2 injured trying to ride out wildfire in a backyard hot tub north of Los AngelesLOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s official says two people tried to ride out the firestorm in Big Tujunga Canyon in a backyard hot tub and were critically burned. Sheriff’s deputy in upstate NY defends decision to zap mom with stun gun during traffic stopSYRACUSE, N.Y. — A sheriff’s deputy in eastern New York has defended his decision to zap a woman with a stun gun during a traffic stop in a Syracuse suburb earlier this year. Wildfire near Los Angeles moves north and grows out of control, threatening thousands of homesLOS ANGELES — Wildfire threatened 12,000 suburban homes and rained ash on cars as far away as downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, spreading in all directions in hot, dry conditions. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger urged those in the fire’s path to listen to authorities and get out. State fairs: Butter sculptures, animal barns, food on sticks _ and for many, badly needed jobsFALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — A year’s worth of failed job leads prepared Richard Briggs for anything, including night shifts as a Minnesota State Fair custodian. Justice Department beset once again by charges of playing politics, this time under DemocratsWASHINGTON — Besieged during the Bush administration for bending to the White House’s will, the Justice Department is again accused of playing politics with cases — this time in investigating whether CIA interrogators illegally abused terror suspects. Ethnic rebels flee Myanmar, abandoning weapons and uniforms for safe haven in south ChinaMENG PENG, China — Hundreds of ethnic rebels have fled clashes in northeastern Myanmar, surrendering their weapons and uniforms to Chinese border police and crossing to safety after several days of skirmishes with Myanmar government troops. Major reshuffle of officials in J and KSRINAGAR - In a major administrative reshuffle, Jammu and Kashmir Government has transferred 26 senior officers, including 12 IAS officers. UP ATS hunt 21 students of Lucknow University after Salim’s arrestLUCKNOW - The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of the Uttar Pradesh Police is searching for 21 students of Lucknow University who studied with suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist Mohammad Aslam alias Salim. Life Insurance Corp to set up housing venture capitalIndo-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE CHENNAI - Life Insurance Corp of India (LIC) and its associates will hold a majority stake in the real estate venture capital fund to be floated by LIC Housing Finance Ltd, says a top company official. Special school makes NY harbor its classroom while awaiting a waterfront homeNEW YORK — In 1790, the state of New York set aside Governors Island, off the tip of Manhattan, for the benefit of education. For more than two centuries, however, it was in military hands, guarding the country’s most important harbor. AutoNation Inc. hits brakes on Cash for Clunkers early to clear deals by government deadlineLOS ANGELES — AutoNation Inc., the nation’s largest auto dealership chain, said Saturday it hit the brakes on the popular Cash for Clunkers program three days early because it wants to make sure it can submit the paperwork on thousands of sales to the government before a Monday evening deadline. Britain under pressure as Gadhafi praises Scotland for decision to free Lockerbie bomberLONDON — Britain’s leaders faced strong pressure Saturday to account for any role they might have had in the release of the Lockerbie bomber after Moammar Gadhafi credited senior British officials and members of the royal family for influencing the decision. Asha Bhosle releases music album in KolkataKOLKATA - Legendary singer Asha Bhosle released a music album dedicated to Goddess Durga, a month prior to the Durga Puja festival in Kolkata. I covered up for Advani on Kandahar hijack: Jaswant SinghNEW DELHI - Expelled Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Jaswant Singh Friday triggered yet another controversy claiming that he covered up for L.K. Advani ‘Public option’ health plan hatched by liberal academics; Elizabeth Edwards aided acceptanceWASHINGTON — The idea of a government medical plan to compete with private insurance has become a litmus test in the health care debate. It could easily have been nothing more than a forgotten proposal gathering dust on some professor’s bookshelf. Outgoing Indian Navy chief to drop anchor in GoaPANAJI - When Indian Navy chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta retires after 42 years of service on August 31, chances are he will permanently drop anchor in Goa, the state his wife belongs to and where his “roots” are. Air India cuts employees’ incentivesMUMBAI - Cash-strapped national carrier Air India Thursday decided to cut performance-linked incentives of its employees by 30 to 50 percent. German Islam charged with plotting terror attack tells judge he regrets planDUESSELDORF, Germany — The youngest member of an alleged radical Islamic terrorist cell whose plot to attack U.S. targets in Germany was foiled by authorities testified Wednesday he would not repeat his actions. Editors Guild condemns Delhi Police move to prosecute two journalistsNEW DELHI - The Editors Guild of India has condemned the move of the Delhi Police to prosecute two journalists who had exposed the cash for questions scam involving Members of Parliament (MPs) through a sting operation. Analysis: Liberals say ‘no more compromise,’ call for end to one-sided health care negotiationWASHINGTON — Frustrated liberals have a question for President Barack Obama and Democratic lawmakers: Isn’t it time the other guys gave a little ground on health care? What’s the point of a bipartisan bill, they ask, if we’re making all the concessions? Washington Post shutting down Web site that focused on neighborhood news in Virginia suburbsWASHINGTON — In its latest cost-cutting move, The Washington Post’s owner is scrapping an experimental Web site that provided more news coverage about events happening around the neighborhoods of a Virginia suburb. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison announces run for governor, proposes limit of 2, 4-year termsLA MARQUE, Texas — U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison announced her run for Texas governor Monday with a sharp blast at Gov. Rick Perry, saying he has overstayed his welcome with an administration marked by arrogance and “tragic” mistakes. NKorea to resume SKorean tours, family reunions in North; could ease tensions on peninsulaSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Monday it would restart tours to a scenic mountain resort and allow reunions for families separated since the Korean War — a surprise move that could help ease months of tensions with South Korea over Pyongyang’s missile and nuclear tests. Pashupatinath braces for new stormKATHMANDU - One of the holiest Hindu shrines and a Unesco world heritage site, Nepal’s hallowed Pashupatinath temple now finds itself facing a fresh revolt -being brewed by the former Maoist guerrillas. Dera Sacha Sauda plants 68 lakh trees on I-DayCHANDIGARH - Followers of the Dera Sacha Sauda sect Saturday marked the Independence Day by planting a staggering 68 lakh trees in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and the union territory of Chandigarh. PM announces new measures for women, housing, energy, educationNEW DELHI - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday announced a series of new schemes for women and for the housing, energy and education sectors. Fan sells rare Archie comic for $40K to protest Archie’s proposal to va-va-voomy VeronicaDALLAS — When comic book store owner Dave Luebke heard that after 67 years, the carrot-topped everyman of the comic world, Archie, was proposing to va-va-voomy rich girl Veronica instead of girl-next-door Betty, he decided to protest by selling his copy of the series’ rare first issue. Arab League asks EU to support call for Israel to open up its nuclear programVIENNA — Arab states are lobbying the European Union for support in their drive to force Israel to open up its secretive nuclear program to international perusal, documents made available to The Associated Press show. FAA, air traffic controllers reach contract agreement, fulfilling an Obama campaign pledgeWASHINGTON — Government air traffic controllers and the Obama administration have reached a tentative contract agreement that both sides said they hope will end years of severely strained relations. Terrified Taiwanese hauled to safety across raging river; criticism mounts over gov’t responseSINFA, Taiwan — Barefoot and helmeted, the frightened survivors of deadly Typhoon Morakot dangled high over jagged rocks and a raging river as soldiers hauled them to safety one by one along a 100-foot-long cable. |
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