Fans flock to Scranton, Pa., for 'The Office' fete

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• Fans flock to Scranton, Pa., for 'The Office' fete
• Issues back home trail Obama on Latin America trip
• 7 American service members killed in Afghanistan
• Warren Buffett says son Howard qualified to be nonexecutive chairman
• Capitals top Rangers 1-0 in OT for 2-0 series lead
• AP PHOTOS: Big, bold Kentucky Derby hats
• Report: Train with chemicals derails in Belgium
• Ackley hits grand slam, Mariners top Blue Jays 8-1
• Harvard Professor apologizes for Keynes comments
• Gerbils strut their stuff at New England pageant
• Bomb kills five U.S. soldiers in Afghan south
• Saudis allow some girls' schools to offer sports
• Obama says he won't comment on Israeli airstrike
• Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting of shareholders
• Israel enforces 'red line' with Syria airstrike
• DERBY LIVE: Undercard starts, sloppy track
• Sunnis flee Syrian city after reports of killings
• LaPierre: NRA, members will never surrender guns
• Southern California wildfire 30 percent contained, weather helps
• Iraq PM's group wins largest bloc in several areas
• Steady rain pelts Churchill Downs before Derby
• Calm, moist air aids fight against Calif. wildfire
• Obama emphasizes trade with Latin America
• Little Big Town, Fleetwood Mac at Jazz Fest
• What's happening at Buffett's annual meeting
• Edwards gets pole after rain washes out qualifying
• Blasts in Pakistan port city kill 3 ahead of vote
• New efforts to curb cellphone theft
• New efforts to curb cellphone theft are nationwide
• Atty: Texas plant that blew up carried $1M policy
• 7 troops, including 5 US, killed in Afghanistan
• Experts: Feds pressure widow, pals in bomb case
• Cavendish wins opening Giro stage in sprint finish
• Toys R Us appeals $20M award in Mass. slide death
• Obama: Unsure whether expanded pre-K will pass
• Buffett says people will still call Berkshire when he's gone
• NATO: 2 foreign troops killed by Afghan soldier
• First week of Jackson trial previews massive case
• DERBY LIVE: Sloppy track, Revolutionary, bets

Fans flock to Scranton, Pa., for 'The Office' fete Posted: 04 May 2013 01:26 PM PDT SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — The actors who play Pam, Jim, Dwight and other beloved characters from the popular NBC show "The Office" are bidding farewell to the northeastern Pennsylvania city of Scranton that served as the TV setting for their fictional paper company for nine seasons.

Issues back home trail Obama on Latin America trip Posted: 04 May 2013 01:07 PM PDT SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — President Barack Obama's trip to Latin America had a decidedly domestic feel, with issues such as immigration, energy and education that are in the forefront of U.S. political debate also dominating his talks with regional leaders.

7 American service members killed in Afghanistan Posted: 04 May 2013 01:03 PM PDT KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Seven U.S. service members were killed on Saturday in one of the deadliest days for Americans in Afghanistan in recent months, as the Taliban continued attacks against foreign troops as part of their spring offensive.

Warren Buffett says son Howard qualified to be nonexecutive chairman Posted: 04 May 2013 01:00 PM PDT OMAHA, Nebraska (Reuters) - Warren Buffett's son, Howard, will take over as Berkshire Hathaway Inc's nonexecutive chairman someday in order to ensure that Berkshire has the right chief executive in place, the elder Buffett said on Saturday. Warren Buffett has said in the past that Howard would assume that role when his father was no longer running Berkshire. The "Oracle of Omaha" said Saturday that Howard would take that role primarily "in case a mistake is made" in picking a CEO. (Reporting by Jonathan Stempel and Jennifer Ablan; editing by Matthew Lewis)

Capitals top Rangers 1-0 in OT for 2-0 series lead Posted: 04 May 2013 01:00 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Henrik Lundqvist and Braden Holtby kicked, swiped, caught and otherwise kept getting in the way of the puck, matching each other save-for-save for a second shy of 68 minutes, until Mike Green scored the power-play goal in overtime that gave the Washington Capitals a sweep at home to open their playoff series against the New York Rangers.

AP PHOTOS: Big, bold Kentucky Derby hats Posted: 04 May 2013 12:59 PM PDT The Kentucky Derby is known as much for hats and high fashion as it is for fast horses. This year, rains are swamping Churchill Downs, but fans on the infield are still holding their heads — and hats — high.

Report: Train with chemicals derails in Belgium Posted: 04 May 2013 12:54 PM PDT BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian media say that hundreds of people were evacuated after a train carrying chemicals derailed and caught fire in northern Belgium.

Ackley hits grand slam, Mariners top Blue Jays 8-1 Posted: 04 May 2013 12:52 PM PDT TORONTO (AP) — Dustin Ackley hit his first career grand slam, Michael Saunders homered twice and the Seattle Mariners roughed up Cy Young knuckleballer R.A. Dickey, beating the struggling Toronto Blue Jays 8-1 on Saturday afternoon.

Harvard Professor apologizes for Keynes comments Posted: 04 May 2013 12:51 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Niall Ferguson, a Harvard history professor and author, apologized on Saturday for saying economist John Maynard Keynes was less invested in the future because he was gay and had no children.

Gerbils strut their stuff at New England pageant Posted: 04 May 2013 12:49 PM PDT BEDFORD, Mass. (AP) — The American Gerbil Society's annual pageant brought dozens of rodents scurrying to New England this weekend for a chance to win "top gerbil."

Bomb kills five U.S. soldiers in Afghan south Posted: 04 May 2013 12:45 PM PDT KABUL (Reuters) - Five U.S. soldiers were killed by a bomb in the southern Afghan province of Kandahar on Saturday, a U.S. authorities said, capping off one of the bloodiest weeks for international forces this year. The attack underscored the dangers faced by the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), even as they hand over much of the fighting to the Afghans before a planned departure next year. Nineteen U.S. personnel have been killed in the last week in three air crashes and Saturday's bombing. ...

Saudis allow some girls' schools to offer sports Posted: 04 May 2013 12:42 PM PDT RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabian girls will be allowed to play sports in private schools for the first time, according to a decision announced on Saturday, the latest in a series of incremental changes aimed at slowly increasing women's rights in the ultraconservative kingdom.

Obama says he won't comment on Israeli airstrike Posted: 04 May 2013 12:40 PM PDT SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — President Barack Obama says he won't comment on an Israeli airstrike against Syria that targeted a shipment of advanced missiles believed to be headed for the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.

Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting of shareholders Posted: 04 May 2013 12:34 PM PDT OMAHA, Nebraska (Reuters) - More than 35,000 people descended on Omaha, Nebraska, on Saturday for the annual shareholder meeting of Warren Buffett's ice cream-to-insurance conglomerate, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Following are selected comments by Buffett, Vice Chairman Charlie Munger and other Berkshire executives on a broad range of topics: BUFFETT ON DEFICIT SPENDING: "The amount of deficit spending in the last four years, the amount of stimulus provided ... I think has been quite appropriate in relation to the threat to the economy that was posed by the greatest panic in my lifetime. ...

Israel enforces 'red line' with Syria airstrike Posted: 04 May 2013 12:30 PM PDT BEIRUT (AP) — With a second airstrike against Syria in four months, Israel enforced its own red line of not allowing game-changing weapons to reach Lebanon's Hezbollah, a heavily armed foe of the Jewish state and an ally of President Bashar Assad's regime, Israeli officials said Saturday.

DERBY LIVE: Undercard starts, sloppy track Posted: 04 May 2013 12:29 PM PDT LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The 139th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs will have a field of 19 horses breaking from the starting gates at 6:24 p.m. EDT on Saturday.

Sunnis flee Syrian city after reports of killings Posted: 04 May 2013 12:29 PM PDT BEIRUT (AP) — Thousands of Sunni Muslims fled a Syrian coastal town Saturday, a day after reports circulated that dozens of people, including children, had been killed by pro-government gunmen in the area, activists said.

LaPierre: NRA, members will never surrender guns Posted: 04 May 2013 12:24 PM PDT HOUSTON (AP) — The public face of the National Rifle Association implored members Saturday to never give up their weapons in the wake of recent gun control efforts in Congress that he said will "destroy us and every ounce of our freedom."

Southern California wildfire 30 percent contained, weather helps Posted: 04 May 2013 12:19 PM PDT By Ian Simpson (Reuters) - A fierce wildfire threatening 4,000 homes northwest of Los Angeles was about 30 percent contained on Saturday as higher humidity and cooler temperatures helped firefighters, fire department spokesmen said. The fire in coastal Ventura County has blackened about 28,000 acres of rugged brush land since it started on Thursday. It was not expected to be under control until May 13, Ventura County Fire Department spokesman Tom Kruschke said. ...

Iraq PM's group wins largest bloc in several areas Posted: 04 May 2013 12:19 PM PDT BAGHDAD (AP) — A coalition led by Iraq's prime minister has won the largest single bloc of seats in seven of 12 provinces participating in local elections, and tied in an eighth, although it failed to achieve a majority in any of the districts, electoral officials announced Saturday.

Steady rain pelts Churchill Downs before Derby Posted: 04 May 2013 12:10 PM PDT LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Steady rain pelted Churchill Downs on Saturday leading to the Kentucky Derby, with the bugler wearing a red poncho as he blew the call to the post for early races.

Calm, moist air aids fight against Calif. wildfire Posted: 04 May 2013 12:08 PM PDT CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — A big cool-down in weather calmed a huge wildfire burning in Southern California coastal mountains Saturday, and firefighters worked to cut miles of containment lines while conditions were favorable.

Obama emphasizes trade with Latin America Posted: 04 May 2013 12:04 PM PDT SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Wrapping up a three-day trip to Latin America, President Barack Obama on Saturday emphasized the "enormous importance" he says the U.S. places on its trading relationships with countries in the region and said improving those ties will help them compete in a 21st century world.

Little Big Town, Fleetwood Mac at Jazz Fest Posted: 04 May 2013 12:03 PM PDT NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Little Big Town says that some networking they did is paying off with a chance to cross a couple of items off their "bucket list."

What's happening at Buffett's annual meeting Posted: 04 May 2013 11:49 AM PDT Dubbed "Woodstock for Capitalists," Saturday's annual meeting of Berkshire Hathaway shareholders revolves around Warren Buffett, the company's founder and a billionaire investor. Here's a rundown of what's happening at the day-long event in Omaha, Neb.:

Edwards gets pole after rain washes out qualifying Posted: 04 May 2013 11:45 AM PDT TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Steady rain Saturday washed out qualifying at Talladega Superspeedway, where the field was set by practice speeds.

Blasts in Pakistan port city kill 3 ahead of vote Posted: 04 May 2013 11:43 AM PDT KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Two blasts in Pakistan's southern city of Karachi killed three people near the office of a political party critical of the Taliban, a police officer said, heightening tensions ahead of the country's historic May 11 election.

New efforts to curb cellphone theft Posted: 04 May 2013 11:42 AM PDT SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Disturbed by the nationwide epidemic of cellphone robberies and thefts, law enforcement officials across the country are looking to the wireless industry to help find a cure.

New efforts to curb cellphone theft are nationwide Posted: 04 May 2013 11:36 AM PDT SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Disturbed by the nationwide epidemic of cellphone robberies and thefts, law enforcement officials are looking to the wireless industry for help.

Atty: Texas plant that blew up carried $1M policy Posted: 04 May 2013 11:29 AM PDT DALLAS (AP) — A lawyer says that the Texas fertilizer plant that exploded last month, killing 14 people, injuring more than 200 others and damaging or destroying property for blocks in every direction was only insured for up to $1 million in liability.

7 troops, including 5 US, killed in Afghanistan Posted: 04 May 2013 11:19 AM PDT KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Seven international service members, including at least five Americans, were killed on Saturday in Afghanistan in the latest deadly attacks against foreign troops since the Taliban announced the start of their spring offensive this week.

Experts: Feds pressure widow, pals in bomb case Posted: 04 May 2013 11:12 AM PDT BOSTON (AP) — Every time the widow of suspected Boston Marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev leaves her parents' house, federal agents watching the residence follow her in unmarked vehicles.

Cavendish wins opening Giro stage in sprint finish Posted: 04 May 2013 11:06 AM PDT NAPLES, Italy (AP) — British standout Mark Cavendish won the opening stage of the Giro d'Italia that was marred by a crash shortly before the finish.

Toys R Us appeals $20M award in Mass. slide death Posted: 04 May 2013 10:57 AM PDT BOSTON (AP) — On a warm summer day in July 2006, Robin Aleo climbed to the top of a 6-foot inflatable pool slide and slid down head first. As she neared the bottom, the slide partially collapsed and Aleo slammed her head on the concrete pool deck, causing fatal injuries.

Obama: Unsure whether expanded pre-K will pass Posted: 04 May 2013 10:54 AM PDT SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — President Barack Obama says he's not sure whether he can get Congress to pass his plan to dramatically expand pre-kindergarten in the U.S.

Buffett says people will still call Berkshire when he's gone Posted: 04 May 2013 10:41 AM PDT By Jonathan Stempel and Jennifer Ablan OMAHA, Nebraska (Reuters) - Warren Buffett and the board of his conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway Inc are "solidly in agreement" on who should be the company's next chief executive, he said at Berkshire's annual shareholder meeting on Saturday. But the 82-year-old Buffett also insisted the company would remain a partner of choice for distressed companies even after he is gone, saying if the tides went out, the "naked swimmers" struggling in the water would seek Berkshire's help. ...

NATO: 2 foreign troops killed by Afghan soldier Posted: 04 May 2013 10:40 AM PDT KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The U.S.-led coalition says an Afghan army soldier has killed two international service members in Afghanistan.

First week of Jackson trial previews massive case Posted: 04 May 2013 10:37 AM PDT A look at key moments this past week in the wrongful death trial in Los Angeles between Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine Jackson, and concert giant AEG Live, and what is expected at court in the week ahead:

DERBY LIVE: Sloppy track, Revolutionary, bets Posted: 04 May 2013 10:29 AM PDT LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The 139th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs will have a field of 19 horses breaking from the starting gates at 6:24 p.m. EDT on Saturday.

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