FBI: Ala. captor rigged bunker, waged 'firefight'
Written by JAY REEVES,Associated Press KATE BRUMBACK,Associated Press
MIDLAND CITY, Ala. (AP) — As FBI and police negotiators sought for days to coax an Alabama man into freeing a kindergartner held hostage in an underground bunker, the captor was planning for violence, authorities say.
Tunisian opposition leader killed amid tensions
Written by BOUAZZA BEN BOUAZZA,Associated Press
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — A Tunisian opposition leader critical of both the Islamist-led government and of violence by radical Muslims was gunned down as he left home Wednesday — the first assassination in post-revolutionary Tunisia.
Small tsunami hits Solomons, other warnings ended
Written by KRISTEN GELINEAU,Associated Press
SYDNEY (AP) — A powerful earthquake off the Solomon Islands on Wednesday generated a tsunami of up to 1.5 meters (about 5 feet) that damaged dozens of homes and left several people missing and presumed dead in the South Pacific island chain.
Ariz. woman charged in lover's slaying testifies
Written by BRIAN SKOLOFF,Associated Press
PHOENIX (AP) — Jodi Arias' life changed from the moment she met the man she killed. A world of opportunities seemed possible. A good job. A promising future. A potentially loving relationship.
Congress considers putting limits on drone strikes
Written by LARA JAKES,AP National Security Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Uncomfortable with the Obama administration's use of deadly drones, a growing number in Congress is looking to limit America's authority to kill suspected terrorists, even U.S. citizens. The Democratic-led outcry was emboldened by the revelation in a newly surfaced Justice Department memo that shows drones can strike against a wider range of threats, with less evidence, than previously believed.
Stocks rebound, rising on home prices, earnings
Written by CHRISTINA REXRODE,AP Business Writers STEVE ROTHWELL,AP Business Writers
NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market bounced back Tuesday following a surge in U.S. home prices and signs of strength in Europe's economy. Strong earnings reports also helped power the gains.
Sheriff: Vet charged in shootings won't see lawyer
Written by ANGELA K. BROWN,Associated Press
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A Texas sheriff says the Iraq War veteran charged with gunning down a former Navy SEAL sniper and his friend has refused to meet with his family or court-appointed attorney.
Memo gives basis for drone strikes vs US citizens
Written by PETE YOST,Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — An unclassified Justice Department memo reveals that the Obama administration has had more lenient rules than publicly known for when drone attacks can be launched to kill U.S. citizens working abroad with terrorists.