Supreme Court won't stop same-sex marriages in Alabama

Supreme Court won't stop same-sex marriages in Alabama
More bad news for Brian Williams
Netflix launches in Cuba
EU delays sanctions to support Ukraine peace talks
Jindal slams GOP changes to primary system
In Iowa, a tale of two Rand Pauls
Brian Williams cancels Letterman appearance
Supreme Court won't halt same-sex marriages in Alabama
Source: Hooded gunmen fire on French police in Marseille
Sam Smith wins 4 Grammys, Beck takes home album of the year
Winter storm edges U.S. Northeast near new snowfall records
Puerto Rico to appeal ruling voiding bankruptcy law
Officials: 25 people killed in Egyptian soccer match riot
Every day we're shoveling: New storm, new misery in the East
Brian Williams’ account of seeing dead body during Katrina questioned

Posted: 09 Feb 2015 10:32 AM PST

SCOTUS has refused a request by Alabama's attorney general to put gay marriages on hold.

Posted: 09 Feb 2015 09:31 AM PST

NEW YORK (AP) — Brian Williams' nightly newscast on NBC was beaten soundly in the ratings by ABC's "World News Tonight" on Friday, two days after Williams apologized for telling a false story about being in a helicopter hit by a grenade in Iraq 12 years ago.

Netflix launches in Cuba

Posted: 09 Feb 2015 09:34 AM PST

(Reuters) - Netflix Inc launched its movie and TV streaming service in Cuba on Monday, joining the list of U.S. companies looking to take advantage of thawing diplomatic relations between the United States and the communist-ruled island country. The United States announced new rules on Jan. 15 that will significantly ease sanctions on Cuba, opening up the island to expanded U.S. travel, trade and financial activities. Netflix said the service, starting at $7.99 per month, would be available to customers with international payment cards. Cuba, with a population of about 11 million, has one of the lowest internet penetration rates in the world - barely 5 percent.

EU delays sanctions to support Ukraine peace talks

Posted: 09 Feb 2015 09:54 AM PST

The EU's delay is meant to give a Franco-German peace plan time to work.

Jindal slams GOP changes to primary system

Posted: 09 Feb 2015 08:19 AM PST

Jindal made clear he has no plans – if he runs – to abide by the RNC's attempt to keep candidates from participating in debates that are not sanctioned by the party committee.

In Iowa, a tale of two Rand Pauls

Posted: 08 Feb 2015 10:29 AM PST

Bored by establishment politics, the senator lights up in a room of college students.

Brian Williams cancels Letterman appearance

Posted: 08 Feb 2015 04:00 PM PST

The embattled anchor will not appear on 'Late Show' this week.

Supreme Court won't halt same-sex marriages in Alabama

Posted: 09 Feb 2015 10:23 AM PST

SCOTUS has refused a request by Alabama's attorney general to put gay marriages on hold.

Source: Hooded gunmen fire on French police in Marseille

Posted: 09 Feb 2015 09:56 AM PST

Elite police troops were being sent to the scene, in the northern suburbs of the city, a source says.

Sam Smith wins 4 Grammys, Beck takes home album of the year

Posted: 08 Feb 2015 09:18 PM PST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sam Smith's soulful sound and heartbreaking songs resonated with fans — and his breakthrough was solidified when he took home three of the top four Grammy Awards on Sunday, though Beck earned a surprise win for album of the year.

Winter storm edges U.S. Northeast near new snowfall records

Posted: 09 Feb 2015 07:48 AM PST

By Scott Malone and Elizabeth Barber BOSTON (Reuters) - A massive snowstorm that parked itself over the northeastern United States on Monday was forecast to drop up to two feet (60 cm) of snow over a region that has been repeatedly pounded over the past two weeks, closing schools and snarling travel. Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker asked residents to avoid traveling, Boston's mass-transit system was operating on a limited scheduled and a majority of flights at Boston's Logan International Airport had been canceled by early Monday morning. "It's irritating, but I've decided if I'm going to get to work, I have to deal with it," said Gabby Whitaker, 24, as she waited for a bus to take her to her sales job near Boston. "I just have to get through it." The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, whose aging trains have been hard-hit by the heavy snow and piercing cold over the past week, cut back service on Monday.

Puerto Rico to appeal ruling voiding bankruptcy law

Posted: 09 Feb 2015 09:51 AM PST

Puerto Rico on Monday said it would appeal a U.S. ruling that voided the island's restructuring law, saying it left the U.S. commonwealth in legal limbo. Late on Friday a U.S. federal judge ruled that Puerto Rico's so-called Recovery Act, which made some of its agencies eligible for court-supervised debt restructuring, violated the U.S. constitution by allowing a state government to modify municipal debt. "We believe that it is incorrect in law and has the effect of leaving Puerto Rico without a legal framework to allow our public corporations to comply with their obligations in an orderly manner without affecting the continuity of essential services that the citizenry receive," Puerto Rico Justice Secretary Cesar Miranda said in a statement.

Officials: 25 people killed in Egyptian soccer match riot

Posted: 08 Feb 2015 04:03 PM PST

CAIRO (AP) — A riot broke out Sunday night outside of a major soccer game in Egypt, with a stampede and fighting between police and fans killing at least 25 people, authorities said.

Every day we're shoveling: New storm, new misery in the East

Posted: 09 Feb 2015 10:07 AM PST

BOSTON (AP) — The third major winter storm in less than two weeks inflicted fresh snow — and misery — across New England and portions of New York state on Monday. Boston, facing up to 2 more feet, grappled with a conundrum: Where to put it all?