Chad's president: Al-Qaida chief killed in Mali

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• Chad's president: Al-Qaida chief killed in Mali
• Mitchell to NCAA: Penn St making 'steady progress'
• Christie says NJ will appeal sports betting ruling
• AP Exclusive: Family told to keep IndyCar, IMS
• Governor declares financial emergency in Detroit
• Focused Manti Te'o hopes to improve his 40 time
• Minn. congressman's TV spat a chance to make money
• Bonnie Franklin, 'One Day At a Time' star, dies
• New budget crisis begins after Washington fiscal talks fail
• AP Exclusive: DHS released over 2,000 immigrants
• Gridlock: No budging at the budget-cuts deadline
• Stocks eke out gains as manufacturing improves
• Rookie Guthrie takes early lead
• US Speedskating eyeing sexual abuse allegations
• 1st Polaroid-branded photo store opens in Fla.
• Governor denies parole to ex-Manson follower
• NY court eyeing Argentine swap offer in debt case
• Fla. man swallowed by sinkhole, presumed dead
• Venezuela in the Chavez era: a reporter's view
• AP Exclusive: Gov't freed more than 2,000 immigrants from jail since Feb., planned 3,000 more
• Mayor: Detroit can work with emergency manager
• Police: Video shows 2 cars during Vegas attack
• Space station capsule engine problem may be fixed
• Autopsy: Russian adoptee's Texas death an accident
• NBA receives bid for Kings from Sacramento group
• Beam me up, Yoda: Obama flubs 'Star Trek' term
• UK, FBI delegations visit Libya in Lockerbie probe
• Oil falls as spending cuts loom; pump prices dip
• Beppe Grillo's protest group wins Italian hearts
• Documents: US released more than 2,000 immigrants
• McDonald's menu dropping a salad, chicken fingers
• Michael Jordan targeted in Ga. paternity suit
• With Kerry on the way, Egypt liberals angry at US
• Beam me up, Yoda: Obama won't do 'Jedi mind meld'
• Mushers, dogs line up for Alaska's Iditarod race
• Sheriff: Russian adoptee's Texas death an accident
• Einhorn drops lawsuit versus Apple, ends challenge
• Apple battle yet to bear much fruit for Einhorn fund
• 1 of nation's oldest teachers retires in LA at 94
• Leaving NKorea, Rodman calls Kims 'great leaders'

Chad's president: Al-Qaida chief killed in Mali Posted: 01 Mar 2013 01:24 PM PST N'DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — Chadian President Idriss Deby announced Friday that Chadian troops fighting to dislodge an al-Qaida affiliate in northern Mali killed one of the group's leading commanders, Abou Zeid.

Mitchell to NCAA: Penn St making 'steady progress' Posted: 01 Mar 2013 01:23 PM PST STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State is making steady progress in implementing the requirements outlined by the NCAA following the sanctions for the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal, former U.S. Sen. George Mitchell said Friday.

Christie says NJ will appeal sports betting ruling Posted: 01 Mar 2013 01:23 PM PST NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Gov. Chris Christie indicated Friday he would appeal a judge's decision upholding a ban on sports gambling in New Jersey, a ruling that dealt a setback to the state's efforts to save its struggling casino industry by tapping into a multibillion-dollar market.

AP Exclusive: Family told to keep IndyCar, IMS Posted: 01 Mar 2013 01:23 PM PST The Hulman-George family should retain ownership of the IndyCar Series and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, according to a report from a consulting group it hired to evaluate business operations, including running the Indianapolis 500.

Governor declares financial emergency in Detroit Posted: 01 Mar 2013 01:22 PM PST DETROIT (AP) — Barring rapid improvements to Detroit's weakening financial condition or a miraculous nosedive-reversing plan from the city's elected leaders, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder will appoint an emergency manager to oversee a city once renowned for its manufacturing might.

Focused Manti Te'o hopes to improve his 40 time Posted: 01 Mar 2013 01:21 PM PST ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Manti Te'o is focused on getting faster.

Minn. congressman's TV spat a chance to make money Posted: 01 Mar 2013 01:21 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Hannity's cable television showdown this week with a Democratic congressman has become more than a verbal schoolyard brawl. It's a fundraising opportunity.

Bonnie Franklin, 'One Day At a Time' star, dies Posted: 01 Mar 2013 01:18 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — Bonnie Franklin, the pert, redheaded actress whom millions came to identify with for her role as divorced mom Ann Romano on the long-running sitcom "One Day at a Time," has died.

New budget crisis begins after Washington fiscal talks fail Posted: 01 Mar 2013 01:28 PM PST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government stumbled headlong on Friday toward wide-ranging spending cuts that threaten to hinder the economic recovery, after President Barack Obama and congressional leaders failed to find an alternative budget plan. Put in place during a bout of deficit-reduction fever in 2011, the automatic cuts can only be halted by agreement between Congress and the White House. ...

AP Exclusive: DHS released over 2,000 immigrants Posted: 01 Mar 2013 01:16 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — The Homeland Security Department released from its jails more than 2,000 illegal immigrants facing deportation in recent weeks due to looming budget cuts and planned to release 3,000 more during March, The Associated Press has learned.

Gridlock: No budging at the budget-cuts deadline Posted: 01 Mar 2013 01:14 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — Gridlocked once more, President Barack Obama and Republican congressional leaders refused to budge in their budget standoff Friday as $85 billion in across-the-board spending cuts bore down on individual Americans and the nation's still-recovering economy. "None of this is necessary," said the president after a sterile White House meeting that portended a long standoff.

Stocks eke out gains as manufacturing improves Posted: 01 Mar 2013 01:11 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are edging higher on Wall Street, closing out a volatile week, as an upturn in manufacturing outweighed the threat of looming cuts to government spending.

Rookie Guthrie takes early lead Posted: 01 Mar 2013 01:05 PM PST PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Rory McIlroy left early. Tiger Woods was on the ropes. And with all that drama Friday, hardly anyone noticed PGA Tour rookie Luke Guthrie showing off some of his potential with a 7-under 63 to take the early lead in the Honda Classic.

US Speedskating eyeing sexual abuse allegations Posted: 01 Mar 2013 12:58 PM PST U.S. Speedskating began an investigation Friday into the report of a female skater accusing former Olympian and organization president Andy Gabel of sexual abuse in the 1990s.

1st Polaroid-branded photo store opens in Fla. Posted: 01 Mar 2013 12:57 PM PST DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The first in a chain of Polaroid-branded photo shops opened here Friday, with its backers hoping to reinvigorate the digital world's interest in printed images by capitalizing on an iconic name.

Governor denies parole to ex-Manson follower Posted: 01 Mar 2013 12:55 PM PST LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gov. Jerry Brown on Friday reversed a parole board and denied release of a former Charles Manson follower who has served more than 40 years in prison.

NY court eyeing Argentine swap offer in debt case Posted: 01 Mar 2013 12:55 PM PST BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A New York court ordered Argentina on Friday to explain how it would issue new bonds rather than comply with a $1.3 billion cash judgment to resolve debts unpaid for more than decade.

Fla. man swallowed by sinkhole, presumed dead Posted: 01 Mar 2013 12:53 PM PST SEFFNER, Fla. (AP) — A sinkhole 20 feet across and 20 feet deep opened up under a man's bedroom and swallowed him up without a trace, taking his bed, TV set and dresser, too, as he screamed for help.

Venezuela in the Chavez era: a reporter's view Posted: 01 Mar 2013 12:52 PM PST CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Pushing our infant son in a stroller, my wife and I stepped out of the terminal at Simon Bolivar International Airport and were approached by several taxi drivers offering to take us to Caracas. One of them, a soft-spoken young man in his 20s, offered the lowest fare by far, and I handed him one of our bags.

AP Exclusive: Gov't freed more than 2,000 immigrants from jail since Feb., planned 3,000 more Posted: 01 Mar 2013 12:49 PM PST WASHINGTON - The Associated Press has learned that the U.S. Homeland Security Department released more than 2,000 illegal immigrants facing deportation from immigration jails in recent weeks because of looming budget cuts. It also planned to release 3,000 more during March.

Mayor: Detroit can work with emergency manager Posted: 01 Mar 2013 12:48 PM PST DETROIT (AP) — Mayor Dave Bing says he will review the city's options and the impact of Gov. Rick Snyder's declaration Friday that Detroit is in a financial emergency.

Police: Video shows 2 cars during Vegas attack Posted: 01 Mar 2013 12:48 PM PST LAS VEGAS (AP) — A video camera on a taxi dashboard captured a black Range Rover and a Maserati sports car weaving around each other during a shooting that left an aspiring rapper and two other people dead in a spectacular crash on the Las Vegas Strip, a police report states.

Space station capsule engine problem may be fixed Posted: 01 Mar 2013 12:47 PM PST CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX says it looks like an engine problem with its orbiting Dragon capsule has been fixed. But the vessel's arrival at the International Space Station with a load of supplies will be delayed.

Autopsy: Russian adoptee's Texas death an accident Posted: 01 Mar 2013 12:45 PM PST ODESSA, Texas (AP) — The death of a 3-year-old Russian boy adopted by a West Texas couple has been ruled an accident, but an investigation is ongoing, officials said Friday.

NBA receives bid for Kings from Sacramento group Posted: 01 Mar 2013 12:43 PM PST The Seattle vs. Sacramento showdown is set.

Beam me up, Yoda: Obama flubs 'Star Trek' term Posted: 01 Mar 2013 12:39 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — He's not a dictator and won't entertain the idea of a "Jedi mind meld" with opponents. There's no "secret formula or special sauce" he can slip foes to make them see things his way. And not to worry, he says, the situation may look dire but won't be an "apocalypse."

UK, FBI delegations visit Libya in Lockerbie probe Posted: 01 Mar 2013 12:35 PM PST LONDON (AP) — Scottish police and FBI agents visited Libya this week to gather evidence about the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, in which 270 people died, Scotland's top legal officer said Friday.

Oil falls as spending cuts loom; pump prices dip Posted: 01 Mar 2013 12:35 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — Oil fell Friday to its lowest level of the year on worrisome economic developments in the world's two largest oil-consuming nations.

Beppe Grillo's protest group wins Italian hearts Posted: 01 Mar 2013 12:34 PM PST ROME (AP) — It says a lot about the political mood in Italy that when an unidentified package arrived at comic-turned-political leader Beppe Grillo's house, the bomb squad was called.

Documents: US released more than 2,000 immigrants Posted: 01 Mar 2013 12:33 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — The Associated Press has learned that the Homeland Security Department released more than 2,000 illegal immigrants facing deportation from immigration jails in recent weeks because of looming budget cuts. It also planned to release 3,000 more during March.

McDonald's menu dropping a salad, chicken fingers Posted: 01 Mar 2013 12:32 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — McDonald's is getting rid of its Chicken Selects and Fruit & Walnut Salad and considering cutting Angus burgers as it tries to freshen up its menu with more limited-time items.

Michael Jordan targeted in Ga. paternity suit Posted: 01 Mar 2013 12:29 PM PST ATLANTA (AP) — An Atlanta woman has filed a lawsuit saying basketball Hall of Famer and Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is the father of her teenage son.

With Kerry on the way, Egypt liberals angry at US Posted: 01 Mar 2013 12:26 PM PST CAIRO (AP) — As John Kerry heads to Egypt on Saturday for his first visit as secretary of state, he faces a barrage of accusations from liberal and secular Egyptians who say Washington is siding with the ruling Muslim Brotherhood in the country's sharp political divisions.

Beam me up, Yoda: Obama won't do 'Jedi mind meld' Posted: 01 Mar 2013 12:25 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — He's not a dictator and won't entertain the idea of a "Jedi mind meld" with opponents. There's no "secret formula or special sauce" he can slip foes to make them see things his way. And not to worry, he says, the situation may look dire but won't be an "apocalypse."

Mushers, dogs line up for Alaska's Iditarod race Posted: 01 Mar 2013 12:17 PM PST ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The world's most famous sled dog race kicks off Saturday with an 11-mile-long trot through Alaska's largest city.

Sheriff: Russian adoptee's Texas death an accident Posted: 01 Mar 2013 12:16 PM PST ODESSA, Texas (AP) — Authorities say the death of a 3-year-old Russian boy adopted by a West Texas couple has been ruled an accident.

Einhorn drops lawsuit versus Apple, ends challenge Posted: 01 Mar 2013 12:15 PM PST SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Hedge fund manager David Einhorn's Greenlight Capital withdrew its lawsuit against Apple Inc, after winning an injunction last week that blocked the iPhone maker from moving forward with a shareholder vote on a controversial proposal. Apple had sought to limit its ability to issue preferred shares without a shareholder vote, but Einhorn challenged that in court as part of an effort to unlock more of the company's $137 billion cash hoard. U.S. District Judge Richard Sullivan ruled in Einhorn's favor last week and on Friday granted the motion to withdraw his lawsuit. ...

Apple battle yet to bear much fruit for Einhorn fund Posted: 01 Mar 2013 12:15 PM PST NEW YORK (Reuters) - In a month when outspoken hedge fund manager David Einhorn went to battle with Apple Inc over the best use of the tech company's cash, his $8.8 billion hedge fund appeared to gain little from the effort in terms of performance. Einhorn's Greenlight Capital rose a meager 0.3 percent in February, according to sources familiar with the number. Shares of Apple are have dropped roughly 5 percent since Greenlight went activist on the stock in early February. Meanwhile, the benchmark Standard & Poor's 500 stock index advanced 1.1 percent last month. ...

1 of nation's oldest teachers retires in LA at 94 Posted: 01 Mar 2013 12:11 PM PST LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rose Gilbert wanted to be a schoolteacher since she was in the first grade and was inspired by the teacher who taught her to read and write.

Leaving NKorea, Rodman calls Kims 'great leaders' Posted: 01 Mar 2013 12:08 PM PST PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — Ending his unexpected round of basketball diplomacy in North Korea on Friday, ex-NBA star Dennis Rodman called leader Kim Jong Un an "awesome guy" and said his father and grandfather were "great leaders" — an assessment that got short shrift from the U.S. government.

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