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Guardianship extended for 'Modern Family' star

Guardianship extended for 'Modern Family' star
By ANTHONY McCARTNEYAP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) - A judge determined Tuesday that teen actress Ariel Winter's mother should not regain custody of the "Modern Family" star and that the 14-year-old should remain in her sister's care for the next several weeks. Superior Court

Push for Israel-Hamas cease-fire gains momentum

Push for Israel-Hamas cease-fire gains momentum
By IBRAHIM BARZAK and RAVI NESSMANAssociated Press JERUSALEM (AP) - A diplomatic push to end Israel's nearly weeklong offensive in the Gaza Strip gained momentum Tuesday, with Egypt's president predicting that airstrikes would soon end, the U.S. secretary of state racing to the region

FBI: 4 Calif. men charged in alleged terror plot

FBI: 4 Calif. men charged in alleged terror plot
By GREG RISLINGAssociated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) - Three California men excited at the prospect of training in Afghanistan to become terrorists prepared, authorities say, by simulating combat with paintball rifles, wiping their Facebook profiles of any Islamic references and concocting cover

Unions show muscle, spent millions in state races

Unions show muscle, spent millions in state races
By SAM HANANELAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - When Maggie Hassan won the New Hampshire governor's race, it wasn't just a victory for her fellow Democrats. Unions spent millions backing Hassan with television ads and an extensive get-out-the-vote operation because she opposes a right-

Unions show muscle, spent millions in state races

Unions show muscle, spent millions in state races
By SAM HANANELAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - When Maggie Hassan won the New Hampshire governor's race, it wasn't just a victory for her fellow Democrats. Unions spent millions backing Hassan with television ads and an extensive get-out-the-vote operation because she opposes a right-

Jury to resume work Tuesday in day care fire trial

Jury to resume work Tuesday in day care fire trial
By JUAN A. LOZANOAssociated Press HOUSTON (AP) - Prosecutors on Monday asked a jury to sentence a Texas woman convicted of murder after a fire at her home day care killed four children to life in prison, arguing she doomed the children she was responsible for when she left them alone to go

Walmart Black Friday TV Deals Kick Off On Thanksgiving

Walmart Black Friday TV Deals Kick Off On Thanksgiving
YAHOO.COM - In what is often seen as a bellwether for holiday sales pricing, Walmart has released its Black Friday ad, and TVsonce again feature prominently. This year, Walmart will open its doors for Black Friday shopping at 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving—2 hours earlier than last

UPDATE: Witnesses: Airstrike Hits Gaza Media Center

UPDATE: Witnesses: Airstrike Hits Gaza Media Center
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) - Witnesses say an Israeli airstrike has hit a high-rise in downtown Gaza City where a number of local and foreign news organizations have offices.    Thick black smoke rose from the building Monday as ambulances rushed to the scene. Paramedics say one

Congo rebels, army clash at Goma's edge

Congo rebels, army clash at Goma's edge
By MELANIE GOUBY and RUKMINI CALLIMACHIAssociated Press GOMA, Congo (AP) - Rebels believed to be backed by Rwanda fired mortars and machine guns Monday on the outskirts of the provincial capital of Goma, threatening to capture one of the largest cities in eastern Congo in a development that

Kremlin critics: Stop ads on pro-Putin TV channel

Kremlin critics: Stop ads on pro-Putin TV channel
By MANSUR MIROVALEVAssociated Press MOSCOW (AP) - Russian opposition and human rights groups on Monday urged Western consumer products giants to stop "financing politically motivated persecution" by advertising on a Kremlin-friendly TV network known for its biased coverage of government critics