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US Navy frigate captures 5 pirates near Seychelles
Thu, 1 Apr 2010 10:17 am PDT
AP - The small gang of Somali pirates fired on an approaching ship, hoping their midnight attack would bring them millions in ransom. The ragtag bandits, though, had taken on far more than they could handle: a U.S. warship. Full Story | Top |
'Bondage-gate' spurs donor drain for RNC
Thu, 1 Apr 2010 06:51 pm PDT
 The Newsroom - It's not bad enough that, for some time forward, the words "Republican National Committee" will be the most frequent phrase surfacing in online search terms using the words "West Hollywood bondage club." Now leaders of the RNC have to contend with the defection of key constituencies from the committee's donor base. Full Story | Top |
Drug cartels target Mexican army in brazen attacks
Thu, 1 Apr 2010 08:14 pm PDT
 AP - In a ratcheting up of tactics in a long, bloody war, drug cartel gunmen made seven especially brazen assaults on Mexican soldiers in one day this week, throwing up roadblocks near army garrisons and spraying checkpoints with automatic weapons fire. Full Story | Top |
What's driving up oil prices again? Wall Street, of course
Thu, 1 Apr 2010 02:56 pm PDT
 McClatchy Newspapers - WASHINGTON _ Oil consumption has fallen, demand from U.S. motorists for gasoline is flat at best and refiners that turn crude into fuel are operating well below capacity. Yet oil prices keep marching toward $90 a barrel, pushing gasoline toward $3 a gallon in many markets, and prompting American drivers to ask, "What gives?" Full Story | Top |
New mileage rules: Pay more for cars, less at pump
Thu, 1 Apr 2010 10:00 pm PDT
 AP - Drivers will have to pay more for cars and trucks, but they'll save at the pump under tough new federal rules aimed at boosting mileage, cutting emissions and hastening the next generation of fuel-stingy hybrids and electric cars. Full Story | Top |
Obama urges patience as health care law kicks in
Thu, 1 Apr 2010 09:59 pm PDT
 AP - Facing a public still wary of his massive health care overhaul, President Barack Obama on Thursday urged Americans not to judge the nearly $1 trillion legislation he signed into law last week until the reforms take hold. Full Story | Top |
Newark, N.J., marks first murder-free month in 44 years
Thu, 1 Apr 2010 09:45 am PDT
 The Newsroom - In the annals of American urban decay, Newark, N.J., has long stood apart. Five of Newark's last seven mayors have been indicted on criminal charges, and in 1996, Money magazine named Newark — a city of around 280,000 just eight miles outside of New York City — the "Most Dangerous City" in America. In explaining its choice, Money reported that one in every 25 Newark residents had been the victim of a violent crime at some point. Full Story | Top |
Cardinals defend pope on church sex abuse scandal
Thu, 1 Apr 2010 10:00 pm PDT
 AP - Cardinals across Europe used their Holy Thursday sermons to defend Pope Benedict XVI from accusations he played a role in covering up sex abuse scandals, and an increasingly angry Vatican sought to deflect any criticism in the Western media. Full Story | Top |
Get ready to pay more for iPad apps
Wed, 31 Mar 2010 03:33 pm PDT
Christopher Null - On the surface, the iPad looks like a pretty good deal. After all, just $499 gets you in the door with the entry-level model, which seems plenty capable for most users. Full Story | Top |
Army: Gays still can be dismissed if they speak up
Thu, 1 Apr 2010 05:00 pm PDT
AP - Reversing course, Army Secretary John McHugh warned soldiers Thursday that they still can be discharged for acknowledging they are gay, saying he misspoke earlier this week when he suggested the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy had been temporarily suspended. Full Story | Top |
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