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| Relief for W.Va. chemical spill victims Sunday, Jan 12, 2014 01:32 PM PST  Some restaurants are reopening in parts of the state where water supply was poisoned. Full Story | Top |
| Haiti marks fourth anniversary of quake that killed 250,000 Sunday, Jan 12, 2014 05:46 PM PST  Port-au-Prince (AFP) - Haiti marked four years on Sunday since a violent earthquake shattered the impoverished nation, which is still struggling to recover from the widespread devastation that killed 250,000 people. President Michel Martelly, who has faced protests over the slow pace of rebuilding, declared the anniversary a "day of reflection and commemoration." "35 seconds ... That's all time that was needed, on January 12, 2010, to spread darkness over Haiti. Wearing white as he addressed thousands of Haitians gathered for a minute of silence in memory of the catastrophe's victims, Martelly also thanked "the friends of Haiti who came from all over to help." Full Story | Top |
| Former New York City Mayor Giuliani defends Chris Christie Sunday, Jan 12, 2014 11:28 AM PST  Today on "This Week," former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani defended New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, but warned that the Garden State governor is putting his political future in jeopardy should evidence surface that he had any knowledge of his aides' alleged actions in... Full Story | Top |
| Israelis pay final respects to Ariel Sharon Sunday, Jan 12, 2014 09:01 AM PST  JERUSALEM (AP) — Israelis from all walks of life flocked to parliament Sunday to catch a glimpse of Ariel Sharon's coffin and pay their final respects to the iconic former prime minister and general. Full Story | Top |
| Top envoys insist Syria peace talks must proceed Sunday, Jan 12, 2014 02:01 PM PST  PARIS (AP) — Syria's Western-backed opposition came under steely pressure Sunday to attend peace talks in just over a week as envoys from 11 countries converged to help restore, and test, credibility of a rebel coalition sapped by vicious infighting and indecision. Full Story | Top |
| Vote on charter defines Egypt's post-Morsi future Sunday, Jan 12, 2014 01:05 PM PST  CAIRO (AP) — With a presidential run by Egypt's powerful military chief seeming more likely by the day, this week's constitution referendum, to be held amid a massive security force deployment, is widely seen as a vote of confidence in the regime he installed last summer. Full Story | Top |
| Arrivals stream into Golden Globes Sunday, Jan 12, 2014 04:47 PM PST  The crush of celebrities arriving at the Golden Globes led Jimmy Fallon to make a predictable joke: "Chris Christie's directing traffic out there." Full Story | Top |
| Car bombs, clashes kill 21 civilians in Iraq Sunday, Jan 12, 2014 09:08 AM PST  BAGHDAD (AP) — A series of car bomb attacks and clashes between security forces and militants around and north of Baghdad killed at least 21 civilians, officials said Sunday, amid an ongoing standoff between Iraqi forces and al-Qaida-linked militants west of the Iraqi capital. Full Story | Top |
| Neighbor accuses Justin Bieber of egging home Sunday, Jan 12, 2014 12:18 PM PST  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sheriff's deputies are investigating Justin Bieber for yet another dispute with a neighbor that could land him in court. Full Story | Top |
| Manning, Broncos beat Chargers 24-17 Sunday, Jan 12, 2014 05:16 PM PST  DENVER (AP) — Peyton Manning welcomed Wes Welker back into the lineup with a touchdown toss and the Denver Broncos narrowly avoided a repeat of their playoff slip from last year, advancing to the AFC championship game with a 24-17 win over the San Diego Chargers on Sunday. Full Story | Top |
| SHOW BITS: Steady as they go Sunday, Jan 12, 2014 04:37 PM PST  LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Show Bits brings you Sunday's 71st annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills through the eyes of Associated Press journalists. Follow them on Twitter where available with the handles listed after each item. Full Story | Top |
| Kaepernick lifts 49ers over Panthers 23-10 Sunday, Jan 12, 2014 03:22 PM PST  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Colin Kaepernick raced into the end zone, then pretended to rip open his shirt with both hands imitating Cam Newton's Superman touchdown celebration. Full Story | Top |
| Christmas delivery finally for space station Sunday, Jan 12, 2014 11:58 AM PST  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The six space station astronauts finally got their Christmas presents Sunday with the arrival of a privately launched supply ship that took an extra month to soar. Full Story | Top |
| Fey and Poehler to kick off Globes party Sunday, Jan 12, 2014 12:57 PM PST  The surest bet at Sunday night's Golden Globes? Hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. Full Story | Top |
| Court weighs president's recess appointments power Sunday, Jan 12, 2014 07:24 AM PST  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is refereeing a politically charged dispute between President Barack Obama and Senate Republicans over the president's power to temporarily fill high-level positions. Full Story | Top |
| After leak, people worried but want plants to stay Sunday, Jan 12, 2014 10:39 AM PST  DRY BRANCH, W.Va. (AP) — For Bonnie Wireman, the white plastic bag covering her kitchen faucet is a reminder that she can't drink the water. Full Story | Top |
| Republicans defend Christie on 'bridgegate' Sunday, Jan 12, 2014 09:40 AM PST  Prominent Republicans hit the Sunday morning talk show circuit to defend Chris Christie, comparing the New Jersey governor's handling of the bridge scandal to President Obama's response to the Benghazi terror attack and the IRS' targeting of conservative groups. Full Story | Top |
| Body of Israel's Ariel Sharon lies in state Sunday, Jan 12, 2014 03:21 AM PST  Hundreds of Israelis lined up outside Israel's parliament building on Sunday to pay their last respects. Full Story | Top |
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