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Syria rebel: Sunni jihadists after Shiite hostages

Syria rebel: Sunni jihadists after Shiite hostages
By PAUL SCHEMMAssociated Press AZAZ, Syria (AP) - A Syrian rebel commander holding 10 Lebanese Shiites hostage said Thursday he is willing to release the men but fears doing so could set off a wave of reprisal attacks by Sunni extremists. What began as an effort to force Lebanon's Shiite

Key facts after fallout from prophet film

Key facts after fallout from prophet film
By The Associated Press Anti-American protests have erupted in the Middle East over a crudely made film mocking the prophet Muhammad, resulting in violent embassy protests around the Middle East, fallout in the U.S. presidential campaign and heightened security at U.S. facilities abroad.

33,000 Fleeing Guatemala Volcano Eruption

33,000 Fleeing Guatemala Volcano Eruption
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) - Guatemala's head of emergency evacuations says more than 33,000 people are fleeing the eruption of a long-active volcano just outside one of the country's most famous tourist attractions.    Sergio Cabanas says the evacuees are leaving some 17 villages

The iPhone 5 and LTE _ what it means for you

The iPhone 5 and LTE _ what it means for you
By PETER SVENSSONAP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) - The iPhone 5 is Apple's first mobile handset that uses new "LTE" wireless networks. What's LTE -and why should you care? Here are some answers. Q: What does LTE stand for? A: It's "Long-Term Evolution," but that doesn't

The iPhone 5 and LTE _ what it means for you

The iPhone 5 and LTE _ what it means for you
By PETER SVENSSONAP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) - The iPhone 5 is Apple's first mobile handset that uses new "LTE" wireless networks. What's LTE -and why should you care? Here are some answers. Q: What does LTE stand for? A: It's "Long-Term Evolution," but that doesn't

Biden plays to younger crowd in Wisconsin stop

Biden plays to younger crowd in Wisconsin stop
By BRIAN BAKSTAssociated Press EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) - Playing to a younger audience, Vice President Joe Biden stressed differences Thursday between the presidential campaigns on education, college debt and entitlement programs more in doubt for future generations. The education emphasis during

Libyan attacks said to be 2-part militant assault

Libyan attacks said to be 2-part militant assault
By OSAMA ALFITORYAssociated Press BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) - The attack that killed four Americans in Libya, including the U.S. ambassador, was an organized two-part operation by heavily armed militants that included a precisely timed raid on a supposedly secret safe house just as Libyan and U.S.

UPDATE: Train Hits Car Near Rathdrum; Woman Driver Killed

UPDATE: Train Hits Car Near Rathdrum; Woman Driver Killed
UPDATE: The woman killed has been identified as 22-year-old Rebecca A. Birdsong of Rathdrum, ID area. Her next of kin have been notified. The Sheriff's Office is continuing its investigation of the collision. PRESS RELEASE FROM THE KOOTENAI COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: On September 13, 2012 at

UPDATE: Train Hits Car Near Rathdrum; Woman Driver Killed

UPDATE: Train Hits Car Near Rathdrum; Woman Driver Killed
UPDATE: The woman killed has been identified as 22-year-old Rebecca A. Birdsong of Rathdrum, ID area. Her next of kin have been notified. The Sheriff's Office is continuing its investigation of the collision. PRESS RELEASE FROM THE KOOTENAI COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: On September 13, 2012 at

UPDATE: Train Hits Car Near Rathdrum; Woman Driver Killed

UPDATE: Train Hits Car Near Rathdrum; Woman Driver Killed
UPDATE: The woman killed has been identified as 22-year-old Rebecca A. Birdsong of Rathdrum, ID area. Her next of kin have been notified. The Sheriff's Office is continuing its investigation of the collision. PRESS RELEASE FROM THE KOOTENAI COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: On September 13, 2012 at