Betty Ford funerals to be in California, Michigan AP - 17 mins agoRancho Mirage was a billionaire's playground dotted by gated golf resorts, estates and spas before Betty Ford made it famous to the rest of the world with a rehab center that treated a stream of spiraling Hollywood stars … More »Betty Ford funerals to be in California, Michigan
Rancho Mirage was a billionaire's playground dotted by gated golf resorts, estates and spas before Betty Ford made it famous to the rest of the world with a rehab center that treated a stream of spiraling Hollywood stars that spanned generations, from Elizabeth Taylor to Lindsay Lohan.
At least 40 killed in Mexico in 24-hour period AP - 2 hrs 59 mins agoFighting among the Zetas gang and other vicious drug cartels led to the deaths of more than 40 people whose bodies were found in three Mexican cities over a 24-hour span, a government official said Saturday. More »At least 40 killed in Mexico in 24-hour period
Fighting among the Zetas gang and other vicious drug cartels led to the deaths of more than 40 people whose bodies were found in three Mexican cities over a 24-hour span, a government official said Saturday.
Obama's challenge: A debt deal and jobs, too AP - 1 hr 21 mins agoImmersed in an intense struggle to cut the national debt, President Barack Obama faces a dilemma that will stay with him even if he succeeds in striking a grand deal with Congress: convincing Americans that the entire effort … More »Obama's challenge: A debt deal and jobs, too
Immersed in an intense struggle to cut the national debt, President Barack Obama faces a dilemma that will stay with him even if he succeeds in striking a grand deal with Congress: convincing Americans that the entire effort will do anything to create desperately needed jobs.
Army amputee thrown from NY roller coaster, dies AP - 2 hrs 17 mins agoA U.S. Army veteran who lost both legs in Iraq and had been trying to rebuild his life was killed after he was thrown from a roller coaster at an upstate New York amusement park. More »Army amputee thrown from NY roller coaster, dies
A U.S. Army veteran who lost both legs in Iraq and had been trying to rebuild his life was killed after he was thrown from a roller coaster at an upstate New York amusement park.
Police say wearing video cameras offers protection AP - 3 hrs agoBefore hitting the streets, Oakland police officer Huy Nguyen's routine usually goes something like this: More »Police say wearing video cameras offers protection
Before hitting the streets, Oakland police officer Huy Nguyen's routine usually goes something like this:
- Anger over Casey Anthony verdict pours out online AP - 5 hrs ago
For nearly two months, the murder trial of Casey Anthony was a living entity. It breathed daily across national television airwaves, then was reinforced nightly on cable TV programs that dissected every word uttered in the courtroom and fueled speculation on her fate.
- William gets trophy, kisses after Calif. polo game AP - 1 hr 50 mins ago
Prince William, with his new wife watching, starred Saturday in a charity polo match that brought the crowd pouring onto the field in the most spontaneous moment of the couple's visit to Southern California so far.
- U.S. debt talks scaled back over tax rift Reuters - 1 hr 11 mins ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An effort to craft a broad deal of $4 trillion in deficit reduction appeared out of reach Saturday as Republican leader John Boehner cited differences with the White House on taxes and proposed pursuing a more modest package.
- Obama won't "back off" on debt-reduction effort Reuters - 1 hr 53 mins ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will not back off in his efforts to solve U.S. debt problems and will make the case to congressional leaders in talks on Sunday for taking on "this critical challenge," the White House said on Saturday.
- Two civilian planes intercepted near Camp David Reuters - 1 hr 2 mins ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Fighter jets intercepted two civilian planes in the vicinity of Camp David on Saturday, in separate incidents that both took place while President Barack Obama was there.
- Leon Panetta says al Qaeda's defeat "within reach" Reuters - 15 hrs ago
KABUL (Reuters) - New U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta arrived in Afghanistan on Saturday, saying he believed the strategic defeat of al Qaeda was within reach if the United States could kill or capture up to 20 remaining leaders of the core group and its affiliates.
- Could Murdoch deputy Hinton take the fall? Reuters - 3 hrs ago
LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Les Hinton was adamant. Asked in 2007 by a British parliamentary committee whether the News of the World had "carried out a full, rigorous internal inquiry" into the use of illegal phone hacking by the newspaper and was "absolutely convinced" it was limited to a single reporter, Hinton did not …
- Newsmaker: James Murdoch faces biggest test as heir to empire Reuters - 8 hrs ago
LONDON (Reuters) - James Murdoch was not responsible for the phone hacking scandal that has engulfed his father's media empire, but that will matter little if his handling of the case does not improve quickly.
- Pakistan army says New York Times report is a "direct attack" Reuters - 2 hrs 33 mins ago
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (Reuters) - Reports in the New York Times criticizing the Pakistan army and the powerful intelligence agency is a "direct attack" on Pakistan's security, the army spokesman said on Saturday.
- Independent South Sudan "free at last" Reuters - 8 hrs ago
JUBA (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of South Sudanese danced and cheered as their new nation declared independence on Saturday, a hard-won separation from the north that still leaves simmering issues of disputed borders and oil payments unresolved.
House Republican budget negotiators have abandoned plans to pursue a massive $4 trillion, 10-year deficit reduction package in the face of stiff GOP opposition to any plan that would increase taxes as part of the deal. More »Boehner to seek smaller $2 trillion deal
