Ferry sinks in rough Pacific waters off Tonga, dozens feared deadNUKU’ALOFA, Tonga — Giving women and children the comfort of cabins while men stayed on deck may have doomed them to be trapped inside an overnight ferry that capsized in heavy seas off Tonga, officials said. Dozens are missing and feared dead. Drug offenders could fall through cracks in Calif. budget, getting neither treatment nor jailSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Thousands of California drug offenders could end up without treatment or jail time because of a clash between the state’s new budget and an initiative approved by voters nine years ago. Obama tries to pull himself, US past uproar over race by meeting with officer, Harvard scholarWASHINGTON — With mugs of beer and more-carefully chosen words, President Barack Obama tried to push himself and the nation beyond an uproar over race, chatting in his garden Thursday with the black professor and the white policeman whose dispute had ignited a fierce, consuming debate. Kelly and Birkin handbags help Hermes post 12 percent increase in second-quarter revenuePARIS — French luxury goods group Hermes said Tuesday its sales rose 12.2 percent to euro446.6 million ($635 million) in the second quarter, driven by “persistently strong demand” for its leather handbags. World markets boosted by rising risk appetite after upbeat Goldman Sachs, Intel earningsLONDON — World stock markets rose and the dollar fell Wednesday after upbeat U.S. earnings — particularly from Intel Corp. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. — fueled demand for riskier assets amid hopes that the U.S. economy could soon be growing again. Honduran rivals meet with Costa Rican president, beginning post-coup negotiation processSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Talks to resolve the leadership crisis in Honduras began without a breakthrough Thursday, as both rivals emerged from meetings with a mediator showing no signs of relinquishing their claims to the presidency following a divisive coup. North Korea fires 4 missiles amid concern about launch toward Hawaii July FourthSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea fired a barrage of short-range missiles off its east coast in a possible prelude to the launch of a long-range missile toward Hawaii over the U.S. Independence Day holiday. North Korea test-fires 4 short-range missiles amid heightened tensions over nuclear programSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea test-fired four short-range missiles Thursday, South Korea’s Defense Ministry said, a move that aggravates already high tensions following Pyongyang’s recent nuclear test and U.N. sanctions imposed as punishment. Investigators focus on ‘anomalies’ in track circuit near area of fatal DC train crashWASHINGTON — Investigators are focusing on a stretch of track near the site of a deadly commuter train crash after finding abnormalities Wednesday in vital equipment that detects passing trains and transmits speed and stop commands. State Department says no Iranian diplomats had accepted overseas 4th of July invitationsWASHINGTON — The Obama administration has rescinded an offer for Iranian envoys to attend U.S. embassy Fourth of July parties as the violent crackdown in Tehran continues. US says Swedish ambassador visits American journalists jailed in NKoreaWASHINGTON — The United States says the Swedish ambassador in North Korea has visited two American reporters sentenced to 12 years of hard labor. Chinese web filter could limit free speech: USWASHINGTON - The United States questioned the Chinese government’s motives for imposing a new mandatory internet filter on all new computers which it believes could restrict free speech, the US State Department said Monday. Seoul seeks freedom of SKorean worker in new talks with NKorea on joint industrial complexSEOUL, South Korea — Officials from the two Koreas held talks Friday on the fate of a joint industrial complex, facing an uncertain future after North Korea detained a South Korean working there and later demanded a 3,000 percent hike in rent for the site. W.Va. couple get souvenir from bridge demolition, blast sends piece into their spare bedroomMASON, W.Va. — A West Virginia couple got an unexpected souvenir from the demolition of the Pomeroy Mason Bridge when a piece of it landed in their spare bedroom. When workers imploded the top half of a pier Wednesday, the blast sent a football-sized piece through the siding of Steve and Kelly Stewart’s house in Mason. Kelly Stewart said the piece landed in a bean bag chair and missed her by a few feet. Continental flight whose pilot died in mid-flight lands safely in Newark, NJNEWARK, N.J. — The Federal Aviation Administration says a plane carrying a pilot who died in mid-flight has landed safely at the airport in Newark, N.J. Big Brothers Big Sisters partnering with 3 black fraternities to increase black male mentorsATLANTA — Three of the country’s largest black fraternities are joining forces with Big Brothers Big Sisters to help woo black men into the mentoring program. NYC police commissioner says slain officer killed by friendly fire was a conscientious, drivenNEW YORK — After Omar Edwards achieved a dream by graduating from the New York Police Department academy, he was so proud he wore his badge around his apartment. 30F Kelly Hall named Page 3 idol of The SunLONDON - Kelly Hall from Daventry, Northants, has won the title of Page 3 idol of The Sun newspaper. US condemns bombing of Iranian mosque, sends condolences to victimsWASHINGTON — The United States condemned an attack on a mosque in southeastern Iran that killed 25 people. Iran had blamed Israel and the U.S. for the Friday bombing. Off-duty NYPD cop fatally shot by fellow officer while chasing man who broke into his carNEW YORK — A plainclothes policeman who drew his gun while chasing someone he had found rummaging through his car was shot and killed by a fellow officer who was driving by and saw the pursuit, the police commissioner said. Hillary Clinton visit to India not on cards yetWASHINGTON - The US looks forward to continuing to work with the new Indian government after the elections, but as of now Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is not planning any visit to India. Somali military chief replaced amid insurgent pushNAIROBI/MOGADISHU - Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has named a new military chief in the midst of the fighting between government forces and Islamist insurgents pushing to topple his transitional government, media reports said Friday. Obama, UN ask Tigers to surrender, Sri Lanka to stop shelling civiliansWASHINGTON - President Barack Obama and the United Nations Security Council have called on the Sri Lankan government to stop ‘indiscriminate shelling’ of Tamil civilians and Tamil Tiger rebels to lay down their arms. Livan Hernandez earns rare win over Braves as Mets edge Atlanta 4-3 to complete 2-game sweepATLANTA — Livan Hernandez earned only his fourth win in 25 career starts against Atlanta and the New York Mets held off the Braves 4-3 on Tuesday night to complete a rare series sweep at Turner Field. Coke pulls TV ad where women are seen as sexual toys for menMELBOURNE - Global soft drink giant Coca Cola has been forced to withdraw a television advertisement that suggests women should be available for sex whenever men want it. Verlander strikes out 11 in 7 strong innings, Tigers beat Indians 3-1DETROIT — Justin Verlander struck out 11 and Curtis Granderson delivered another go-ahead hit as the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Indians 3-1 Sunday. Pa. mother pleads guilty to third-degree murder in starvation death of disabled daughter, 14PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia woman has pleaded guilty to murder in the 2006 starvation death of her disabled daughter. Jerry Kelly takes one-stroke victory in Zurich ClassicAVONDALE, La. — Jerry Kelly rallied with a pair of birdies on the back nine Sunday, showing steady nerves to win the Zurich Classic for his first PGA Tour title since 2002. Penn Relays results1, William Wynne, Florida, 50.02. 2, Joe Greene, Albany, 50.53. 3, Adam Dailey, Nebraska, 50.91. 4, Dan Harmsen, Michigan, 51.67. 5, Jamele Mason, Texas Tech, 51.88. 6, Alie Beauvais, Albany, 52.00. Laureus World Sports Awards for 2008-09 announcedLONDON - A panel of leading sports editors, writers and broadcasters from 112 countries have announced the Laureus World Sports Awards for 2008-09, which includes six nominations in each category. |
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