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Homeland Security nominee under investigation

Homeland Security nominee under investigation

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 10:04 AM PDT

Mayorkas, director of USCIS, looks toward U.S Attorney General Holder as they host a special naturalization ceremony at the Department of Justice in WashingtonAlejandro Mayorkas is a target of a probe of the nation's foreign investment visa program.

Al-Qaida says it freed 500 inmates in Iraq jail-break

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 08:20 AM PDT

FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2009 file photo, guards stand at a cell block at the renovated Abu Ghraib prison, now renamed Baghdad Central Prison and run by Iraqis in Baghdad, Iraq. Late-night jailbreak attempts at two major prisons outside Baghdad have killed dozens, including at least 25 members of Iraq's security forces who battled militants armed with car bombs, mortars and machine guns, officials said Monday. (AP Photo/Karim Kadim, File)By Suadad al-Salhy BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Al Qaeda claimed responsibility on Tuesday for simultaneous raids on two Iraqi prisons and said more than 500 inmates had been set free in the operation, one of its most brazen in Iraq. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, formed earlier this year through a merger of al Qaeda's affiliates in Syria and Iraq, said it had stormed Baghdad's Abu Ghraib jail and another, some 20 km (12 miles) north of capital, after months of preparation. ...

Cop who released Tsarnaev photos on restricted duty

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 09:42 AM PDT

Tsarnaev surrenders.Sgt. Sean Murphy, the Massachusetts state trooper who gave graphic photos documenting the surrender of accused Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to Boston magazine, was placed on placed on restricted desk duty Tuesday pending the outcome of an internal investigation.

Federal appeals court rules that execution drug can't be imported

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 09:38 AM PDT

This photo taken May 27, 2008 file photo shows the gurney in Huntsville, Texas, where Texas' condemned are strapped down to receive a lethal dose of drugs. The first execution by lethal injection in Texas occurred in 1982. Since then the state has executed 499 prisoners. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan, File)WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the Food and Drug Administration violated its duty by allowing a misbranded and unapproved new drug to be imported for use in executions by lethal injection.

NYC airport fully reopens after jet's hard landing

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 04:34 AM PDT

In this photo provided by Jared Rosenstein, a Southwest Airlines plane whose nose gear collapsed as it touched down on the runway is surrounded by emergency vehicles at LaGuardia Airport in New York on Monday, July 22, 2013. The plane was carrying 149 passengers and crew. (AP Photo/Jared Rosenstein) MANDATORY CREDITNEW YORK (AP) — New York City's LaGuardia Airport fully reopened Tuesday, a day after the collapse of a plane's front landing gear sent it skidding along the tarmac and temporarily closed the airport.

US artist, Syrian children beautify refugee camp

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 09:25 AM PDT

Syrian refugee children peer from the window of their classroom, newly decorated with a mural, at Zaatari refugee camp, near the Syrian border, in Mafraq, Jordan, Tuesday, July 23, 2013. Several writings in Arabic can be read on the mural, made up of old sayings and poetry that encourage the people to seek knowledge. Most of the trailers and tents match the beige color of the swirling sand surrounding the Zaatari refugee camp, home to about 120,000 Syrians who fled the nearly three-year war still gripping the nation. Slowly though, that's changing with the help of a U.S.-based artist who is leading children haunted by the conflict to paint buildings and walls at the crowded camp with murals expressing their lives and hopes. (AP Photo/Mohammad Hannon)ZAATARI, Jordan (AP) — Young Syrian children, refugees of their country's grinding civil war, playfully grab paint brushes and rollers nearly as big as they are in this windswept desert camp, adding splashes of bright color to their bleak surroundings.

Grants, scholarships key to paying for college

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 07:31 AM PDT

FILE - Prospective students and their parents tour Georgetown University's campus in Washington, in this Wednesday, July 10, 2013, file photo. Grants and scholarships are taking a leading role in paying college bills, surpassing the traditional role parents long have played in helping foot the bills, according to a report from loan giant Sallie Mae. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)WASHINGTON (AP) — Grants and scholarships are taking a leading role in paying college bills, surpassing the traditional role parents long have played in helping foot the bills, according to a report from loan giant Sallie Mae.

William, Kate, baby to leave hospital Tuesday

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 10:29 AM PDT

Carole and Michael Middleton, the parents of Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, smile as they arrive at St. Mary's Hospital exclusive Lindo Wing in London, Tuesday, July 23, 2013, where the Duchess gave birth on Monday July 22. The Royal couple are expected to head to London's Kensington Palace from the hospital with their newly born son, the third in line to the British throne. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)LONDON (AP) — The grandparents have visited, and now the world is due to see Prince William, his wife, Kate, and their newborn baby boy emerge from a central London hospital Tuesday.

Toll from China quake hits 94, with 1,000 injured

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 02:01 AM PDT

In this July 22, 2013 photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency, soldiers carry out a rescue mission after a strong quake jolted Lalu Village, Hetuo Township, Minxian County, northwest China's Gansu Province. A strong earthquake shook an arid, hilly farming area in northwest China sparked landslides and destroyed or damaged thousands of brick-and-mud homes Monday. (AP Photo/Xinhua, Cao Zhengping)BEIJING (AP) — Rescuers with shovels and sniffer dogs chipped away at collapsed hillsides Tuesday as the death toll rose to 94 from a strong earthquake in a farming region of northwest China.

Pope's Brazil security questioned after mob scene

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 11:02 AM PDT

Pope Francis waves from his popemobile as he make his way into central Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, July 22, 2013. The pontiff arrived for a seven-day visit in Brazil, the world's most populous Roman Catholic nation. During his visit, Francis will meet with legions of young Roman Catholics converging on Rio for the church's World Youth Day festival.(AP Photo/Felipe Dana)RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian security forces blamed each other on Tuesday for the mob scenes that erupted around Pope Francis when he was dogged by a frantic crowd of faithful Catholics after his arrival in the country.

Johannesburg loses eatery with star-studded past

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 09:20 AM PDT

In this photo taken Tuesday, July 16 2013, Eduan Naude, poses with photos of celebrities, including former president Nelson Mandela, front left, with co-owner and partner, Brian Shalkoff, in the Gramadoelas restaurant. The restaurant, which drew global figures as clients, is closing at the end of the month after the murder of Shalkoff. (AP Photo/Denis Farrell)JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The name of the South African restaurant means "the back of beyond," but it was the place to be in its heyday, drawing Nelson Mandela and other global figures who perused a menu of ostrich casserole, deep-fried crocodile cubes and other regionally inspired dishes. Now Gramadoelas is closing after the murder of one of its two convivial owners.

Ryan Braun accepts 65-game drug suspension

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 01:11 AM PDT

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2012 file photo, Milwaukee Brewers Ryan Braun holds his elbow after missing a swing during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, in Washington. Braun, a former National League MVP, on Monday, July 22, 2013 was suspended without pay for the rest of the season and admitted he "made mistakes" in violating Major League Baseball's drug policies. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)NEW YORK (AP) — Ryan Braun stood on a spring training field and proclaimed he was innocent of using banned testosterone.

FDA cracks down on illegal diabetes remedies

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 09:06 AM PDT

This undated photo provided by The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shows Diexi, which is sold as a traditional Indian "herbal formula," which actually contains metformin, the most common prescription drug used to treat diabetes. The product is sold by Amrutam Life Care, of Surat, India. The FDA sent warning letters to 15 companies, including Amrutam Life Care, ordering them to stop selling diabetes treatments such as Diexi which violate U.S. drug laws. ( AP Photo/FDA)WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration is cracking down on more than a dozen companies that market illegal treatments for diabetes, ranging from bogus dietary supplements to prescription drugs sold online without a prescription.

William, Kate, royal baby to leave hospital today

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 10:17 AM PDT

Carole and Michael Middleton, the parents of Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, smile as they arrive at St. Mary's Hospital exclusive Lindo Wing in London, Tuesday, July 23, 2013, where the Duchess gave birth on Monday July 22. The Royal couple are expected to head to London's Kensington Palace from the hospital with their newly born son, the third in line to the British throne. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)LONDON (AP) — Palace officials say that Prince William, his wife, Kate, and their newborn baby boy are due to leave the hospital later Tuesday.

White House slams House GOP plan for immigrants

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 08:35 AM PDT

FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2013 file photo, President Barack Obama, and White House Senior Advisor Dan Pfeiffer react to a reporter's question as they leave the Treasury Department in Washington. Pfeiffer, on Tuesday, July 23, 2013, accused the House GOP of WASHINGTON (AP) — A White House senior adviser is accusing the House GOP of "cruel hypocrisy" for contemplating legal status for unauthorized immigrants brought to the U.S. as children — without also legalizing their parents.

Prince Charles visits royal baby at hospital

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 09:42 AM PDT

Carole and Michael Middleton, the parents of Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, smile as they arrive at St. Mary's Hospital exclusive Lindo Wing in London, Tuesday, July 23, 2013, where the Duchess gave birth on Monday July 22. The Royal couple are expected to head to London's Kensington Palace from the hospital with their newly born son, the third in line to the British throne. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)LONDON (AP) — Prince Charles has paid a visit to his newborn grandson for the first time.

Pope all smiles as Brazilians swarm his car in Rio

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 11:05 PM PDT

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Pope Francis wants to ignite the passion of Roman Catholics for their faith while on his first international trip, and the boisterous, sometimes frenzied welcome he got on his first day in Rio seemed to fill those hopes.

William and Kate thank hospital for baby care

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 08:33 AM PDT

Carole and Michael Middleton, the parents of Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, smile as they arrive at St. Mary's Hospital exclusive Lindo Wing in London, Tuesday, July 23, 2013, where the Duchess gave birth on Monday July 22. The Royal couple are expected to head to London's Kensington Palace from the hospital with their newly born son, the third in line to the British throne. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)LONDON (AP) — Prince William, Kate and their baby boy were spending their first full day as a family Tuesday inside a London hospital, thanking staff for their care but making well-wishers wait for a first glimpse of the royal heir.

Photos: Pope Francis a big hit in Brazil, but protests continue

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 08:50 AM PDT

Photos: Pope Francis a big hit in Brazil, but protests continuePeople reach out to Pope Francis as he rides in a popemobile through Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, July 22, 2013. Pope Francis returned to his home continent for the first time as pontiff, embarking on a seven-day visit meant to fan the fervor of the faithful around the globe. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

The day in pictures: Birth of the royal baby

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 03:38 PM PDT

The day in pictures: Birth of the royal babyA town crier announces the royal birth outside the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital after Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to a baby boy in central London July 22, 2013. Prince William's wife Kate gave birth on Monday to a baby boy, in the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital, who becomes third in line to the British throne, his office said. The royal baby, the couple's first child, was born at 4:24 p.m. (1524 GMT), weighing 8 lbs and 6 oz. REUTERS/Andrew Winning

Menthol cigarettes worse than regular: FDA

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 06:26 AM PDT

In this Wednesday, July 17, 2013, photo, Marlboro cigarettes are on display in a CVS store in Pittsburgh. Altria reports quarterly earnings on Tuesday, July 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)No, adding menthol doesn't make them healthier. More addictive, maybe.

Republicans propose cuts to environment, arts programs

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 01:23 PM PDT

Rep. Tim Griffin, R-Ark., center, and other House GOP leaders speak to reporters just before a vote to delay the individual and employer mandates of President Barack Obama's signature health care law, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, July 17, 2013. House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., listens at right, with Rep. Todd Young, R-Ind., left rear. A bill offered from Rep.Griffin would implement the president's one-year delay in the employer mandate, and another by Rep. Young would delay the individual mandate. It's the 38th time the GOP majority has tried to eliminate, defund or scale back the program since Republicans took control of the House in January 2011. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans Monday proposed slashing cuts to environmental programs and funding for the Smithsonian Institution and the arts as they unveiled the latest legislation to implement the second year of budget cuts required under so-called sequestration.

LaGuardia runway open after rough Southwest landing

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 05:26 AM PDT

Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 sits on the tarmac at LaGuardia airport, after making an emergency landing without its nose gear, in New YorkBy Jonathan Allen NEW YORK (Reuters) - A runway at New York City's LaGuardia Airport, shut after a landing gear on a Southwest Airlines jet collapsed on touchdown Monday evening, was reopened Tuesday morning, an airport spokesman said. Eight people, including three crew members, suffered minor injuries after the incident, Southwest said. Flight delays of up to an hour were expected for the rest of the morning, said Steve Coleman, a spokesman for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which runs the area's airports. ...

Al Jazeera TV accuses Egypt of intimidating its staff

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 06:29 AM PDT

Members of Muslim Brotherhood and supporters of ousted President Mursi clash with anti-Mursi protesters in CairoDOHA (Reuters) - The pan-Arab Al Jazeera television network accused Egyptian authorities on Tuesday of a sustained campaign of intimidation against its staff, rejecting charges of pro-Islamist bias in its reporting on the crisis in Egypt. Hours after the Egyptian military ousted Islamist President Mohamed Mursi on July 3, security forces raided the Cairo offices of Al Jazeera's Egyptian news channel, which military sources accused at the time of broadcasting "incitement". ...

Mob scene after Pope makes wrong turn

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 07:45 PM PDT

A member of the security detail holds up a baby to Pope Francis as he makes his way in the popemobile into central Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, July 22, 2013. The pontiff arrived for a seven-day visit in Brazil, the world's most populous Roman Catholic nation. During his visit, Francis will meet with legions of young Roman Catholics converging on Rio for the church's World Youth Day festival. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)A humble Fiat carrying Pope Francis went into the thick of a frenzied Rio crowd.

What the heck is Ted Cruz doing in Iowa?

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 04:25 AM PDT

What the Heck is Ted Cruz Doing in Iowa?Politics Confidential Sen. Ted Cruz had never won an election before Texans elected him to the Senate last year, but already the Republican's travel schedule looks more like that of a presidential candidate than one for a freshman lawmaker, with stops in key battleground states like Iowa, New Hampshire, and Florida. Politics Confidential joined Cruz [...]

What's in a royal name? Lots of tradition

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 12:52 PM PDT

A town crier announces the royal birth outside the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital after Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to a baby boy in central LondonLONDON (AP) — When it comes to Prince William and his wife Kate's new baby boy, choosing just one name won't do. You need about three or four.

Obamas to William and Kate: 'Happiness and blessings'

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 02:44 PM PDT

Kate Middleton wears a cream coloured dress from British high street brand Reiss accompanied by American President Barack Obama, Prince William and First Lady Michelle Obama (PA)President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama welcomed the #RoyalBaby's arrival and wished Prince William and Duchess Kate "all the happiness and blessings parenthood brings."

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