Terrorism

A night of humor _ after day of campaign criticism

By JIM KUHNHENN and KASIE HUNTAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) - President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney poked gentle but sharp fun at one another Thursday night during an esteemed New York Catholic charity dinner that has long been a required stop for presidential candidates.

Man held in NYC plot to blow up Federal Reserve

By COLLEEN LONG and TOM HAYSAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) - A Bangladeshi man who came to the United States to wage jihad was arrested in an elaborate FBI sting on Wednesday after attempting to blow up a fake car bomb outside the Federal Reserve building in Manhattan, authorities said. Before

Obama strategy post-debate highlights women, Libya

By JULIE PACEAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama's campaign moved swiftly Wednesday to try to capitalize on his spirited debate performance, making an aggressive push on women's issues and Libya and pressing the notion that Mitt Romney's economic proposals are

Wanted: Flight attendants to work for less pay

By SAMANTHA BOMKAMPAP Airlines Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Wanted: A few good recruits to serve coffee and help combat terrorism at 30,000 feet. American Airlines said Wednesday that it will post job openings for 1,500 flight attendants next month. It will start hiring in December and put the new staff