Relative Sought in 4 Fla. Thanksgiving Killings Authorities in Florida were searching Saturday for a man police said opened fire on his family after Thanksgiving dinner and killed four people, including his pregnant sister and a 6-year-old cousin who was sleeping in her bed. Travis Reed, AP NEWS - 4 minutes ago
Bangladesh Ferry Capsizes at Dock; 30 Dead A ferry packed with people going home for an Islamic festival capsized as they disembarked in southern Bangladesh, leaving at least 30 dead and scores missing, authorities said Saturday. Farid Hossain, AP NEWS - 6 minutes ago
3 Americans Die in Cargo Plane Crash in China A Zimbabwe cargo plane crashed as it took off from Shanghai’s main airport Saturday, killing three American crew members and injuring four other employees after it veered off the runway and burst into flames. Eugene Hoshiko, AP NEWS - 10 minutes ago
Iranian Lawmaker: Iran Could Leave Nuclear Treaty A hardline Iranian lawmaker is quoted by the country’s official IRNA news agency as saying Iran’s parliament may consider withdrawing from the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty. Staff, AP NEWS - 10 minutes ago
Russia Investigates Train Derailment as Terror Act Rescue workers sorted through the wreckage of a high-speed Russian train to search for more victims Saturday while investigators considered whether the derailment that killed at least 26 people was caused by a bomb on the tracks. Ivan Sekretarev, AP NEWS - 12 minutes ago
Army Retakes Rebel Town in Central Africa: Source The army in the Central African Republic has retaken control of the key north central town of Ndele from rebels, a source in the high command said on Saturday. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 17 minutes ago
Man Wanted on US Terror Charges Sentenced in China An American man wanted in the United States on terrorism charges has been sentenced in China for making illegal drugs, a court official said Saturday. Staff, AP NEWS - 26 minutes ago
AP NewsAlert US Embassy spokesman says 3 Americans die in Zimbabwe cargo plane crash in Shanghai. Staff, AP NEWS - 41 minutes ago
Screenwriter Avary Taken off Jail Furlough Authorities say “Pulp Fiction” co-screenwriter Roger Avary has been removed from a prison work furlough program and locked up. Staff, AP NEWS - 45 minutes ago
Dozens Dead in Russian Train Crash At least 39 people are dead after a train derailed in Russia, authorities suspect a bomb attack. Reuters Video, REUTERS NEWS VIDEO - 56 minutes ago
AP News in Brief White House dinner crashers met Obama; Secret Service says officers didn’t check guest list Staff, AP NEWS - 73 minutes ago
Hopes Rise for Climate Talks as Rich Countries Ante Up Hopes suddenly rose that a new global climate pact was within reach after rich nations attending a Commonwealth summit here offered to pay poorer countries to help seal the deal. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 77 minutes ago
Bangladesh Ferry Toll Rises to 26: Official Twenty-six people were killed and dozens more were feared dead after a Bangladesh ferry -- jammed with over 1,000 people going home to celebrate the Muslim Eid al-Adha holiday -- partially sank, an official said Saturday. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 77 minutes ago
Commonwealth Talks Boost Hopes of Climate Deal Hopes were rising Saturday that a new global climate pact is within reach after rich nations at a Commonwealth summit offered to help poorer countries bear the costs of implementing any deal. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 77 minutes ago
Pakistan Graft Amnesty Expires An amnesty on corruption cases protecting President Asif Ali Zardari, key allies and thousands of others formally expires on Saturday, threatening to fling Pakistan into fresh political crisis. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 77 minutes ago
Army Fights Rebels for Town in Central Africa The army in the Central African Republic vowed Friday to recapture the key north central town of Ndele after a rebel attack in which a military source said about 15 people died. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 77 minutes ago
Zimbabwe Dollar Will Not Return Soon: Bank Chief Zimbabwe’s central bank governor said the country will not put the local dollar back into circulation anytime soon as the economy must first achieve growth rates of at least seven percent, a state daily reported on Saturday. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 77 minutes ago
Defence Begins Summing Kercher Murder Trial The defence in the trial of American student Amanda Knox for the gory 2007 sex-murder of her British housemate Meredith Kercher in Italy began closing arguments Saturday. Afp, AFP EUROPEAN EDITION - 77 minutes ago
Britain, France Push for $10 Billion Climate Fund Britain and France on Friday committed to paying developing nations to combat global warming by calling for a 10-billion-dollar climate fund financed by rich countries. Afp, AFP EUROPEAN EDITION - 77 minutes ago
Robinho Return Boosts City Robinho is set to make his long-awaited return to action as Manchester City attempt to revive their push to secure Champions League football next season at the expense of Hull. Afp, AFP EUROPEAN EDITION - 77 minutes ago
Downing Set to Help Villa Take on Spurs Stewart Downing has informed manager Martin O'Neill he is ready to make his full debut in the intriguing meeting between top four aspirants Aston Villa and Tottenham at Villa Park on Saturday. Afp, AFP EUROPEAN EDITION - 77 minutes ago
Body of Trapped Utah Spelunker Won’t Be Recovered A Utah cave’s narrow crevice that trapped and eventually killed a medical student will become his final resting place, and the dangerous cavern will be permanently sealed. Mike Stark, AP FEATURES - 79 minutes ago
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