NH hunter shot while using rope to hoist rifle OSSIPEE, N.H. — A New Hampshire deer hunter has accidentally shot himself in the right hand while trying to lift his loaded rifle into a tree stand using a rope tied around the weapon. A state conservation officer says a branch or stick apparently got stuck in the
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Brazil report: Pilot error likely in 2007 crash RIO DE JANEIRO — A military investigation into Brazil’s deadliest air disaster reached no conclusion on blame, but officials said Saturday that pilot error rather than mechanical failure was the more likely cause. A separate police investigation into the 2007 jetliner crash that killed 199 people blamed government and
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Brazil air force: Pilot error more likely caused 2007 crash, nation’s worst air disaster
Largest cruise ship passes bridge challenge KORSOER, Denmark — The world’s largest cruise ship cleared a crucial obstacle Sunday, lowering its smokestacks to squeeze under a bridge in Denmark. The Oasis of the Seas — which rises about 20 stories high — passed below the Great Belt Fixed Link with a slim margin as it left the
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World’s largest cruise ship narrowly clears Danish bridge on maiden voyage to Florida
Coroner: 6 bodies found at home; Ohioan arrested CLEVELAND — A convicted rapist who fled before police arrived to arrest him on new rape charges was arrested Saturday in his inner-city neighborhood after police found six decomposing bodies at his home. Police spokesman Lt. Thomas Stacho said Anthony Sowell was walking down the street on the east
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Coroner confirms 6 bodies found at Cleveland home; police arrest convicted rapist who had fled
NYC probes fire at chapel for 9/11 victims NEW YORK — A small fire at the temporary home for the remains of thousands of World Trade Center victims was likely arson committed after a break-in on Saturday, authorities said. The smoldering flames in a section of the facility’s chapel on Manhattan’s East Side were quickly extinguished.
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NYC probes fire at temporary home of 9/11 victims’ remains; mayor calls it arson
more images more images Clinton calls Israeli concessions “unprecedented” JERUSALEM — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Saturday that Israel is making “unprecedented” concessions on West Bank settlement construction — a position clearly at odds with the prevailing Palestinian view. Palestinian leaders have said they will not return to peace talks with Israel unless it halts all
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Clinton says Israel making “unprecedented” concessions on West Bank settlement construction.
Clinton: Afghan runoff not affected by Abdullah JERUSALEM — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says Abdullah Abdullah’s call for a boycott of next weekend’s runoff election in Afghanistan will not affect the legitimacy of that runoff. Clinton was asked Saturday at a news conference in Jerusalem about the presidential challenger’s decision to not participate in the
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Clinton: Afghan runoff not affected by Abdullah’s decision on boycott
No Philly transit union strike during World Series PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia transit system’s largest union agreed Saturday not to go on strike as contract talks continued hours before the start of Game 3 of the World Series, Pennsylvania’s governor and the city’s mayor said. Gov. Ed Rendell and Mayor Michael Nutter told reporters late Saturday afternoon
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Pa. gov, Philly mayor say city transit union has agreed not to strike during World Series
No firm timetable for SF Bay Bridge’s reopening SAN FRANCISCO — Crews worked around the clock to repair the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, but officials still had no firm idea Saturday of when the span would open to traffic. The bridge will remain closed at least through early Saturday evening while crews continue cutting and grinding parts
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Crews work around the clock to fix SF Bay Bridge; still no firm timetable for span’s reopening
more images more images Source: 6 Guantanamo detainees resettle in Palau KOROR, Palau — Six Chinese Muslims who had been detained at Guantanamo Bay arrived Sunday in the tiny Pacific nation of Palau for resettlement, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. The men arrived in Palau early Sunday, the person, who spoke on condition
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Funeral for Detroit mosque leader draws hundreds DETROIT — Hundreds of people offered hushed prayers Saturday at the funeral for a slain Detroit mosque leader while authorities across the border in Canada made the final two arrests in a criminal case that is stirring some anger in the Muslim community. Luqman Ameen Abdullah was remembered as a
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Detroit mosque leader killed by US agents remembered as caring man; 2 final arrests in Canada
Boehner: GOP has right answers on health care WASHINGTON — Republicans have the answers to lower health costs and expanded coverage, not the Democrats who hold power in Washington and are creating more problems as they “recklessly pursue” a government takeover of the health care system, a GOP leader said. The top House Republican, Rep. John Boehner
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GOP leader says Republicans have health care answers _ lower costs, wider insurance coverage
more images more images more images more images Abdullah plans runoff boycott to delay Afghan vote KABUL — President Hamid Karzai’s challenger plans to call for a boycott of next weekend’s runoff election in an attempt to force the vote’s postponement until spring, his campaign manager said — a move that would dim U.S. hopes for a stable Afghan government
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Afghan challenger Abdullah plans to call for runoff boycott, wants vote delayed until spring
NY Senate leader Bruno, 80, faces corruption trial ALBANY, N.Y. — For more than a decade, state Senate Republican leader Joseph Bruno was a top power broker in New York. The backslapping former boxer had more bounce in his step than aides half his age and was gruffly unapologetic over the millions in pork projects that
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Former NY Senate GOP leader Bruno, 80, faces trial on federal corruption, influence charges
Iraqi man suspected in attacks kills officer BAGHDAD — A man being questioned in connection with this week’s deadly double bombings in the Iraqi capital was able to seize a gun and kill an investigative officer during an interrogation before being shot himself, the government said Saturday. The man, who was not identified, snatched a gun from
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Iraqi ministry: Man held in Baghdad bombings kills investigative officer during questioning
Hope and despair live side by side in Kabul KABUL — Kabul remains on edge, with suicide bombings shattering any peace and the growing strength of the Taliban-led insurgency on everyone’s mind. Yet men in 1970s style white suits and bright shirts accompanied by burqa-clad wives still take leisurely strolls in the quieter parts of the city.
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Dance contests, zoos, art galleries: Pockets of normalcy endure in Kabul despite the war
more images more images Book: White House ‘the American house next door’ WASHINGTON — Lady Bird Johnson said walking through the White House was like walking “through history.” Hillary Clinton called the home “a repository of America’s storied past.” Michelle Obama has called it “awe inspiring.” The authors of a new book have another name for the president’s residence
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New White House book calls famed 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. address ‘the American house next door’
Hawke praises Madonna for Gypsy support in Romania BUCHAREST, Romania — Actor Ethan Hawke on Saturday praised Madonna for her boldness in speaking out against discrimination against Gypsies, words that provoked boos from thousands of fans at her concert in Romania. Hawke, visiting Romania to help promote his mother’s charity supporting education for Gypsy children, placed the
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Ethan Hawke praises Madonna for supporting Gypsies after she was booed at concert in Romania
Texas churches help pave way for new Vatican plan ARLINGTON, Texas — Years ago, Saint Mary the Virgin Catholic Church in Texas and a handful of other conservative Episcopal churches in the U.S. decided to become Roman Catholic. Though they were confirmed by the Vatican, they were still allowed to practice some of their Anglican traditions, including
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Texas Episcopal churches that became Catholic may help pave the way for new Vatican plan
Coast Guard scoops up oil in San Francisco Bay SAN FRANCISCO — Crews are working to clean up a fuel leak in San Francisco Bay a day after an oil tanker spilled hundreds of gallons into the water. Coast Guard officials say skimmer boats are scooping up shipping fuel Saturday about 2.5 miles southeast of the San
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Coast Guard scoops up hundreds of gallons of fuel after oil tanker spill in San Francisco Bay
Officials find gator that escaped at show and tell PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. — Officials believe they have found an alligator that escaped from a wildlife officer who brought the animal to his daughter’s school for show and tell. Stan Kirkland, a spokesman for the Florida wildlife commission, says officials think the 5-foot alligator is in a
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Fla. officials find alligator that escaped from wildlife officer at daughter’s show and tell
Iranian opposition leaders vow defiance TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s opposition leaders vowed Saturday to continue challenging the ruling system despite a harsh crackdown by security forces that killed dozens of protesters in post-election turmoil. The statements Saturday from opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi and former President Mohammad Khatami were seen as attempts to reinvigorate the anti-government Green
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Defiant Iranian opposition leaders vow to keep heat on ruling system despite crackdown
Bus overturns, injuring 13 college band members ATLANTA — Police say 13 students were injured when a charter bus taking Morehouse College marching band members to a football game skidded off a Georgia interstate and overturned. Henry County police Capt. Jason Bolton says the bus landed on its side in a ditch around 10 a.m
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Bus carrying Morehouse College marching band members overturns on Ga. interstate, injuring 13
After all the fuss, govt health plan to cover few WASHINGTON — What’s all the fuss about? After all the noise over Democrats’ push for a government insurance plan to compete with private carriers, coverage numbers are finally in: Two percent. That’s the estimated share of Americans younger than 65 who’d sign up for the public option plan under
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What’s all the fuss? Govt insurance option seen as signing up just 2 percent of those under 65
NEW DELHI/ AMRITSAR – Hundreds and thousands of Sikhs on Saturday participated in the annual religious procession “Nagar Kirtan”, taken out as part of the festivities related to the birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev, the first guru of Sikhs, in Delhi and Amrtisar cities of north India. Guru
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Sikhs take out religious processions ahead of Guru Nanak’s 541st birth anniversary in north India
more images more images more images more images Merkel to push for climate pact in US Congress BERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel will urge the U.S. Congress to support an international pact to combat climate change in her address to the House and Senate next week. Merkel departs Monday for a two-day visit to Washington, where she is to meet
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German chancellor to use address to US Congress to urge support for climate pact
Vatican to decide each case of Anglican priests VATICAN CITY — The Vatican said Saturday that married Anglican priests will be admitted to the Catholic priesthood on a case-by-case basis as Rome makes it easier for disillusioned conservative Anglicans to convert. A surprise Vatican decision, announced 10 days earlier to make it easier for Anglicans to become
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Vatican to admit married Anglican priests to Catholic ministry on case-by-case basis
Pakistan says soldiers close in on Taliban bases ISLAMABAD — Pakistani soldiers closed in on two major Taliban strongholds in South Waziristan on Saturday, officials said, as government jets pounded insurgent hide-outs and the prime minister said the country had no choice but to defeat the militants. “We are at war,” Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani told
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Pakistan says its forces are closing in on 2 major Taliban bases; PM vows to defeat militants
Afghan official: 8 linked to UN attack arrested KABUL — Authorities have arrested eight people, including one in Saudi Arabia, in connection with this week’s deadly attack on a guest house used by United Nations employees, the Afghan intelligence chief said Saturday. He said those arrested claimed the assailants came from Pakistan’s Swat Valley. Amrullah Saleh also
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Afghan intel chief says they had warnings that UN attack in Kabul was in the works; 8 arrested
Coast Guard identifies 9 missing in midair crash The U.S. Coast Guard has identified nine people feared dead at sea following an air collision between a Coast Guard aircraft and a Marine Corps helicopter. The missing crew members from the Coast Guard C-130 are all stationed in Sacramento, Calif., where their aircraft was based
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Authorities identify 9 missing in midair crash between Coast Guard plane, Marine helicopter