Obama Administration: US will confront suspect ships near NKorea, but not forcibly board themWASHINGTON — The Obama administration said Friday it is prepared to confront ships believed to be carrying contraband materials to North Korea but will not try to forcibly board them, in accordance with new U.N. sanctions. Anheuser-Busch to launch wheat version of Bud Light brew in OctoberMILWAUKEE — Anheuser-Busch is launching a wheat version of Bud Light this fall as it looks to keep growing the momentum of its best-selling brand by tapping into the growing wheat segment. Key nations agree on tough new UN sanctions against NKoreaUNITED NATIONS — Western powers reached agreement with North Korea’s key allies Wednesday on a proposal that would impose tough new sanctions on the reclusive communist nation’s weapons exports and financial dealings, and allow inspections of suspect cargo in ports and on the high seas. Senate lawmakers vote to legalize marijuana sales to chronically ill patients in RIPROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island would be the third state in the nation and the first on the East Coast to allow nonprofit stores to sell marijuana to medical patients under legislation approved Tuesday by state lawmakers. Thousands of artifacts found in Ill. home, nearly half were stolen and will return to ItalyCHICAGO — Thousands of Italian artifacts — including a handwritten document by Benito Mussolini and antiquities dating to 900 B.C. — were found in the home of a late collectibles dealer, the FBI announced Monday. Hearing into Buffalo crash exposes commuter pilot pay, scheduling issues to traveling publicCLARENCE, N.Y. — Long-suffering pilots for commuter airlines say it’s about time that Washington and passengers alike pay attention to the cockpit, where pilots may be exhausted, under-trained — and paid less than the bus or cab drivers who’d ferried their passengers to the airport. Hearing into Buffalo crash exposed pilot pay, scheduling issues to traveling publicCLARENCE, N.Y. — Long-suffering pilots for commuter airlines say it’s about time that Washington and passengers alike pay attention to the cockpit, after a federal hearing into the deadly crash of Continental Connection Flight 3407 exposed pilots who may have been exhausted, under-trained — and paid less than the bus or cab drivers who’d ferried their passengers to the airport. Publisher says Philadelphia newspaper founded in 2004, The Bulletin, suspending publicationPHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia newspaper founded in 2004 with the goal of providing a conservative voice has suspended publication, the publisher said. Battle to ban bikers in South Carolina beach town comes during tough economic timesMYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — In the midst of a recession and with loads of empty hotel rooms, South Carolina’s vacation hot spot is hanging a “No Vacancy” sign for hundreds of thousands of motorcycle riders who have come here each May. Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, and green all the way: Cemeteries offer eco-friendly burialsKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Someday soon, the grass may be greener for people laid to rest in a section of one Lawrence, Kan., cemetery. Court rejects Monsanto injunction against German ban on genetically modified cornBERLIN — A German court on Tuesday rejected an attempt by the world’s leading seed seller, Monsanto Co., to suspend a government ban of its genetically engineered MON810 corn, saying it may pose a risk to the environment. Big is beautiful as stylists transform tresses into sculpture at NH fantasy hair competitionMANCHESTER, N.H. — Once the province of shopping mall mavens, gum-snappin’ waitresses and Amy Winehouse, bouffant was in and big hair was beautiful, if only for one night. US will lead in ending the nearly 1 million deaths annually from malaria by 2015, envoy saysWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is committed to making the United States a global leader in ending the nearly 1 million deaths annually from malaria by 2015, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations says. Rapper M.I.A. uncomfortable headlining Coachella music fest’s main stage, wants back in tentINDIO, Calif. — M.I.A. gave the main stage at Coachella her best shot. It just didn’t work out. |
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