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Wilson, Nobel winner for physics, dies in Maine

Tue, 06/18/2013 - 4:14pm

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Physicist Kenneth Wilson, who earned a Nobel prize for pioneering work that changed the way physicists think about phase transitions, has died in Maine, where he retired to enjoy kayaking with his wife. He was 77.


Study finds housing bias against same-sex couples

Tue, 06/18/2013 - 4:11pm
WASHINGTON (AP) — Same-sex couples are treated less favorably than heterosexual couples when seeking information about rental housing advertised over the Internet, according to a first-of-its-kind national study from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Surprise Hossa scratch part of NHL injury culture

Tue, 06/18/2013 - 4:10pm

BOSTON (AP) — Marian Hossa is one of the Chicago Blackhawks' top scorers, with three game-winning goals already this postseason.


Yankees' Youkilis needs surgery, Teixeira to DL

Tue, 06/18/2013 - 4:09pm

NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Youkilis needs back surgery and Mark Teixeira returned to the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with an aching right wrist, the latest injury setbacks for the depleted New York Yankees.


CBO: About 8 million would gain legal status under Senate immigration bill

Tue, 06/18/2013 - 4:07pm
WASHINGTON (AP) — CBO: About 8 million would gain legal status under Senate immigration bill .

US safety agency investigating Suzuki small SUVs

Tue, 06/18/2013 - 4:06pm
DETROIT (AP) — U.S. safety regulators said Tuesday that they are investigating problems with air-bag sensors in the seats of some small Suzuki SUVs.

Tornado spotted near Denver airport terminal

Tue, 06/18/2013 - 4:05pm

DENVER (AP) — A tornado warning for Denver International Airport is over and no damage has been reported.


Hacking probe in Ohio rape case targets Ky. man

Tue, 06/18/2013 - 4:04pm
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A central Kentucky man who goes by the online name KyAnonymous said Tuesday he is the target of an investigation into who hacked into an Ohio high school's computer and posted a video related the rape of a teenage girl at an alcohol-fueled party.

Fears of violence as Egypt nears June 30 protests

Tue, 06/18/2013 - 4:04pm

CAIRO (AP) — Massive nationwide protests that Egypt's opposition plans for June 30 are taking on a dangerous edge.


Judge sets Fort Hood suspect trial for July 9

Tue, 06/18/2013 - 4:03pm
FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — Nearly four years after the deadly Fort Hood shooting rampage, the Army psychiatrist charged in the case will finally go on trial after a judge Tuesday refused his request for a three-month delay.

Scientists discuss new photo-taking satellite

Tue, 06/18/2013 - 3:05pm

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Nearly 120 scientists and engineers from around the world are meeting in South Dakota this week to discuss operational and technical issues with collecting images from the Landsat 8 satellite.


MGM, AEG to develop 20K seat Las Vegas Strip arena

Tue, 06/18/2013 - 3:04pm

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Years of talk about building a Las Vegas Strip arena capable of hosting professional sports yielded an announcement Tuesday that casino giant MGM Resorts International and entertainment company AEG will build a privately financed 20,000-seat indoor venue on the Las Vegas Strip.


Syrian pound tumbles on US plans to arm rebels

Tue, 06/18/2013 - 3:03pm
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Many exchange shops closed in Damascus on Tuesday, fearing more chaos a day after the Syrian currency plunged to a new record low, reflecting growing fears in the capital following a U.S. decision to arm rebel groups fighting to topple President Bashar Assad's regime.

NYC to offer free phone-charging stations in parks

Tue, 06/18/2013 - 3:02pm
NEW YORK (AP) — It's a sight that can trigger dread: the low-battery message on your cellphone when there's no charger around.

Stuntwoman sues News Corp. over alleged phone hack

Tue, 06/18/2013 - 2:59pm
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman who worked as a stunt double for Angelina Jolie sued Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. in Los Angeles on Tuesday, claiming she's a victim of a phone hacking scheme to obtain information about the actress.

Greece's public TV still off despite court ruling

Tue, 06/18/2013 - 2:57pm

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — State TV channels in Greece remained off-air Tuesday as the political storm over the future of public broadcaster ERT raged on, despite a court ruling that the prime minister's decision to pull the plug was wrong.


Mobster recounts murder for hire in ‘Whitey' Bulger trial

Tue, 06/18/2013 - 2:56pm

By Richard Valdmanis BOSTON (Reuters) - The plan called for John Martorano, a mobster who has confessed to 20 murders, to lure associate Tommy King into a waiting car with a contrived story that he was needed for a hit. King was handed a gun loaded with blanks. "Pretty much after we pulled out, I shot Tommy," Martorano, 72, told a Boston jury on Tuesday. "Where did I shoot him? In the head. ...


Chef describes Jackson children's lives to jury

Tue, 06/18/2013 - 2:55pm

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A chef who worked for Michael Jackson has described the home lives of the children during the final months of the singer's life, including what she said was his daughter's last birthday party.


House takes up far-reaching anti-abortion bill

Tue, 06/18/2013 - 2:55pm

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-led House on Tuesday sought to shore up their support from conservatives with a vote on one of the most far-reaching anti-abortion bills in years.


Nonprofit launches campaign to reach uninsured

Tue, 06/18/2013 - 2:54pm
CHICAGO (AP) — A nonprofit group helping to spread the word about President Barack Obama's health care overhaul launched a campaign Tuesday that will target states with high numbers of uninsured Americans and tackle their skepticism with straightforward messages.