Actor Jack Nicholson sells Colorado residence
Written by AP
ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — More than three decades after actor Jack Nicholson and a friend bought a historic Victorian home in a Colorado ski town, reportedly so they could get better TV reception, the two have sold the residence for $11 million.
Police arrest 2 teens in Ga. baby killing
Written by RUSS BYNUM,Associated Press
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — In five years, Sherry West has lost two sons to unspeakable violence.
Senators close in on immigration deal
Written by ERICA WERNER,Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — A last-minute dispute over wages for lower-skilled workers flared Friday as senators scrambled to sketch out a deal on a sweeping immigration bill before Congress takes a two-week recess.
Senate gives pre-dawn OK to Democratic budget
Written by ALAN FRAM,Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — An exhausted Senate gave pre-dawn approval Saturday to a Democratic $3.7 trillion budget for next year that embraces nearly $1 trillion in tax increases over the coming decade but shelters domestic programs targeted for cuts by House Republicans.
Agriculture disputes threaten new US-EU talks
Written by DESMOND BUTLER,Associated Press DON MELVIN,Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama used Washington's grandest stage — the State of the Union speech — to announce negotiations with Europe aimed at creating the world's largest free trade agreement. Just weeks later, there are signs that old agriculture disputes could be deal-killers.
FAA to close 149 air traffic towers under cuts
Written by JASON KEYSER,Associated Press
CHICAGO (AP) — Under orders to trim hundreds of millions of dollars from its budget, the Federal Aviation Administration on Friday released a final list of 149 air traffic control towers that it will close at small airports around the country starting early next month.
Cyprus lawmakers approve key bills for bailout
Written by MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS,Associated Press
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Lawmakers in Cyprus approved three key bills Friday that aim to raise enough money to qualify the country for a broader bailout package and help it avoid financial ruin in mere days.
Police search for boy suspects in Ga. baby killing
Written by RUSS BYNUM,Associated Press
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — Police were combing school records and canvassing a coastal Georgia neighborhood Friday for a pair of suspects between 10 and 15 years old accused of killing a baby in a stroller and wounding his mother in an attempted robbery.