Brotherhood's Mohamed Morsy had won elections held after former president Hosni Mubarak fell to a people's revolt last year. Locked in a long power-struggle with its secular Palestinian rivals, Hamas had a mixed relationship with the previous, U.S. ...

U.S. congratulates Egypt's Morsi on "milestone" vote

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 11:44 AM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States congratulated Egyptian President-elect Mohamed Morsi on Sunday for his "milestone" victory and urged the Muslim Brotherhood leader to form his government carefully and respect the right of all Egyptians as he takes power. "We congratulate the Egyptian people for this milestone in their transition to democracy," White House spokesman Jay Carney said in a statement, calling on the new leader to ensure Egypt remains "a pillar of regional peace, security and stability. ...

Turkey blames Syria for jet attack, consults NATO

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 11:42 AM PDT

Turkish PM Erdogan shakes hands with main opposition leader Kilicdaroglu in AnkaraANKARA/AMMAN (Reuters) - Turkey accused Syria on Sunday of shooting down a military reconnaissance jet in international airspace without warning and called a NATO meeting to discuss a response to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Amid growing acrimony between the once-friendly neighbors, Syria said its forces had shot dead "terrorists" infiltrating its territory from Turkey, which along with Western and Arab nations has backed the cause of Syrians fighting Assad. ...

Key events in Egypt's uprising and transition

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 11:39 AM PDT

Mohammed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood was declared the winner Sunday of the first free presidential elections in Egypt's history, making him the successor to ousted President Hosni Mubarak. Here are some key events from 16 months of turmoil and transition.

Russo's newest work pays tribute to printed books

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 11:39 AM PDT

In this photo made Thursday, June 14, 2012, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Richard Russo poses with his newest work, "Interventions," at his home in Camden, Maine. A critic of e-books, Russo won't allow "Interventions" to be sold in electronic form. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)Readers can't survive on e-books alone, says author Richard Russo.

Paraguay's ousted Lugo calls for return to democracy

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 12:49 PM PDT

Paraguay's ousted Lugo walks out of his home to talk to journalists on the outskirts of AsuncionASUNCION (Reuters) - Ousted Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo branded the country's new government illegitimate on Sunday and called for democracy to be restored as neighboring countries intensified criticism of his sudden impeachment. Lugo, a leftist former Roman Catholic bishop, said his removal from office was "a parliamentary coup against the will of the people" and said he would back any peaceful effort to restore democracy in the soy-exporting South American nation. ...

Thousands evacuated as wildfire nears Colo. towns

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 11:33 AM PDT

In this Saturday, June 23, 2012 photo provided by Darrell Spangler, a firefighter works the scene of a home being consumed by flames in Estes Park, Colo. As many as 21 structures were destroyed by the fire on Saturday. Eight separate wildfires are burning across Colorado, which is seeing record-breaking heat. (AP Photo/Darrell Spangler) MANDATORY CREDITA wildfire near Colorado Springs erupted and grew out of control to more than 3 square miles over the weekend, prompting the evacuation of a popular vacation town and the closure of nearby highways Sunday.

Firebrand cleric says Iraqi PM should resign

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 11:30 AM PDT

The firebrand Iraqi cleric whose followers are a swing vote in the nation's ongoing government crisis said Sunday that the prime minister should resign if he cannot produce reforms.

White House congratulates Egypt's president-elect

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 11:29 AM PDT

Gaza's Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh, center, waves the Palestinian and Egyptian flags during celebrations of the victory of Mohammed Morsi in the Egyptian presidential elections, in Gaza City, Sunday, June 24, 2012. The Muslim Brotherhood victory in Egyptian presidential elections raises fears in Israel that the historic 1979 peace agreement with its southern neighbor is now in danger, a scenario that would have grave implications for regional security. But in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, ecstatic residents flock to the streets, fire guns into the air and distribute candies in celebration, hopeful that Mohammed Morsi's election will usher in a new era for the blockaded seaside territory. (AP Photo/Hatem Moussa)The White House is congratulating Egypt's president-elect, Mohammed Morsi, and urging him to advance national unity as he forms a new government.

Sidewalks fill as cities celebrate gay community

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 11:27 AM PDT

Niki Ryan, left, applies lipstick for her niece Brenna Ryan as they wait for the start of San Francisco's 42nd annual gay pride parade on Sunday, June 24, 2012. San Francisco's annual Gay Pride celebration kicks into high gear Sunday when the streets of downtown are expected to be jammed with revelers for the annual parade. Organizers say more than 200 floats, vehicles and groups of marchers will take part in the parade. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)The sidewalks of downtown San Francisco are crowded with colorful revelers as the city marks its 42nd year celebrating the lesbian, gay and transgender community.
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