July 4 in Prescott: Balance of grief, patriotism

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• July 4 in Prescott: Balance of grief, patriotism
• Portion of James Dean's Ind. high school collapses
• Belgian king to abdicate in favor of crown prince
• Egypt army ousts Morsi, calls early vote
• APNewsbreak: Agent: Gov's speeding was safety risk
• Delay stirs broader worries about Obama health law
• Egypt military pledges no long term takeover
• Zimmerman studied Florida's 'Stand Your Ground' law: trial witness
• In Marvel's 'Avengers AI,' the machines rise
• Court upholds parents' convictions in prayer death
• Union: Progress made in SF Bay Area transit talks
• Firefighters salute procession of Hotshot vehicles
• Egypt army suspends constitution, calls early vote
• Judge allows school records in Zimmerman trial
• Firefighting budget cuts could have hidden costs
• Murray rallies to make Wimbledon semifinal
• Reports point to solid US hiring in June
• Obama leery of intervention in Mideast
• Officials say developers destroyed Peru pyramid
• Portuguese gov't survives, but markets jolted
• Boeing out-delivers Airbus in 1st half of 2013
• Snowden still in Moscow despite Bolivian plane drama
• Analysis: Could the U.S. delay Obamacare's mandate for individuals, too?
• NY gay resort community gains historic recognition
• Gasoline prices begin summer slide
• Brazil truckers block highways in several states
• Vast war letter collection shows sacrifice
• Europe wants parallel talks on trade, surveillance
• Macabre Mandela feud: Rebury bodies, court says
• AP PHOTOS: Ultimatum passes in Egypt
• Stocks gain after encouraging US hiring news
• Del. court weighs Countrywide shareholder suit
• Egypt army moves in tanks, president isolated
• White House delays key element of health care law
• Belgian King Albert II to step down in favor of son
• Cops: Evidence found in secret Hernandez apartment
• German minister: Drop US sites if you fear spying
• Cavendish wins stage 5 of Tour; Gerrans keeps lead
• Judge: Abercrombie shirt not 'Situation' violation
• Demi Lovato nixes Philadelphia Fourth of July gig

July 4 in Prescott: Balance of grief, patriotism Posted: 03 Jul 2013 12:43 PM PDT PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) — The notoriously rambunctious annual rodeo contest in Prescott added a solemn new ritual this week: a cowboy leading a riderless horse around the outdoor arena, a fire helmet sitting on its saddle, fire boots resting in the stirrups.

Portion of James Dean's Ind. high school collapses Posted: 03 Jul 2013 12:37 PM PDT INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Part of the eastern Indiana high school where James Dean was first exposed to acting has collapsed.

Belgian king to abdicate in favor of crown prince Posted: 03 Jul 2013 12:36 PM PDT BRUSSELS (AP) — Weighed down by the years, Belgium's King Albert announced Wednesday that he will hand the throne of his fractious kingdom to his son, Crown Prince Philippe, on the country's national holiday, July 21.

Egypt army ousts Morsi, calls early vote Posted: 03 Jul 2013 12:36 PM PDT CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's military has ousted the nation's Islamist president, replacing him with the chief justice of the Supreme Constitutional Court, calling for early presidential election and suspending the Islamist-backed constitution.

APNewsbreak: Agent: Gov's speeding was safety risk Posted: 03 Jul 2013 12:35 PM PDT IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — One of Iowa's most senior criminal investigators was placed on leave in May days after he filed a complaint about seeing the governor's official vehicle racing past highway traffic at about 90 miles per hour, according to records obtained by The Associated Press.

Delay stirs broader worries about Obama health law Posted: 03 Jul 2013 12:33 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — A major part of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul has suddenly been delayed. Could other potential problems be lurking in the homestretch?

Egypt military pledges no long term takeover Posted: 03 Jul 2013 12:33 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Two U.S. officials say that Egyptian defense leaders, who ousted President Mohammed Morsi on Wednesday, have assured the U.S. that they are not interested in a long-term rule.

Zimmerman studied Florida's 'Stand Your Ground' law: trial witness Posted: 03 Jul 2013 12:31 PM PDT By Barbara Liston SANFORD, Florida (Reuters) - Former neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman was versed in Florida's self-defense laws before he shot and killed unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin, despite his previous claim to the contrary, jurors were told at Zimmerman's trial on Wednesday. The contradiction came into evidence at Zimmerman's murder trial after the judge ruled it was relevant for jurors to hear about the defendant's criminal justice studies. ...

In Marvel's 'Avengers AI,' the machines rise Posted: 03 Jul 2013 12:29 PM PDT Artificial intelligence is both the problem and the solution for a new team of Avengers whose roster members are synthetic, android and robotic.

Court upholds parents' convictions in prayer death Posted: 03 Jul 2013 12:24 PM PDT MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A mother and father who prayed instead of seeking medical help as their daughter died were properly convicted of homicide, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Wednesday in a decision that dramatically limits legal immunity for parents who turn to God rather than science to heal their children.

Union: Progress made in SF Bay Area transit talks Posted: 03 Jul 2013 12:24 PM PDT OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Negotiators for Bay Area Rapid Transit and its striking train workers made progress during overnight contract talks, officials said Wednesday, raising hope that a deal might be struck when talks resume later in the day.

Firefighters salute procession of Hotshot vehicles Posted: 03 Jul 2013 12:24 PM PDT YARNELL, Ariz. (AP) — Firefighters and law enforcement lined an Arizona highway and saluted a procession of fire vehicles from a doomed Hotshot crew that were removed from the scene of the deadly blaze.

Egypt army suspends constitution, calls early vote Posted: 03 Jul 2013 12:16 PM PDT CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's military has suspended the Islamist-backed constitution and called early elections.

Judge allows school records in Zimmerman trial Posted: 03 Jul 2013 12:15 PM PDT SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — Prosecutors will be allowed to present evidence about George Zimmerman's work in a college criminal justice course, which they say shows the neighborhood watch volunteer knew about Florida's self-defense law and had aspirations of becoming a police officer.

Firefighting budget cuts could have hidden costs Posted: 03 Jul 2013 12:14 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Across-the-board budget cuts are leaving federal agencies with fewer firefighters and less equipment to battle the nation's wildfires this summer.

Murray rallies to make Wimbledon semifinal Posted: 03 Jul 2013 12:14 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — Andy Murray had all of Britain on edge for five sets.

Reports point to solid US hiring in June Posted: 03 Jul 2013 12:14 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. companies stepped up hiring last month, a private survey showed Wednesday. And the government says fewer people applied for unemployment benefits last week.

Obama leery of intervention in Mideast Posted: 03 Jul 2013 12:08 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — From Egypt to Syria to Iraq and beyond, the Obama administration is determined to show it will only go so far to help save nations in chaos from themselves.

Officials say developers destroyed Peru pyramid Posted: 03 Jul 2013 12:06 PM PDT LIMA, Peru (AP) — Real estate developers using heavy machinery tore down a 20-foot (6-meter) tall pyramid at the oldest archaeological site near Peru's country's capital, cultural officials said Wednesday.

Portuguese gov't survives, but markets jolted Posted: 03 Jul 2013 12:04 PM PDT LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal pitched European financial markets into turmoil Wednesday as the coalition government came close to collapse in a dispute over austerity measures before stepping back from the brink, reminding investors that the eurozone's debt crisis is not over.

Boeing out-delivers Airbus in 1st half of 2013 Posted: 03 Jul 2013 12:04 PM PDT Boeing delivered more planes than Airbus during the first half of this year.

Snowden still in Moscow despite Bolivian plane drama Posted: 03 Jul 2013 12:03 PM PDT By Angelika Gruber and Emma Farge VIENNA/GENEVA (Reuters) - Bolivia on Wednesday accused the United States of trying to "kidnap" its president, Evo Morales, after his plane was denied permission to fly over some European countries on suspicion he was taking fugitive former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden to Latin America. Snowden was not on the plane when it landed in Vienna, an Austrian official said. The United States has been trying to get its hands on Snowden since he revealed details of its secret surveillance programs last month. ...

Analysis: Could the U.S. delay Obamacare's mandate for individuals, too? Posted: 03 Jul 2013 11:56 AM PDT By David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama can expect mounting pressure to make new concessions on healthcare reform, especially the requirement that all Americans obtain insurance, after delaying penalties for businesses for the first year of his plan. The U.S. Treasury said late on Tuesday it would grant businesses with 50 or more workers a one-year reprieve from having to provide health coverage to full-time staff. The move appeared to ease the concerns of major companies about being ready in time for a January 1 deadline. ...

NY gay resort community gains historic recognition Posted: 03 Jul 2013 11:55 AM PDT CHERRY GROVE, N.Y. (AP) — Decades before the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City, lesbians and gay men were living freely and openly in a place called Cherry Grove.

Gasoline prices begin summer slide Posted: 03 Jul 2013 11:55 AM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Gasoline prices are on a summer slide, giving U.S. drivers a break as they set out for the beach and other vacation spots for the Fourth of July.

Brazil truckers block highways in several states Posted: 03 Jul 2013 11:47 AM PDT BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazilian truckers demanding cheaper fuel, better highways and lower tolls torched toll booths and crippled traffic in several regions on Wednesday, continuing their protests into a third day. More demonstrations demanding better public services were expected in Sao Paulo, the country's biggest city.

Vast war letter collection shows sacrifice Posted: 03 Jul 2013 11:46 AM PDT ORANGE, Calif. (AP) — U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Horace Evers was setting up a command post in Munich with other Allied soldiers in the final days of World War II when he stumbled across sheets of Adolf Hitler's personal stationery in the dictator's abandoned apartment.

Europe wants parallel talks on trade, surveillance Posted: 03 Jul 2013 11:44 AM PDT BERLIN (AP) — European countries agreed Wednesday that talks on a free-trade deal with the United States should start in parallel with discussions about NSA surveillance — addressing concerns raised by France.

Macabre Mandela feud: Rebury bodies, court says Posted: 03 Jul 2013 11:44 AM PDT JOHANNESBURG (AP) — In a macabre family feud fought as Nelson Mandela remained in critical condition, a South African court ruled Wednesday that the former president's grandson must return the bodies of the 94-year-old's three deceased children to their original burial site.

AP PHOTOS: Ultimatum passes in Egypt Posted: 03 Jul 2013 11:43 AM PDT Despite mass street demonstrations by millions of his opponents, Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi, the country's first freely elected leader, has vowed he will not leave office. Egypt's military has moved to tighten its control of key institutions, sending troops backed with armored vehicles to the heart of Cairo and slapping a travel ban on Morsi and top allies in preparation for an almost certain push to remove the Islamist president.

Stocks gain after encouraging US hiring news Posted: 03 Jul 2013 11:42 AM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Encouraging news about the U.S. jobs market trumped higher oil prices and worrying developments in Europe's debt crisis on Wednesday.

Del. court weighs Countrywide shareholder suit Posted: 03 Jul 2013 11:37 AM PDT DOVER, Del. (AP) — The Delaware Supreme Court is weighing whether former shareholders of Countrywide Financial Corp. can pursue a lawsuit filed before the company was acquired by Bank of America Corp. in 2008.

Egypt army moves in tanks, president isolated Posted: 03 Jul 2013 11:37 AM PDT By Tom Perry and Maggie Fick CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's army deployed tanks and troops close to the presidential palace in Cairo on Wednesday after a military deadline for Islamist President Mohamed Mursi to yield to street protests passed without any agreement. Mursi's national security adviser said a military coup was under way as armed forces commander General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met political, religious and youth leaders. ...

White House delays key element of health care law Posted: 03 Jul 2013 11:35 AM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's health care law, hailed as his most significant legislative achievement, seems to be losing much of its sweep.

Belgian King Albert II to step down in favor of son Posted: 03 Jul 2013 11:35 AM PDT By Robert-Jan Bartunek BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Belgium's King Albert II said on Wednesday he would abdicate on July 21 and leave the throne to his son, saying at 79 he felt too old to carry out his duties properly. Albert II, who has three children, ascended to the throne in 1993 when his childless brother Baudouin died. His 53-year-old heir, Philippe, studied at Trinity College, Oxford, and Stanford University, and has led trade delegations to countries such as the United States, China and Thailand. ...

Cops: Evidence found in secret Hernandez apartment Posted: 03 Jul 2013 11:34 AM PDT WRENTHAM, Mass. (AP) — A police search of a secret "flop house" rented by former Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez turned up boxes of ammunition and clothing police believe could be evidence in the murder case against him, according to court documents.

German minister: Drop US sites if you fear spying Posted: 03 Jul 2013 11:33 AM PDT BERLIN (AP) — Internet users worried about their personal information being intercepted by U.S. intelligence agencies should stop using websites that send data to the United States, Germany's top security official said Wednesday.

Cavendish wins stage 5 of Tour; Gerrans keeps lead Posted: 03 Jul 2013 11:33 AM PDT MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Mark Cavendish finally shook off an illness and a drop in form to earn his 24th career stage win at the Tour de France on Wednesday and close the gap on rival Peter Sagan for the top sprinter's green jersey.

Judge: Abercrombie shirt not 'Situation' violation Posted: 03 Jul 2013 11:31 AM PDT MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge in Florida says Abercrombie & Fitch Co. didn't violate trademark rules by producing a shirt playing on the nickname of Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino of TV's "Jersey Shore."

Demi Lovato nixes Philadelphia Fourth of July gig Posted: 03 Jul 2013 11:27 AM PDT PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Demi Lovato is a no-go for Philadelphia's Fourth of July show.

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