| Kerry: Russia's move 'a brazen act of aggression' Posted: 02 Mar 2014 08:44 AM PST  Calling reports of Russia's military movement in the Ukraine an "invasion," "a brazen act of aggression" and "violation of international law," U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry hit the Sunday morning talk show circuit on Sunday, warning that the United States and President Barack Obama are "considering all options."
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| Hundreds of gunmen surround Ukraine military base Posted: 02 Mar 2014 07:35 AM PST  Hundreds of armed men in trucks and armored vehicles surrounded a Ukrainian military base Sunday in Crimea, blocking its soldiers from leaving. The outnumbered Ukrainians placed a tank at the base's gate, leaving the two sides in a tense standoff.
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| Netanyahu vows tough line for White House talks Posted: 02 Mar 2014 10:09 AM PST  Israel's prime minister headed to Washington on Sunday for a high-stakes meeting with President Barack Obama about U.S.-led Mideast peace efforts, vowing to maintain a tough line in the face of heavy international pressure to begin making concessions to the Palestinians.
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| High court looks at death row inmate with low IQ Posted: 02 Mar 2014 07:51 AM PST  WASHINGTON (AP) — A Floridian with an IQ as high as 75 may be diagnosed as mentally disabled and be eligible for help getting a job. But on death row, the state says having an IQ higher than 70 categorically means an inmate is not mentally disabled and may be executed.
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| Wide range of wintry conditions affects half of US Posted: 02 Mar 2014 11:11 AM PST  WASHINGTON (AP) — A round of wintry precipitation blasted across much of the U.S. on Sunday, bringing a mix of freezing rain and heavy snow to central and eastern states as the workweek gets underway.
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| Rap disrespect of black icons raises concerns Posted: 02 Mar 2014 10:36 AM PST  Malcolm X and rap music have always fit together like a needle in the groove, connected by struggle, strength and defiance. But three recent episodes involving the use or misuse of Malcolm and other black icons have raised the question: Has rap lost touch with black history?
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| Murder trial of Pistorius to start in South Africa Posted: 02 Mar 2014 07:41 AM PST  JOHANNESBURG (AP) — It could all hinge on the toilet door.
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| Surprises at Academy Awards may be few Posted: 02 Mar 2014 07:25 AM PST  LOS ANGELES (AP) — After a blustery few days of torrential downpours, Hollywood appears ready for smooth sailing at the Academy Awards.
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| Jimmy Fallon, Chicago mayor take a chilly dip Posted: 02 Mar 2014 10:55 AM PST  CHICAGO (AP) — Comedian Jimmy Fallon took a quick but icy dip in Lake Michigan — dressed in a full suit and tie — eyes bulging as he darted out of the slushy water and headed straight for a pile of dry towels.
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| Ultra-Orthodox rally in Israel against draft bill Posted: 02 Mar 2014 10:24 AM PST  JERUSALEM (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews rallied Sunday in the streets of Jerusalem, blocking roads and paralyzing the city in a massive show of force against plans to require them to serve in the Israeli military.
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| Ukrainian admiral fired, faces treason probe Posted: 02 Mar 2014 10:53 AM PST  KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — A Ukrainian security official says the head of the country's Black Sea fleet has been dismissed and faces a treason investigation after declaring allegiance to the pro-Russian government of the Crimea region.
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| Pistorius trial: Who are the witnesses? Posted: 02 Mar 2014 08:41 AM PST  JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Prosecutors have named 107 witnesses they can call at Oscar Pistorius' trial. Here's a look at some of them and what they might testify about:
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| Separatists blamed for China knife attack; 33 dead Posted: 02 Mar 2014 05:45 AM PST  KUNMING, China (AP) — Authorities on Sunday blamed a slashing rampage that killed 29 people and wounded 143 at a train station in southern China on separatists from the country's far west, while local residents said government crackdowns had taken their toll on the alleged culprits.
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| Jimmy Fallon, Chicago mayor set for lake plunge Posted: 02 Mar 2014 07:53 AM PST  CHICAGO (AP) — Scores of people dressed in parkas and polar bear outfits gathered along Chicago's lakefront Sunday morning, hoping to catch a glimpse of comedian Jimmy Fallon when he jumps into Lake Michigan.
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| Razzies pick Will and Jaden Smith as worst actors Posted: 02 Mar 2014 05:23 AM PST  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will and Jaden Smith have something they can bond over. They were both awarded Razzies for their performances in "After Earth."
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| Ukraine asks UN council: Stop Russian 'aggression' Posted: 01 Mar 2014 07:00 PM PST  Ukraine's ambassador to the United Nations asked an emergency session of the Security Council on Saturday "to do everything possible now" to stop Russia's "aggression" as its troops took over the strategic Crimea region.
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| Ukraine mobilizes after Putin's 'declaration of war' Posted: 02 Mar 2014 10:31 AM PST  Ukraine's security council ordered the general staff to immediately put all armed forces on highest alert, the council's secretary Andriy Parubiy announced.
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| Ukraine leader urges Putin to pull back military Posted: 02 Mar 2014 03:54 AM PST  SIMFEROPOL, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's new prime minister urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to pull back his military Sunday in the conflict between the two countries, warning that "we are on the brink of disaster."
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| Obama, Putin: Starkly differing views on Ukraine Posted: 02 Mar 2014 12:55 AM PST  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama and his Russian counterpart, President Vladimir Putin, strongly disagree over what's at stake in the Ukraine crisis.
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| California governor signs $687M drought relief legislation Posted: 01 Mar 2014 05:46 PM PST  California Governor Jerry Brown on Saturday signed into law a $687 million drought-relief package to deal with a water shortage he has called the worst in the state's modern history. The largest share of the drought relief package - $549 million - comes from accelerated spending of bond money voters previously approved in two ballot propositions. Those measures will fund storm water recapturing, expanded use of recycled water, better management of groundwater storage and stronger water conservation measures. While much of the United States has been pummeled by a series of snow storms, California in recent months has struggled with a drought that threatens to inflict the worst water crisis in recorded state history.
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| China blames separatists for knife attack; 33 dead Posted: 02 Mar 2014 05:07 AM PST  KUNMING, China (AP) — Authorities blamed a slashing rampage that killed 29 people and wounded 143 at a train station in southern China on separatists from the country's far west and vowed a harsh crackdown Sunday, while residents wondered why their laid-back city was targeted.
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| Russian troops take over Ukraine's Crimea region Posted: 01 Mar 2014 04:38 PM PST  SIMFEROPOL, Ukraine (AP) — Russian troops took over the strategic Crimean peninsula Saturday without firing a shot. The newly installed government in Kiev was powerless to react, and despite calls by U.S. President Barack Obama for Russia to pull back its forces, Western governments had few options to counter Russia's military moves.
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| China: Train station attack an act of terrorism Posted: 01 Mar 2014 04:11 PM PST  BEIJING (AP) — More than 10 knife-wielding attackers slashed people at a train station in southwestern China late Saturday in what authorities called a terrorist attack by Uighur separatists, and police fatally shot five of the assailants, leaving 34 people dead and 130 others injured, state media said.
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