Indictment in 1978 JFK Lufthansa heist

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• Indictment in 1978 JFK Lufthansa heist
• Deal signed to end South Sudan fighting that's killed thousands
• Murder charges filed in Purdue University shooting
• Target CFO to testify before Senate on big data breach
• Police: Bieber admitted to smoking pot, drinking prior to arrest
• Bone-chilling cold brings delight for bird watchers in D.C.
• Three dead, 30 missing in Quebec senior home blaze
• Police: Teen singer Bieber admitted to smoking pot, drinking prior to DUI arrest
• McDonald's sees fewer customers, disappointing sales
• Twitter suspends account of Hamas armed wing
• Rouhani: Iran's ready for business
• Police: Bieber caught drag racing in yellow Lamborghini
• Poll: Obama seen as nice guy, so-so prez
• Government panel urges end to phone data spying
• Va. AG's office: Gay marriage ban unconstitutional
• Ukraine faces more violence as ultimatum nears end
• Syrian govt says terrorism, not talks, is priority
• Justin Bieber's bail set at $2,500 after arrest
• South Sudan, rebels sign cessation of hostilities
• APNewsBreak: Poll finds drop in uninsured rate
• 1,000 years on, girls sing at Canterbury Cathedral
• Tensions in Ukraine spread to second major city
• Iran 's heavyweight absence hangs over Syria talks
• Small plane crash in Romania unleashes public ire
• Arrest unlikely to hurt Bieber immigration status
• Israel says it foiled al-Qaida plot on U.S. Embassy
• Deadly blaze destroys Quebec senior's home
• Ex-Cowboy convicted in teammate's death
• Wacky Wednesday: Average temp in Lower 48 colder than Alaska
• Gitmo prisoners use yoga to battle feelings of ‘hopelessness’
• Ukraine opposition sets 24-hour deadline
• Miss. biodiesel plant fire could burn for days
• Video: Dramatic standoff in Kiev

Indictment in 1978 JFK Lufthansa heist Posted: 23 Jan 2014 07:54 AM PST The theft, featured in "Goodfellas," is one of America's largest cash thefts.

Deal signed to end South Sudan fighting that's killed thousands Posted: 23 Jan 2014 10:30 AM PST South Sudan's government and rebels on Thursday signed a ceasefire agreement, pledging to halt fighting within 24 hours and end five weeks of bitter conflict that has left thousands dead. The agreement was signed in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa by representatives of South Sudan's President Salva Kiir and rebel delegates loyal to ousted vice president Riek Machar, and was greeted by cheers from regional mediators and diplomats. South Sudan's government also agreed to release 11 officials close to Machar who were detained after fighting between rival army units broke out on December 15, although no timeline for their release was given. "These two agreements are the ingredients to create an environment for achieving a total peace in my country," said Taban Deng, head of the rebel delegation.

Murder charges filed in Purdue University shooting Posted: 23 Jan 2014 10:16 AM PST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Prosecutors have filed murder charges against a Purdue University student in the shooting of a fellow student in a classroom.

Target CFO to testify before Senate on big data breach Posted: 23 Jan 2014 09:39 AM PST (Reuters) - Target Corp's chief financial officer will testify before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on February 4 about a massive data breach in what is likely to be the first time the retailer publicly answers questions about the unprecedented attack. The committee is chaired by Senator Patrick Leahy, a Vermont Democrat and author of one of the few data security bills under consideration. John Mulligan, who is executive vice president as well as chief financial officer, oversees Target's financial portfolio, including finance and retail services, company spokeswoman Molly Snyder said in an email confirming his appearance before the panel. Representatives of the Federal Trade Commission, the Secret Service and the Department of Justice are also slated to testify at the hearing, according to the committee's schedule.

Police: Bieber admitted to smoking pot, drinking prior to arrest Posted: The Miami Beach Police Department is accusing the 19-year-old singer of DUI and drag racing.

Bone-chilling cold brings delight for bird watchers in D.C. Posted: 23 Jan 2014 07:26 AM PST The rare sighting of an arctic bird delighted passers-by in Washington on Wednesday.

Three dead, 30 missing in Quebec senior home blaze Posted:

Police: Teen singer Bieber admitted to smoking pot, drinking prior to DUI arrest Posted: 23 Jan 2014 09:46 AM PST MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Pop star Justin Bieber was arrested on drag-racing, DUI and resisting arrest charges Thursday after allegedly speeding down a residential Miami Beach street in a yellow Lamborghini on an expired license. He is being held at a Miami-Dade County jail pending an initial appearance expected later Thursday.

McDonald's sees fewer customers, disappointing sales Posted: 23 Jan 2014 07:33 AM PST NEW YORK (AP) — McDonald's reported disappointing quarterly sales Thursday as fewer customers visited the world's biggest hamburger chain.

Twitter suspends account of Hamas armed wing Posted: 23 Jan 2014 06:14 AM PST Gaza City (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) - A Twitter account of Hamas's armed wing has been suspended by administrators, the Palestinian Islamist movement said Thursday, accusing the social media site of censorship. The account of the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, @AlqassamBrigade, appeared to have been suspended several times over the past week, and was still inaccessible with a "suspended" notice on Thursday. A spokesman for the armed wing of Hamas, which governs the Gaza Strip, accused Twitter of suppressing freedom of speech and of pandering to the political agenda of Hamas's sworn enemy Israel. "Twitter's administration are exercising double standards.

Rouhani: Iran's ready for business Posted: 23 Jan 2014 05:52 AM PST The nation will curb its nuclear program and wants to engage the global community.

Police: Bieber caught drag racing in yellow Lamborghini Posted: 23 Jan 2014 06:08 AM PST MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Police have identified the person who was arrested with pop singer Justin Bieber for alleged drag-racing on a Miami Beach street as an R&B singer known as Khalil.

Poll: Obama seen as nice guy, so-so prez Posted: 23 Jan 2014 12:07 AM PST Less than a third of people in an AP poll rate him as an above-average leader.

Government panel urges end to phone data spying Posted: 23 Jan 2014 09:29 AM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — A sharply divided government task force that reviewed the National Security Agency's surveillance program for four months has urged President Barack Obama to shut down the agency's bulk collection of phone data and purge its massive inventory of millions of Americans' calling records, The Associated Press has learned.

Va. AG's office: Gay marriage ban unconstitutional Posted: 23 Jan 2014 03:16 AM PST RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Following a seismic political shift in Virginia's top elected offices, the new attorney general has concluded that the state's ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional and he will no longer defend it in federal lawsuits, his office said Thursday.

Ukraine faces more violence as ultimatum nears end Posted: 23 Jan 2014 05:08 AM PST KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Protesters in Ukraine's capital extinguished burning barricades shielding them from the police on Thursday, enforcing a tenuous peace as an ultimatum issued by the opposition to the president was set to expire with no sign of compromise.

Syrian govt says terrorism, not talks, is priority Posted: 23 Jan 2014 09:35 AM PST GENEVA (AP) — Syria's government declared that its main priority was stopping terrorism — not ensuring peace — and the opposition hinted it was far from ready to negotiate directly with the government it wants to overthrow, casting sharp doubt Thursday on peace talks that have barely begun.

Justin Bieber's bail set at $2,500 after arrest Posted: 23 Jan 2014 10:58 AM PST MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A judge set pop singer Justin Bieber's bail at $2,500 Thursday after police say he drag-raced down a Miami Beach street while under the influence of alcohol. He was charged with DUI, driving with an expired license and resisting arrest.

South Sudan, rebels sign cessation of hostilities Posted: 23 Jan 2014 10:18 AM PST ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — South Sudan's government and rebels fighting against it have signed a cessation of hostilities agreement that should at the least put a pause to five weeks of warfare.

APNewsBreak: Poll finds drop in uninsured rate Posted: 23 Jan 2014 08:48 AM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation's uninsured rate dropped modestly this month as the major coverage expansion under President Barack Obama's health care law got underway, according to a closely watched survey released Thursday.

1,000 years on, girls sing at Canterbury Cathedral Posted: 23 Jan 2014 07:50 AM PST CANTERBURY, England (AP) — The pure, high voices of the choir soar toward the vaulted ceiling of Canterbury Cathedral as they have for more than 1,000 years. Just one thing is different — these young choristers in their purple cassocks are girls.

Tensions in Ukraine spread to second major city Posted: 23 Jan 2014 06:55 AM PST KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Tensions in Ukraine spread far from its embattled capital on Thursday as hundreds of people in the city of Lviv stormed into the regional governor's office and forced him to write a letter of resignation.

Iran 's heavyweight absence hangs over Syria talks Posted: 23 Jan 2014 03:26 AM PST MONTREUX, Switzerland (AP) — It's the regional heavyweight that few want at the table, but without it any attempt to end the Syria war may be futile. Iran's backing is crucial for President Bashar Assad's hold on power — and for the Iranians, Syria is key to their aspirations of regional power.

Small plane crash in Romania unleashes public ire Posted: 23 Jan 2014 09:32 AM PST BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A small plane crash on a remote mountain wouldn't normally be enough to anger an entire country or threaten the government. Romania, however, is dealing with just this scenario.

Arrest unlikely to hurt Bieber immigration status Posted: 23 Jan 2014 09:20 AM PST MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Pop star Justin Bieber's immigration status likely won't be affected by his arrest in Florida on drag-racing, DUI and resisting arrest charges.

Israel says it foiled al-Qaida plot on U.S. Embassy Posted: 22 Jan 2014 04:56 PM PST JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel on Wednesday said it had foiled an "advanced" al-Qaida plan to carry out a suicide bombing on the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv and bomb other targets, in what analysts said was the first time the global terror network's leadership has been directly involved in plotting an attack inside Israel.

Deadly blaze destroys Quebec senior's home Posted: 23 Jan 2014 10:31 AM PST At least three people are dead and another 30 missing after fire hit the 52-unit complex.

Ex-Cowboy convicted in teammate's death Posted: 22 Jan 2014 05:18 PM PST Josh Brent convicted of intoxication manslaughter for crash that killed close friend Jerry Brown.

Wacky Wednesday: Average temp in Lower 48 colder than Alaska Posted: 22 Jan 2014 12:54 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — The weather seems more than a bit upside down.

Gitmo prisoners use yoga to battle feelings of ‘hopelessness’ Posted: 22 Jan 2014 11:31 AM PST GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba — Exactly five years after President Barack Obama signed an executive order shutting down the military prison at Guantanamo Bay, 155 men are still detained there, most without charge.

Ukraine opposition sets 24-hour deadline Posted: 22 Jan 2014 06:18 PM PST Opposition leaders tell protesters to stand down after delivering ultimatum to president.

Miss. biodiesel plant fire could burn for days Posted: 22 Jan 2014 01:34 PM PST Highway Patrol says agencies are assessing any possible environmental danger to the public.

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