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| Tourists visit Texas ranch to remember 'Dallas' star Larry Hagman Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 04:33 PM PST  Tourists and locals flocked to Southfork Ranch on Saturday, bringing flowers in memory of Larry Hagman, who played the infamous J.R. Ewing on the TV show "Dallas." Full Story | Top |
| Sheriff: Man opened fire on 2 Alabama deputies Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 06:50 PM PST  The shootout that left one Alabama deputy sheriff dead and another in critical condition on Saturday began when they checked on a man at his mobile home and he opened fire on them, authorities said. Full Story | Top |
| Mass. natural gas explosion damages 42 buildings Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 05:33 PM PST  Preliminary investigations show more than 40 buildings were damaged in a natural gas explosion in Massachusetts that injured 18 people, building inspectors said Saturday. Full Story | Top |
| Obama visits bookstore, promotes 'Small Business Saturday' Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 12:43 PM PST  President Barack Obama, in a bid to show support for small businesses, took his daughters on an early Christmas shopping trip on Saturday as the U.S. retail sector swings into high gear this holiday season. Promoting "Small Business Saturday," the third annual event that encourages consumers to support independently-owned local shops, Obama took his daughters Sasha and Malia to "One More Page Books" in Arlington, Virginia, a suburb of Washington, D.C. ... Full Story | Top |
| Fire breaks out at State Department, four injured Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 04:31 PM PST  A fire broke out during routine maintenance at the U.S. State Department on Saturday, injuring four maintenance workers, officials said. The fire began inside ductwork on the building's eighth floor at about 11 a.m. (1600 GMT) as workers were replacing insulation, State Department and fire officials said. Workers doused the fire with hand-held extinguishers before fire department personnel arrived, District of Columbia Battalion Chief Edward Mills said. ... Full Story | Top |
| Clown at NYC Thanksgiving parade collapses, dies Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 01:08 PM PST  A clown suffered a fatal collapse in front of spectators at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Full Story | Top |
| British tabloid editor resigns over topless Kate photos Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 05:32 PM PST  Michael O'Kane, editor of the Irish Daily Star, made no apologies at the time, but after tensions with shareholders and a threat from the owner of the tabloid to shut it down he has resigned. Full Story | Top |
| Shoppers buy earlier this holiday season Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 04:31 PM PST  Online shopping has grown sharply so far this holiday shopping season after U.S. retailers pushed out a slew of mobile and Internet deals that lured consumers before Cyber Monday, traditionally the biggest day for e-commerce in America. While it remains to be seen if the gains over Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday can be sustained, the latest estimates show shoppers scooping up early special offers via their smart phones and tablets, the way they used to hunt for bargains in brick-and-mortar stores. Online sales increased 17.4 percent on Thanksgiving and 20. ... Full Story | Top |
| How to build world's tallest skyscraper in 90 days Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 01:35 PM PST  A Chinese company thinks they've simplified the construction process so much that they can build the world's tallest skyscraper in 90 days. Full Story | Top |
| 'Gangnam Style' video becomes YouTube's most viewed Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 08:06 PM PST South Korean rap star Psy's music video "Gangnam Style" on Saturday became the most watched item ever posted to YouTube with more than 800 million views, edging past Canadian teen star Justin Bieber's 2-year-old video for his song "Baby." Full Story | Top |
| A checklist to see whether debt reduction is real Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 06:55 PM PST  President Barack Obama and leaders of the lame-duck Congress may be just weeks away from shaking hands on a deal to avert the dreaded "fiscal cliff." So it's natural to wonder: If they announce a bipartisan package promising to curb mushrooming federal deficits, will it be real? Full Story | Top |
| Egypt's president faces judicial revolt over decree Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 02:21 PM PST  Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi faced a rebellion from judges who accused him on Saturday of expanding his powers at their expense, deepening a crisis that has triggered violence in the street and exposed the country's deep divisions. The Judges' Club, a body representing judges across Egypt, called for a strike during a meeting interrupted with chants demanding the "downfall of the regime" - the rallying cry in the uprising that toppled Hosni Mubarak last year. ... Full Story | Top |
| New trail in ex-Atlanta rail corridor draws crowds Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 01:47 PM PST  Since a new urban trail opened last month in a former rail corridor in Atlanta, it has drawn crowds of joggers, dog-walkers and cyclists to take in spectacular views of the skyline and neighborhoods once seen only by train. Hundreds of trees have been planted along the paved 14-foot-wide path, while artists have added works such as windmills made of bicycle parts and colorful murals on concrete overpasses. Full Story | Top |
| When it comes to gender gap, men play crucial role Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 02:55 PM PST  Sorry, fellas, but President Barack Obama's re-election makes it official: Women can overrule men at the ballot box. Full Story | Top |
| Thousands of Italians rally against Monti's austerity Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 01:35 PM PST  Tens of thousands of students and workers rallied across Italy on Saturday to protest against austerity measures imposed by Prime Minister Mario Monti's technocrat government. Appointed a year ago when Italy came close to a Greek-style debt crisis, Monti has pushed through painful tax increases and spending cuts to try to rein in public finances at a time when schools and universities say they desperately need more support. "We need to fight for our rights. ... Full Story | Top |
| Chinese-Mexicans celebrate repatriation to Mexico Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 03:23 PM PST  Juan Chiu Trujillo was 5 years old when he left his native Mexico for a visit to his father's hometown in southern China. He was 35 when he returned. Full Story | Top |
| African presidents urge Congo rebels to abandon war Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 02:20 PM PST  African leaders called on eastern rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday to abandon their aim of toppling the government and leave the city of Goma they captured this week. The appeal came from heads of state of the central African Great Lakes region who fear that if left unchecked the offensive by the M23 rebels could drag the volatile, ethnically-diverse and mineral-rich region back into another bloody conflict. ... Full Story | Top |
| Ex-boxer Hector 'Macho' Camacho dies Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 08:41 AM PST  Hector ''Macho'' Camacho, a Puerto Rican boxer known for skill and flamboyance in the ring as well as for a messy personal life and run-ins with the police, was declared dead on Saturday, four days after being shot in the face. He was 50. Full Story | Top |
| Will U.S. role at climate talks change after storm? Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 08:53 AM PST  During a year with a monster storm and scorching heat waves, Americans have experienced the kind of freakish weather that many scientists say will occur more often on a warming planet. Full Story | Top |
| Pope elevates six cardinals to choose successor Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 10:11 AM PST  Pope Benedict XVI responded to criticism that the club of churchmen who will choose his successor is too Eurocentric, elevating six new cardinals from Colombia, India, Lebanon, Nigeria, the Philippines and the U.S. during a formal ceremony Saturday. Full Story | Top |
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