Oil, gas drilling rile West's energy embrace

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• Oil, gas drilling rile West's energy embrace
• Newtown holds the first funerals for the victims
• Review: 'Amour' delicately depicts difficult topic
• Egypt's top prosecutor submits resignation
• Amid doubts by rivals, Ligety gets OK on his skis
• Mass. fines Morgan Stanley $5M over Facebook IPO
• Neighbor took 6 young survivors into his home
• Israel pushes on with east Jerusalem building plan
• High winds, mountain snows hits Northwest
• Duke moves to No. 1 in AP poll after Indiana loss
• Rep. Tim Scott picked to replace DeMint in Senate
• Mediator: Mom didn't like to leave gunman alone
• Mistrial declared in case of watchdog group
• Report on Benghazi consulate attack complete
• Spanish PM defends year of austerity amid protests
• Argentina launches process to break up media group
• Police: Man held after LA schools threatened
• Iran says it, world powers must end nuclear stalemate
• NATO rejects Iranian accusations on missile deployment in Turkey
• Iran military plans more drills in Strait of Hormuz soon
• Students nervously return to school after shooting
• Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan-Tatum expecting baby
• Stocks move higher as budget talks progress
• Chevron offers to settle Brazil spill lawsuits
• N. Korea displays Kim Jong Il a year after death
• Russell Wilson soars as Seahawks rout Bills 50-17
• Oil rises on new hope of 'fiscal cliff' resolution
• David Chase reflects on the 'Sopranos' ending
• Funerals begin for Newtown victims as schools confront tragedy
• U.S. Congress could act quickly to pass any "fiscal cliff" deal
• Sen. Reid says Congress to debate reforms after school shooting
• Brazil's humble manioc gets deluxe rebirth
• Authorities ID man who shot officers in Topeka
• Missing Fla. foster child's custodian feared worst
• Sympathy for Chavez a factor in Venezuela politics
• Text of eulogy for 6-year-old Newtown victim
• Labor headache on Broadway may be averted
• Panettiere overcomes stage fright with 'Nashville'
• Census to offer Internet option in gov't surveys
• Reid: Congress needs debate on stopping violence

Oil, gas drilling rile West's energy embrace Posted: 17 Dec 2012 01:02 PM PST This used to be a land proud of its oil barons. Now the energy industry that has brought wealth and jobs across the interior West is prompting angry protests by citizens sporting gas masks and using bullhorns at public hearings.

Newtown holds the first funerals for the victims Posted: 17 Dec 2012 01:02 PM PST A grief-stricken Newtown began laying to rest the littlest victims of the school massacre, starting with two 6-year-old boys — one of them a big New York Giants fan, the other described as a whip-smart youngster whose twin sister survived the rampage.

Review: 'Amour' delicately depicts difficult topic Posted: 17 Dec 2012 01:00 PM PST the slow, steady deterioration of an elderly woman — and handles it with great grace in "Amour."

Egypt's top prosecutor submits resignation Posted: 17 Dec 2012 12:57 PM PST Egypt's prosecutor general has submitted his resignation, less than a month after he was swiftly sworn in by the president.

Amid doubts by rivals, Ligety gets OK on his skis Posted: 17 Dec 2012 12:56 PM PST Ted Ligety's recent domination of giant slalom skiing has resulted in the American being hailed as a "phenomenon," a "superhero" and "unreal."

Mass. fines Morgan Stanley $5M over Facebook IPO Posted: 17 Dec 2012 12:55 PM PST Massachusetts officials say they are fining investment bank Morgan Stanley $5 million for disclosing a revenue shortfall with analysts and institutional investors but not the general public ahead of Facebook's troubled IPO in May.

Neighbor took 6 young survivors into his home Posted: 17 Dec 2012 12:54 PM PST Gene Rosen had just finished feeding his cats and was heading from his home near Sandy Hook Elementary school to a diner Friday morning when he saw six small children sitting in a neat semicircle at the end of his driveway.

Israel pushes on with east Jerusalem building plan Posted: 17 Dec 2012 12:51 PM PST Israel on Monday said it was pushing forward with plans to build hundreds of homes in a Jewish settlement of east Jerusalem, risking renewed tensions with the Palestinians and its Western allies over the contentious project.

High winds, mountain snows hits Northwest Posted: 17 Dec 2012 12:50 PM PST The strongest Northwest storm of the season blew in early Monday on winds that gusted to more than 80 mph on the coast, knocking out power in places and creating blizzard-like conditions in the mountains.

Duke moves to No. 1 in AP poll after Indiana loss Posted: 17 Dec 2012 12:47 PM PST No. 1.

Rep. Tim Scott picked to replace DeMint in Senate Posted: 17 Dec 2012 12:47 PM PST The man who will become the South's first black Republican senator since Reconstruction said Monday his ascension in politics showed the evolution of his state and the nation.

Mediator: Mom didn't like to leave gunman alone Posted: 17 Dec 2012 12:46 PM PST The mother of Connecticut school shooter Adam Lanza told a divorce mediator in 2009 that she didn't like to leave him alone and that she would care for him as long as he needed it.

Mistrial declared in case of watchdog group Posted: 17 Dec 2012 12:43 PM PST A judge declared a mistrial Monday in the case of a watchdog group accused of violating federal law when it shared a whistle-blower settlement with a government economist 14 years ago.

Report on Benghazi consulate attack complete Posted: 17 Dec 2012 12:41 PM PST An independent investigation into the deadly Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya is complete. Congress will be briefed on the panel's report this week.

Spanish PM defends year of austerity amid protests Posted: 17 Dec 2012 12:39 PM PST Spain's prime minister defended his conservative government's imposition of austerity measures during its first year in power on Monday, even as thousands of people hit the streets to protest government spending cuts.

Argentina launches process to break up media group Posted: 17 Dec 2012 12:36 PM PST Argentina's government told the country's largest media conglomerate on Monday that it has begun a process to break up the company and auction off its media licenses.

Police: Man held after LA schools threatened Posted: 17 Dec 2012 12:32 PM PST A man was arrested and nine guns, including rifles, were seized after Los Angeles elementary schools were threatened in one of several disturbing social media posts made around the country after the killings in Connecticut, police said Monday.

Iran says it, world powers must end nuclear stalemate Posted: 17 Dec 2012 12:31 PM PST DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran's foreign minister said on Monday a way must be found to end the deadlock with major powers over the country's nuclear programme, an Iranian news agency reported, but he offered no new initiative on how to achieve this. Ali Akbar Salehi's comments came ahead of an expected resumption of diplomacy, perhaps next month, aimed at preventing the decade-old nuclear dispute from degenerating into a Middle East war that could damage an already fragile world economy. ...

NATO rejects Iranian accusations on missile deployment in Turkey Posted: 17 Dec 2012 12:31 PM PST BRUSSELS (Reuters) - NATO's secretary-general on Monday rejected charges by Iran's armed forces chief that the Western alliance was risking a world war with plans to put Patriot anti-missile systems near Turkey's border with Syria, saying the move was purely defensive. NATO agreed this month to send Patriot missiles to Turkey to protect its ally against possible attack from neighboring Syria, where a 21-month-old civil war is raging. Turkey has harbored some Syrian rebels and refugees, and there have been episodes of gunfire from Syria hitting Turkish territory. ...

Iran military plans more drills in Strait of Hormuz soon Posted: 17 Dec 2012 12:31 PM PST DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran plans to hold military drills in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil and gas shipping route, by next March, Iranian media quoted a commander from the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) as saying on Monday. IRGC Navy Commander Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi told reporters on Monday that the drill would be held by the end of the current Iranian year, which ends on March 20, but gave no details on timing or what the exercise would involve. ...

Students nervously return to school after shooting Posted: 17 Dec 2012 12:24 PM PST Lilly Rosell contemplated keeping her 7-year-old daughter at home on the first day of classes since the Connecticut elementary school massacre, but she ultimately decided, like so many other parents, there was only so much she could do to keep her daughter safe.

Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan-Tatum expecting baby Posted: 17 Dec 2012 12:22 PM PST The Sexiest Man Alive will soon be a sexy dad.

Stocks move higher as budget talks progress Posted: 17 Dec 2012 12:18 PM PST Stocks rose on Wall Street as investors were encouraged by signs of progress in budget talks in Washington. Just two weeks remain before tax increases and government spending cuts take effect if no deal is reached.

Chevron offers to settle Brazil spill lawsuits Posted: 17 Dec 2012 12:15 PM PST Brazilian prosecutors say Chevron Corp. has offered to pay $150 million to settle two civil lawsuits stemming from an offshore oil spill.

N. Korea displays Kim Jong Il a year after death Posted: 17 Dec 2012 12:08 PM PST North Korea unveiled the embalmed body of Kim Jong Il, still in his trademark khaki jumpsuit, on the anniversary of his death Monday as mourning mixed with pride over a recent satellite launch that was a long-held goal of the late authoritarian leader.

Russell Wilson soars as Seahawks rout Bills 50-17 Posted: 17 Dec 2012 12:07 PM PST Seattle Seahawks tight end Zach Miller breaks into a big chuckle when reminded about how many NFL teams passed up on drafting Russell Wilson.

Oil rises on new hope of 'fiscal cliff' resolution Posted: 17 Dec 2012 12:04 PM PST The price of oil finished higher Monday as political leaders in Washington appear closer to a resolution in critical budget negotiations.

David Chase reflects on the 'Sopranos' ending Posted: 17 Dec 2012 12:04 PM PST In a recent interview with David Chase about his new film, "Not Fade Away," the conversation inevitably turned to "The Sopranos" and its infamous ending. Below are Chase's comments reflecting on watching the final episode for the first time two years ago, with only an occasional interjection from a reporter.

Funerals begin for Newtown victims as schools confront tragedy Posted: 17 Dec 2012 12:03 PM PST FAIRFIELD/NEWTOWN, Connecticut (Reuters) - One boy was buried in his hero's football jersey in a small white coffin. Balloons and a teddy bear welcomed mourners to the funeral of his first grade schoolmate. The two funerals on Monday ushered in what will be a week of memorial services and burials for the 20 children and six adults massacred at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. The shooting sent waves of anxiety across the country on the first school day since a 20-year-old gunman opened fire in the close-knit community last week. ...

U.S. Congress could act quickly to pass any "fiscal cliff" deal Posted: 17 Dec 2012 12:02 PM PST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Congress, when it moves at all, moves slowly. But when its back is against the wall, as it will be on any deal to resolve the year-end "fiscal cliff," it can be very efficient. For example, barely two days separated the announcement of a deal on the debt ceiling on July 31, 2011, and its enactment on August 2. That required limits on the time for debate and a ban on amendments, which in turn required solid support from the leadership of both parties. ...

Sen. Reid says Congress to debate reforms after school shooting Posted: 17 Dec 2012 12:00 PM PST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Congress must examine what can be done to respond to the Connecticut school shooting, including possibly new legislation, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said on Monday. Reid told the Senate he agreed with President Barack Obama that no one law could erase evil, but added "we need to accept the reality that we are not doing enough to protect our citizens." The remarks were significant coming from Reid, a Democrat from Nevada who during Obama's first term opposed reviving a ban on assault weapons. ...

Brazil's humble manioc gets deluxe rebirth Posted: 17 Dec 2012 11:59 AM PST With its starched white tablecloths and stately crystal chandeliers, Rio de Janeiro's upscale O Navegador restaurant doesn't look like the birthplace of a revolution.

Authorities ID man who shot officers in Topeka Posted: 17 Dec 2012 11:53 AM PST Authorities have identified the gunman who killed two Topeka police officers as a 22-year-old man who records show had a criminal record.

Missing Fla. foster child's custodian feared worst Posted: 17 Dec 2012 11:52 AM PST The legal custodian of missing foster child Rilya Wilson testified Monday that she suspected the worst when the girl abruptly disappeared in late 2000 but did not contact police or child welfare officials because she was afraid of taking the blame.

Sympathy for Chavez a factor in Venezuela politics Posted: 17 Dec 2012 11:45 AM PST Smarting after a bruising loss in state elections, Venezuela's opposition will now be forced to reassess its strategy and rebuild quickly to prepare for presidential elections that many expect could be called to replace ailing leftist President Hugo Chavez.

Text of eulogy for 6-year-old Newtown victim Posted: 17 Dec 2012 11:45 AM PST A message read at the funeral of 6-year-old Noah Pozner by his uncle Alexis Haller, of Woodinville, Wash.:

Labor headache on Broadway may be averted Posted: 17 Dec 2012 11:40 AM PST A union representing hundreds of Broadway theater cleaners, porters, elevator operators and bathroom attendants reached a tentative agreement with theater producers to avert a strike, both sides said Monday.

Panettiere overcomes stage fright with 'Nashville' Posted: 17 Dec 2012 11:39 AM PST While Hayden Panettiere is pretending to be a country music singer on TV, she's learning how to be one in real life.

Census to offer Internet option in gov't surveys Posted: 17 Dec 2012 11:34 AM PST For the first time, the Census Bureau is giving U.S. households a chance to respond to government surveys over the Internet, part of a bid to save costs and boost sagging response rates in a digital age.

Reid: Congress needs debate on stopping violence Posted: 17 Dec 2012 11:33 AM PST Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says Congress must have a meaningful conversation and debate on how to change laws to stop gun violence.

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