Thursday, September 13, 2012

BPI sues ABC News for 'pink slime' defamation

BPI sues ABC News for 'pink slime' defamation

BPI sues ABC News for 'pink slime' defamation

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 12:52 PM PDT

This September 2012 photo provided by Dakota Dunes, S.D.-based meat processor Beef Products Inc., shows a sample of their lean, finely-textured beef. BPI filed a defamation lawsuit Thursday, Sept, 13, 2012 against ABC News for what it alleges was misleading reporting about a product that critics have dubbed "pink slime." (AP Photo/Beef Products, Inc.)Beef Products Inc. sued ABC News, Inc. for defamation Thursday over its coverage of a meat product that critics dub "pink slime," claiming the network damaged the company by misleading consumers into believing it is unhealthy and unsafe.

The iPhone 5 and LTE _ what it means for you

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 12:48 PM PDT

The new Apple iPhone 5 is displayed Wednesday Sept. 12, 2012 following the introduction of new products in San Francisco. The iPhone 5 is a blend of beauty, utility and versatility. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)The iPhone 5 is the first Apple's first mobile handset that uses new "LTE" wireless networks. What's LTE —and why should you care? Here are some answers.

UN meeting rebukes Iran's nuclear defiance

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 12:46 PM PDT

The 35-nation board of the U.N. nuclear agency overwhelmingly rebuked Iran on Thursday for refusing to heed demands that it take actions to diminish fears that it might be seeking atomic arms, a move hailed by the United States as demonstrating international pressure on Tehran to compromise.

House makes lying about military service a crime

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 12:46 PM PDT

Those who lie about military service or make false claims about receiving military medals with the intent of benefiting from those claims would be committing a crime under legislation passed by the House Wednesday.

Bernanke news conference on Fed policy

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 12:45 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Below are highlights from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's news conference following the Fed's policy meeting on Thursday. BERNANKE ON LABOR FORCE PARTICIPATION RATE: "The unemployment decline last month was more than 100 percent accounted for by declines in participation. Some decline in participation is anticipated, is expected. We're an aging society, we have more people retiring. Female participation has flattened out. It hasn't continued to climb as it did for several decades. ...

Bernanke: No specific target for bond purchases

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 12:42 PM PDT

The Federal Reserve does not have a specific economic target for its new stimulus program, Ben Bernanke said Thursday. He said the Fed will keep buying bonds until it sees more jobs, lower unemployment and stronger growth.

FACT CHECK: Obama doesn't think Egypt is an ally

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 12:41 PM PDT

FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2012 file photo, President Barack Obama speaks in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington. This week's storming of the U.S. Embassy in Cairo by an angry mob has sent U.S.-Egyptian relations to a new low, prompting President Barack Obama to say he doesn't see the two countries as allies. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)This week's storming of the U.S. Embassy in Cairo by an angry mob has sent U.S.-Egyptian relations to a new low, prompting President Barack Obama to say he doesn't see the two countries as allies.

Ryan to vote for budget larger than he prefers

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 12:41 PM PDT

FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2012, file photo House Budget Committee Chairman Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., holds up a copy of President Barack Obama's fiscal 2013 federal budget during the budget committee's hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. Ryan on Thursday went along with a stopgap spending bill that avoids a government shutdown but carries a price tag $19 billion higher than the budget he wrote. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)Rep. Paul Ryan on Thursday went along with a stopgap spending bill that avoids a government shutdown but carries a price tag $19 billion higher than the budget he wrote.

Fed bets big in new push to rescue economy

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 12:40 PM PDT

The Federal Reserve building is seen in WashingtonWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve launched another aggressive stimulus program on Thursday, saying it will buy $40 billion of mortgage-backed debt per month until the outlook for jobs improves substantially as long as inflation remains contained. The central bank's decision to tie its unconventional bond buying directly to economic conditions was an unprecedented step that marked a big escalation in its efforts to drive U.S. unemployment lower, and it gave a big lift to stocks. ...

Barbra Streisand to help honor Marvin Hamlisch

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 12:38 PM PDT

The Juilliard School plans a star-filled private musical tribute to Marvin Hamlisch that will include Barbra Streisand, Aretha Franklin and Liza Minnelli.

Snark flies in US Embassy-Brotherhood Twitter spat

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 12:35 PM PDT

The snark is flying between the U.S. Embassy in Cairo and the Muslim Brotherhood in a Twitter spat that erupted in the wake of an assault on the mission by protesters in the Egyptian capital.

Latest developments in protest of anti-Islam film

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 12:35 PM PDT

An Egyptian protester throws a gas canister away during clashes near the U.S. embassy in Cairo, Egypt, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012. Protesters clashed with police near the U.S. Embassy in Cairo for the third day in a row. Egypt's Islamist President Mohammed Morsi vowed to protect foreign embassies in Cairo, where police were using tear gas to disperse protesters at the U.S. mission. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)Here's a look at protests across the Middle East on Thursday, three days after crowds angry over an anti-Muslim film began assaulting a string of U.S. embassies in the region.

Romney tones down criticism over diplomatic crisis

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 12:33 PM PDT

Republican Presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks during a campaign event at Van Dyck Park, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, in Fairfax, Va. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)Facing criticism, Republican White House nominee Mitt Romney on Thursday muted his barbed attacks against President Barack Obama's handling of a diplomatic crisis and tried to focus the campaign back on the economy.

Oil rises after Fed takes steps to boost economy

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 12:31 PM PDT

The price of oil closed above $98 a barrel for the first time in more than four months after the U.S. Federal Reserve announced aggressive steps to boost the U.S. economy.

Obama: Egypt not an ally or enemy

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 12:23 PM PDT

President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign event at Lions Park, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, in Golden, Colo. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)President Barack Obama says the U.S. would not consider Egypt an ally, "but we don't consider them an enemy."

Chicago schools to be closed at least 1 more day

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 12:23 PM PDT

Children holding posters supporting striking teachers join a large group of public school teachers as they march on streets surrounding John Marshall Metropolitan High School on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012 in West Chicago. Teachers walked off the job Monday for the first time in 25 years over issues that include pay raises, classroom conditions, job security and teacher evaluations. (AP Photo/Sitthixay Ditthavong)The Chicago teachers strike will keep 350,000 students out of class for at least one more day.

Fed unveils bold, open-ended steps to aid economy

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 12:23 PM PDT

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke speaks during a news conference in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, following the Federal Open Market Committee meeting to present the FOMC's current economic projections and to provide additional context for the FOMC's policy decision. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)The Federal Reserve unleashed a series of bold and open-ended steps Thursday designed to stimulate the economy by boosting the stock market and making it cheaper for people to borrow and spend.

Deena from 'Jersey Shore' gets 2-year ban from bar

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 12:19 PM PDT

In this June 8, 2012 photo, "Jersey Shore" cast member Deena Cortese takes a break from filming the MTV reality show on the boardwalk in Seaside Heights, N.J. New Jersey liquor regulators said Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012 that they have fined the Seaside Heights restaurant Spicy Cantina & Mexican Grill $15,000 for serving alcohol to a "visibly intoxicated" Cortese on June 10, just before she wandered out into traffic and was arrested. As a condition of the agreement, Cortese is banned from the cantina's premises for two years. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)"Jersey Shore" is over and done in Seaside Heights, but the MTV reality show is still causing aggravation for some folks here.

Recall news

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 12:15 PM PDT

The following recall has been announced:

Romney to begin receiving intelligence briefings

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 12:12 PM PDT

Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney waves to supporters during a campaign event at Van Dyck Park, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, in Fairfax, Va. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney is expected to begin receiving regular intelligence briefings from the Obama administration in the coming days.

NASA's retired shuttle Endeavour heads west Monday

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 12:07 PM PDT

FILE - In this Wednesday, May 18, 2011 photo provided by NASA taken by one of the Expedition 27 crew members aboard the International Space Station, the space shuttle Endeavour prepares to dock with the facility. At sunrise Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, the spacecraft will depart NASA's Kennedy Space Center for California, with stops in Texas. The retired shuttle will be bolted to the top of a modified jumbo jet for the four-day trip to Los Angeles. (AP Photo/NASA)The baby of NASA's space shuttle fleet is about to leave home — for good.

Great Dane from Michigan is world's tallest dog

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 12:07 PM PDT

In an undated photo provided by Guinness World Records 2013 Book, Zeus drinks from the kitchen faucet in Otsego, Mich. The Great Dane is now officially the world's tallest canine according to the record book. The 3-year-old measures 44 inches from foot to shoulder. Standing on his hind legs, Zeus measures 7-foot-4. (AP Photo/Guinness World Records 2013 Book, Kevin Scott Ramos, HO)A Great Dane from Michigan is doggone tall.

Security boosted at US sites after Libya attack

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 12:06 PM PDT

Philippine policemen stay beside a machine gun as they secure an area in front of the U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines on Thursday Sept. 13, 2012. Manila police tightened security in the area following an attack that killed the U.S. ambassador and three other Americans in Libya. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)U.S. embassies across the world ramped up security Thursday following an attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya, as Muslims angry over an anti-Islam film stormed the U.S. mission in Yemen and clashed with police near the American mission in Cairo.

FDA says muscle, joint pain creams can cause burns

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 12:03 PM PDT

The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers about rare chemical burns reported by people using popular pain relief products like Bengay, Icy Hot and Flexall.

Number of no-huddle offenses on the rise

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 11:56 AM PDT

Arizona's head coach Rich Rodriguez, center, talks to his players on the sidelines during a timeout against Oklahoma State the first half of an NCAA college football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012. (AP Photo/John Miller)Rich Rodriguez worked on the defensive side of the ball as a player and assistant, so when he became the head coach at Glenville State, his offensive goal was simple: Make it as difficult to defend as possible.

U.S.-Cuba travel snarled by regulations, politics

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 11:54 AM PDT

A tourist looks at paintings at an artisans fair in HavanaHAVANA (Reuters) - The Obama administration's much touted "people-to-people" travel program to Cuba has all but ground to a halt due to tighter regulations issued in May, apparently to placate Cuban-American lawmakers, travel industry professionals said this week. The program, which began last year and requires the annual renewal of permission to bring groups to Cuba, allows for educational and cultural travel under the administration's policy of constructive engagement. ...

UConn men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun retires

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 12:51 PM PDT

FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2011, file photo, Connecticut head coach Jim Calhoun, right, gestures as assistant coach Kevin Ollie, left, and associate head coach George Blaney, center, look on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Coppin State in Hartford, Conn. Calhoun is retiring and plans to announce his decision on Thursday, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. Ollie was expected to replace Calhoun, the person said. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)Jim Calhoun retired as Connecticut's basketball coach Thursday, closing a 26-year career at the school with three national titles, an upcoming NCAA tournament ban and no apologies.

Eruption at Guatemala volcano forces evacuations

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 11:53 AM PDT

In this image with a cell phone plumes of smoke rise from the Volcan de Fuego or Volcano of Fire spews ash seen from Palin, south of Guatemala City, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012. The volcano is spewing lava and ash and the director of the national disaster agency says officials are carrying out Guatemala's Volcano of Fire is spewing lava and ash and the director of the national disaster agency says officials are carrying out "a massive evacuation of thousands of people" in five communities.

APNewsBreak: US identifies anti-Muslim filmmaker

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 11:52 AM PDT

Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi gestures while speaking during a media conference at EU headquarters in Brussels on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012. This is Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi's first trip to the European Union since being elected president. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)Federal authorities have identified a Coptic Christian in southern California who is on probation after his conviction for financial crimes as the key figure behind the anti-Muslim film that ignited mob violence against U.S. embassies across the Mideast, a U.S. law enforcement official told The Associated Press on Thursday.

NASA's retired space shuttle Endeavour headed west

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 11:51 AM PDT

FILE - In this Wednesday, May 18, 2011 photo provided by NASA taken by one of the Expedition 27 crew members aboard the International Space Station, the space shuttle Endeavour prepares to dock with the facility. At sunrise Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, the spacecraft will depart NASA's Kennedy Space Center for California, with stops in Texas. The retired shuttle will be bolted to the top of a modified jumbo jet for the four-day trip to Los Angeles. (AP Photo/NASA)Space shuttle Endeavour has just a few more days left to call Cape Canaveral home.

Hurricane Isaac sends US jobless claims up to 382K

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 11:49 AM PDT

In this Friday, Sept. 7, 2012, photo, Melina Abrey sits at a computer station, doing job applications, at WorkForce One in Hollywood, Fla. The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits jumped to 382,000 last week, the highest level in two months. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits jumped to the highest level in two months, although the figures were skewed in part by Hurricane Isaac.

Fed to spend $40B a month on bond purchases

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 11:49 AM PDT

The Federal Reserve unleashed a series of bold and open-ended steps Thursday to stimulate the economy by making it cheaper for consumers and businesses to borrow and spend.

CBS, Showtime teaming for monthly sports newscast

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 11:47 AM PDT

CBS is teaming with Showtime to create a monthly version of "60 Minutes" devoted to sports stories.

Phoenix, Vegas residents awed by missile contrail

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 11:46 AM PDT

In this video frame grab provided by ABC15 in Phoenix, the contrail of a Juno ballistic missile fired from Fort Wingate near Gallup, N.M., reflects early morning sunlight high above New Mexico Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012. The twisting cloud-like formation, visible in Phoenix and Las Vegas just before sunrise, prompted hundreds of calls and emails to area television stations. The Juno missile, fired at 6:30 a.m. MDT, was then targeted by an advanced version of the Patriot missile fired from the U.S. Army's White Sands Missile Range. (AP Photo/ABC15)People across the Southwest got an early morning show in the sky Thursday, courtesy of a pair of unarmed missiles fired from New Mexico, one of which left a brilliant contrail that changed colors as it was illuminated by the rising sun.

Second Turkish hostage released to Lebanese security

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 11:44 AM PDT

BEIRUT (Reuters) - A Turkish national who was kidnapped in Beirut was released to security forces on Thursday, a Lebanese security source said. "The Turkish ambassador is heading to Lebanese General Security to collect the released Turk," said the source, who asked to remain anonymous, without giving further details. The kidnapping of foreigners has become a growing concern in Lebanon, which is worried about a possible spillover of sectarian violence from the revolt in Syria. ...

NYC bans big sugary drinks at eateries, theaters

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 11:41 AM PDT

Emilio Cordova, right, chooses a soft drink during a baseball game between the New York Mets and the Washington Nationals Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012, in New York. Health officials are expected to approve an unprecedented 16-ounce limit on sodas and other sugary drinks sold at restaurants, delis and movie theaters. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)New York City's Board of Health opened up a new, experimental front in the war on obesity Thursday, passing a rule banning sales of big sodas and other sugary drinks at restaurants, concession stands and other eateries.

Biden plays to younger crowd in Wisconsin stop

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 11:40 AM PDT

Vice President Joe Biden reaches out to hold four-month-old Simon Hamill from his dad Kyran, of Eau Claire, Wis. after Biden's campaign event, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, at the Zorn Arena on the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire campus. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)Playing to a younger audience, Vice President Joe Biden stressed differences Thursday between the presidential campaigns on education, college debt and entitlement programs more in doubt for future generations.

Attorney: Teen in Md. school shooting remorseful

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 11:39 AM PDT

In this image from video, Daniel Borowy leaves the hospital in Baltimore, Monday, Sept. 10, 2012, to head home for the first time since being critically injured after he was shot by a classmate at a suburban Baltimore school on Aug. 27. (AP Photo/Rick Gentilo)A teenager charged with wounding a fellow student at his Maryland high school has expressed remorse and was on a suicide watch while being treated at a psychiatric hospital, his attorney said Thursday.

UN faults 16 gov'ts for reprisals against critics

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 11:38 AM PDT

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay delivers her speech at the Human Rights Council side-event on Syria at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, Monday, Sept. 10, 2012. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged before the world's foremost human rights body to keep up the pressure on major powers to end the civil war in Syria and outbreak of human abuses there. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)The United Nations has singled out 16 nations for cracking down on critics, saying most of those countries' governments are going unpunished for their acts of reprisal.

US stocks surge after Fed announces more help

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 11:38 AM PDT

Specialist Frank Babino, center, works at his post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012. The Federal Reserve unleashed a series of aggressive actions Thursday intended to stimulate the still-weak economy by making it cheaper for consumers and businesses to borrow and spend. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)The stock market staged a huge rally Thursday after investors finally got the aggressive economic help they wanted from the Federal Reserve. The Dow Jones industrial average spiked almost 240 points.
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