Aid

The unfolding of a 5-day manhunt for bomb suspects

By J.M. HIRSCHAssociated Press Ten seconds and 100 yards. The time and distance between two bombs. Two crudely built bombs set off 10 seconds and 100 yards apart without warning or threat, ripping through a crowd of spectators and runners, filling the street with fire, blood and limbs. Two bombs

US providing Syrian rebels $123M more in aid

By MATTHEW LEEAssociated Press ISTANBUL (AP) - The United States is providing Syrian rebels with $123 million in new nonlethal aid that may include armor and other types of supplies that haven't been part of the assistance package in the past. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says the

Obama Declares Emergency After Texas Plant Blast

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama has issued an emergency declaration and pledged disaster relief aid to Texas to help in the recovery efforts following this week's deadly fertilizer plant explosion near Waco.  Obama's order Friday night authorizes the Federal Emergency

German Parliament approves Cyprus aid package

BERLIN (AP) - The German Parliament has approved a 10 billion euros ($13 billion) rescue package for Cyprus by a wide margin. Lawmakers voted 487-102 on Thursday in favor of the bailout deal hammered out last month. Thirteen abstained. Cyprus will receive 10 billion euros in loans after its bloated