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| Here's a tax increase Republican lawmakers support Monday, Oct 28, 2013 12:42 AM PDT  WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans in Congress don't usually fight for tax increases, especially ones that are part of President Barack Obama's health care law. Full Story | Top |
| Is Ted Cruz a natural-born citizen eligible to serve as president? Monday, Oct 28, 2013 07:00 AM PDT  Sarah Helene Duggin from the Catholic University of America looks at potential foreign-born presidential candidates like Ted Cruz and a possible emerging consensus among scholars about their eligibility for the White House. Full Story | Top |
| 'Lost world' discovered in remote Australia Sunday, Oct 27, 2013 11:00 PM PDT  Sydney (AFP) - An expedition to a remote part of northern Australia has uncovered three new vertebrate species isolated for millions of years, with scientists Monday calling the area a "lost world". Full Story | Top |
| Ann Coulter’s political crush on Ted Cruz Monday, Oct 28, 2013 04:10 AM PDT The conservative pundit defends McConnell for reelection and bashes Rubio. Full Story | Top |
| Tesla shares fall on reports of second fiery crash Monday, Oct 28, 2013 01:53 PM PDT Tesla Motors shares dropped Monday after reports of a second fiery crash involving the company's Model S electric car. On Oct. 17 in Merida, Mexico, a Model S sped into a roundabout, crashed through a ... Full Story | Top |
| Not happy with work? Wait until you're 50 or older Monday, Oct 28, 2013 12:46 AM PDT  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Not happy with your job? Just wait. Full Story | Top |
| Report: Obama administration knew millions wouldn't be able to keep insurance Monday, Oct 28, 2013 03:22 PM PDT  While campaigning for health care reform, President Obama went out of his way to make one thing perfectly clear. If you liked your current health care plan, you'd be able to keep it. Full Story | Top |
| Consumer Reports pulls recommendation for Toyota Camry Monday, Oct 28, 2013 09:50 AM PDT  By Ben Klayman DETROIT (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp's reputation for quality took a hit on Monday when influential magazine Consumer Reports pulled its recommendation on three of the Japanese automaker's vehicles, including its popular flagship Camry sedan, due to poor crash test results. While Toyota's luxury Lexus and namesake brands were ranked most reliable in the U.S. ... Full Story | Top |
| Fed judge: Texas abortion limits unconstitutional Monday, Oct 28, 2013 03:14 PM PDT  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge determined Monday that new Texas abortion restrictions place an unconstitutional burden on women seeking to end a pregnancy, a ruling that keeps open dozens of abortion clinics across the state while officials appeal. Full Story | Top |
| Sea lion swipes fish right off the dock Monday, Oct 28, 2013 10:29 AM PDT As two fishermen show off their catches, a sea lion decides he wants in on the action. Full Story | Top |
| A year after Romney loss, GOP woes run even deeper Monday, Oct 28, 2013 08:13 AM PDT  WASHINGTON (AP) — A year after losing a presidential race many Republicans thought was winnable, the party arguably is in worse shape than before. The GOP is struggling to control tensions between its tea party and establishment wings and watching approval ratings sink to record lows. Full Story | Top |
| Congress eyes milk prices, politics in farm talks Monday, Oct 28, 2013 01:05 AM PDT  WASHINGTON (AP) — The fight over renewing the nation's farm bill has centered on cuts to the $80 billion-a-year food stamp program. But there could be unintended consequences if no agreement is reached: higher milk prices. Full Story | Top |
| White House OKs limited waiver on health penalty Monday, Oct 28, 2013 05:07 PM PDT  WASHINGTON (AP) — With website woes ongoing, the Obama administration Monday granted a six-week extension until March 31 for Americans to sign up for coverage next year and avoid new tax penalties under the president's health care overhaul law. Full Story | Top |
| Woods says the next step is up to Golf Channel Monday, Oct 28, 2013 07:58 AM PDT  HAIKOU, China (AP) — Tiger Woods issued a veiled challenge to Golf Channel over a column written by analyst Brandel Chamblee that a series of rules violations by Woods amounted to cheating. Full Story | Top |
| Big push for 'Obamacare' sign-up across Florida Monday, Oct 28, 2013 07:41 AM PDT Organizers trying to sign people up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act say they're launching their most extensive effort yet in Florida. Hundreds of volunteers for Get Covered America are ... Full Story | Top |
| Scientists dig for fossils in LA a century later Monday, Oct 28, 2013 02:58 AM PDT  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Surrounded by a gooey graveyard of prehistoric beasts, a small crew diligently wades through a backlog of fossil finds from a century of excavation at the La Brea Tar Pits in the heart of Los Angeles. Full Story | Top |
| Graham says he'll block nominations over Benghazi Monday, Oct 28, 2013 03:04 PM PDT  WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Lindsey Graham is threatening to hold up all nominations for federal government positions until survivors of last year's deadly attack on the diplomatic post in Libya appear before Congress. Full Story | Top |
| FACT CHECK: Sebelius misstates law on signup start Monday, Oct 28, 2013 11:12 AM PDT  WASHINGTON (AP) — Misstating the health care law she is responsible for administering, Kathleen Sebelius has asserted that the law required health insurance sign-ups to start Oct. 1, whether the system was ready or not. In fact, the decision when to launch the sign-up website was hers. Full Story | Top |
| Docs to parents: Limit kids' texts, tweets, online Monday, Oct 28, 2013 11:23 AM PDT  CHICAGO (AP) — Doctors 2 parents: Limit kids' tweeting, texting & keep smartphones, laptops out of bedrooms. #goodluckwiththat. Full Story | Top |
| GOP set to question Sebelius on health law Monday, Oct 28, 2013 12:45 AM PDT  WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans plan to seek answers from Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on the Obama administration's troubled start for its health care website to buy insurance, and are raising concerns about the privacy of information that applicants submit under the new system. Full Story | Top |
| Chelsea Clinton makes sure Sandy’s devastation is remembered Monday, Oct 28, 2013 04:30 AM PDT The former first daughter has made Sandy recovery a priority as she steps up her role in her family's foundation. Full Story | Top |
| Jackson's doctor released from jail after 2 years Monday, Oct 28, 2013 07:49 AM PDT  LOS ANGELES (AP) — The doctor convicted of killing Michael Jackson was released from jail Monday after serving nearly two years of a four-year sentence. Full Story | Top |
| Dubai opens sprawling second airport to passengers Monday, Oct 28, 2013 02:00 AM PDT  The Gulf emirate of Dubai on Sunday opened passenger operations at its second airport, Al-Maktoum International, touted to be the world's largest once it is completed. Full Story | Top |
| Asian carp reproduce in Great Lakes watershed Monday, Oct 28, 2013 02:58 PM PDT  TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Scientists said Monday they have documented for the first time that an Asian carp species has successfully reproduced within the Great Lakes watershed, an ominous development in the struggle to slam the door on the hungry invaders that could threaten native fish. Full Story | Top |
| Report: US monitored 60 million calls in Spain Monday, Oct 28, 2013 10:27 AM PDT  MADRID (AP) — A Spanish newspaper published a document Monday that it said shows the U.S. National Security Agency spied on more than 60 million phone calls in Spain in one month alone — the latest revelation about alleged massive U.S. spying on allies. Full Story | Top |
| Fleetwood Mac cancels shows for McVie's health Monday, Oct 28, 2013 04:08 AM PDT  Fleetwood Mac is canceling planned performances in Australia and New Zealand as bassist John McVie is treated for cancer. Band members Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham said in a statement ... Full Story | Top |
| Documentary: Fear and stress define life under drones Monday, Oct 28, 2013 08:20 AM PDT "I wasn't scared of drones before," says Nabeela, an 8-year-old whose grandmother, Mamana Bibi, was killed by a 2012 drone strike. "But now when they fly overhead I wonder, 'Will I be next?'" Full Story | Top |
| Mich. gov. says lawsuits led to bankruptcy filing Monday, Oct 28, 2013 12:43 PM PDT  Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder testified Monday that lawsuits filed against him, the Detroit emergency manager and others by city debtholders proved to be the final straw that led him to authorize the city ... Full Story | Top |
| Penn State: 26 people get $59.7M over Sandusky Monday, Oct 28, 2013 04:58 PM PDT  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Penn State said Monday it is paying $59.7 million to 26 young men over claims of child sexual abuse at the hands of former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, a man once revered as a university icon who is now serving what is effectively a life prison sentence. Full Story | Top |
| Syrian hackers hit Obama-linked Twitter, Facebook accounts Monday, Oct 28, 2013 01:44 PM PDT  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Syrian Electronic Army, a hacker group sympathetic to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, on Monday seized control of an online tool used by an advocacy organization for U.S. President Barack Obama to redirect links sent from his Twitter and Facebook accounts. The link shortener used by Organizing for Action, a group that evolved from Obama's re-election campaign, was briefly hacked, an official from the group said. Link shorteners abbreviate Web links so they take up less space in a tweet, which is limited to 140 characters. ... Full Story | Top |
| Barking dogs may have caused fatal shootings of 4 Monday, Oct 28, 2013 03:01 PM PDT PHOENIX (AP) — For months, Michael Guzzo complained to neighbors about incessant dog barking in his Phoenix townhome complex, even putting up fliers on doors reminding neighbors of city pet ordinances Full Story | Top |
| U.S. factory, housing data suggest economy losing steam Monday, Oct 28, 2013 01:06 PM PDT  By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. manufacturing output barely rose in September and contracts to buy previously owned homes recorded their largest drop in nearly 3-1/2 years, the latest signs the economy's momentum ebbed as the third quarter ended. The reports on Monday showed economic activity was on weak footing even before a 16-day partial shutdown of the U.S. federal government early in October that is expected to weigh on fourth quarter growth. ... Full Story | Top |
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