2013年1月25日星期五

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Egypt anything but peaceful on anniversary of uprising

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 04:35 PM PST

Egyptian protesters take cover as they clash with riot police, not seen, near Tahrir Square, Cairo, Egypt, Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. Two years after Egypt's revolution began, the country's schism was on display Friday as the mainly liberal and secular opposition held rallies saying the goals of the pro-democracy uprising have not been met and denouncing Islamist President Mohammed Morsi. With the anniversary, Egypt is definitively in the new phase of its upheaval. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)Seven people were shot dead and another 456 people were injured across the country amid protests against their president.

Obama in hot water over recess appointments

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 12:22 PM PST

Richard Cordray stands left as President Barack Obama announces in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, that he will re-nominate Cordray to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a role that he has held for the last year under a recess appointment, and nominate Mary Joe White to lead the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC). (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)The White House on Friday expressed strong disagreement with a court ruling that the president's recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board violated the Constitution. "The decision is novel and unprecedented," White House press secretary Jay Carney said at Friday's briefing. "It contradicts 150 years of practice by Democratic and Republican administrations." He added: [...]

Worth a thousand words: Vietnam photos from the frontline

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 07:00 AM PST

Worth a thousand words: Vietnam photos from the frontline

California natives losing tough battle against invasive species

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 01:39 PM PST

Survival Odds Grim for Native Plants Fighting Invaders"What we see is a serious invasion, meaning that as one or more invasive species start to become abundant, the native plants shrink down in their habitat."

Video shows plane struck by lightning, passengers’ ho-hum reactions

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 03:15 PM PST

What's scarier—being in an airplane struck by lightning or being in an airplane stuck by lightning and finding yourself surrounded by people who aren't freaking out? [Related: Dangerous airplane stunt caught on tape] We tend to go with the latter, and we cite the above video as proof. The U.K.'s Telegraph reports that a passenger [...]

Is Apple the new Microsoft?

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 03:59 PM PST

Exxon Passes Apple As Most Valuable CompanyThe only question now is whether Apple is just going through a short-term transition or is slowly becoming a modern day version of its long-time nemesis Microsoft.

Obama's push for immigration reform is coming...starting on Tuesday

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 12:46 PM PST

FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2013 file photo, President Barack Obama gestures speaks during his final news conference of his first term in the East Room of the White House in Washington. President Barack Obama's fledgling second term agenda so far reads like a progressive wish list. In less than a week, he's vowed to tackle climate change, expand gay rights and protect government entitlements. His administration lifted a ban on women in combat and expanded opportunities for disabled students. Proposals for stricter gun laws have already been unveiled and plans for comprehensive immigration reform, including a pathway to citizenship for millions of illegal immigrants, are coming soon. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)The White House announced in a statement that President Obama will travel to Las Vegas, Nev., on Tuesday to speak about immigration reform.

Wis. sheriff: 'Safety is no longer a spectator sport,' get gun training

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 02:42 PM PST

Gun training courses in high demandHis new radio ad calls on residents to defend themselves because the old model of having a citizen call 911 and wait for help isn't always the best option.

Pentagon begins cinching in its belt

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 02:18 PM PST

An aerial view of the Pentagon building in Washington, June 15, 2005. [U.S. Defense Secretary Donald..The Pentagon has begun laying off many of its 46,000 temporary and contract workers and delaying maintenance on aircraft and ships to slow spending due to fears it may be hit by new budget cuts, Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said on Friday. The Pentagon also plans to formally notify Congress in the next few weeks that if further budget cuts take place on March 1, it will furlough most of its 800,000 full-time civilian employees, probably by asking them to take a day off per week for the last 22 weeks of the fiscal year, Carter said. ...

Woman sues website after date nearly kills her

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 03:53 PM PST

Woman Sues Match.Com After Date Attacks HerMary Kay Beckman, 50, claims in a lawsuit filed earlier this month that she joined the website looking for a "healthy loving relationship," but instead was nearly killed.

Twitter suspends terrorist group's account

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 11:23 AM PST

Terrorists Knocked Off Twitter After ThreatsTurns out no one is immune to 'Twitter Rules.'

Photos: Abortion opponents march in Washington

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 12:31 PM PST

Photos: Abortion opponents march in WashingtonParticipants in the annual March for Life rally pass the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, January 25, 2013. The anti-abortion marchers on Friday marked the 40th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade U.S. Supreme Court ruling legalizing abortion, and Pope Benedict expressed support for the demonstrators. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST)

NRA ad attacking Obama 'ill-advised'

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 12:19 PM PST

This frame grab image shows a scene from video released by the National Rifle Association. In a sharp pushback against any new gun regulations, the NRA posted a Web video on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, that labels President Barack Obama an "elitist hypocrite" for allowing his daughters to be protected by armed Secret Service agents while not embracing armed guards for schools. "Are the president's kids more important than yours?" a male narrator asks in the video. "Then why is he skeptical of putting armed security in schools, when his kids are protected by armed guards in their school?" (AP Photo/NRA)The ad, which made mention of the president's daughters, sparked widespread outcry when it aired on January 25.

S&P 500 is on track for a big winning streak

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 01:19 PM PST

NEW YORK (AP) -- Stocks rose on Wall Street in afternoon trading Friday after Procter & Gamble and Starbucks posted strong earnings reports, putting the Standard & Poor's 500 index on track for its longest winning streak since 2004.

Virginia's electoral system works just fine, not a priority for GOP

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 01:24 PM PST

Despite all the discussion of a small movement in the Virginia legislature to change the state's rules to grant presidential electoral votes proportionately based on congressional districts, the effort is not a top concern for members of the Republican National Committee, who met here to re-elect a chairman this week. Virginia GOP Chairman Pat [...]

The ultimate house -- for your cat, not you

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 01:20 PM PST

After getting feedback from thousands of pet owners, a Japanese company has designed a house centered around the needs and desires of the average house cat. Japanese construction company Asahi Kasei created a home that includes platforms, hidden tunnels and even a litter box situated next to the toilet. The Japan Daily Press has several [...]

'Contraception's been very, very good to me'

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 10:34 AM PST

Foster Friess shifts his support to RomneyGOP donor Foster Friess talks about the party's relationship with women.

Home of 'beautiful women and booze’ turns 20

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 12:57 PM PST

Coyote Ugly turns 20How a dingy little honky tonk named Coyote Ugly spawned a Bruckheimer film and a chain of nightclubs around the world.

Five accounts you should be checking every week

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 11:44 AM PST

How often do you check your financial statements? The answer should be at least once a week, according to MarketWatch senior consumer reporter Kelli Grant. Checking financial accounts and statements allows consumers to catch fraudulent charges sooner rather than later and the practice helps individuals determine if they're over budget or exceeding their smartphone data plan. The five most important accounts to examine every week are:

Cancer-stricken dog gets epic last meal

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 11:33 AM PST

One of the hardest experiences that anyone can endure is the loss of a pet. The sometimes prolonged illness leading up to the pet's passing can be even more gut-wrenching. Lennox, a boxer breed, was plagued with cancer and arthritis, and he had survived multiple surgeries, but a recent tumor growth on his left shoulder [...]

Republican chair re-elected, promises GOP for 'everyone'

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 10:47 AM PST

FILE - In this Aug. 28, 2012, file photo, Chairman of the Republican National Convention Reince Priebus addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla. After back-to-back presidential losses, Republicans in key states want to change the rules to make it easier for them to win. From Wisconsin to Pennsylvania, GOP officials who control legislatures in states that supported President Barack Obama are considering changing state laws that give the winner of a state's popular vote all of its Electoral College votes, too. Instead, these officials want Electoral College votes to be divided proportionally, a move that could transform the way the country elects its president. Priebus endorsed the idea and other Republican leaders support it, too, suggesting that the effort may be gaining momentum. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)Reince Priebus vows to "take our message of opportunity where it's not being heard."

Cold snap causing travel nightmares for Northeast

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 11:12 AM PST

A fountain partially frozen into ice is seen at Bryant Park in New YorkFrozen cash machines and canceled classes marked another day of a cold snap, with a winter storm threatening the Northeast's evening commute.

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