2013年7月15日星期一

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Zimmerman juror to write book about trial

Posted: 15 Jul 2013 10:05 AM PDT

George Zimmerman enters the courtroom for his trial in SanfordKnown only as B-37, the woman will soon try to sell a book about her experience.

New NYC poll shows Weiner, Spitzer with leads

Posted: 15 Jul 2013 02:02 PM PDT

Two Sex Scandal-Tarred Politicians Could Be Running NYC SoonAnthony Weiner and Eliot Spitzer may receive political redemption from New York City voters this fall, as a new poll suggests they might get that "second chance."

Snowboarder’s comeback from brain injury subject of new film

Posted: 15 Jul 2013 02:21 PM PDT

From 'corpse' to inspiration: Snowboarder's recovery from traumatic brain injury subject of new filmOn New Year's Eve 2009, five days before the 2010 Olympic snowboarding trials, 22-year-old Kevin Pearce was training in Park City, Utah, when he slammed his forehead into the icy wall of a half-pipe during a practice run, suffering brain trauma so severe he had to relearn how to walk and talk. "I look like [...]

American diplomat: US not backing a side in Egypt

Posted: 15 Jul 2013 03:43 PM PDT

This image released by the office of the Egyptian Presidency shows U.S. Deputy Secretary of State William Burns, center, meeting with Egypt's interim President Adly Mansour, right, as U.S. ambassador to Egypt Anne Patterson listens in, second left, at the presidential palace in Cairo, Monday, July 15, 2013. The senior U.S. diplomat held talks Monday with Egypt's interim leaders as well as the head of the military in the highest level visit by an American official since the Egyptian army ousted the country's first democratically elected leader. The two-day visit by Burns to Cairo comes nearly two weeks after Islamist President Mohammed Morsi was overthrown by the military following days of mass protests. Washington has been sharply criticized by both Morsi's supporters and opponents for what each side perceives as support for their rival's position. (AP Photo/Egyptian Presidency)CAIRO (AP) — The most senior U.S. official to visit Egypt since its elected president was ousted said Monday that Washington is committed to helping the Arab country succeed in its "second chance" at democracy, adding this can only happen with the participation of the Muslim Brotherhood.

NH woman gets 10 years in Rwanda fraud case

Posted: 15 Jul 2013 01:53 PM PDT

FILE - In this Thursday, April 12, 2012 file photo, Beatrice Munyenyezi leaves the Federal Court in Concord, N.H. A federal judge Monday, July 15, 2013, sentenced her to 10 years in prison after she was convicted of lying about her role in the 1994 Rwanda genocide to come to the United States and eventually obtain citizenship. (AP Photo/Jim Cole, File)CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A federal judge on Monday sentenced a New Hampshire woman to the maximum 10 years in prison for lying about her role in the 1994 Rwanda genocide, saying the United States cannot be a haven for those who slaughter out of hatred and ignorance.

Syrian refugees in Egypt swept up in turmoil

Posted: 15 Jul 2013 01:27 PM PDT

FILE - In this Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, file photo, Egyptian and Syrian protesters, with a Syrian revolutionary flag, protest against Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad during his visit to Egypt for the 12th summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation at the Iranian diplomatic representation office in Cairo, Egypt. Once welcomed with open arms in Egypt, Syrians have increasingly found themselves the targets of hate speech and intimidation in the country since the military's ouster of President Mohammed Morsi on July 3, 2013. The backlash stems from the backing Morsi offered to the Syrian opposition during his year in office, as well as the support his Muslim Brotherhood provided to some of the refugees, often in the form of cheap housing and food aid. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra, File)CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian officials turn back a planeload of Syrians at Cairo airport. A popular presenter on Egyptian television warns Syrians to steer clear of protests or face the consequences. An Egyptian state school refuses admission to Syrian children.

All involved agree, sand dune rescue 'a miracle'

Posted: 15 Jul 2013 02:47 PM PDT

This undated photo provided by the Woessner family via The University of Chicago Hospital, shows Nathan Woessner. The doctor who helped treat the 6-year-old Illinois boy who was buried for hours in a sand dune said Monday, July 15, 2013, he's responsive and expected to make a full neurological recovery. The boy has been in critical condition since being rescued Friday at the dune known as Mount Baldy in the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore near Michigan City, Ind. (AP Photo/The Woessner Family via The University of Chicago Hospital)CHICAGO (AP) — One minute, 6-year-old Nathan Woessner was scampering up a massive dune in northern Indiana with his dad and a friend. He was gone the next, without a warning or sound.

More tests needed for cause of Monteith's death

Posted: 15 Jul 2013 02:24 PM PDT

A handwritten card is placed among flowers at a small memorial to Canadian actor Cory Monteith outside the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Sunday July 14, 2013. Monteith's body was found in a room at the hotel Saturday. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)The cause of "Glee" actor Cory Monteith's death remained unclear Monday, and authorities in Canada said it could take several days before toxicology test results are in.

Twinkies may be smaller than people recall

Posted: 15 Jul 2013 01:13 PM PDT

FILE-- In this Friday, July 12, 2013, file photo Jo Mullen picks up a box of Twinkies at Wal-Mart, in Bristol, Pa. The new owners of Hostess have leaner operating costs now that they're no longer using unionized workers. It turns out the spongy yellow cakes may also be a little smaller than the last Twinkies people remember eating. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)NEW YORK (AP) — Twinkies are back, but they may be a bit smaller than you remember.

APNewsBreak: MLB OKs sex orientation harass policy

Posted: 15 Jul 2013 04:29 PM PDT

FILE - In this May 1, 2013 file photo, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman speaks during Law Day at the Court of Appeals in Albany, N.Y. Major League Baseball says it will bolster its policies against harassment and discrimination based on sexual orientation, according to a new agreement provided to The Associated Press on Monday, July 15, 2013. The league is scheduled to announce its new policy during All-Star Game festivities on Tuesday with the players' union and Schneiderman, who helped draft the agreement. (AP Photo/Mike Groll, File)ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Major League Baseball says it will bolster its policies against harassment and discrimination based on sexual orientation, according to a new agreement provided to The Associated Press on Monday.

UN divided on Iran sanctions violations

Posted: 15 Jul 2013 04:52 PM PDT

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council has refused to back a report by a panel of experts which unanimously concluded that Iran violated U.N. sanctions when it launched several ballistic missiles a year ago.

APNewsBreak: MLB agrees to sex harassment policy

Posted: 15 Jul 2013 03:33 PM PDT

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Major League Baseball says it will bolster its policies against harassment and discrimination based on sexual orientation, according to a new agreement provided to The Associated Press on Monday.

IOC, IAAF look at bright side of new doping cases

Posted: 15 Jul 2013 10:27 AM PDT

FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2009 file photo Tyson Gay, left, of the United States and Asafa Powell from Jamaica compete in men's 100 meters during an IAAF World Athletics Final at Thessaloniki's Kaftanzoglio stadium, Greece. Former 100-meter world-record holder Asafa Powell and Jamaican teammate Sherone Simpson have each tested positive for banned stimulants, according to their agent. Paul Doyle told The Associated Press on Sunday, July 14, 2013 that they tested positive for the stimulant oxilofrine at the Jamaican championships and were just recently notified. The news came the same day that American 100-meter record holder Tyson Gay revealed that he also failed a drug test. (AP Photo/Thannasis Stavrakis, File)LONDON (AP) — International officials are looking at the bright side of the latest doping scandals to jolt track and field.

Elder Bush brings rare bipartisan niceness to DC

Posted: 15 Jul 2013 02:14 PM PDT

President Barack Obama, center, looks at former President George H. W. Bush, right, during a ceremony to recognizes the 5,000th Daily Point of Light Award in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, July 15, 2013. Obama welcomed Bush to the White House in a salute to public service and to the drive for volunteerism that the 41st president inspired with his "thousand points of light" initiative more than two decades ago. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)WASHINGTON (AP) — Something unusual happened on former President George H.W. Bush's return to the White House Monday — Republicans and Democrats actually were genuinely nice to each other.

'Glee' convention becomes memorial for Monteith

Posted: 15 Jul 2013 12:43 PM PDT

A handwritten card is placed among flowers at a small memorial to Canadian actor Cory Monteith outside the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Sunday July 14, 2013. Monteith's body was found in a room at the hotel Saturday. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)What was supposed to be a weekend celebration of the musical TV series "Glee" turned into an impromptu memorial of song and dance for Cory Monteith after news of the "Glee" co-star's death rocked a "Glee" fan convention in England.

Reid: GOP can avoid rules change if they confirm 7

Posted: 15 Jul 2013 12:26 PM PDT

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., speaks at the center for American Progress Action Fund in Washington, Monday, July 15, 2013. Reid spoke about ending the current gridlock in the Senate that according to him is harming the nation's ability to address key challenges. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Monday that Republicans must confirm at least seven presidential appointees they've been blocking if they want to avoid a controversial change in Senate rules as early as this week.

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