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Shrinks, critics face off over psychiatric manual

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 1:37pm

CHICAGO (AP) — In the new psychiatric manual of mental disorders, grief soon after a loved one's death can be considered major depression. Extreme childhood temper tantrums get a fancy name. And certain "senior moments" are called "mild neurocognitive disorder."


Longer US white majority if immigration slows

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 1:34pm
WASHINGTON (AP) — Without increased immigration, whites would lose their U.S. majority in 2046, three years beyond official projections, and the nation's population would not reach 400 million until after 2060, a decade or more later than forecast, according to census estimates Wednesday.

Arias back in court as prosecutor outlines killing

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 1:29pm

PHOENIX (AP) — Prosecutors on Wednesday tried to convince jurors that Jodi Arias should be eligible for the death penalty, saying Travis Alexander suffered tremendous pain as he fought for his life while Arias stabbed and slashed him nearly 30 times.


Bulgarian president tries to break election stalemate

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 1:29pm

By Tsvetelia Tsolova SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgaria's political stalemate deepened on Wednesday after final results confirmed a prospective Socialist alliance with ethnic Turkish MRF allies lacking a majority, and its president warned of destabilization without a new government soon. President Rosen Plevneliev appealed to political parties to hammer out a coalition deal after the inconclusive weekend election in the European Union's poorest member state. "It is important to have a stable government. Everything else, new elections, would mean destabilization," he told reporters. ...


Google unveils social, photo, music features

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 1:28pm

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google's sixth annual conference for software developers opened Wednesday with a chance for the company to showcase its latest services. Announcements include a new phone, new tools for online games and a new music-streaming service and new features to its Google Plus social network, including tools for sharing and enhancing photos.


Tiny camera in Illinois offers bug's eye view

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 1:28pm

URBANA, Ill. (AP) — A tiny new camera developed at an Illinois university is giving researchers a bug's eye view.


Bombings kill at least 32 in Iraq

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 1:24pm

BAGHDAD (AP) — Officials say a wave of evening bombings have torn through mainly Shiite areas in Baghdad, raising the nationwide daily death toll to at least 32.


Dems, GOP raise concerns over subpoenas to AP

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 1:23pm

WASHINGTON (AP) — The leaders of a House panel told Attorney General Eric Holder on Wednesday that they had serious concerns about the Justice Department's gathering of phone records at The Associated Press.


Nations pledge billions to rebuild Mali

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 1:22pm

BRUSSELS (AP) — A plan to turn Mali into a stable democracy rather than a terrorist haven drew massive support Wednesday as various nations and international organizations pledged 3.25 billion euros ($4.22 billion) to help reconstruct the conflict-ridden West African nation.


US factory output falls 0.4 percent in April

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 1:14pm

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. manufacturers cut back on production in April, as auto companies cranked out fewer cars, factories made fewer consumer goods and most other industries reduced output. The weakness suggests economic growth may be slowing.


Sheriff quiet about 5 slain in northern Nevada

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 1:13pm

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Law enforcement officials are saying little about the bizarre string events that led to a killing spree in northern Nevada that left five people dead.


Nigeria deploys army to northeast to fight rebels

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 1:07pm
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria rumbled to a war footing Wednesday as soldiers and equipment moved into its northeastern states as part of an emergency military campaign against Islamic extremists waging a bloody insurgency.

Foreign holdings of US Treasury debt up in March

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 1:07pm
WASHINGTON (AP) — Foreign demand for U.S. Treasury securities rose to a record level in March, signaling further confidence in U.S. debt.

Amnesty for undeclared dollars divides Argentina

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 1:04pm

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A plan to get Argentines to pull their undeclared U.S. dollars from under their mattresses and out of illegal tax havens, and deposit them in the banking system is eliciting warnings that it will turn the country into a magnet for money launderers and organized crime.


Sharif's win sparks hope for Pakistan-India ties

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 12:04pm

WAGAH, Pakistan (AP) — Over a decade ago, the man now set to become Pakistan's next prime minister stood at this border crossing with archenemy India to inaugurate a "friendship" bus service connecting the two countries as cheering supporters waved flags and tossed rose petals.


Bank of England sees 'modest, sustained' recovery

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 12:04pm

LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England predicted a modest and sustained economic recovery for Britain on Wednesday, but tempered hope that the worst might be over with predictions that inflation will remain above its targets for the next two years.


Holder to face tough questioning at House hearing

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 12:02pm

WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Eric Holder is facing what is likely to be aggressive questioning by the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday on topics ranging from the Justice Department's gathering of phone records at The Associated Press to the government's handling of intelligence before the Boston Marathon bombings.


New secretary lays out agenda on Native Americans

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 12:01pm
WASHINGTON (AP) — New Interior Secretary Sally Jewell is prepared to detail how she will move forward on issues affecting Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

Cyprus may get its moon rock after 40 years

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 11:56am
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus may finally get its piece of the moon.

Music streaming, gaming among new Google services

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 11:56am

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google's sixth annual conference for software developers opened Wednesday with a chance for the company to showcase the latest mobile devices running its Android software, while also unveiling other features in its evolving product line-up. Announcements include new tools for online games and a music-streaming service that will allow Android users to listen to their favorite songs and artists for a monthly fee.