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Obama lost many donors from ’08 presidential race
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has lost millions of dollars in support from former donors in Democratic strongholds and in districts that he won narrowly four years ago, according to an Associated Press analysis of the most recent federal…
Manning’s 2 TD passes lead Giants over Rams, 28-16
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Steve Spagnuolo jogged out to midfield shortly after the final gun, shook hands with mentor Tom Coughlin and probably wished him well the rest of the season.
4 earthquakes rock Guatemala, 1 confirmed dead
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Four earthquakes struck the southeastern part of Guatemala in less than two hours Monday afternoon, causing at least one death as some walls collapsed, authorities said. At least three people were reported missing.
3 earthquakes rock Guatemala, 1 confirmed dead
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Three earthquakes shook a major part of Guatemala in less than 90 minutes Monday afternoon, killing at least one person, authorities said.
US intensifies effort to head off UN showdown
NEW YORK (AP) — The United States pressed ahead Monday with intensive talks aimed at averting a showdown over Palestinian statehood at the United Nations this week, asking key Muslim ally Turkey not to allow its rift with Israel to grow wider and hoping to coax cooperation from a noncommittal Russia.
Rivals ask: Is Perry weak on the right, or left?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rick Perry’s Republican rivals are struggling to find a coherent, easy-to-grasp argument against the Texas governor, who tops GOP presidential polls despite attacks from all sides.
Tax the rich, Obama says; class warfare, says GOP
WASHINGTON (AP) — Drawing clear battle lines for next year’s elections, a combative President Barack Obama on Monday demanded that the richest Americans pay higher taxes to help cut soaring U.S. deficits by more than $3 trillion. He promised to veto any effort by congressional Republicans to cut Medicare benefits for the elderly without raising taxes as well.
Tax the rich, Obama says; class warfare, says foes
WASHINGTON (AP) — A combative President Barack Obama on Monday demanded that the richest Americans pay higher taxes to help cut soaring U.S. deficits by more than $3 trillion as he drew clear battle lines for next year’s elections. He promised to veto any effort by congressional Republicans to cut government health care benefits for the elderly without raising taxes as well.
Yemen protesters storm elite military base; 50 die
SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Thousands of protesters backed by military defectors seized a base of the elite Republican Guards on Monday, weakening the control of Yemen’s embattled president over this poor, fractured Arab nation. His forces fired on unarmed demonstrators elsewhere in the capital, killing scores, wounding hundreds and sparking international condemnation.
Yemen protesters storm elite military base; 50 die
SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Thousands of protesters backed by military defectors seized a base of the elite Republican Guards on Monday, weakening the control of Yemen’s embattled president over this poor, fractured Arab nation. His forces fired on unarmed demonstrators elsewhere in the capital, killing scores, wounding hundreds and sparking international condemnation.
Gunmen from Congo kill 36 at pub in Burundi
BUJUMBURA, Burundi (AP) — Armed men from Congo burst into a pub in the central African nation of Burundi and killed 36 people, an official said Monday. One wounded man said an attacker yelled: "Make sure there’s no survivors."
Netflix separates its DVD, streaming businesses
NEW YORK (AP) — Netflix Inc. is formally separating its online streaming and DVD-by-mail service, naming the latter "Qwikster."
Palestinian leader says nothing can stop UN bid
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Monday he’ll not be deterred from seeking U.N. recognition of a state of Palestine, despite what he said was "tremendous pressure" to drop the request and instead seek to resume peace talks with Israel.
5 die at biker fest; carbon monoxide suspected
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Three men and two women at a biker festival to raise money for needy children died in a recreational vehicle when fumes from a generator leaked into the camper, an organizer for the event said.
Rodgers, Packers beat Newton, Panthers 30-23
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers threw for 308 yards and two scores, while the Green Bay Packers withstood another 400-yard passing day from Carolina rookie Cam Newton to beat the Panthers 30-23 on Sunday.
UK surgeons separate twin girls joined at head
LONDON (AP) — Sudanese twins born with the tops of their heads joined together have been separated in a rare and risky series of operations at a London children’s hospital, officials said Sunday.
Yemeni forces open fire on protesters, 26 killed
SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Yemeni government forces opened fire with anti-aircraft guns and automatic weapons on tens of thousands of anti-government protesters in the capital demanding ouster of their longtime ruler, killing at least 26 and wounding dozens, medical officials and witnesses said.
Pro-regime forces kill at least 23 people in Yemen
SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Pro-regime forces, including snipers picking off protesters from rooftops, killed at least 23 people Monday in a second day of clashes shaking Yemen’s capital, medical and security officials said.
Strong quake hits India, Nepal; 16 dead
GAUHATI, India (AP) — A strong earthquake shook northeastern India and Nepal on Sunday night, killing at least 16 people, damaging buildings and sending lawmakers in Nepal’s capital running into the streets.
Strong quake hits India, Nepal; 16 dead
GAUHATI, India (AP) — A strong earthquake shook northeastern India and Nepal, killing at least 16 people, damaging buildings and sending lawmakers in Nepal’s capital running into the streets.