In death, Facebook photos could fade away forever
Written by LAUREN GAMBINO,Associated Press
BEAVERTON, Ore. (AP) — A grieving Oregon mother who battled Facebook for full access to her deceased son's account has been pushing for years for something that would prevent others from losing photos, messages and other memories — as she did.
Workers anxious as cuts set to take effect
Written by STEVE PEOPLES,Associated Press
KITTERY, Maine (AP) — They don't care which side caused Washington's latest crisis.
Man charged in slaying of Miss. mayoral candidate
Written by HOLBROOK MOHR,Associated Press
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In this Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013 photo released by the Coahoma County (Miss.) Sheriff's Office, Lawrence Reed, 22, poses for a portrait.(AP Photo/Coahoma County (Miss.) Sheriff's Office) |
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A 22-year-old man was charged with murder Thursday in the death of a mayoral candidate, whose body was found near a river levee in the Mississippi Delta this week.
Vegas shooting suspect arrested in Los Angeles
Written by KEN RITTER,Associated Press
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A self-described pimp was arrested Thursday in Los Angeles, ending a weeklong manhunt that began after a shooting and spectacular, fiery crash that killed three people on the Las Vegas Strip, police said.
Obama urges justices to overturn gay marriage ban
Written by JULIE PACE,Associated Press MARK SHERMAN,Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration wants the Supreme Court to overturn California's gay marriage ban, outlining a broad legal argument that could ultimately be applied to other state prohibitions across the country.
Plight of the American bumblebee: Disappearing?
Written by SETH BORENSTEIN,AP Science Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — It's not just honey bees that are in trouble. The fuzzy American bumblebee seems to be disappearing in the Midwest.
With no pope, Catholic Church leaderless for now
Written by NICOLE WINFIELD,Associated Press
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Catholic Church awoke Friday with no leader following the resignation of Benedict XVI, who pledged obedience to his successor and described himself as "simply a pilgrim" starting the final journey of his life.
Congress passes bill renewing anti-violence law
Written by JIM ABRAMS,Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Thursday passed and sent to President Barack Obama a far-reaching extension of the Violence Against Women Act. The vote came after House Republican leaders, cognizant of divisions in their own ranks and the need to improve their faltering image among women voters, accepted a bill that cleared the Senate two weeks ago on a strong bipartisan vote.