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Atheists' monument near Ten Commandments Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 12:52 PM PDT The monument to their nonbelief in God stands in front of a Florida courthouse. Full Story | Top |
Biden gives Republicans a tea party label Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 07:42 PM PDT The vice president ridiculed this fall's Virginia Republican ticket. Full Story | Top |
Gay marriage opponents ask court to intervene Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 05:28 PM PDT SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Less than 24 hours after California started issuing marriage licenses to same sex couples, lawyers for the sponsors of the state's gay marriage ban filed an emergency motion Saturday asking the U.S. Supreme Court to stop the weddings being performed in San Francisco. Full Story | Top |
Tension rises ahead of Egypt protest Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 02:12 PM PDT CAIRO (AP) — Organizers of a mass protest against Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi claimed Saturday that more than 22 million people have signed their petition demanding the Islamist leader step down, asserting that the tally was a reflection of how much the public has turned against his rule. Full Story | Top |
In South Africa, Obama pays tribute to ill Mandela Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 11:54 AM PDT JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Paying tribute to his personal hero, President Barack Obama met privately Saturday with Nelson Mandela's family as the world anxiously awaited news on the condition of the ailing 94-year-old anti-apartheid leader. Full Story | Top |
Millions worldwide share difficult Mandela vigil Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 01:54 PM PDT As Nelson Mandela lingers in a hospital, yet another remarkable moment is helping to seal his legacy: Millions of people around the world, united by respect and gratitude, are preparing for this beloved man to die. Full Story | Top |
Kerry pushing Israel, Palestinians to resume talks Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 07:48 PM PDT JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, engaged in breakneck shuttle diplomacy to coax Israel and the Palestinians back into peace talks, is flying to the West Bank on Sunday to have a third meeting in as many days with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Full Story | Top |
Phoenix, Las Vegas bake in scorching heat Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 07:53 PM PDT DEATH VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Scorching heat blistered the Southwest on Saturday, where highs between 115 and 120 degrees were recorded for parts of Arizona, Nevada and California. Full Story | Top |
5 key moments from first week of Zimmerman trial Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 01:23 PM PDT SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — The first week of George Zimmerman's second-degree murder trial closed Friday. At the start of the week, prosecutors and defense attorneys outlined their cases for the jury of six women. Then prosecutors began putting on their case. Full Story | Top |
NYC Fourth of July: 'It Begins with a Spark' Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 08:53 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — What's new this Fourth of July? Full Story | Top |
Stones play long-awaited Glastonbury gig Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 04:18 PM PDT PILTON, England (AP) — There's a first time for everything, even if you're the Rolling Stones. Full Story | Top |
Mayhem marks start of 100th Tour de France Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 08:36 PM PDT BASTIA, Corsica (AP) — Riders at the Tour de France know to expect the unexpected. But nothing could have prepared them for the mayhem that turned Saturday's first stage of the 100th Tour into a demolition derby on two wheels. Full Story | Top |
Funeral held for man in ex-Patriot's murder case Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 01:51 PM PDT BOSTON (AP) — Hundreds of relatives, friends and teammates wept together and hugged Saturday at the funeral of a semi-pro football player whose killing led to murder and weapons charges against former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez. Full Story | Top |
First week of testimony in Martin case wraps up Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 09:04 AM PDT SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — The first week of George Zimmerman's second-degree murder trial wrapped up with testimony from two neighbors and a police officer that seemed to bolster the defense's argument that he was pinned on his back by Trayvon Martin before shooting the teen. Full Story | Top |
AP photographer describes 128-degree heat Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 12:13 PM PDT FURNACE CREEK, Calif. (AP) — Associated Press photographer Chris Carlson is no stranger to heat. He grew up just outside Palm Springs, Calif. On Friday, he returned to his desert roots, leaving his home near Los Angeles and driving to the hottest place on earth on one of the hottest days of the year. Below, he describes what it is like to be in triple digit heat in Death Valley: Full Story | Top |
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