5 spectators hurt during power plant implosion Posted: 03 Aug 2013 11:50 AM PDT Five spectators were injured Saturday after shrapnel was sent flying at the demolition of a decommissioned steam power plant in California's Central Valley, authorities said. |
Obama tees off into birthday weekend with golf Posted: 03 Aug 2013 01:38 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama kicked off his birthday weekend Saturday with a round of golf with friends and a getaway to Camp David. |
Zimbabwe's Mugabe re-elected, rival vows court challenge Posted: 03 Aug 2013 01:19 PM PDT Africa's oldest leader Robert Mugabe was declared winner of Zimbabwe's disputed election on Saturday, while his main rival Morgan Tsvangirai dismissed the result as a fraud and said he would challenge it in court and in regional forums. |
Envoys seek to avert bloodbath in Egypt Posted: 03 Aug 2013 02:28 PM PDT Egypt's army-backed rulers and allies of its deposed Islamist president gave the first signs of a readiness to compromise on Saturday, pressed by Western envoys trying to head off more bloodshed. |
US envoy in Egypt holds talks with rival sides Posted: 03 Aug 2013 01:29 PM PDT CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's Interior Ministry warned supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi on Saturday for a second time to abandon their protest camps as a senior U.S. diplomat met with officials on both sides of the country's political divide. |
Terror threat prompts weekend US embassy closings Posted: 03 Aug 2013 09:49 AM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The threat of a terrorist attack led to the weekend closure of 21 U.S. embassies and consulates in the Muslim world and a global travel warning to Americans, the first such alert since an announcement before the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 strikes. |
Zimbabwe: Mugabe declared winner in disputed vote Posted: 03 Aug 2013 01:55 PM PDT HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe's electoral panel on Saturday declared that longtime President Robert Mugabe had won re-election by a landslide, a result that could exacerbate tensions in the country, where the 89-year-old's chief rival and former coalition partner has accused him of poll-rigging. |
From soybeans to baseball, Henry has had success Posted: 03 Aug 2013 02:24 PM PDT BOSTON (AP) — John W. Henry took a backward ballclub in a dilapidated park and transformed it into a two-time World Series champion that is one of baseball's model franchises. |
AP sources: A-Rod, union reach out to Yankees, MLB Posted: 03 Aug 2013 04:34 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Two people familiar with the talks tell The Associated Press that Major League Baseball and the New York Yankees have turned down requests to meet with Alex Rodriguez's camp and the union about the embattled star's expected drug penalty. |
9 Afghans killed in attack on Indian consulate Posted: 03 Aug 2013 11:31 AM PDT KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Three suicide bombers tried to attack the Indian consulate in an eastern Afghan city on Saturday, sparking a shootout with guards on a bustling downtown street that left at least nine civilians dead, official said. |
A-Rod homers; awaits likely drug penalty from MLB Posted: 03 Aug 2013 07:05 AM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Rodriguez feels singled out — by Major League Baseball in its drug investigation and by his New York Yankees. |
Swaddle-maker swamped after UK prince's photo-op Posted: 03 Aug 2013 09:05 AM PDT LONDON (AP) — It took 45 seconds, but it was enough. |
New Boston Globe owner has had success in baseball Posted: 03 Aug 2013 01:49 PM PDT BOSTON (AP) — John W. Henry took a backward ballclub in a dilapidated park and transformed it into a two-time World Series champion that is one of baseball's model franchises. |
Zimbabwe officials: Mugabe wins with 61 percent Posted: 03 Aug 2013 11:02 AM PDT HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe's longtime President Robert Mugabe won 61 percent of the presidential vote, trailed by opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai at 33 percent, election officials announced Saturday. |
Red Sox owner enters $70M deal for Boston Globe Posted: 03 Aug 2013 09:10 AM PDT BOSTON (AP) — Businessman John Henry, the principal owner of the Boston Red Sox, has entered into an agreement to buy The Boston Globe for $70 million, a massive drop from its record $1.1 billion price two decades ago. |
New Zealand botulism scare triggers global recall Posted: 03 Aug 2013 03:49 AM PDT WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand authorities have triggered a global recall of up to 1,000 tons of dairy products across seven countries after dairy giant Fonterra announced tests had turned up a type of bacteria that could cause botulism. |
Cause of stomach illness difficult to detect Posted: 03 Aug 2013 05:28 AM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Donna Heller thought she had cancer. But multiple visits to the doctor after a month with debilitating nausea and diarrhea didn't yield any answers. Convinced she was dying, she met with her lawyer to get her will in order. |