Calif. man who blew off hand with explosives used materials like those in London bombingLAKE ELSINORE, Calif. — A Southern California man who blew off four fingers while mixing explosives in a home that doubled as a day care center had made a volatile compound similar to the one used in the 2005 London subway bombings, a sheriff’s official said. 2 friends from Buffalo hit 30 cities in 31 days with airline’s all-you-can-fly passesBUFFALO, N.Y. — Two friends are back on the ground in Buffalo after squeezing all they could out of an airline’s all-you-can-fly passes. Hummer, symbol of America’s love of big, is now in hands of Chinese heavy equipment makerDETROIT — Hummer, the off-road vehicle that once epitomized America’s love for hulking trucks, is now in the hands of a Chinese heavy equipment maker. Obama steps up push for financial reforms, urges Congress to create consumer protection agencyWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama fought to keep his proposed banking overhaul on track Friday, casting the political struggle ahead as one between big financial interests and average Americans victimized by complex or unscrupulous financial transactions. Officials: Gun-toting Pa. mother killed by husband while she was on video chat with friendLEBANON, Pa. — Authorities say a Pennsylvania mother who became an unlikely gun-rights advocate was fatally shot by her husband while she was on a video chat with a friend. Man’s mutilated body found hanging from a bridge in Tijuana, MexicoTIJUANA, Mexico — The mutilated body of a man has been found hanging from a bridge in the Mexican border city of Tijuana. Read the bill! Health care legislation might get a person ‘lost in the forest for the trees’WASHINGTON — Read the bill! Congress’ budget office says limiting malpractice lawsuits could save $41B over 10 yearsWASHINGTON — Limits on medical malpractice lawsuits would lead doctors to order up fewer unneeded tests and save taxpayers billions more than previously thought, budget umpires for Congress said Friday in a reversal that puts the issue back in the middle of the health care debate. Atlantic City casinos see 5.8 percent decline in September revenues, loss not as steep as Aug.ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Revenue is still falling for Atlantic City’s 11 casinos, but at least the plunge is slowing down. Minn. attorney general sues propane supplier Kan. Ferrellgas over price complaintsST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson sued propane distributor Ferrellgas L.P. on behalf of its residential customers on Friday, saying they ended up paying disproportionately high prices for home heating and cooking fuel. Pa. Legislature finally approves budget, moves state closer to ending longest stalemate in USHARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Senate approved a $27.8 billion spending bill, moving the state closer to ending the nation’s longest budget stalemate. US Airways pilot fired after his gun discharged in the cockpit last year is rehiredDALLAS — A pilot who was fired after his gun discharged in the cockpit is back at work after an arbitrator ordered him reinstated. Federal Communications Commission expected to investigate Google Voice calling serviceWASHINGTON — Federal regulators will look into complaints by AT&T that Google’s messaging and calling service, Google Voice, blocks calls to rural communities where local phone companies charge high connection fees. Government drops amendment requiring 300 more miles of pedestrian fencing along Texas borderBROWNSVILLE, Texas — Members of Congress have stripped a provision requiring 300 more miles of tall fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border from a Department of Homeland Security appropriation bill, saying the funds needed to build the barrier would be better spent on alternative security measures. Malia and Sasha: Girls congratulate dad on Nobel, remind him it’s also dog’s birthdayWASHINGTON — Moments after President Barack Obama got the news about winning the Nobel Peace Prize, his excited daughters came to congratulate him. Few black men take up the pointer in US classrooms despite recruitment programsCHEYNEY, Pa. — Lenny Macklin made it to 10th grade before having a teacher who looked like him — an African-American male. Gregory Georges graduated from high school without ever being taught by a black man. White House says Obama to donate entire $1.4 million Nobel cash award to charityWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will donate the $1.4 million cash award that comes with the Nobel Peace Prize to charity. USA Today, nation’s largest daily, to post 17 percent drop in circulationNEW YORK — USA Today expects to report the largest decline in circulation in its 27-year history, threatening its No. 1 position among U.S. dailies as the growth of online news and the slump in travel pummel the newspaper. Malia and Sasha: Girls a little bit late with Nobel news, but no less excited than their dadWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s daughters barely missed breaking the news to their dad about Nobel Peace Prize. Alleged Mafia associate arrested on racketeering charges while on Hawaii honeymoonHONOLULU — An alleged Mafia associate was arrested on racketeering charges while on his honeymoon in Honolulu. Nicaraguan women may soon get mammograms, health info at the bank thanks to Seattle nonprofitsSEATTLE — Women in Nicaragua may soon get mammograms while they bank, thanks to the work of two Seattle nonprofit groups. Fla. GOP candidate says shooting at target with Dem congresswoman’s initials was ‘mistake’MIAMI — A South Florida Republican said it was a mistake to shoot at a target with the initials of the Democratic congresswoman he is trying to unseat. Obama awarded Nobel Peace Prize in stunning decision seen as early vote of confidenceOSLO — President Barack Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in a stunning decision designed to build momentum behind his initiatives to reduce nuclear arms, ease tensions with the Muslim world and stress diplomacy and cooperation rather than unilateralism. Analyst upgrades shares of AK Steel to “Buy” from “Hold” and boosts earnings estimateNEW YORK — An analyst Friday upgraded AK Steel Holding Corp. shares, which recently have declined to the point where they offer an attractive value for investors. Lesson learned from home price collapse: Gimme shelter, not a short-term investmentCHICAGO — For all the doom and gloom about the housing market, it still generally pays to own a home. Prominent Southeast real estate developer charged in wife’s death released from jail on bondORLANDO, Fla. — A prominent Southeast real estate developer charged with second-degree murder in his wife’s shooting death in Florida has been released from jail. National survey: more support for civil unions, but majority still opposes gay marriageNEW YORK — An increasing majority of Americans favors allowing same-sex couples to obtain most of the same rights as married straight couples, but only 39 percent support legalization of same-sex marriage, according to a poll released Friday. Crude dips after Fed chief says he’ll hike rates when economy recoversOil prices edged lower Friday because of a strengthening dollar after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said this week that interest rates will have to be raised when the economy recovers in order to avoid inflation. Alaska photographer charged with bear-baiting while shooting pictures for History Channel showANCHORAGE, Alaska — An Alaska wildlife photographer pleaded not guilty to a federal charge of baiting bears without a permit. Son of 100-year-old woman found strangled in nursing home: Mom, roommate had tensionDARTMOUTH, Mass. — The roommate of a 100-year-old woman found strangled in her bed at a nursing home had made “threatening” remarks to the centenarian, her son said Friday, and the slain woman’s family had sought to have the women split up. |
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