US, Chinese warships nearly collide in S. China Sea
A Chinese naval vessel came dangerously close to a US warship during a tense incident in the South China Sea last week, US military officials said Friday. The USS Cowpens, a guided missile cruiser, was forced to maneuver to avoid a collision with the Chinese ship that had crossed directly in front…
AFPU.S. sanctions move angers Iran, Russia sees threat to nuclear deal
By Fredrik Dahl and Steve Gutterman VIENNA/MOSCOW (Reuters) - A breakthrough agreement to end the standoff over Iran's nuclear program appeared to face its first major difficulty on Friday with Russia warning that expanding a U.S. sanctions blacklist could seriously complicate the deal's…
Reuters10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000
Style doesn't need to be expensive. Check out Kelley Blue Book's official list of the 10 coolest cars under $18,000.
AdChoices Kelley Blue Book®SponsoredThe Galaxy S4 has become the only Android phone that matters
While it’s not surprising that the iPhone 5s has dominated smartphone sales at major American carriers since its release this fall, it is somewhat surprising to see that the iPhone 5c has maintained a tight grip on the No. 3 spot at all major American carriers for the past three months as well.…
BGR NewsTeen Is Determined To Turn Virtual Romance Into Marriage
DEAR ABBY: My 17-year-old daughter, "Erica," is planning to marry her 24-year-old boyfriend. Erica is intent on marrying this man even though he has lied to her several times in addition to having lied to us. I have raised other children who went through various phases of teenage rebellion, but…
Dear AbbyHawaii survivor: Plane lost power, then glided
HONOLULU (AP) — After a 70-year-old Hawaii man survived a flight that crash-landed in Hawaii waters, he swam about a half-mile in 6-foot waves to Molokai's rugged shoreline, thinking the eight others aboard the small commercial plane were fine bobbing in their life vests, awaiting rescue.
Associated PressNorth Korea executes leader's uncle as a traitor
PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — North Korea said Friday that it executed Kim Jong Un's uncle as a traitor for trying to seize supreme power, a stunning end for the leader's former mentor, long considered the country's No. 2.
Associated PressDad's Complaint About 'Ringers' Gets Son Booted From Football Team
An Arizona father is seeking an apology from a youth football league that kicked his son off of the team after his dad questioned whether “ringers” were being added to the team for the playoffs. “I asked for the coach to apologize to my son,”...
ABC NewsCatholic school fires gay teacher, drawing protest
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Administrators at a Roman Catholic high school suffered a sharp and swift backlash this week after firing a well-liked teacher who sought to marry his same-sex partner.
Associated PressReddit Vigilante 'Rescues' Puppy, Taunts Real Owners Online
A Fort Worth, Texas, family is begging someone who appears to live in their neighborhood to return a dog they left out in the cold after last week’s ice storm. But the anonymous thief held out for a week, taking the family to task on...
ABC News10 Reasons a Dog is Better Than an Engagement Ring (10 photos)
By Rachel W. Miller , Lover.ly We recently shared the top trends we're hoping to see this engagement season ; one of those was unique engagement gifts that aren't necessarily rings. Like, say, an engagement puppy . Then we received the best picture and proposal story about a dog that we'd ever…
PetsHigh prospects for Uruguay's legal marijuana business
By Malena Castaldi and Felipe Llambias MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) - Uruguay's pioneering move to legalize the planting and sale of marijuana opens the door for a clandestine cottage industry of pot growers to transform into a legitimate business that could even export medical cannabis, a commodity in…
ReutersStorm to cloak Midwest to Northeast in snow, freezing rain
A wide band of ice, freezing rain and snow was expected to march across the Midwest Friday, stretching across a broad swath of the country into the Northeast, where many areas were still recovering from a winter storm last week. The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for…
ReutersPrince Harry reaches South Pole
Prince Harry has become the first British royal to reach the South Pole after a three-week charity trek with injured military veterans from Britain, the United States, Canada and Australia. Harry and the 12 servicemen and women reached the globe's most southerly point at 1200 GMT following a…
AFPProspects for budget legislation solid in Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — One day after winning lopsided House approval, bipartisan legislation to ease across-the-board spending cuts and reduce economy-rattling budget brinkmanship appears likely to command the 60 votes necessary to clear the Senate, officials in both parties said Friday.
Associated PressCredit Cards Are Now Offering 0% APR Through 2015
Consumers can now get rid of high interest rates and get 0% APR for 18 months. Compare these leading 2013 credit card offers and find your best offer.
AdChoices CompareCards.comSponsoredOldest U.S. World War Two veterans meet for first time at age 107
By Jon Herskovitz AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - When 107-year-old World War Two veteran Elmer Hill looked across the table at Richard Overton, he could hardly believe there was a living veteran older than him - even if only by a few months. According to the White House, Obama said at the time: "When…
ReutersReal-life Lassie: Border Collie leads rescuer to injured owner
Cici, a black and white border collie mix was frantically running along busy Jackson Boulevard dragging her leash behind in Jackson, Missouri when she was spotted by caring driver, Jefferson Fox.
Odd NewsOne Last Hug for Siblings in Jail for Bank-Robbing
Act 5: It could be 10 years before Hayden and Abby Catt ever see each other again.
ABC News VideosSriracha shortage? California holds the hot sauce, and foodies are fuming
Public health officials in California have taken the drastic step of ordering the maker of Sriracha chili sauce to cease selling the popular condiment in the green-topped squeeze bottle for a month even though no one has ever complained about any problems with the sauce. More immediately, the…
Christian Science MonitorBruno Mars is Billboard's top artist of 2013
NEW YORK (AP) — Miley Cyrus twerked her way to the top of the charts and Justin Timberlake returned to music after a seven-year hiatus, but another artist owned music in 2013: Bruno Mars.
Associated PressSorrow, frustration as 100,000 say goodbye to Mandela
Hundreds of South Africans broke through a police cordon Friday in a last-gasp bid to join the estimated 100,000 people who viewed Nelson Mandela's remains during three days of lying in state. The group pushed past officers moments before the casket was closed and Mandela began his final journey…
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