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  Emergency landing closes runway at...London (CNN) -- A British Airways plane bound for Oslo made an emergency landing at London's Heathrow Airport Friday morning after developing a technical fault, the airline said. Both the airport's runways were closed for a period but the southern runway ...
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 5:22 am
  Earthquake Hits Russia - Voice of...Russian emergency officials have called off a brief tsunami warning after an 8.2- magnitude earthquake hit Russia's eastern coast Friday. Authorities had issued a tsunami warning for the Sakalin Islands. A Russian environmental monitoring service official ...
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 5:36 am
  Obama's drone speech welcomed...ISLAMABAD (AP) President Barack Obama's speech on the use of drones to kill Islamic militants was well-received in two countries most affected by the strikes Pakistan and Yemen but criticism of the U.S. policy remains strong. Obama cast the drone ...
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 5:29 am
  Woolwich attack: police wait to...Detectives are still waiting to question two men arrested over the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby, the young soldier who was hacked to death in London on Wednesday. It emerged on Thursday that both of the men alleged to have killed Rigby had been known ...
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 4:42 am

  China says hopes visit of North...BEIJING (Reuters) - China hopes that this week's visit by a senior North Korean envoy can ease tension in the region and help spur efforts to rid the Korean peninsula of nuclear weapons, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Friday. Choe Ryong-hae, a special envoy of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, met Chinese officials in the highest-ranking visit by an official from Pyongyang in about six months. ...
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 4:31 am
  BA plane makes Heathrow emergency...LONDON (Reuters) - A British Airways plane travelling from London to Oslo was forced to make an emergency landing at Heathrow on Friday after a technical fault in an engine. "The BA762, Heathrow to Oslo service, returned back to Heathrow shortly after take-off due to a technical fault," BA parent company IAG said. The Airbus A319 aircraft was carrying 75 passengers. "The aircraft landed safely and emergency slides were deployed and we are currently caring for our customers. Emergency services attended the aircraft," IAG added. ...
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 5:06 am
  Syrian opposition scrambles to...By Khaled Yacoub Oweis and Ece Toksabay ISTANBUL (Reuters) - The Syrian opposition in exile met on Thursday to decide whether to attend a peace conference that the United States and Russia see as a crucial path to ending two years of civil war. Under international pressure to swiftly resolve internal divisions, the Syrian National Coalition began talks in Istanbul to elect a coherent leadership and decide on the conference which could take place in Geneva in the coming weeks. ...
  Posted on 23 May 2013 | 5:15 pm
  British police ponder conspiracy...By Guy Faulconbridge and Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) - Police investigating the murder of a soldier hacked to death on a busy London street were looking on Friday into whether the two suspected killers, British men of Nigerian descent, were part of a wider conspiracy. The two suspects, aged 22 and 28, are under guard in hospitals after being shot and arrested by police following the murder of 25-year-old Afghan war veteran Lee Rigby on Wednesday in broad daylight. They have not yet been charged. ...
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 3:42 am
  Kerry meets Israelis, Palestinians...By Arshad Mohammed JERUSALEM (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry held separate talks with Israeli and Palestinian officials on Thursday and acknowledged there was considerable skepticism that the two sides would resume peace negotiations. There were no signs of any breakthrough as Kerry visited Israel for the fourth time in his four months in office to try to revive a peace process that has been moribund for more than two years. ...
  Posted on 23 May 2013 | 2:02 pm

  Woolwich: Security services...The government defends security services against criticism they missed signs which might have helped prevent the murder of a soldier in London.
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 5:38 am
  Plane 'fire' closes Heathrow runwayA plane with smoke billowing from one of its engines makes an emergency landing at Heathrow Airport.
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 5:44 am
  Bercow's McAlpine tweet libellousSally Bercow's tweet about Lord McAlpine was libellous, the High Court rules.
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 5:43 am
  Sex education struggles with pornIn an age when "extremely violent and sadistic imagery is two clicks away", school sex education is struggling to keep pace, suggests a study.
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 5:06 am
  Cockroaches evolving to evade trapsCockroaches are outsmarting our efforts to kill them by evolving to avoid the taste of sugar traps, a study reveals.
  Posted on 23 May 2013 | 8:18 pm

  Russia: Syria agrees to take part...Foreign ministry says Assad government has agreed "in principle" to attend US-Russia brokered proposed peace conference.
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 5:25 am
  Obama defends US drone attacksPresident says maintaining policy overseas is part of US being "at a crossroads" in defeat of terrorism.
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 4:11 am
  Two more arrested over UK...Man and woman arrested in connection with murder of British soldier Lee Rigby as police expand probe.
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 3:44 am
  Rioters continue to battle police...Nine cars and two schools torched as fifth night of violence sweeps immigrant-dominated areas of Stockholm.
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 2:30 am
  IMF chief's trial over payout...Lagarde questioned for second day over 2007 handling of row that resulted in large payment to French entrepreneur.
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 4:49 am

2 more arrests in London attack investigation

UK emergency committee meets after attack

Brave woman tried to reason with London attackers

US, Israel raise hopes for Mideast peace restart

President Barack Obama defends drone strikes - but moves to rein them in

Was there genocide in Guatemala?

Two more arrested over UK soldier's killing

Global Economic Growth Sluggish, Prospect of Improvement

  Heckled by an Activist, but...WASHINGTON ??? At times on Thursday, it seemed President Obama was taking part in a debate rather than giving a speech. Deep into an address at the National Defense University, where Mr. Obama sought to redefine America???s approach to fighting terrorism, a heckler repeatedly interrupted from the ...
  Posted on 23 May 2013 | 9:53 pm
  Slain suspect had thought about...ORLANDO ??? Last Sunday, FBI agents called Ibragim ?Todashev to schedule what they said would be their last interview about the Chechen native???s relationship with one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects, said his friend, Khusen Taramov. Todashev agreed to a Tuesday night interview, but only ...
  Posted on 23 May 2013 | 8:56 pm
  Yen resumes advance vs. dollarLOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) ??? The Japanese yen gained Friday, resuming its advance against the U.S. dollar the previous day that was spurred in part by a sell-off in Japanese bonds. The yen???s rise against the greenback came as Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda said that stability in Japan???s ...
  Posted on 23 May 2013 | 6:19 pm
  Armed group claims Niger suicide...More than 20 people have been killed in twin suicide bombings in central Niger, claimed by group MUJAO in retaliation for the country's military involvement in neighbouring Mali. The two attacks on Thursday, one inside a military camp in the city of Agadez and the other in the remote town of Arlit ...
  Posted on 23 May 2013 | 9:27 pm
  Red Wings push Blackhawks to brink...DETROIT -- Jimmy Howard kept Jonathan Toews in his misery, making three saves against the struggling star to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 on Thursday night in Game 4 of the second-round series to put the NHL's best team during the regular season on the brink of ...
  Posted on 23 May 2013 | 7:15 pm

  Truck strike may have caused...WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Twelve years after the "war on terror" began, President Barack Obama wants to pull the United States back from some of the most controversial aspects of its global fight against Islamist militants.
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 5:24 am
  China says hopes visit of North...LONDON (Reuters) - Police investigating the murder of a soldier hacked to death on a busy London street were looking on Friday into whether the two suspected killers, British men of Nigerian descent, were part of a wider conspiracy.
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 4:31 am
  Magnitude 5.7 quake strikes...GRAPEVINE, Texas (Reuters) - The Boy Scouts of America voted on Thursday to lift a century-old ban on openly gay scouts in a major victory for gay rights activists, but the decision means a sea of change for an organization that depends heavily on faith-based groups.
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 2:53 am
  Venezuela prosecutor to open probe...WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. regulators are in the early stages of an antitrust probe into whether Google Inc, the top player in Web display advertising, breaks antitrust law in how it handles some advertising sales, a source told Reuters on Thursday.
  Posted on 23 May 2013 | 10:53 pm
  Jobs, housing data show economy...NEW YORK (Reuters) - For the past few months, the Federal Reserve has been squarely in the financial markets' corner, thanks to its massive dollops of monetary stimulus. But signs that the central bank is discussing reducing that support by purchasing fewer bonds mean that trading is likely to get bumpier in coming months.
  Posted on 23 May 2013 | 8:49 pm

  'Kerry Initiative can create...After Steinitz questions whether Britain is still a friend of Israel, British foreign secretary says settlement activity causing support for Israel to wane in UK, other European countries.
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 6:38 am
  Experts reject that Israel may...Jpost.com brings you a daily round-up of events making headlines in Israel, the Middle East and Jewish World.
  Posted on 23 May 2013 | 10:02 pm
  Russia says Syria agrees in...Morsi wary of fighting terror while trying to defuse opposition; Brothers don???t understand what is needed is not military buildup.
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 7:31 am
  Nochi Dankner set to lose control...Former PM says public diplomacy hurt by presence in territories, "while millions of Palestinians live there without equal rights."
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 7:37 am
  Israel near bottom of BBC poll...Facebook has held talks to buy Waze for as much as $1 billion, two people familiar with the matter said earlier this month.
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 2:42 am

  Earthquake off Russia's east coastTREMORS were felt as far away as Moscow when a deep sea earthquake measuring 8.2 struck the coast off Sakhalin Island.????
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 4:02 am
  Woolwich suspect's friend died in...UPDATE: ONE of the men allegedly behind the brutal slaying of soldier Lee Rigby had to be consoled after his soldier mate was killed in Iraq.????
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 3:37 am
  Bridge collapse in Washington stateSHERIFF'S department confirms three people have?been?rescued from the water after a major bridge collapsed in Washington state.????
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 2:30 am
  Joyce appeals UAE jail sentenceAUSSIE businessman Matthew Joyce has formally lodged an appeal against his10 year jail sentence in the United Arab Emirates.????
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 2:23 am
  Boy Scouts will accept gay membersThe Boy Scouts of America's National Council has voted to ease a long-standing ban and allow openly gay boys to be accepted as Scouts.????
  Posted on 23 May 2013 | 6:28 pm

2 more arrests in London attack investigation

UK emergency committee meets after attack

Brave woman tried to reason with London attackers

US, Israel raise hopes for Mideast peace restart

President Barack Obama defends drone strikes - but moves to rein them in

Was there genocide in Guatemala?

Two more arrested over UK soldier's killing

Global Economic Growth Sluggish, Prospect of Improvement

  Woolwich attack: latestLatest developments as police react to terror attack on streets of Woolwich.????
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 5:22 am
  GPs too busy to look after...GPs are threatening to leave NHS commissioning groups that control ??65 billion of treatment budgets amid concerns that they do not have enough time to look after patients.????
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 4:55 am
  Attacks on Muslims rise in wake of...Fears are growing that the killing of British soldier Lee Rigby in Woolwich will lead to a long-term rise in attacks on Muslims in this country.????
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 4:31 am
  Heathrow runway closed and three...At least three people have been injured after a plane had to make an emergency landing at Heathrow airport when smoke was seen coming from the back of the plane.????
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 4:29 am
  Heathrow runways closed after...A plane had to make an emergency landing at Heathrow airport after smoke was seen coming from the back of a plane.????
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 4:29 am

  Distraught mom becomes face of...A mother and daughter captured in a now iconic photo from the Oklahoma tornado have been identified.
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 8:42 am
  Mistrial declared in Jodi Arias...Arias, who was in tears earlier, breathed a sigh of relief. The penalty phase will be retried.
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 8:02 am
  Diners badly underestimate...Study: There may be more calories in your fast food meal than you realize
  Posted on 23 May 2013 | 3:03 am
  Against the odds: Could Democrats...Campaign chief says a good economy, misguided GOP could help Democrats win the House
  Posted on 23 May 2013 | 3:56 am
  Zimmerman defense releases new...Pictures, text messages of slain teen could end up in court.
  Posted on 23 May 2013 | 2:59 am

  Boy Scouts to Admit Openly Gay...The Boy Scouts of America voted to allow openly gay youths as members, while continuing its policy of excluding openly gay adult leaders.????
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 2:36 am
  Interstate Bridge Collapses in...Three people were injured after the failure of an Interstate 5 bridge north of Seattle dumped vehicles into the Skagit River, the authorities said.????
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 2:05 am
  Game 4: Rangers 4, Bruins 3 (OT):...The Rangers nudged the Boston Bruins on a nifty goal by Chris Kreider at 7 minutes 3 seconds of overtime ??? but only after rebounding from holes of 2-0 and 3-2.????
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 12:40 am
  Interstate Bridge Collapses in...The failure of an Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River north of Seattle dumped vehicles and people into the water, the Washington State Patrol said.????
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 12:27 am
  DealBook: Banks??? Lobbyists Help...In a sign of Wall Street???s resurgent influence in Washington, bank lobbyists are aiding lawmakers in preparing legislation that softens financial regulations.????
  Posted on 23 May 2013 | 11:48 pm

  Plane 'On Fire' Flying Over...Eyewitnesses report flames coming from a plane as it flew over London to land at Heathrow Airport.
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 5:37 am
  Woolwich Terror Attack: Moment...Captured in just over ten seconds of video, shots ring out and screams pierce the air as the two suspects are felled by police.
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 5:31 am
  Woolwich Attack: Post-Mortem...A post-mortem has not confirmed the cause of death of Drummer Lee Rigby, who was killed in a terror attack in Woolwich.
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 5:36 am
  Woolwich Murder: 'Offensive'...Police arrest two people on suspicion of inciting racial or religious hatred on Twitter about the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby.
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 4:52 am
  Bercow's McAlpine Tweet Libellous...A tweet by Sally Bercow about Lord McAlpine which he claims named him as a peadophile was libellous, the High Court has ruled.
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 5:43 am

2 more arrests in London attack investigation

UK emergency committee meets after attack

Brave woman tried to reason with London attackers

US, Israel raise hopes for Mideast peace restart

President Barack Obama defends drone strikes - but moves to rein them in

Was there genocide in Guatemala?

Two more arrested over UK soldier's killing

Global Economic Growth Sluggish, Prospect of Improvement

  British Gas owner posts huge...British Gas' owner has increased profits at its residential arm by 23 per cent in a move fanning flames of anger over recent price hikes.Related StoriesCentrica criticised over profitsBatman shootings: Amateur video of audience fleeingJamie Heaton's parents visit Shaw explosion siteBo's wife charged with murder of British businessmanRelated StoriesFirst outing for fastest cubs on landMariem Alaoui Selsouli suspendedHSBC dealt record fine over drug-money launderingPolice numbers drop to lowest level in 9 yearsKiller whale drags trainer underwater at SeaWorld, San Diego
  Posted on 26 July 2012 | 9:12 am
  Warsi cleared of expenses fiddleThe Conservative Party says its co-chairman Baroness Warsi has been cleared of allegations she wrongly claimed Parliamentary expenses.Related StoriesDavid Cameron heckled at Olympic eventMost over-the-top PMQs question ever?Cameron: 'We have to deal with banking culture'David Cameron confronted by angry Yorkshire residentRelated StoriesDavid Beckham surprises Team GB fans in photo boothAll children to be given flu vaccineOlympics 'sabotage' strike called offWitnesses describe horror at Tate Modern death plungePolice numbers drop to lowest level in 9 years
  Posted on 26 July 2012 | 9:12 am
  Bo's wife charged with murder of...The wife of scandal-hit Chinese politician Bo Xilai is to be prosecuted for the murder of British businessman Neil Heywood.Related StoriesNorth Korean soldiers dance to celebrate Kim's promotionBNP members to be 'banned' from ChurchWarsi cleared of expenses fiddleWedding party's cars plunge into river as bridge collapsesRelated StoriesChina shows off elite Harbin Z-9 helicopterAdorable white lion cubs born in MexicoBreathtaking volcano eruption in JapanSenior Syrian diplomats defectKiller whale drags trainer underwater at SeaWorld, San Diego
  Posted on 26 July 2012 | 7:49 am
  Olympics kicks off with flag gaffeOlympic organisers LOCOG have been forced to apologise to the North Korean women's football team, after the South Korean flag was displayed before their first match.Related StoriesDavid Beckham: 'I have a small role in opening ceremony'London 2012 kicks off with footballOlympics 'sabotage' strike called offMariem Alaoui Selsouli suspendedTall ships sail to the Thames for the Olympics
  Posted on 26 July 2012 | 7:11 am
  Police numbers drop to lowest...The number of police officers in England and Wales has fallen to its lowest level in nine years, figures showed today.Related StoriesEngland and Wales are ageing faster than ever beforeBNP members to be 'banned' from ChurchWarsi cleared of expenses fiddleWitnesses describe horror at Tate Modern death plungeRelated StoriesBritish Gas owner posts huge profitsHSBC dealt record fine over drug-money launderingWitnesses describe horror at Tate Modern death plungeKiller whale drags trainer underwater at SeaWorld, San DiegoWarsi cleared of expenses fiddle
  Posted on 26 July 2012 | 7:03 am

  U.S. Drought Portal | WelcomeNOAA estimates indicate the Arctic Ocean will be ice-free by late summer within 20 years. Northern hemisphere climate depends upon the Arctic Ice Cap for weather stability. The climate changed abruptly in 2008 when the Northwest Passage opened for the first time in recorded his?…
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 3:22 am
  If I Had A Rocket Launcher~Bruce...Any Ideas for a Memorial Weekend Concert here on the Vine? It's been a while. Had the pleasure of seeing this Bloke in San Francisco about 15 years ago. Great protest song. Enjoy!
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 4:18 am
  Manchester City 4 Chelsea 3: St...The recently deposed Barclays Premier League champions had lost that winning habit in recent times, though, and somehow found themselves three goals behind inside an hour as Chelsea struck through Demba Ba, Cesar Azpilicueta and the Brazilian Oscar. With 27 minutes left, City?…
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 3:58 am
  Sweden is leading the world in...Private health-care companies have several advantages over public organisations. They have more incentive to make services more efficient, since they typically keep some of the savings. They are better at persuading their employees to adopt new ideas. And they are better at sprea?…
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 2:29 am
  Nick Cave to sing Barossa's praises A $6 million tourism campaign has been launched to promote the Barossa Valley as the nation's top food and wine destination. The advertisement features a soundtrack by Australian singer Nick Cave and will appear on television networks around Australia from June 2. Video: Ad fo?…
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 3:34 am

  Dramatic bridge collapse near...Residents of Mount Vernon, Washington are counting their lucky stars after a dramatic bridge collapse. Cars were sent plunging into the icy Skagit…
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 3:24 am
  Niger suicide attacks fuel fears...There are fears that militant violence in West Africa is spreading after a double suicide attack in Niger which left more than 20 people dead, mostly…
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 2:56 am
  US Boy scouts vote to end ban on...The Boy Scouts of America have voted to end a long-standing ban on gay youth members. Over 60 per cent voted in favour of overturning the ban at the…
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 12:34 am
  UK police arrest two new suspects...Two new suspects have been arrested by police investigating the violent killing of a British soldier in London on Wednesday. A man and a woman, both…
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 12:05 am
  Fear and anger in southeast London...On the streets of Woolwich in south-east London, a heavy police presence remains after the brutal murder of a British soldier in broad daylight on…
  Posted on 23 May 2013 | 10:06 pm

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2 more arrests in London attack investigation

UK emergency committee meets after attack

Brave woman tried to reason with London attackers

US, Israel raise hopes for Mideast peace restart

President Barack Obama defends drone strikes - but moves to rein them in

Was there genocide in Guatemala?

Two more arrested over UK soldier's killing

Global Economic Growth Sluggish, Prospect of Improvement

  Speak and ye shall Google search:...Google is aiming to ???read your mind??? by launching a number of products and improvements that can anticipate what you...
  Posted on 16 November 2013 | 7:01 pm
  Live Hawk-Eye: second Test,...New Zealand’s beleaguered batsmen can expect little respite in the second Test with cold, damp conditions set to give bowlers...
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 6:18 am
  Moment Woolwich terror suspects...One of the Woolwich terror suspects was shot point blank by an armed police officer from the back seat of...
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 6:12 am
  Heathrow runways closed after BA...A British Airways aircraft carrying 75 passengers was forced to turn back and make an emergency landing at Heathrow this morning...
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 5:24 am
  Memorial held for lost cruise...Ambulance officers formed a guard of honour at a memorial service yesterday for a ???heroic??? Australian paramedic who was lost...
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 2:10 am

  Obama: Allies Will Soon Take...Filed under: Democrats, Republicans, Foreign Policy, Obama Administration, International, Congress, Conservatives'I have absolutely no doubt that we will be able to transfer control of this operation to an international coalition,' President Obama said Tuesday.
  Posted on 22 March 2011 | 10:11 pm
  Democrats Could Lose Senate, Biden...Filed under: Senate, Democrats, Republicans, 2012 ElectionsDemocrats are only four seats away from losing control of the Senate to Republicans in 2012, Vice President Biden warned supporters in a online appeal for donations Tuesday.
  Posted on 22 March 2011 | 7:30 pm
  South Dakota Governor Signs Tough...Filed under: AbortionThe measure would require a women seeking an abortion to wait three days after meeting with a doctor and receive counseling before undergoing the procedure. Opponents promise a lawsuit.
  Posted on 22 March 2011 | 7:04 pm
  Republican Sen. Scott Brown: GOP's...Filed under: Senate, House, Democrats, Republicans, Abortion, CongressThe Massachusetts Republican joins another GOP senator, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, in expressing concerns about a proposal to end federal funding for the organization.
  Posted on 22 March 2011 | 4:44 pm
  Half of Americans Approve of...Filed under: Polls, Foreign Policy, Obama Administration, Poll Watch, IndependentsObama's marks for his handling of Libya come despite criticism from the left, right and abroad that he waited too long to act against the Gadhafi regime, and that once he did, the mission was not as defined as he promised it would be.
  Posted on 22 March 2011 | 1:46 pm

  Tokyo Shares End HigherTokyo stocks posted a gain Friday amid highly volatile trading following the prior session's dramatic selloff, as bargain-hunting pushed up exporters and other real estate shares.
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 5:37 am
  Regulatory Move Inhibits Bank DealsA move by regulators that put the biggest bank merger of 2012 on ice is sending a chill through midsize financial institutions.
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 2:48 am
  Google Copies Amazon's PlaybookGoogle increasingly appears to be following Amazon's lead in such services as a new e-commerce site, cloud computing and services for online shoppers.
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 1:36 am
  Chinese Data Cast Global PallNew data suggesting contraction in Chinese manufacturing have cast further doubt about growth in the world's No. 2 economy, hitting markets as investors worry about the implications for the global outlook.
  Posted on 23 May 2013 | 11:37 pm
  Euro Rises on Better German DataThe euro traded higher against the dollar after a closely watched German business-sentiment indicator beat expectations, while European stocks drifted as volatile trading in Tokyo extended into a second session.
  Posted on 24 May 2013 | 5:21 am

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UK emergency committee meets after attack

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Top Story Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys

Jackson out. Randy Jackson, the lone original "American Idol" judge, says he won't be returning to the Fox talent competition. "To put all of the speculation to the rest, after 12 years of judging on `American Idol,' I have decided to leave after this season," Jackson said in a statement Thursday. "I am very proud of how we forever changed television and the music industry."


Business Amazon may be working on a smartphone with hologram-like 3D

Amazon is reportedly developing a smartphone that sports a 3D screen that relies on retina-tracking technology to make images seem to float above the screen like a hologram. With the smartphone, users would be able to navigate through content by using their eyes alone, according to two unnamed people who discussed the phone with the Wall Street Journal.


Travel FCC moving forward on speedier in-flight Internet service

U.S. federal telecommunications regulators are pushing ahead with efforts to bring faster Internet service to commercial and private airline flights. The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday started deliberations on a proposal that would offer a new type of in-flight broadband service promising U.S. fliers higher Wi-Fi speeds and better connections.


Sports Nuggets' Ujiri named NBA's top executive

Nuggets general manager Masai Ujiri was named the NBA's executive of the year on Thursday, a day after George Karl was named the league's top coach. Even as Masai Ujiri accepted the NBA's executive of the year trophy from club President Josh Kroenke on Thursday, the Denver Nuggets general manager said he would have given it up gladly in exchange for a deep playoff run.


Books Microsoft may buy Barnes & Noble's Nook unit for $1 billion

According to internal documents obtained by the website TechCrunch, Microsoft has offered $1 billion for the digital assets of Nook Media, Barnes & Noble's digital book venture. According to internal documents obtained by the website TechCrunch, Microsoft has offered $1 billion for the digital assets of Nook Media, Barnes & Noble's digital book venture.


Politics Obama to open middle-class jobs, opportunity tour

Aiming to show he's still focused on creating jobs, President Barack Obama is beginning a series of quick trips around the country to resurrect ideas from his State of the Union address that became overshadowed by the intense debates over gun control, immigration and automatic spending cuts.


Living King, Messiah: New baby names suggest high hopes

Talk about high expectations for a newborn: King and Messiah are among the fastest-rising baby names for American boys. They're just a little behind Major, the boy's name that jumped the most spots on the Social Security Administration's annual list of popular baby names.


U.s. Feds in NYC: Hackers Stole $45M in ATM Card Breach

A gang of cyber-criminals stole $45 million in a matter of hours by hacking their way into a database of prepaid debit cards and then draining cash machines around the globe, federal prosecutors said Thursday.


Movies 'Jurassic Park 4' Delayed

We hope you weren't counting too heavily on Jurassic Park 4 making its projected summer 2014 release date, because it looks like Universal has gone back to the drawing boardat least temporarily. The news, as it so often does these days, leaked via Twitter, where Digital Asset Manager Todd Smoyer and Concept Artist Dean Sherriff shared JP4's delay with varying degrees of unhappiness and/or panic. In Smoyer's words, "Hollywood makes and crushes dreams. Goodbye JP4." Sherriff was a little less visibly upset, simply tweeting, "Jp4 on hold."


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Local News
Pro wrestler's family hopes for nursing home changes
George Dahmer, otherwise known as professional wrestler Chief White Owl, died five years ago; however, his family continues to work for change in his honor.
Singer Island beach closed because of chemicals in water
Singer Island beach was closed to swimmers Thursday because of chemicals found in the water, and it will remain closed at least through Friday.
Local real-estate market reaches best levels since 2007
If last month's numbers are any indication, it's safe to say the local real estate market is booming. Hottest Local Zip Codes
Goodman house arrest hearing over
John Goodman will not find out today if he will be released from house arrest.
Preparing you for storm season
To help get ready for hurricane season, the Red Cross is pairing up with the Treasure Coast Square Mall for the 19th Annual Hurricane, Health and Safety Fair.
Deadly shooting in Lantana
It happened Thursday night around 10 in the 59-hundred block of Via Vermilya.
Pro wrestler's family hopes for nursing home changes
George Dahmer, otherwise known as professional wrestler Chief White Owl, died five years ago; however, his family continues to work for change in his honor.

Singer Island beach closed because of chemicals in water
Singer Island beach was closed to swimmers Thursday because of chemicals found in the water, and it will remain closed at least through Friday. The Palm Beach County Health Department detected chemicals in the water during routine testing and decided to close the beach until further tests could be conducted. More From WPBF: Email alerts | Mobile | Social However, plenty of people were ignoring ...

Local real-estate market reaches best levels since 2007
If last month's numbers are any indication, it's safe to say the local real estate market is booming. More houses were sold in April in Palm Beach County than any month since 2007, WPBF 25 News' Terri Parker reported Thursday. LIST: Hottest Real-Estate Zip Codes In Palm Beach County And prices are up as well. "The biggest thing that it says to me is (that) we've got the solid stability in the ...

3 arrested in attempted murder, robbery of Port St. Lucie taxi driver
Three men have been arrested in connection with the attempted murder and robbery of a Port St. Lucie taxicab driver. Lawrence Flood Jr., 22, faces a charge of attempted first-degree murder. Nicholas Monaco, 21, and John Cilluffo, 25, face charges of aggravated battery and armed robbery. More From WPBF: Email alerts | Mobile | Social Their arrests stem from the May 17 robbery and beating of ...

NOAA forecast calls for busier-than-average hurricane season
Federal forecasters are predicting yet another busy hurricane season. Thursday's outlook calls for 13 to 20 named storms, 7 to 11 that strengthen into hurricanes and 3 to 6 that become major hurricanes. ALSO: Get The WPBF 25 Hurricane Tracker App The prediction by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is more than what's considered an average Atlantic season. Last year was the ...

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Politics
Political - Most Read
Obama's Lawlessness
- George Will, Washington Post

A White House Under Siege
- Karl Rove, Wall Street Journal

The Political Environment Turns On Dems
- Stuart Rothenberg, Roll Call

How Long Will Carney Lie for the White House?
- Greta Van Susteren, FOX

Message to Obama: Come Clean on IRS
- Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times

Obama's "Idiot" Defense
- Jonah Goldberg, National Review

White House Is Making It Worse on IRS
- Howard Fineman, Huffington Post

First They Came for Fox News
- Kirsten Powers, The Daily Beast

Political - General
Obama Refines War-on-Terror Rules
President Obama used a big-sky speech Thursday to try to nudge America beyond a post-9/11 “war on terror” and toward containing and dismantling terrorist organizations and extremists that pose threats to the United States.“This war, like all wars, must end,” Obama said during an hour-long address that was interrupted by rebukes shouted by Code Pink protester Medea Benjamin. “That's what history advises. It's what our democracy demands,” he said.In the first counterterrorism address since his re-election, Obama said the...


Obama's Bloody Recipe for More Benghazis
Gird your loins, America. President Obama intends to empty out Guantanamo Bay and send scores of suspected Muslim terror operatives back to their jihadist-coddling native countries. Goaded by anti-war activists and soft-on-terror attorneys (including those from Attorney General Eric Holder's former private law firm), Obama announced Thursday that he'll lift a ban on sending up to 90 Yemeni detainees home and will initiate other stalled transfers out of the compound.This radical appeasement of Obama's left flank is a surefire recipe for more Benghazis, more U.S.S. Coles and...


The Other IRS Scandal
WASHINGTON -- Let us stipulate that now might not be the best time -- with IRS officials exposed for abusing power, caught in self-serving deceptions, invoking their constitutional right against self-incrimination -- to dramatically expand the authority and size of their agency. But this is what Obamacare requires. Thousands of new IRS agents will implement 40-odd provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act -- the exact number a matter of dispute since the law itself is so confusing. The largest tax law and social policy change in a generation will be imposed on a skeptical...


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