Japan invests in new military kit as China row simmers
Japan announced Tuesday it will buy stealth fighters, drones and submarines as part of a splurge on military hardware that will beef up defence of far-flung islands amid a simmering territorial row with China. The cabinet of hawkish Prime Minister Shinzo Abe agreed to spend 24.7 trillion yen ($240…
AFPNKorea explodes myth of unchallenged Kim dynasty
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea's propaganda machine has long kept alive the myth of a serene, all-powerful ruling dynasty that enjoyed universal love and support at home. In a single stroke last week, that came crashing down.
Associated PressRich Dad Education Denver
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AdChoices Rich Dad Education SponsoredFlynn fuels epic rally, Packers top Cowboys 37-36
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Matt Flynn is ready to hand the starting job back to Aaron Rodgers.
Associated PressHigh school student suspended for hugging teacher
A Georgia high school student will not get to graduate after hugging his teacher.
WTVD – Raleigh/DurhamObamas to host moms in Oval Office ‘Obamacare’ push
Always listen to your mother! President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will be highlighting that message Wednesday as they host a group of moms in the Oval Office to promote Obamacare.
Yahoo NewsFive items Congress deleted from Madison’s original Bill of Rights
When James Madison spoke to the First Congress he proposed 20 amendments for a Bill of Rights, and not the 10 we all know about. So what did Congress delete from the final list that was ratified by the states?
National Constitution CenterAP music writers' top 10 albums of the year
Associated Press Music Writers Mesfin Fekadu and Chris Talbott pick their top 10 albums of the year.
Associated PressHomeless couple sues Missouri town for asking them to leave
By Kevin Murphy KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) - A small Missouri town was sued on Monday by a homeless couple who are accusing it of violating their constitutional rights by forcing them to leave because they stood on a street corner holding a sign seeking assistance. Brandalyn Orchard and…
ReutersGeorge Zimmerman is selling a painting on eBay, and it's not going for cheap
George Zimmerman is an artist... an artist who likes to quote the pledge of allegiance.
The SideshowRussia: Aug. 21 Syria chemical attack was 'staged'
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Russia on Monday lashed out at the U.S. and its allies on the U.N. Security Council over who is to blame for chemical weapons attacks in Syria this year.
Associated PressMega Millions jackpot climbs to $586 million
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Mega Millions jackpot inched toward a U.S. lottery record Monday as it soared to $586 million amid a frenzy of ticket purchases, raising the possibility that the prize could pass the once-unthinkable $1 billion mark by Christmas Eve should nobody win before then.
Associated Press5 things to know from Dolphins' win over Patriots
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Joe Philbin cracked a joke, which was just the latest surprise from the Miami Dolphins.
Associated PressAnalysis: Clouds over Hawaii's rooftop solar growth hint at U.S. battle
When Gloria Adams signed a contract to install a rooftop solar power system on her Oahu home in late August, she looked forward to lower electric bills and a return on her investment in the years ahead. She never dreamed that she would have to stop the project, get the Hawaiian Electric Company's…
ReutersSyrian bombing raid on Aleppo (17 photos)
Seventy-six people, including 28 children, were killed on Sunday when Syrian army helicopters dropped "barrel bombs" on the northern city of Aleppo , the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Monday. Barrel bombs are explosive-filled cylinders or oil barrels, often rolled out of the back of…
Yahoo NewsA State University with an Online MBA?
Boise State University now offers their prestigious MBA Program 100% Online. There has never been a better time to enhance your earnings potential.
AdChoices Boise State UniversitySponsoredWindows 9 concept: Saving Windows from itself with a focus on ‘little things’
After hearing that Microsoft may bring back the Start menu button to Windows starting with the next major release, codenamed “Threshold,” a user imagined some other ways Windows 9 (or Windows 8.2) might be improved. Andrew Ambrosino says that Microsoft has to pay attention in the future to “the…
BGR NewsThe 8 Biggest Product Flops of 2013
"The industry has a similar product already," says Christie Susko, adjunct professor of marketing at George Washington University. Lexus IS250: Consumer Reports has been reviewing cars since 1936, and the Lexus IS250 landed on Consumer Reports ShopSmart magazine's The Loser List for 2013 in its…
U.S.News & World Report LPWhite House demands trial for Snowden after amnesty talk
The White House Monday renewed its demand for Edward Snowden to return home to face trial, after a top spy official floated the idea of an amnesty deal to plug his damaging intelligence leaks. The fate of fugitive contractor Snowden, currently in temporary asylum in Russia, is under fresh scrutiny…
AFPFreedoms for Saudi university girls end at gates
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Within their female-only campuses, women at Saudi Arabia's universities let loose. Trendy sneakers, colorful tops, a myriad of hairstyles. Some experiment with bleach blonde or even dip-dyed blue hair. The more adventurous ones have cropped their hair into short buzzes.
Associated PressUkraine leader visits Putin amid pro-EU rallies
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych will leave behind huge anti-government rallies on Tuesday to hold a meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin that protesters fear will lead to a pro-Moscow deal ruining their EU integration dreams. The high-stakes Kremlin meeting comes two days after the European…
AFP'Baby Illusion' Makes Family's Youngest Seem Tiny
"Contrary to what many may think, this isn't happening just because the older child just looks so big compared to a baby," Jordy Kaufman of the Swinburne University of Technology in Australia said in a statement. "It actually happens because all along, the parents were under an illusion that their…
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