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Cheerios stands by TV ad showing mixed-race family

Cheerios stands by TV ad showing mixed-race family
By LEANNE ITALIEAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) - A mom sits at her kitchen table when her grade schooler saunters up with a big box of Cheerios. "Mom," says the girl. "Dad told me Cheerios is good for your heart. Is that true?" Cut to dad waking from a nap on the living room couch with a pile of

Outraged lawmakers address military sexual assault

Outraged lawmakers address military sexual assault
By RICHARD LARDNER and DONNA CASSATAAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The outcry over the epidemic of sexual assaults in the military is spurring Congress to act, with a House panel moving ahead on Wednesday on stripping commanders of the ability to overturn convictions in rape and assault cases.

Kim Kardashian's divorce is finalized

Kim Kardashian's divorce is finalized
By Robyn Ross, It's finally over: Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries' divorce has been finalized. On Monday night, a judgment was entered with the Los Angeles Superior Court that ended the reality star's 72-day marriage to the NBA player, People reports. The divorce comes 581 days after

Hacker who turned Manning in takes witness stand

Hacker who turned Manning in takes witness stand
By DAVID DISHNEAUAssociated Press FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) - A one-time computer hacker who told authorities Pfc. Bradley Manning was giving information to WikiLeaks testified Tuesday the soldier never said he wanted to help the enemy during their online chats. Manning is on trial for giving hundreds

Hacker who turned Manning in takes witness stand

Hacker who turned Manning in takes witness stand
By DAVID DISHNEAUAssociated Press FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) - A one-time computer hacker who told authorities Pfc. Bradley Manning was giving information to WikiLeaks testified Tuesday the soldier never said he wanted to help the enemy during their online chats. Manning is on trial for giving hundreds

US extends Iran sanctions relief to China

US extends Iran sanctions relief to China
By BRADLEY KLAPPER and MARJORIE OLSTERAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration will extend six-month sanctions exemptions to China, India and seven other countries for significantly reducing oil imports from Iran, officials said Tuesday, as the U.S. imposed new measures against

US extends Iran sanctions relief to China

US extends Iran sanctions relief to China
By BRADLEY KLAPPER and MARJORIE OLSTERAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration will extend six-month sanctions exemptions to China, India and seven other countries for significantly reducing oil imports from Iran, officials said Tuesday, as the U.S. imposed new measures against

Bad behavior on reality TV is tested path to fame

Bad behavior on reality TV is tested path to fame
By CRISTINA SILVAAssociated Press PHOENIX (AP) - Arizona restaurateur Amy Bouzaglo became an instant Internet celebrity last month after demonstrating an impressively short temper on a reality TV show that helps reform struggling businesses. The episode of "Kitchen Nightmares" drew more than a

Forest Service to hire 500 fewer firefighters

Forest Service to hire 500 fewer firefighters
By MATTHEW DALYAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - As dry conditions set the stage for another difficult fire season, the Forest Service said Tuesday it will hire 500 fewer firefighters than last year because of automatic spending cuts imposed by Congress. The agency will still be able to fight

Forest Service to hire 500 fewer firefighters

Forest Service to hire 500 fewer firefighters
By MATTHEW DALYAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - As dry conditions set the stage for another difficult fire season, the Forest Service said Tuesday it will hire 500 fewer firefighters than last year because of automatic spending cuts imposed by Congress. The agency will still be able to fight