Eisenhower Memorial approval delayed into 2013

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• Eisenhower Memorial approval delayed into 2013
• Obama's health care law advances in the states
• Judge weighs delay in Penn St. whistleblower suit
• Fiscal talks under way, Obama heads to SE Asia
• Tel Aviv: Beloved oasis outraged by rocket fire
• Israel cabinet authorizes mobilization of up to 75,000 reservists
• A 'Life' changing film for the young actor of 'Pi'
• Wal-Mart files U.S. labor charge against union
• In Benghazi testimony, Petraeus says al Qaeda role known early
• Glum Spain hosts summit for booming Latam nations
• UN nuclear agency: Iran poised to expand nuke work
• Calls for ouster of Jordan's king grow at protests
• Women in Petraeus scandal visited White House
• Veterans killed in train crash were war heroes
• Analysis: Israel-Hamas: a clash waiting to happen
• UK wants details before recognising Syria opposition
• Four killed in Texas train/float collision were U.S. war vets
• Booker scores 19 as Colorado upsets No. 16 Baylor
• NYC man sentenced to life in subway terror plot
• Friends: Convicted day care owner was good person
• Hill leaders voice new confidence in deficit deal
• Republicans say revenue is on the table in fiscal cliff talks
• Obama says resolving fiscal cliff is urgent business
• Obama, Congress leaders meet to avert "fiscal cliff"
• JPMorgan, Credit Suisse paying $417M in SEC case
• Woman with child drives on Phoenix airport runway
• Twinkies maker Hostess plans to go out of business
• Tony Blair's father Leo Blair dies at 89
• U. of Iowa leader issues apology in athletics case
• Woman in Petraeus scandal visited White House
• What happens if Twinkies really do go away?
• Justice official: Register voters automatically
• Tragedy ends Texas parade honoring war heroes
• Hezbollah man wanted by US freed from Iraq custody
• West Texas rail crossing had 10 previous accidents
• Bears' Cutler to miss 49ers game with concussion
• Dozen House women defend Rice over Libya comments
• Medicare premiums going up $5 a month for 2013
• Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
• Oil prices rise as traders eye Mideast conflict

Eisenhower Memorial approval delayed into 2013 Posted: 16 Nov 2012 01:10 PM PST Plans to build a national memorial honoring President Dwight D. Eisenhower will be delayed into next year as the World War II general's family continues to object to a design by architect Frank Gehry.

Obama's health care law advances in the states Posted: 16 Nov 2012 01:08 PM PST Threatened with repeal just weeks ago, President Barack Obama's health care law now appears on track in close to half the states, with others playing catch-up and the administration readying a fallback for states not wishing to participate.

Judge weighs delay in Penn St. whistleblower suit Posted: 16 Nov 2012 01:08 PM PST A key witness against former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky will learn in about two weeks whether his defamation and whistleblower lawsuit can move forward or will face what could be a considerable delay.

Fiscal talks under way, Obama heads to SE Asia Posted: 16 Nov 2012 01:07 PM PST President Barack Obama is darting off to Southeast Asia to showcase a foreign policy achievement and reinforce the U.S. role as a counterweight to China.

Tel Aviv: Beloved oasis outraged by rocket fire Posted: 16 Nov 2012 01:06 PM PST Leehee Goldenberg was having lunch at an outdoor cafe in Tel Aviv, Israel's largest metropolis, when an air-raid siren wailed. She and other diners knew the drill: They dashed inside the coffee shop and kept away from the windows. Then, from a distance, came the boom. Minutes later, everyone was back outdoors, chatting loudly.

Israel cabinet authorizes mobilization of up to 75,000 reservists Posted: 16 Nov 2012 01:06 PM PST JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's cabinet authorized on Friday mobilization of up to 75,000 reserve troops for a Gaza campaign, more than doubling the number of potential call-ups approved after the offensive began, political sources said. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a four-hour strategy session with a clutch of senior ministers in Tel Aviv, while other cabinet members were polled by telephone on raising the mobilization level. The decision did not mean all 75,000 reservists would be called into action, but gave the military the go-ahead to enlist them if needed. ...

A 'Life' changing film for the young actor of 'Pi' Posted: 16 Nov 2012 01:05 PM PST The only thing more unlikely than a movie about a boy adrift on a ship with a Bengali tiger is the tale of the film's star.

Wal-Mart files U.S. labor charge against union Posted: 16 Nov 2012 01:04 PM PST (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc is taking its first legal step to stop months of protests and rallies outside Walmart stores, targeting the union that it says is behind such actions. Wal-Mart filed an unfair labor practice charge against the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, or UFCW, asking the National Labor Relations Board to halt what the retailer says are unlawful attempts to disrupt its business. ...

In Benghazi testimony, Petraeus says al Qaeda role known early Posted: 16 Nov 2012 01:03 PM PST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former CIA Director David Petraeus told Congress on Friday that he and the spy agency had sought to make clear from the outset that September's deadly attack on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, involved an al Qaeda affiliate, lawmakers said. Petraeus told the House of Representatives intelligence committee that "there were extremists in the group" that launched the initial attack on the diplomatic mission, describing them as affiliates of al Qaeda and other extremist groups, said Representative C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, the committee's top Democrat. ...

Glum Spain hosts summit for booming Latam nations Posted: 16 Nov 2012 01:00 PM PST In an historic role reversal, recession-hit Spain and Portugal on Friday courted the Latin American leaders of their former colonies, countries that now enjoy some of the strongest economic growth in the world.

UN nuclear agency: Iran poised to expand nuke work Posted: 16 Nov 2012 12:59 PM PST Iran is poised to double its output of higher-enriched uranium at its fortified underground facility, the U.N. nuclear agency said Friday — a development that puts Tehran within months of being able to make the core of a nuclear warhead.

Calls for ouster of Jordan's king grow at protests Posted: 16 Nov 2012 12:57 PM PST Calls for the ouster of Jordan's King Abdullah II grew Friday, as thousands of protesters packed the streets of the capital and demonstrations resumed elsewhere.

Women in Petraeus scandal visited White House Posted: 16 Nov 2012 12:57 PM PST The two women at the center of David Petraeus' downfall as CIA director visited the White House separately on various occasions in what appear to be unrelated calls that did not result in meetings with President Barack Obama.

Veterans killed in train crash were war heroes Posted: 16 Nov 2012 12:55 PM PST The four veterans killed when a freight train barreled into the parade float they were riding on weren't ordinary men. Three were Purple Heart recipients who served on the front lines multiple times in Iraq and Afghanistan. The fourth was awaiting approval for a Purple Heart.

Analysis: Israel-Hamas: a clash waiting to happen Posted: 16 Nov 2012 12:51 PM PST Since Israel completed a devastating military offensive in the Gaza Strip four years ago, military officials have warned it was only a matter of time before the next round of fighting. The sudden explosion of violence erupted this week with little warning, driven by Hamas' ambitions to make its mark on a changing Middle East and an Israeli government reacting to public outcry over rocket attacks just weeks ahead of national elections.

UK wants details before recognising Syria opposition Posted: 16 Nov 2012 12:49 PM PST LONDON (Reuters) - Britain would like to formally recognise the Syrian opposition's fledgling coalition but needs to know more about its plans first, Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Friday. The group was formed in Doha at the weekend in an attempt to unify the fractious movement trying to topple Bashar al-Assad and secure international recognition and arms. Members of the coalition, including its leader Mouaz Alkhatib, are due to meet Hague and other Western officials in London on Friday before heading to Paris on Saturday. ...

Four killed in Texas train/float collision were U.S. war vets Posted: 16 Nov 2012 12:47 PM PST MIDLAND, Texas (Reuters) - All four men killed when a freight train collided with a parade float honoring wounded American war veterans had served in the U.S. Army, police said on Friday, as investigators descended on the West Texas oil town of Midland to search the wreckage. At least 16 other people were injured during the parade on Thursday at the start of what was meant to be a weekend of events including a banquet and a hunting expedition to salute U.S. veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. ...

Booker scores 19 as Colorado upsets No. 16 Baylor Posted: 16 Nov 2012 12:46 PM PST Colorado coach Tad Boyle always has a backup plan. The Buffaloes sure needed it Friday to take down No. 16 Baylor at the Charleston Classic.

NYC man sentenced to life in subway terror plot Posted: 16 Nov 2012 12:44 PM PST A New York City man was sentenced Friday to life in prison for conspiring to form a three-man terror cell with two of his former high school classmates and spread death on the subways as suicide bombers — a foiled plot that authorities called one of the closest calls since the 9/11 attacks.

Friends: Convicted day care owner was good person Posted: 16 Nov 2012 12:44 PM PST Friends and family of a Texas woman convicted of murder after a fire at her home day care killed four children testified Friday she was a good person who loved kids and would never intentionally harm them.

Hill leaders voice new confidence in deficit deal Posted: 16 Nov 2012 12:43 PM PST Congressional leaders from both parties voiced fresh optimism Friday after meeting with newly re-elected President Barack Obama about avoiding year-end "fiscal cliff" tax increases and spending cuts that would hammer the middle class and risk plunging the economy into recession.

Republicans say revenue is on the table in fiscal cliff talks Posted: 16 Nov 2012 12:37 PM PST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top Republicans emerged from a meeting at the White House on Friday saying they are prepared to agree to additional revenue in order to avert looming harsh tax hikes and spending cuts, as long as there also are reductions in spending. "To show our seriousness, we've put revenue on the table as long as it's accompanied by significant spending cuts," House Speaker John Boehner told reporters at the White House. ...

Obama says resolving fiscal cliff is urgent business Posted: 16 Nov 2012 12:37 PM PST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said he and congressional leaders must quickly get down to work to avert upcoming automatic tax hikes and spending cuts as he sat down for talks with lawmakers on Friday. "I think we're all aware that we have some urgent business to do," the president told reporters. "We've got to make sure that taxes don't go up on middle-class families, that our economy remains strong, that we're creating jobs, and that's an agenda that Democrats and Republicans and independents, people all across the country share," he said. ...

Obama, Congress leaders meet to avert "fiscal cliff" Posted: 16 Nov 2012 12:37 PM PST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congressional leaders emerged from a meeting with President Barack Obama on Friday vowing to find common ground on taxes and spending that would allow them to head off a looming "fiscal cliff" that could push the economy back into recession. Democrats said they recognized the need to curb spending and Republicans said they had agreed to put "revenue on the table" as the two sides enter what are likely to be weeks of tense negotiations ahead of a December 31 deadline. ...

JPMorgan, Credit Suisse paying $417M in SEC case Posted: 16 Nov 2012 12:33 PM PST JPMorgan Chase and Credit Suisse have agreed to pay a combined $417 million to settle federal civil charges that they sold risky mortgage bonds to investors ahead of the 2008 financial crisis that the banks knew could fail.

Woman with child drives on Phoenix airport runway Posted: 16 Nov 2012 12:33 PM PST A woman driving with a small child in her car crashed through a gate at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and drove on the runway in the latest in a series of similar mishaps across the country that have raised questions whether the nation's airports are truly secure.

Twinkies maker Hostess plans to go out of business Posted: 16 Nov 2012 12:32 PM PST (Reuters) - Hostess Brands Inc, the bankrupt maker of Twinkies snack cakes and loaves of Wonder Bread, is seeking a U.S. court's permission to go out of business after failing to get wage and benefit cuts from thousands of its striking bakery workers. The 82-year-old Hostess, which has about $2.5 billion in sales and is one of the largest wholesale bakers and distributors of breads and snack cakes in the United States, filed the request with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New York early Friday morning. A hearing on the matter is set for Monday. ...

Tony Blair's father Leo Blair dies at 89 Posted: 16 Nov 2012 12:29 PM PST Leo Blair, father of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, has died at the age of 89.

U. of Iowa leader issues apology in athletics case Posted: 16 Nov 2012 12:27 PM PST University of Iowa President Sally Mason apologized but offered few answers Friday for the school's failure to protect athletes and employees in its handling of a former athletics department official accused of sexual harassment for years.

Woman in Petraeus scandal visited White House Posted: 16 Nov 2012 12:26 PM PST An Obama administration official says a Tampa Bay socialite whose emails figured in the downfall of CIA director David Petraeus visited the White House three times this year with her sister, twice eating in the Executive Mansion mess.

What happens if Twinkies really do go away? Posted: 16 Nov 2012 12:26 PM PST Let's not panic. We all know that Twinkies, Ding Dongs, Wonder bread and the rest of Hostess Brands' oddly everlasting foods aren't going away any time soon, even if the food culture that created them is gasping its last.

Justice official: Register voters automatically Posted: 16 Nov 2012 12:25 PM PST One of the top enforcers of the nation's civil rights laws says government should be responsible for automatically registering citizens to vote by using existing databases to compile lists of all eligible residents in each jurisdiction.

Tragedy ends Texas parade honoring war heroes Posted: 16 Nov 2012 12:21 PM PST Cheered by a flag-waving crowd, the parade float carrying wounded military veterans was inching across the railroad tracks when the crossing gates started coming down. And then, seemingly out of nowhere, a freight train came bearing down, its horn blaring.

Hezbollah man wanted by US freed from Iraq custody Posted: 16 Nov 2012 12:18 PM PST Iraq freed a jailed Hezbollah commander wanted by the United States on Friday, his lawyer said, returning him home to Lebanon in a move that underscores Washington's waning influence in Baghdad since last December's troop pullout.

West Texas rail crossing had 10 previous accidents Posted: 16 Nov 2012 12:17 PM PST There were 10 previous collisions at the West Texas railroad crossing where a train slammed into a parade float carrying wounded veterans and their families, according to Federal Railroad Administration records reviewed by The Associated Press.

Bears' Cutler to miss 49ers game with concussion Posted: 16 Nov 2012 12:16 PM PST The Chicago Bears were bracing for an injury to Jay Cutler long before the season started.

Dozen House women defend Rice over Libya comments Posted: 16 Nov 2012 12:15 PM PST Republican senators' angry criticism of U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice over her initial account of the deadly Sept. 11 attack in Libya smacks of sexism and racism, a dozen female members of the House said Friday.

Medicare premiums going up $5 a month for 2013 Posted: 16 Nov 2012 12:13 PM PST Medicare premiums are going up $5 a month in 2013, the government said Friday. It's less than expected, but still enough to eat up about one-fourth of a typical retiree's cost-of-living raise next year.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows Posted: 16 Nov 2012 12:11 PM PST Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:

Oil prices rise as traders eye Mideast conflict Posted: 16 Nov 2012 12:11 PM PST Oil prices rose on Friday as investors monitored the fighting between Israel and militants in Gaza, and the effect it might have on oil supplies.

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