Turkey: US Embassy bomber had terror conviction
Written by SUZAN FRASER,Associated Press
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The suicide bomber who struck the U.S. Embassy in Ankara spent several years in prison on terrorism charges but was released on probation after being diagnosed with a hunger strike-related brain disorder, officials said Saturday.
Afghan bomber attacks near major US base
Written by AMIR SHAH,The Associated Press
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A vehicle driven by a suicide bomber exploded at the gate of a major U.S. military base in eastern Afghanistan on Wednesday, killing the attacker and three Afghans, Afghan police said. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack.
Subdued mood on the last holiday shopping weekend
Written by ANNE D'INNOCENZIO,AP Retail Writers MAE ANDERSON,AP Retail Writers
ATLANTA (AP) — Christmas shoppers thronged malls and pounced on discounts but apparently spent less this year, their spirits dampened by concerns about the economy and the aftermath of shootings and storms.
Snow emergencies lifted
Written by THE BELLEFONTAINE EXAMINER STAFF
The snow emergencies in Logan and Champaign counties were lifted Saturday about noon and 8:45 a.m., respectively. More than 100 traffic mishaps — the majority of which were non-injury accidents — have occurred in the two communities since early Friday when the area was hit by a winter storm.
Last Updated on Sunday, 23 December 2012
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Senator's ties to nonprofit questioned
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A newspaper investigation has found a western Ohio state senator championed a 2009 budget amendment that financially benefited an agricultural nonprofit he co-founded and financially backed.
Show Jam 2 becomes Sandy Hook Benefit
Written by SUE PITTS
Last Updated on Saturday, 15 December 2012
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Vindication for 2013 Rock Hall of Fame inductees
Written by CHRIS TALBOTT,AP Music Writer
Randy Newman's glad he didn't have to do anything drastic to get into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The members of Rush are choosing to let bygones be bygones. And Quincy Jones, well, he's still mad.
Mexico swears in president amid violent protests
Written by MARK STEVENSON,Associated Press OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ,Associated Press
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Enrique Pena Nieto took the oath of office as Mexico's new president Saturday vowing to restore peace and security and take on the vested interests that have hindered economic prosperity.