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Now is the time 'to stop 60 years of decline'

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Now is the time 'to stop 60 years of decline'

Now is the time 'to stop 60 years of decline'

Posted: 19 Jul 2013 09:02 AM PDT

The sun sets on Detroit, Thursday, July 18, 2013. State-appointed emergency manager Kevyn Orr asked a federal judge permission to place Detroit into Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection Thursday. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder defends authorizing bankruptcy petition for Detroit.

Coroner: Teen in Asiana crash killed by vehicle

Posted: 19 Jul 2013 10:38 AM PDT

FILE - In this July 6, 2013, file photo, firefighters, lower center, stand by a tarpaulin sheet covering the body of a Chinese teen struck by a fire truck during the emergency response to the crash of Asiana Flight 214 at the San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco. Airline pilots spend nearly all their time monitoring automated cockpit systems rather than SAN MATEO, Calif. (AP) — A teenager survived the Asiana Airlines crash in San Francisco only to be struck and killed by a fire vehicle rushing to fight a blaze that broke out on the plane, authorities said on Friday.

Yawn—and this coffee maker is on

Posted: 19 Jul 2013 08:16 AM PDT

Douwe Egberts Coffee MachineThe marketing folks at Douwe Egberts might have stumbled upon brilliance.

DNA leaves 'no doubt' on one 'Boston Strangler' murder, says attorney general

Posted: 19 Jul 2013 08:46 AM PDT

FILE - This Feb. 25, 1967, file photo shows self-confessed Boston Strangler Albert DeSalvo minutes after his capture in Boston. DeSalvo confessed to the string of 1960s killings but was never convicted. He died in prison in the 1970s. Massachusetts officials said Thursday, July 11, 2013, that DNA technology led to a breakthrough, putting them in a position to formally charge the Boston Strangler with the murder of Mary Sullivan, last of the slayings attributed to the Boston Strangler. (AP Photo, File)BOSTON (Reuters) - The man who confessed to but was never convicted of the "Boston Strangler" murders that terrified this city 50 years ago did commit at least one of the attacks, Massachusetts prosecutors said on Friday, citing new DNA evidence. A week after the body of Albert DeSalvo was exhumed for further DNA testing, the tests confirmed that he killed 19-year-old Mary Sullivan, in January 1964, the last of 11 victims attributed to the Boston Strangler. ...

Thousands march to back ousted Egypt president

Posted: 19 Jul 2013 09:33 AM PDT

Supporters of Egypt's ousted President Mohammed Morsi are seen through an Egyptian flag gathering for Friday prayer, where protesters have installed their camp and held their daily rally, at Nasr city, Cairo, Egypt, Friday, July 19, 2013. Thousands of protesters are holding rallies across Egypt to demand the reinstatement of ousted President Mohammed Morsi. The Muslim Brotherhood, from which Morsi hails, is mobilizing followers to march in Cairo and elsewhere Friday for a protest they're dubbing "Breaking the Coup.CAIRO (AP) — Thousands of protesters calling for the return to power of Egypt's ousted Islamist president demonstrated in Cairo Friday as the military warned it will crack down on any violence, underlining the point with a show of force by fighter jets flying over the capital.

A year later, survivors recall Aurora shooting

Posted: 19 Jul 2013 07:35 AM PDT

In this Thursday, July 11, 2013 photo, Aurora, Colo., theater shooting victim Pierce O'Farrill pauses during an interview in Denver. O'Farrill bears the physical and emotional scars of the theater shooting, but he says he has since found peace within himself and even forgiveness for the gunman. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)AURORA, Colo. (AP) — It is not a small club, the survivors of the shootings at Theater 9.

DNA links Boston Strangler suspect to last victim

Posted: 19 Jul 2013 09:03 AM PDT

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 1967 file photo self-confessed Boston Strangler Albert DeSalvo is seen minutes after his capture in Boston. Authorities say DNA tests on the remains of DeSalvo confirm he killed Mary Sullivan, the woman believed to be the serial killer's last victim. DeSalvo admitted to killing Sullivan and 10 other women in the Boston area between 1962 and 1964 but later recanted. He was later killed in prison. (AP Photo, File)BOSTON (AP) — DNA tests confirm that the man who once claimed to be the Boston Strangler did kill the woman believed to be the serial killer's last victim and was likely responsible for the deaths of the other victims, authorities said Friday.

Kerry presses formula for resuming Mideast talks

Posted: 19 Jul 2013 10:11 AM PDT

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, center, makes his way to board a flight to reach the West Bank city of Ramallah, where he is expected to hold new talks with Palestinian president Mahmuod Abbas on Friday, July 19, 2013 in the Jordanian capital Amman. Kerry Friday met earlier with chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erakat in a final push to get a peace bid back on track before heading home. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry stepped up his drive Friday to get Israelis and Palestinians back to the negotiating table, facing Palestinian reluctance over his formula for resuming peace talks after nearly five years.(AP Photo/Mandel Ngan, Pool)RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry stepped up his drive to get Israelis and Palestinians back to the negotiating table, meeting with the Palestinian president Friday as he sought to close a deep divide between the two sides over a formula for resuming peace talks after nearly five years.

Russian opposition leader Navalny released

Posted: 19 Jul 2013 09:44 AM PDT

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, speaks to the media as he was released in a courtroom in Kirov, Russia Friday, July 19, 2013. A Russian court on Friday released opposition leader Alexei Navalny from custody less than 24 hours after he was convicted of embezzlement and sentenced to five years in prison. The release came after a surprise request by prosecutors, who said that because Navalny is a candidate in this falls Moscow mayoral race keeping him in custody would deny him his right to seek election. (AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky)KIROV, Russia (AP) — A Russian court Friday freed charismatic opposition leader Alexei Navalny from custody less than 24 hours after he was convicted of embezzlement, a surprise release he attributed to protests over a five-year prison sentence seen by supporters as a blatantly political attempt to silence a Kremlin foe.

Vet returns to NKorea for 1st black Navy aviator

Posted: 19 Jul 2013 09:29 AM PDT

FILE - In this undated file photo from around 1950 provided by the U.S. Navy, Ensign Jesse Brown, who died in December 1950 after his plane crashed in North Korea, sits in a cockpit of his plane. Two years after he made history by becoming the Navy's first black pilot Brown lay trapped in his downed fighter plane in subfreezing North Korea, his leg broken and bleeding. His wingman crash-landed to try to save him, and even burned his hands trying to put out the flames. A chopper hovered nearby. Lt. j.g. Thomas Hudner could save himself, but not his friend. Hudner heads to Pyongyang on Saturday, July 20, 2013 with hopes of traveling in the coming week to the region known in North Korea as the Jangjin Reservoir, accompanied by soldiers from the Korean People's Army, to the spot where Brown died in December 1950. (AP Photo/U.S. Navy, File)SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Two years after he made history by becoming the Navy's first black pilot, Ensign Jesse Brown lay trapped in his downed fighter plane in subfreezing North Korea, his leg broken and bleeding. His wingman crash-landed to try to save him, and even burned his hands trying to put out the flames.

Edgy new play spotlights death row teens in Iran

Posted: 19 Jul 2013 08:58 AM PDT

Iranian theater director Amin Miri, third from left in second row, poses with his theater group prior to their performance of "The Blue Feeling of Death,'' outside the theater hall in Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran, Iran, Thursday, July 18, 2013. The production opened last month as a showcase of activist art against Iran's legal codes that allow death sentences for children _ who then wait until their 18th birthday for possible execution. Opening night came even as Iranian officials tightened controls on the social media and other forms of political opposition before presidential elections, whose centrist winner, Hasan Rouhani, has brought hope of reversing some of the crackdowns. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The curtain opens. Six nooses hang above a group of teenage inmates, who are making chairs in a prison workshop to be used as platforms in their own hangings. The audience gasps.

Bombing in Sunni mosque in Iraq kills at least 17

Posted: 19 Jul 2013 06:55 AM PDT

BAGHDAD (AP) — A bomb ripped through a full Sunni mosque in central Iraq during midday prayers Friday, killing at least 17 people in the latest outburst of deadly violence targeting worshippers during the holy month of Ramadan.

Bulger's ex-partner recounts multiple killings

Posted: 19 Jul 2013 08:55 AM PDT

This pair of file photos shows Stephen "The Rifleman" Flemmi, left, on Sept. 22, 2008, as he testified in a Miami court in the murder trial of former FBI agent John Connolly; and James "Whitey" Bulger, right, in a June 23, 2011 booking photo provided by the U.S. Marshals Service. Flemmi, Bulger's alleged former partner serving a life sentence after pleading guilty to 10 killings, is expected to testify in Bulger's trial Thursday, July 18, 2013 in federal court in Boston. Bulger, now 83, is accused in a 32-count racketeering indictment and in playing a role in 19 killings in the 1970s and '80s while he allegedly led the Winter Hill Gang in Boston. (AP Photos/J. Pat Carter and U.S. Marshals Service, File)BOSTON (AP) — Stephen "The Rifleman" Flemmi, the once-loyal partner of reputed Boston gangster James "Whitey" Bulger (BUHL'-jur), has recounted multiple killings he says Bulger was involved in, either as a triggerman or a driving force.

Islamist backers of Egypt's ousted president march

Posted: 19 Jul 2013 06:32 AM PDT

Supporters of Egypt's ousted President Mohammed Morsi are seen through an Egyptian flag gathering for Friday prayer, where protesters have installed their camp and held their daily rally, at Nasr city, Cairo, Egypt, Friday, July 19, 2013. Thousands of protesters are holding rallies across Egypt to demand the reinstatement of ousted President Mohammed Morsi. The Muslim Brotherhood, from which Morsi hails, is mobilizing followers to march in Cairo and elsewhere Friday for a protest they're dubbing "Breaking the Coup.CAIRO (AP) — Several thousand protesters demonstrated in cities across Egypt on Friday in the latest show of strength by supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi against the military, which deposed him more than two weeks ago.

Lima: Where the pallbearers are black

Posted: 19 Jul 2013 04:59 AM PDT

In this July 2, 2013 photo, black pallbearers put on their white gloves as they prepare to handle a coffin during a burial in Lima, Peru. These pallbearers are in the job precisely because of the color of their skin, a phenomenon unique to this South American capital that was a regional seat of Spain's colonial empire for more than three centuries and where racism remains so deeply ingrained that many Peruvians don't consider the practice discriminatory. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)LIMA, Peru (AP) — Elegant in tuxedos and white gloves, the six black pallbearers silently and gracefully remove the mahogany coffin bearing a Lima tire magnate from his mansion. They slide it into the Cadillac hearse that will parade Jorge Reyna's body through the Chorrillos district where he was once mayor.

Bulger's ex-partner returns to witness stand

Posted: 19 Jul 2013 06:46 AM PDT

This pair of file photos shows Stephen "The Rifleman" Flemmi, left, on Sept. 22, 2008, as he testified in a Miami court in the murder trial of former FBI agent John Connolly; and James "Whitey" Bulger, right, in a June 23, 2011 booking photo provided by the U.S. Marshals Service. Flemmi, Bulger's alleged former partner serving a life sentence after pleading guilty to 10 killings, is expected to testify in Bulger's trial Thursday, July 18, 2013 in federal court in Boston. Bulger, now 83, is accused in a 32-count racketeering indictment and in playing a role in 19 killings in the 1970s and '80s while he allegedly led the Winter Hill Gang in Boston. (AP Photos/J. Pat Carter and U.S. Marshals Service, File)BOSTON (AP) — Stephen "The Rifleman" Flemmi, the once-loyal partner of reputed Boston gangster James "Whitey" Bulger (BUHL'-jur), has returned to the witness stand to testify against Bulger.

10 Things to Know for Today

Posted: 19 Jul 2013 03:01 AM PDT

FILE - In a Monday, Jan. 17, 2011 file photo, gun violence protesters participate in a lie-in during an anti-gun rally at the Capitol in Richmond, Va. Nearly six in 10 Americans want stricter gun laws in the aftermath of last month's deadly school shooting in Connecticut, with majorities favoring a nationwide ban on military-style, rapid-fire weapons and limits on gun violence depicted in video games and movies and on TV, according to a new Associated Press-GfK poll. A lopsided 84 percent of adults would like to see the establishment of a federal standard for background checks for people buying guns at gun shows, the poll showed. President Barack Obama was set Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013 to unveil a wide-ranging package of steps for reducing gun violence expected to include a proposed ban on assault weapons, limits on the capacity of ammunition magazines and universal background checks for gun sales. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:

Cop muffs 'fluffed and buffed' protest

Posted: 19 Jul 2013 06:53 AM PDT

Tsarnaev surrenders.Mass. police sergeant relieved of duty for Tsarnaev photo release. Effects on case?

Why Detroit went broke

Posted: 19 Jul 2013 06:57 AM PDT

The Detroit skyline rises behind the Monument to Joe Louis, also known as "The Fist," Thursday, July 18, 2013. State-appointed emergency manager Kevyn Orr asked a federal judge permission to place Detroit into Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)DETROIT (AP) — The city of Detroit, which for years paid its bills with borrowed money, is the largest city in U.S. history to file for bankruptcy protection. Here's a look at how the city spiraled into financial ruin and why it's in so much trouble:

Dreamliner makes emergency return to Boston

Posted: 19 Jul 2013 06:33 AM PDT

Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner aircraft stands on the tarmac at Manchester Airport in ManchesterJapan Air Lines 787 with possible fuel pump issue raises safety questions.

Om my! Thailand fascinated by monk's fall for things fleshly

Posted: 18 Jul 2013 06:58 PM PDT

In this photo taken Monday, July 15, 2013, a photo of fugitive ex-monk Wirapol Sukphol, left, is shown by Songkran Artchariyasarp, a lawyer and Buddhist activist in Bangkok, Thailand. Now Wirapol is at the center of the biggest religious scandal the predominantly Buddhist country has seen in years. Critics say the case is an extreme example of a wider crisis in Thai Buddhism. The arrest warrant implicates Wirapol on three charges including statutory rape, embezzlement and online fraud to seek donations. He is also under investigation for money laundering, drug trafficking and manslaughter for a hit-and-run accident. Authorities are struggling to figure out how he amassed so much money. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)BANGKOK (AP) — He's known as Thailand's jet-setting fugitive monk, and his story has riveted the country with daily headlines of lavish excess, promiscuity and alleged crimes ranging from statutory rape to manslaughter.

And it all began with....Decay?

Posted: 19 Jul 2013 10:11 AM PDT

New Atom-Smashing Magnet Passes First TestsRare event in physics revealed today helps explain the universe.

Pope Francis tries to tame Vatican's corrupt bank

Posted: 19 Jul 2013 05:40 AM PDT

FILE - In this Tuesday, March 19, 2013 file photo, Pope Francis is driven through the crowd in his popemobile in St. Peter's Square for his inauguration Mass at the Vatican. The Vatican said Wednesday, July 17, 2013 that Pope Francis is forgoing the bulletproof popemobile for his upcoming trip to Brazil and that he will use the same open-topped car he uses for zooming around St. Peter's Square, further evidence that he has no qualms about tweaking the Vatican's security operations for the sake of getting closer to the faithful. (AP Photo/Angelo Carconi, File)VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis on Friday created another commission of inquiry into the Vatican's troubled finances, naming an eight-member committee to recommend ways to cut waste, improve transparency and fix the Holy See's administrative shortcomings.

Exit the Dragon: Fans mark 40th anniversary of Bruce Lee's death

Posted: 19 Jul 2013 05:41 AM PDT

Shannon Lee, daughter of the late Kung Fu legend Bruce Lee, poses with a poster of her father at the Hong Kong Heritage MuseumBy Brian Yap HONG KONG (Reuters) - The daughter of kung fu legend Bruce Lee spoke fondly on Friday of her father's powerful presence and energy at a preview of an exhibition to mark the 40th anniversary of his death. Fans are gathering in the former British colony of Hong Kong for a series of commemorative events, including art gallery shows, exhibitions and even street graffiti. Many fans are urging the Hong Kong government to do more to honor the star of movies such as Enter The Dragon and Game Of Death. ...

Futuristic British Space Plane Engine to Get Flight Test in 2020

Posted: 19 Jul 2013 04:21 AM PDT

Futuristic British Space Plane Engine to Get Flight Test in 2020Flight tests of an engine for the giant space plane Skylon are expected by 2020.

Residents wary as Detroit faces uncertain future

Posted: 18 Jul 2013 08:42 PM PDT

File photo of a large "Opportunity Made In Detroit" banner on the side of a building in downtown DetroitSome are skeptical that the city will emerge in better shape from its historic bankruptcy.

Haunting new photos of the moment police captured Tsarnaev

Posted: 18 Jul 2013 04:45 PM PDT

Tsarnaev surrenders.Rolling Stone's decision to put accused Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev on its upcoming cover touched off a firestorm of controversy earlier this week among readers, retailers and purveyors of good taste, who say the magazine is elevating the 19-year-old from terrorist to rock star. In response, Boston magazine published a series of new, haunting [...]

Invasion of the Vegi-Aliens! Bodypainting festival wonders

Posted: 17 Jul 2013 01:30 PM PDT

Invasion of the Vegi-Aliens! Bodypainting festival wondersA participant poses with her body paintings designed by bodypainting artist Hyeon Jai YOO during the 16th World Bodypainting Festival in Poertschach on July 6, 2013 in Poertschach am Woerthersee, Austria. (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)

Florida lawmakers urge overhaul of 'Stand Your Ground' law

Posted: 18 Jul 2013 10:06 PM PDT

The scene of the Feb. 26 homicide where George Zimmerman, 28, shot and killed Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida is shown in this handout photo provided by the State Attorney's Office on May 17, 2012.REUTERS/State Attorney's Office/HandoutBy Tom Brown FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (Reuters) - Florida must either repeal its "Stand Your Ground" self-defense law or enact sweeping changes to avert more tragedies like the fatal shooting of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin, Democratic leaders of the state's legislature said on Thursday. A Seminole County jury on Saturday acquitted George Zimmerman of second-degree murder and manslaughter, with one juror citing Stand Your Ground as a factor in reaching her legal conclusion that Zimmerman, who is white and Hispanic, acted in self-defense. ...

US wilting in a heat wave somehow stuck in reverse

Posted: 18 Jul 2013 03:17 PM PDT

Javier Soler, 20, of West New York, N.J., flips his head back as water from a fountain runs off his hair during a heat wave, Thursday, July 18, 2013, in Union City, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)WASHINGTON (AP) — The oppressively hot weather in the Northeast has surprised meteorologists: It's moving backward across America, something that rarely happens.

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