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O.J. to get Vegas court hearing on bid for new trial

LAS VEGAS – O.J. Simpson will return next week to the Las Vegas courthouse where he was convicted of leading an armed sports memorabilia heist to ask a judge for a new trial on the grounds t...

DATE: May 10, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Seeking re-election, Imelda extends Marcos dynasty

MARCOS, Philippines – Twenty-seven years after a public revolt ousted her dictator husband, Imelda Marcos is the Philippines’ ultimate political survivor: She dazzled voters with her bouffan...

DATE: May 10, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

America’s Cup boat nosedived, broke into pieces

SAN FRANCISCO – The America’s Cup catamaran that capsized in San Francisco Bay, killing an Olympic gold medalist, nosedived during a difficult maneuver and broke into many pieces, an officia...

DATE: May 10, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

1,776 feet: Spire installed atop 1 World Trade Center

NEW YORK – The World Trade Center’s rebirth has long revolved around creating a centerpiece of unsparing symbolism: a skyscraper 1,776 feet tall, its height an homage and a bold statement ab...

DATE: May 10, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Pakistanis go to polls for historic election ISLAMABAD – Despite a bloody campaign marred by Taliban attacks, Pakistan holds historic elections today pitting a former cricket star...

DATE: May 10, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Carbon dioxide levels highest in human history

For the first time in recorded human history, levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere have surpassed 400 parts per million, according to data released Friday morning from the National Oce...

DATE: May 10, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

State Department sought to change Libya response

WASHINGTON – Political considerations influenced the talking points that U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice used five days after the deadly Sept. 11 assault in Benghazi, Libya, with State Department...

DATE: May 10, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

IRS targeted conservative groups

WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service apologized Friday for what it acknowledged was “inappropriate” targeting of conservative political groups during the 2012 election to see if they we...

DATE: May 10, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation Briefs

Texas launches probe into blast at plant WACO, Texas – Texas law-enforcement officials Friday launched a criminal investigation into the massive fertilizer plant explosion that ki...

DATE: May 10, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

After 17 days buried alive, Bangladesh seamstress pulled to safety

DHAKA, Bangladesh – A seamstress buried in the wreckage of a collapsed garment factory building for 17 days was rescued Friday, a miraculous moment set against a scene of unimaginable horror...

DATE: May 10, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

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Volunteers pick up government work

DATE: May 9, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

King, Messiah: New baby names show high hopes

WASHINGTON – Talk about high expectations for a newborn: King and Messiah are among the fastest-rising baby names for American boys. They’re just a little behind Major, the boy’s ...

DATE: May 9, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World