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Ferrari to sell fewer cars to boost exclusivity

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 8:09am
MARANELLO, Italy (AP) — Ferrari says it will limit sales of its high-performance street cars this year to below 7,000 units to protect the brand's aura of exclusivity.

Jordan decries Israel arrest of Palestinian cleric

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 7:15am

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Jordanian lawmakers have denounced Israel's arrest of a top Palestinian cleric and in a symbolic gesture, voted that the Israeli ambassador to the kingdom be expelled.


Mark Sanford redeems career, heading to Congress

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 7:05am

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — In a story of political redemption, Mark Sanford is headed back to Congress after his career was derailed by scandal four years ago.


Merkel challenger hits brakes on autobahn limits

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 7:04am

BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel's challenger in September's election is trying to avoid a political speed bump.


Oil slips toward $95 as US supplies seen rising

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 7:04am
The price of oil slipped closer to $95 a barrel Wednesday as investors weighed a rise in China's trade data against expectations of another increase in U.S. crude supplies.

Rescued Ohio woman's mom hasn't spoken to her yet

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 6:58am

CLEVELAND (AP) — The mother of one of the three women held captive for about a decade at an Ohio home says she hasn't spoken to her daughter yet, but she hopes she knows she loves her and missed her the whole time.


NYC school cancels workshop by John Galliano

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 6:57am

NEW YORK (AP) — Parsons The New School of Design in New York City has canceled a four-day workshop by the controversial fashion designer John Galliano.


US futures again heading higher

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 6:57am

NEW YORK (AP) — Stock futures are rising for the third consecutive day and markets at home and abroad appear to be heading for fresh record highs.


Egypt court upholds acquittals in 2011 battle

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 6:57am
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's highest appeals court has upheld the acquittal of 24 loyalists of ousted President Hosni Mubarak tried for organizing the 'Battle of the Camel,' an attack on protesters that was a pivotal moment in the country's 2011 uprising.

UK gov't agenda to focus on immigration, economy

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 6:47am

LONDON (AP) — The British government announced a modest, austerity-sensitive program of legislation intended to tighten immigration controls, reform pensions and reduce red tape for business as Queen Elizabeth II laid out plans for the next year at the ceremonial state opening of Parliament Wednesday.


Wendy's 1Q profit falls, still matches view

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 6:47am

DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Wendy's first-quarter net income fell 83 percent from year-ago results that included a big gain on the sale of an investment.


UN peacekeeper killed in eastern Congo

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 6:45am
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — The spokesman for the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Congo confirmed that a U.N. peacekeeper was killed in South Kivu province, located in the troubled east of the country.

Six killed, 3 missing after ship hits tower in Italian port

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 6:22am

By Paola Balsomini GENOA (Reuters) - Six people were killed and three are missing after a container ship crashed into a control tower in the northern Italian port of Genoa, rescuers said on Wednesday. The tower, which was more than 50 meters (160 feet) high and looked much like the ones common at airports, collapsed into the water late on Tuesday after being struck by the prow of the vessel, the Jolly Nero. Two of the dead were coastguard officers and a third was a pilot for the port, the coastguard said. The three other victims have yet to be identified. ...


UAE says 3 citizens suspected in Tanzania bombing

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 6:21am
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates says three of its citizens are in custody in Tanzania in connection with a church bombing that killed two people and injured more than 50 others.

PepsiCo agrees to meet with Till family, Sharpton

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 6:20am
NEW YORK (AP) — PepsiCo Inc. officials will meet Wednesday with members of Emmett Till's family and the Rev. Al Sharpton.

Italy cargo ship slams into Genoa port, kills 5

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 6:19am

ROME (AP) — Rescue workers pulled a fifth body from the wreckage Wednesday after a cargo ship crashed into the dock as it left Genoa, toppling the busy Italian port's control tower into the harbor.


Madonna's French painting sells in NYC for $7.2M

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 6:17am

NEW YORK (AP) — A French painting owned by Madonna has sold at a New York City auction for more than $7 million.


Cyberattacks a growing irritant in US-China ties

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 6:16am

BEIJING (AP) — Signs are growing that the sustained surge in cyberattacks emanating from China is imperiling its relations with the U.S., lending urgency to fledgling efforts by both governments to engage on the issue.


Man United Alex Ferguson retiring at end of season

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 6:15am

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Alex Ferguson is retiring at the end of the season, bringing a close to a trophy-filled career of more than 26 years at Manchester United that established him as the most successful coach in British football history.


Family of bride killed in US limo fire in grief

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 6:12am
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The grief-stricken Filipino family of the bride killed in a limousine fire in California had been preparing to welcome her home, but now await the return of her remains and hope to learn what caused the horrific accident that left five people dead.