| Family: American killed in Egypt was a teacher Posted: 29 Jun 2013 03:50 PM PDT  The family of an American college student killed in Egypt during violent protests says their son was passionate about the Middle East and was in the country teaching English.
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| U.S. asked Ecuador to deny Snowden asylum, leader says Posted: 29 Jun 2013 04:07 PM PDT  Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa said on Saturday the United States had asked him not to grant asylum for former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden in a "cordial" telephone conversation he held with U.S. Vice President Joe Biden. Correa said he vowed to respect Washington's opinion in evaluating the request. The Andean nation says it cannot begin processing Snowden's request unless he reaches Ecuador or one of its embassies. Snowden, who is wanted by the United States for leaking details about U.S. ...
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| Tension rises ahead of Egypt protest Posted: 29 Jun 2013 02:12 PM PDT  CAIRO (AP) — Organizers of a mass protest against Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi claimed Saturday that more than 22 million people have signed their petition demanding the Islamist leader step down, asserting that the tally was a reflection of how much the public has turned against his rule.
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| In South Africa, Obama pays tribute to ill Mandela Posted: 29 Jun 2013 11:54 AM PDT  JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Paying tribute to his personal hero, President Barack Obama met privately Saturday with Nelson Mandela's family as the world anxiously awaited news on the condition of the ailing 94-year-old anti-apartheid leader.
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| Gay marriage opponents ask court to intervene Posted: 29 Jun 2013 03:30 PM PDT  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Less than 24 hours after California started issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples, lawyers for the sponsors of the state's gay marriage ban filed an emergency motion Saturday asking the U.S. Supreme Court to stop the weddings being performed in San Francisco.
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| First week of testimony in Martin case wraps up Posted: 29 Jun 2013 09:04 AM PDT  SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — The first week of George Zimmerman's second-degree murder trial wrapped up with testimony from two neighbors and a police officer that seemed to bolster the defense's argument that he was pinned on his back by Trayvon Martin before shooting the teen.
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| Mayhem marks start of 100th Tour de France Posted: 29 Jun 2013 03:18 PM PDT  BASTIA, Corsica (AP) — Riders at the Tour de France know to expect the unexpected. But nothing could have prepared them for the mayhem that turned Saturday's first stage of the 100th Tour into a demolition derby on two wheels.
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| Stones play long-awaited Glastonbury gig Posted: 29 Jun 2013 04:18 PM PDT  PILTON, England (AP) — There's a first time for everything, even if you're the Rolling Stones.
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| Funeral held for man in ex-Patriot's murder case Posted: 29 Jun 2013 01:10 PM PDT  BOSTON (AP) — Hundreds of relatives, friends and teammates wept together and hugged Saturday at the funeral of a semi-pro football player whose killing led to murder and weapons charges against former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez.
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| 5 key moments from first week of Zimmerman trial Posted: 29 Jun 2013 01:23 PM PDT  SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — The first week of George Zimmerman's second-degree murder trial closed Friday. At the start of the week, prosecutors and defense attorneys outlined their cases for the jury of six women. Then prosecutors began putting on their case.
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| AP photographer describes 128-degree heat Posted: 29 Jun 2013 12:13 PM PDT  FURNACE CREEK, Calif. (AP) — Associated Press photographer Chris Carlson is no stranger to heat. He grew up just outside Palm Springs, Calif. On Friday, he returned to his desert roots, leaving his home near Los Angeles and driving to the hottest place on earth on one of the hottest days of the year. Below, he describes what it is like to be in triple digit heat in Death Valley:
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| Millions worldwide share difficult Mandela vigil Posted: 29 Jun 2013 01:51 PM PDT  As Nelson Mandela lingers in a hospital, yet another remarkable moment is helping to seal his legacy: Millions of people around the world, united by respect and gratitude, are preparing for this beloved man to die.
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| Jackson son's testimony dominates trial's 9th week Posted: 29 Jun 2013 08:37 AM PDT  LOS ANGELES (AP) — A look at key moments this past week in the wrongful death trial in Los Angeles between Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine Jackson, and concert giant AEG Live LLC, and what is expected at court in the week ahead:
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| Egypt group: 22 million signatures against Morsi Posted: 29 Jun 2013 10:20 AM PDT  CAIRO (AP) — More than 22 million Egyptians have signed a petition calling for the country's Islamist president to step down, the youth group leading the signature campaign said Saturday on the eve of mass protests aimed at forcing Mohammed Morsi from office.
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