LA prosecutors: Efforts to arrest Polanski span the decades, including 2007 in IsrealLOS ANGELES — Prosecutors in Los Angeles say they made contact with several countries on multiple occasions in their efforts to arrest Roman Polanski since he fled overseas in 1978. Philippines calls for foreign aid after floods kill 240, leave scores missing; new storm brewsMANILA, Philippines — Rescuers pulled more bodies from swollen rivers Monday as residents started to dig out their homes from under carpets of mud after flooding left 240 people dead in the Philippine capital and surrounding towns. Lawyer: Director Roman Polanski will fight Swiss extradition to the US in 1977 sex caseZURICH — Imprisoned director Roman Polanski is in a “fighting mood” and will battle U.S. attempts to have him extradited from Switzerland to California to face justice for having sex with a 13-year-old girl in 1977, his lawyer said Monday. Honduras restricts civil liberties, issues ultimatum to Brazil; Zelaya calls for mass marchesTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Interim government leaders have suspended constitutionally guaranteed civil liberties in a pre-emptive strike against widespread rebellion Monday, three months to the day since they ousted President Manuel Zelaya in a military-backed coup. Obama to lead US delegation in making pitch in Copenhagen for Chicago to get 2016 GamesWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will travel to Denmark this week to support Chicago’s bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics. LA prosecutors dispute claim that they never tried to arrest Polanski after he fledLOS ANGELES — With Roman Polanski under arrest in Switzerland, American prosecutors Monday disputed a claim by the director that they had never tried to nab him after he fled overseas to escape sentencing on charges he had sex with an underage girl. Michael Jackson’s crystal-studded boots fetch €10,000 at event chaired by sister JanetMILAN — Crystal-studded boots that Michael Jackson intended to wear on his planned comeback tour fetched euro10,000 ($14,650) at a celebrity fundraiser chaired by his sister, Janet. CBS’ ‘Survivor’ production in Samoa not affected by Pacific Ocean earthquake, tsunamiLOS ANGELES — “Survivor” is safe in Samoa. Analysis: NY Gov. Paterson pushed by his party to quit race, goes it alone _ for nowALBANY, N.Y. — David Paterson thrived politically as a state senator, working his way up in a nearly all-white Albany political structure. Honduras clamps down on civil rights, says it’s to prevent Zelaya’s ‘calls for insurrection’TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Honduras’ interim leaders late Sunday suspended key civil liberties in response to “calls for insurrection” by ousted President Manuel Zelaya, empowering police and soldiers to break up “unauthorized” public meetings, arrest people without warrants and restrict the news media. Pentagon chief rejects Afghan withdrawal timelines, says defeat would be ‘huge setback’ to USWASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Robert Gates is pushing back against liberal calls for withdrawal timelines from Afghanistan, saying it’s a mistake to set a deadline to end U.S. military action and a defeat would be disastrous for the U.S. New scrutiny after video shows NJ elementary school kids singing President Obama’s praisesBURLINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A school for kindergartners through second-graders in a comfortable Philadelphia suburb has become the latest target of accusations by conservatives that schoolchildren are being indoctrinated to idolize President Barack Obama. SUMMIT NOTEBOOK: Michelle Obama commissions concert from one of her favorite musiciansPITTSBURGH — Hey, Michelle Obama — what’s on your iPod? Mrs. Obama leads G-20 spouses on tour of Pittsburgh performing arts school, Warhol museumPITTSBURGH — First lady Michelle Obama, a supporter of arts education, says the arts are a form of diplomacy that challenges assumptions and helps people learn from and inspire each other. Documentary on Ellsberg, leaker of Pentagon Papers, told as political thriller, love storyLOS ANGELES — Four decades after he stunned the nation by leaking the top-secret Pentagon Papers study of the Vietnam War, Daniel Ellsberg walks the halls of the past in his dreams. Thousands opposed to G-20 policies march in Pittsburgh, shout at summit site from afarPITTSBURGH — A vociferous but peaceful group of several thousand people marched for miles through the downtown area on Friday, united by opposition to the Group of 20 summit but expressing a diversity of mostly liberal causes as an army of stone-faced riot police watched their every move. Thousands opposed to G-20 policies march toward downtown Pittsburgh, near summit sitePITTSBURGH — A few thousand demonstrators pledging nonviolence banged drums, danced and held signs advocating everything from human rights to ending war during a march through the city where Group of 20 world leaders were meeting. Mrs. Obama leads G-20 spouses on tour of Pittsburgh Creative and Performing Arts SchoolPITTSBURGH — Comparing the arts to a form of diplomacy, first lady Michelle Obama on Friday promoted arts education while treating her counterparts to tours of two of this city’s leading cultural institutions. Brandeis President Jehuda Reinharz to step down; says decision not due to museum controversyWALTHAM, Mass. — The president of Brandeis University, who came under intense criticism for recommending that the school close its art museum and sell parts of its $350 million collection, says he is stepping down. Mrs. Obama plans hands-on day for summit spouses at performing arts school, Andy Warhol museumPITTSBURGH — From the pop artistry of the late Andy Warhol to the work of student performers, a display of arts was in store for the spouses of world leaders on the final day of an international economic summit. Randy Quaid, wife freed after Texas arrest for allegedly skipping out on $10K Calif. hotel tabMARFA, Texas — Actor Randy Quaid and his wife have been released from a West Texas jail after their arrest for allegedly skipping out on a $10,000 California hotel bill. Venezuela to fine broadcasters of ‘Family Guy’; official says show promotes marijuana useCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan authorities plan to impose fines on cable television companies that refuse to stop airing the animated television series “Family Guy.” Randy Quaid, wife arrested in Texas for allegedly skipping on $10K hotel bill in Santa BarbaraMARFA, Texas — Actor Randy Quaid and his wife have been arrested in West Texas for allegedly skipping out on a $10,000 California hotel bill. Brad Pitt gives Katrina update at Clinton Global Initiative; other panels focus on educationNEW YORK — The average electric bill for one of the energy-efficient homes built in New Orleans by Brad Pitt’s Make It Right foundation is $35 a month, the actor said Thursday during an update on the project at the Clinton Global Initiative. Census taker turned up dead in region where government workers should tread cautiouslyBIG CREEK, Ky. — A census worker found hanged from a tree with the word “fed” scrawled on his chest met his end in a corner of Appalachia with an abundance of meth labs and marijuana fields — and a reputation for mistrusting government that dates back to the days of moonshiners and “revenuers.” Michelle Obama shares passion for fresh, local food with G-20 summit spouses at dinner on farmPITTSBURGH — First lady Michelle Obama shared her passion for eating fresh, healthy and locally grown food with the spouses of world leaders at a dinner Thursday on a working farm. Welcome back?: Glenn Beck’s visit to hometown north of Seattle riles up people, draws protestsMOUNT VERNON, Wash. — Glenn Beck’s visit to his hometown in Washington state this weekend seemed simple enough on the surface, with a ceremonial key to the city awaiting him and the mayor naming the day in the Fox News personality’s honor. Leonard Cohen wows Israeli fans, angers Palestinian critics at sold-out Israeli concertRAMAT GAN, Israel — Leonard Cohen wowed an adoring audience Thursday night, crooning his iconic ballads at his first show in Israel in 30 years and ignoring a political storm over his appearance. Dissecting the facts in Michael Moore’s new film ‘Capitalism: A Love Story’NEW YORK — Despite the title of his new movie, Michael Moore really hates capitalism. He says it’s a scheme for businesses to profit at the expense of the little guy. Michelle Obama to treat G-20 spouses to dinner at Heinz Kerry farm, lunch at Warhol museumPITTSBURGH — First lady Michelle Obama is taking on a new role as international hostess when she welcomes the spouses of world leaders headed to this river city for a two-day economic summit. |
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