2 men charged in Boston bomb case waive bail

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• 2 men charged in Boston bomb case waive bail
• Electric carmaker CODA files for Chapter 11
• 'The Testament of Mary' to close this Sunday
• US: Women in NY, NJ forced into sex 25 times a day
• 2 men charged with conspiring to obstruct justice in Boston bomb case waive bail
• Appeal board upholds penalties against Penske
• FBI: 3 removed backpack from Boston suspect's room
• Stocks edge lower on manufacturing, jobs slowdown
• Abused disabled Iowa plant workers awarded $240M
• Scholars find cannibalism at Jamestown settlement
• Bolivia president expels US govt aid agency
• DreamWorks buying AwesomenessTV for about $33M
• Column: Obama can close Guantanamo
• Just how crucial were experts for Arias defense?
• Unemployment rates fall in 90 pct. of US cities
• Ore. shooter bought 6 boxes of ammo before attack
• Oil sinks on China manufacturing and US supplies
• Van Gogh Museum reopens with display on his craft
• Vieques ponders future 10 years after Navy left
• Column: The GOP's immigration problem
• Loblaw plans more actions after Bangladesh building collapse
• PepsiCo pulls Mountain Dew ad after criticism
• Missing Pa. woman, thought dead, surfaces in Fla.
• Fed keeps stimulus, says taxes and cuts have hurt
• Three men charged with undermining Boston bombing probe
• Congressman, former lobbyist get housing, FCC nods
• Alan Alda wants scientists to cut out the jargon
• Vt. woman disfigured in attack reveals new face
• Obama signs legislation ending FAA furloughs
• Official: Arrested student entered US without visa
• Obama taps ally, former lobbyist Wheeler for telecoms regulator
• J.C. Penney ad apologizes to customers
• Bangladesh building collapse victims buried
• EU considers trade action after Bangladesh factory collapse
• Pink Floyd poser arrested for theft by swindle
• Texas man convicted in killing yells at judge
• Michael Jackson doc had huge debts, detective says
• IG: unclear standards for compassionate release
• SD tribe faces ultimatum on sale of massacre site
• Fed stresses could boost or curb pace of stimulus

2 men charged in Boston bomb case waive bail Posted: 01 May 2013 01:02 PM PDT BOSTON (AP) — Two men who attended college with the Boston Marathon suspect and are charged with conspiring to obstruct justice have waived bail.

Electric carmaker CODA files for Chapter 11 Posted: 01 May 2013 01:01 PM PDT LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles-based electric carmaker CODA Holdings has filed for bankruptcy protection after selling just 100 cars and says it plans to quit the auto business altogether.

'The Testament of Mary' to close this Sunday Posted: 01 May 2013 01:01 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — "The Testament of Mary," which earned three Tony Award nominations, won't be around next month when they're handed out.

US: Women in NY, NJ forced into sex 25 times a day Posted: 01 May 2013 12:58 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — The young Mexican women were driven to rural New Jersey, U.S. authorities said, where their handlers used threats to make them have sex with 25 farmworkers a day. Or they were confined to dingy brothels in the New York City area that advertised their services with "chica cards," business cards passed out on street corners to attract customers. They were paid very little, or nothing at all.

2 men charged with conspiring to obstruct justice in Boston bomb case waive bail Posted: 01 May 2013 12:57 PM PDT BOSTON (AP) — 2 men charged with conspiring to obstruct justice in Boston bomb case waive bail.

Appeal board upholds penalties against Penske Posted: 01 May 2013 12:55 PM PDT CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — A three-member appeals board upheld $200,000 in fines and other NASCAR's penalties against Penske Racing on Wednesday for a failed inspection last month at Texas.

FBI: 3 removed backpack from Boston suspect's room Posted: 01 May 2013 12:54 PM PDT BOSTON (AP) — Three college friends of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev were arrested and accused Wednesday of removing a backpack containing fireworks emptied of gunpowder from Tsarnaev's dorm room three days after the attack to try to keep him from getting into trouble.

Stocks edge lower on manufacturing, jobs slowdown Posted: 01 May 2013 12:54 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Signs of a slowing economy dragged down the stock market Wednesday, and even a pledge of more stimulus from the Federal Reserve left investors cold.

Abused disabled Iowa plant workers awarded $240M Posted: 01 May 2013 12:52 PM PDT IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A jury on Wednesday awarded $240 million to 32 mentally disabled men for what government lawyers say was years of abuse by a Texas company that arranged for them to work at an Iowa turkey processing plant and oversaw their care, work and lodging.

Scholars find cannibalism at Jamestown settlement Posted: 01 May 2013 12:49 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists revealed Wednesday that they have found the first solid archaeological evidence that some of the earliest American colonists at Jamestown, Va., survived harsh conditions by turning to cannibalism.

Bolivia president expels US govt aid agency Posted: 01 May 2013 12:49 PM PDT LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — President Evo Morales acted on a longtime threat Wednesday and expelled the U.S. Agency for International Development for allegedly seeking to undermine Bolivia's leftist government, and he harangued Washington's top diplomat for calling the Western Hemisphere his country's "backyard."

DreamWorks buying AwesomenessTV for about $33M Posted: 01 May 2013 12:49 PM PDT GLENDALE, Calif. (AP) — DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. is buying AwesomenessTV, a YouTube teen network, for about $33 million in cash as it looks to tap into the popularity of online content.

Column: Obama can close Guantanamo Posted: 01 May 2013 12:47 PM PDT By Daphne Eviatar (Reuters) - At his news conference on Tuesday, President Barack Obama for the first time in years spoke about the controversial detention center at Guantanamo Bay, which he had promised to close when he first took office. "Guantanamo is not necessary to keep America safe," Obama said, responding to a reporter's question. "It is expensive. It is inefficient. It hurts us in terms of our international standing. It lessens cooperation with our allies on counterterrorism efforts. It is a recruitment tool for extremists. It needs to be closed. ...

Just how crucial were experts for Arias defense? Posted: 01 May 2013 12:47 PM PDT PHOENIX (AP) — As Jodi Arias' trial wraps up this week after four months of testimony, her fate rests in part on the testimony of expert witnesses who have offered up one clinical diagnosis after another for the small-town waitress and aspiring photographer from California to explain why she killed her lover five years ago.

Unemployment rates fall in 90 pct. of US cities Posted: 01 May 2013 12:44 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Unemployment rates fell in nearly 90 percent of large U.S. cities in March, though most of the declines likely occurred because more Americans stopped looking for work, rather than found jobs.

Ore. shooter bought 6 boxes of ammo before attack Posted: 01 May 2013 12:41 PM PDT PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The man who killed two people and wounded another at a suburban Oregon mall bought more than 100 rounds of ammunition in the days before the December attack, according to a sheriff's report released Wednesday.

Oil sinks on China manufacturing and US supplies Posted: 01 May 2013 12:40 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — The price of oil dropped more than 2 percent Wednesday, following disappointing economic news from the world's two biggest oil-consuming nations and a large increase in U.S. crude supplies.

Van Gogh Museum reopens with display on his craft Posted: 01 May 2013 12:39 PM PDT AMSTERDAM (AP) — The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has reopened after a seven-month renovation, kicking off with "Van Gogh At Work," an exhibition that shows the famously tortured artist's working methods right down to his paints, brushes and other tools.

Vieques ponders future 10 years after Navy left Posted: 01 May 2013 12:34 PM PDT SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Thousands of activists on Wednesday celebrated the anniversary of the U.S. Navy's departure from the Puerto Rican island of Vieques 10 years ago, despite concerns that progress has been slow in cleaning up and developing a place many hoped would flourish.

Column: The GOP's immigration problem Posted: 01 May 2013 12:34 PM PDT By Bill Schneider (Reuters) - Old vaudeville joke: Man goes to the doctor. Says he has a pain in his arm. "Have you ever had this problem before?" the doctor says. "Yes," the man answers. "Well, you got it again." Bada-bing. Now look at the Republicans' immigration problem. Have they had this problem before? Yes. Well, they've got it again. Republicans had an immigration problem nearly 100 years ago. ...

Loblaw plans more actions after Bangladesh building collapse Posted: 01 May 2013 12:33 PM PDT (Reuters) - Loblaw Cos Ltd, Canada's largest food retailer, said it would soon announce more actions in the wake of the collapse of a building in Bangladesh where some of its "Joe Fresh" garments were manufactured. More than 400 people died in the collapse of the illegally constructed building in Dhaka, which housed a number of apparel factories. "I am deeply shaken by the event. Our hearts and prayers continue to go out to those who were injured, to all the families who have lost loved ones," Executive Chairman Galen Weston said on a conference call. ...

PepsiCo pulls Mountain Dew ad after criticism Posted: 01 May 2013 12:33 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — PepsiCo is once again learning the risks of celebrity partnerships after an ad for Mountain Dew was criticized for portraying racial stereotypes and making light of violence toward women.

Missing Pa. woman, thought dead, surfaces in Fla. Posted: 01 May 2013 12:33 PM PDT LITITZ, Pa. (AP) — A central Pennsylvania woman who mysteriously disappeared after dropping off her children for school 11 years ago has surfaced in Florida, telling police she traveled there on a whim with homeless hitchhikers, slept under bridges and survived by scavenging food and panhandling, authorities said Wednesday.

Fed keeps stimulus, says taxes and cuts have hurt Posted: 01 May 2013 12:31 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday stood by its aggressive efforts to stimulate the economy and reduce unemployment. And it sent its most explicit signal to date that tax increases and spending cuts that kicked in this year are slowing the economy.

Three men charged with undermining Boston bombing probe Posted: 01 May 2013 12:26 PM PDT By Scott Malone, Tim McLaughlin and Mark Hosenball BOSTON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. authorities on Wednesday charged three men with interfering with the investigation of the Boston Marathon bombing, accusing two students from Kazakhstan of hiding a laptop computer and backpack belonging to one of the suspected bombers. The third man, a U.S. citizen named Robel Phillipos, was charged with making false statements to investigators. The three were described as friends of surviving bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19. ...

Congressman, former lobbyist get housing, FCC nods Posted: 01 May 2013 12:26 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Wednesday tapped a veteran Democratic congressman to lead the Federal Housing Finance Agency and a top fundraiser and former lobbyist to head up the Federal Communications Commission.

Alan Alda wants scientists to cut out the jargon Posted: 01 May 2013 12:23 PM PDT STONY BROOK, N.Y. (AP) — Among the procedures Army surgeon Hawkeye Pierce performed on "M.A.S.H." was an end-to-end anastomosis.

Vt. woman disfigured in attack reveals new face Posted: 01 May 2013 12:18 PM PDT BOSTON (AP) — A Vermont woman revealed her new face Wednesday, six years after her ex-husband disfigured her by dousing her with industrial-strength lye, and said she went through "what some may call hell" but has found a way to be happy.

Obama signs legislation ending FAA furloughs Posted: 01 May 2013 12:18 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has signed into law a bill to end furloughs of air traffic controllers.

Official: Arrested student entered US without visa Posted: 01 May 2013 01:08 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — One of three college students arrested Wednesday in the Boston Marathon bombings case was allowed to return to the United States from Kazakhstan in January despite not having a valid student visa, a federal law enforcement official told The Associated Press.

Obama taps ally, former lobbyist Wheeler for telecoms regulator Posted: 01 May 2013 12:16 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Wednesday nominated venture capitalist and former wireless and cable lobbyist Tom Wheeler to be the top media and telecommunications regulator. If approved by the Senate, Wheeler would become chairman of the Federal Communications Commission at a time when the agency prepares for a major reshuffling of ownership of radio airwaves and tries to catch up to rapidly changing technology. ...

J.C. Penney ad apologizes to customers Posted: 01 May 2013 12:11 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — J.C. Penney is sorry and it wants your business back.

Bangladesh building collapse victims buried Posted: 01 May 2013 12:11 PM PDT JURAIN, Bangladesh (AP) — Dozens of Bangladeshi garment workers, their bodies too battered or decomposed to be identified, were buried in a mass funeral Wednesday, a week after the eight-story building they worked in toppled down, killing at least 410 people and injuring thousands.

EU considers trade action after Bangladesh factory collapse Posted: 01 May 2013 12:11 PM PDT By Ruma Paul DHAKA (Reuters) - The European Union is considering trade action against Bangladesh, which has preferential access to EU markets for its garments, to pressure Dhaka to improve safety standards after a building collapse killed more than 400 factory workers. Duty-free access offered by Western countries and low wages have helped turn Bangladesh's garment exports into a $19 billion a year industry, with 60 percent of clothes going to Europe. ...

Pink Floyd poser arrested for theft by swindle Posted: 01 May 2013 12:07 PM PDT ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — A man is accused of pretending to be a member of rock band Pink Floyd at a Minnesota hospital — and racking up as much as $100,000 in unpaid medical bills.

Texas man convicted in killing yells at judge Posted: 01 May 2013 12:06 PM PDT GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — The start of the trial penalty phase for a Houston man convicted of killing a 79-year-old bystander during a shooting rampage outside a courthouse was delayed Wednesday by his angry outbursts.

Michael Jackson doc had huge debts, detective says Posted: 01 May 2013 12:06 PM PDT LOS ANGELES (AP) — A police detective testified Wednesday about the depths of debt that Michael Jackson's doctor faced while giving the singer treatments of the powerful anesthetic that killed the pop superstar.

IG: unclear standards for compassionate release Posted: 01 May 2013 12:00 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Bureau of Prisons lacks clear standards on when to grant compassionate release to inmates with terminal illnesses and limited life expectancies, the Justice Department's inspector general said Wednesday.

SD tribe faces ultimatum on sale of massacre site Posted: 01 May 2013 11:57 AM PDT SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A small patch of prairie sits largely unnoticed off a desolate road in southwestern South Dakota, tucked amid gently rolling hills and surrounded by dilapidated structures and hundreds of gravesites — many belonging to Native Americans massacred more than a century earlier.

Fed stresses could boost or curb pace of stimulus Posted: 01 May 2013 11:56 AM PDT By Pedro da Costa and Alister Bull WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve said on Wednesday it will keep buying $85 billion in bonds each month to keep interest rates low and spur growth, but added it could lift or taper this pace of purchases depending on the economy's path. Expressing concern about a drag from Washington's belt-tightening, the Fed described the economy as expanding moderately in a statement that largely mirrored its March decision. ...

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