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McDonald's predicts tough year despite new items

McDonald's predicts tough year despite new items


McDonald's predicts tough year despite new items

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 01:18 PM PDT

In this Jan. 20, 2012 photo, the McDonald's logo and a Happy Meal box with french fries and a drink are posed at McDonald's, in Springfield, Ill. McDonald's Corp. reports quarterly earnings on Monday, July 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)NEW YORK (AP) — McDonald's is mixing up its menu with healthier, fresher sounding items such as its chicken McWraps, but not enough customers are biting.


Obama enrolling star power to promote health care

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 01:18 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is enrolling some star power to promote health care.

Prince William and Kate Timeline

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 01:16 PM PDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012 file photo Britain's Prince William stands next to his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge as she leaves the King Edward VII hospital in central London. Prince William's wife Kate has been admitted to the hospital in early stages of labor it was announced on Monday July 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)LONDON (AP) — Prince William's wife Kate gave birth to their first child, to be third in line for the throne. Here are some highlights of their lives and of the royal pregnancy:


US stocks end higher, helped by gold miners

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 01:16 PM PDT

In this Jan. 20, 2012 photo, the McDonald's logo and a Happy Meal box with french fries and a drink are posed at McDonald's, in Springfield, Ill. McDonald's Corp. reports quarterly earnings on Monday, July 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market is closing at a record high despite a disappointing quarterly performance from McDonald's.


Earnings Preview: Eyes on mobile for Facebook's 2Q

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 01:16 PM PDT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Investors are focusing on signs that Facebook can keep growing advertising revenue, especially on mobile devices, when the world's largest social media company reports second-quarter results on Wednesday after the stock market closes.

Judge sets first hearing for Detroit bankruptcy

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 01:12 PM PDT

DETROIT (AP) — The federal judge overseeing Detroit's bankruptcy will hear arguments Wednesday on the city's request to freeze lawsuits by retirees who claim their pensions are protected by the state constitution.

Redskins' RG3: 'Doctors cleared me to practice'

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 01:11 PM PDT

FILE - In this June 12, 2013 file photo, Washington Redskins' quarterback Robert Griffin III poses for a photo with fans during an NFL football minicamp at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va. Griffin III is good to go for training camp. The Washington Redskins quarterback tweeted Monday: "Doctors cleared me to practice." Last season's NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year had reconstructive surgery in January after hurting his right knee multiple times in a playoff loss to the Seattle Seahawks. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert Griffin III has passed a major test toward his goal of playing in Week 1, getting the go-ahead from the team doctors days before the Washington Redskins open training camp.


ABC's O'Brian named Al-Jazeera America president

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 01:10 PM PDT

This undated publicity image released by Al Jazeera America shows Ehab Al Shihabi. Al Shihabi, executive director for international operations, has been named as an interim chief executive officer of Al Jazeera America. (AP Photo/Al Jazeera America)NEW YORK (AP) — Al-Jazeera America said Monday it will bring in a quartet of veteran U.S. television news executives, led by ABC's Kate O'Brian as president, to run the new cable news network and pinpointed Aug. 20 as the launch date.


Man accused in church shooting felt 'disrespected'

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 01:04 PM PDT

OGDEN, Utah (AP) — A man accused of shooting and nearly killing his father-in-law during a Father's Day church service in northern Utah told authorities he pulled the trigger because he felt "disrespected," prosecutors said Monday.

Prince William's wife Kate gives birth to baby boy

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 01:03 PM PDT

File photo of Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, meeting scouts at Windsor Castle in BerkshireLONDON (Reuters) - Prince William's wife Kate gave birth on Monday to a boy, who becomes third in line to the British throne, ending weeks of feverish speculation about the royal baby. The couple's first child was born at 4:24 p.m. (11:24 a.m. E), weighing 8 lbs and 6 oz. His name will be announced at a later date but bookmakers favor George and James. "Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well and will remain in hospital overnight," said a statement from the Royal Household, which sidestepped tradition to announce the birth with a press release. ...


Wis. man who killed neighbor teen gets life term

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 01:00 PM PDT

FILE - This combination of file photo shows Particia Larry, right, on June 2, 2012, in MIlwaukee, holding a picture of her son son Darius Simmons, and John Henry Spooner, left, in a photo provided by the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department. Spooner, who shot fatally shot Simmons, his teenage neighbor, was sentenced to life in prison Monday, July 22, 2013, with no chance of parole. (AP Photos/File, Milwaukee County Sheriff's Dept./AP, File)MILWAUKEE (AP) — A 76-year-old Milwaukee man who said he was seeking justice when he shot and killed his teen neighbor after accusing the boy of burglary was sentenced Monday to life in prison with no chance of parole.


Dennis Farina, star of 'Law & Order,' dead at 69

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 01:00 PM PDT

FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2012 file photo, Dennis Farina arrives at the premiere for the HBO television series "Luck" in Los Angeles. Farina died suddenly on Monday, July 22, 2013, in Scottsdale, AZriz., after suffering a blood clot in his lung. He was 69. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)NEW YORK (AP) — Dennis Farina, a onetime Chicago cop who as a popular character actor played a TV cop on "Law & Order" during his wide-ranging career, has died.


It's a boy! UK's Kate gives birth to royal heir

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 12:57 PM PDT

British police officers guard the entrance of St. Mary's Hospital exclusive Lindo Wing in London, Monday, July 22, 2013. Buckingham Palace officials say Prince William's wife, Kate, has been admitted to the hospital in the early stages of labour. Royal officials said that Kate traveled by car to St. Mary's Hospital in central London. Kate _ also known as the Duchess of Cambridge _ is expected to give birth in the private Lindo Wing of the hospital, where Princess Diana gave birth to William and his younger brother, Prince Harry.The baby will be third in line for the British throne _ behind Prince Charles and William _ and is anticipated eventually to become king or queen. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)LONDON (AP) — It's a boy!


Pope Francis arrives to Brazil's warm embrace

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 12:57 PM PDT

Pope Francis deplanes upon his arrival at the international airport in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, July 22, 2013. During his seven-day visit, Francis will meet with legions of young Roman Catholics converging on Rio for the church's World Youth Day festival.(AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A smiling Pope Francis stepped off a plane and into the warm embrace of his native Latin America Monday, landing in Brazil for the start of a seven-day trip meant to fan the fervor of the faithful across the globe.


Man sought in death of Washington 4-year-old

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 12:55 PM PDT

An image released by the Sedro-Woolley Police Department shows Trevor Braymiller. Braymiller is wanted for questioning in the shooting death of his girlfriend's 4-year-old son. (AP Photo/Sedro-Woolley Police Department)SEDRO-WOOLLEY, Wash. (AP) — Police followed tips overnight but were still searching Monday for a Washington state man wanted for questioning in the shooting death of his girlfriend's 4-year-old son.


What's in a royal name? Lots of tradition

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 12:52 PM PDT

LONDON (AP) — When it comes to Prince William and his wife Kate's new baby boy, choosing just one name won't do. You need about three or four.

Syrian rebels capture key village near Aleppo city

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 12:46 PM PDT

In this image taken from video obtained from the Shaam News Network, which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, columns of smoke billow above houses as a result of heavy bombing in Damascus, Syria, Monday July 22, 2013. Syrian rebels seized a strategic village on the edge of the northern city of Aleppo on Monday, activists said, just hours after other opposition fighters sustained some of their heaviest losses in months in battles to the south near the capital, Damascus. Logo: reads, "Douma Network – Free People of Douma." (AP Photo/Shaam News Network via AP video)BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian rebels went on the offensive in Syria's north Monday, seizing three villages and attacking a main supply road, trying to counter government advances in recent weeks throughout the country.


Federal judge sets first hearing in Detroit bankruptcy case

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 12:45 PM PDT

Sculptor of giant fist in honor of American boxer Louis sits at intersection of Woodward and Jefferson Avenue in downtown DetroitBy Bernie Woodall DETROIT (Reuters) - A federal court judge has set the first hearing in Detroit's bankruptcy case for Wednesday to take up the city emergency manager's request to put state lawsuits challenging the bankruptcy filing on hold. U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Steven Rhodes agreed on Monday to the expedited hearing requested by emergency manager Kevyn Orr in response to a Michigan court judge's order for Orr to withdraw the Chapter 9 bankruptcy filing on state constitutional grounds. ...


Factbox: Line of succession to the British throne

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 12:41 PM PDT

LONDON (Reuters) - The baby born to Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, will be third in line to the British throne, regardless of gender, following a change in the rules of royal succession. The heir apparent is the queen's son, Prince Charles, and the second in line is his eldest son, Prince William. The new member of the royal family will push Prince Harry, William's younger brother, into fourth place, with Prince Andrew, Charles's younger brother, ranked fifth. ...

UN envoy: Syrian regime, rebels will face justice

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 12:40 PM PDT

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A top U.N. official says she warned Syrian government officials and rebel commanders alike during a recent visit that they will eventually face justice for crimes committed against children.

Big 12's Bowlsby says NCAA changes needed now

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 12:40 PM PDT

Big 12 Conference Commissioner Bob Bowlsby addresses the media at the beginning of the Big 12 Conference Football Media Days, Monday, July 22, 2013 in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)DALLAS (AP) — Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby said Monday there is "unanimity" among leaders from five power conferences that significant changes are needed now in the NCAA.


Palace: Kate gives birth to a baby boy

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 12:35 PM PDT

LONDON (AP) — Palace officials say Prince William's wife Kate has given birth to a baby boy.

Federal judge delays North Dakota abortion law

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 12:34 PM PDT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked a new North Dakota law that bans abortion when a fetal heartbeat is detected — as early as six weeks into pregnancy, calling the law "clearly invalid and unconstitutional."

Six Flags investigating fatal roller coaster death

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 12:32 PM PDT

The Texas Giant roller coaster ride sits idle in the foreground as people take in another ride a the Six Flags Over Texas park Saturday, July 20, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. Investigators will try to determine if a woman who died while riding the roller coaster at the amusement park Friday night fell from the ride after some witnesses said she wasn't properly secured.(AP Photo/LM Otero )DALLAS (AP) — Six Flags Entertainment Corp. is using "both internal and external experts" to investigate the roller coaster accident that killed a woman at its Dallas-area amusement park, the company's president said Monday.


Broncos' Von Miller says he did nothing wrong

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 12:26 PM PDT

FILe - In this Dec. .2, 2012 file photo, Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller looks on from the bench during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Denver. A person with knowledge of the situation says Pro Bowl linebacker Von Miller will miss the first month of the season for violating the NFL's drug policy, pending an appeal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the league hasn't announced any punishment. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Faced with a possible four-game suspension for violating the NFL's drug policy, Broncos linebacker Von Miller insists he did nothing wrong. He said through Twitter that he is confident "this'll be resolved fairly."


Officials: Zimmerman helped 4 out of wrecked SUV

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 12:25 PM PDT

FILE - In this file image from video, George Zimmerman smiles after a not guilty verdict was handed down in his trial at the Seminole County Courthouse, Sunday, July 14, 2013, in Sanford, Fla. Officials say Zimmerman helped rescue four people from an overturned vehicle last week, just days after he was cleared of all charges in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. Seminole County Sheriff's spokeswoman Kim Cannaday said in a statement Monday, July 22, 2013 that deputies responding to the wreck found Zimmerman and another man had already helped the couple and their two children out of the flipped SUV.(AP Photo/TV Pool, File)ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — George Zimmerman helped rescue four people from an overturned vehicle last week, just days after he was cleared of all charges in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, officials said Monday.


Jackson's mother resumes testimony in LA courtroom

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 12:24 PM PDT

FILE - In this June 29, 2013 file photo, Prince Jackson, left, and Katherine Jackson arrive at the world premiere of "Michael Jackson ONE" at THEhotel at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The Jackson family matriarch tearfully testified in a Los Angeles courtroom on Friday, July 19, 2013, about her son, Michael Jackson's death and her concerns about the pace of his planned comeback concerts. She is suing concert promoter AEG Live LLC, claiming it failed to properly investigate the doctor who administered a fatal dose of anesthetic to her son in June 2009. (Photo by David Becker/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson's mother testified Monday that she does not believe her son had any responsibility for his own death.


Latest swimwear trends have wild side this season

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 12:19 PM PDT

A model walks the runway during the Agua show at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim show in Miami Beach, Fla., Friday, July 19, 2013. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Welcome to the jungle.


Oil lower after housing data; pump prices steady

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 12:19 PM PDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil fell Monday after the U.S. government said sales of previously occupied homes dipped in June.

Market relief as Portugal defuses political crisis

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 12:16 PM PDT

Portugal's President Anibal Cavaco Silva addresses the country from the Belem presidential palace in Lisbon Sunday, July 21 2013. Cavaco Silva had asked the government to reach a consensus with the Socialist Party, the main opposition party, but on Friday Socialist leader Antonio Jose Seguro said his party had left the talks. The president announced that he won't call elections. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portuguese financial markets surged Monday following a weekend decision to allow the fragile coalition government to remain in charge, eliminating for now the prospect of snap elections and more political uncertainty.


Romania suspect's mom says she didn't burn art

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 12:15 PM PDT

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — The mother of a man charged with stealing works by Picasso, Monet and Matisse has apparently backtracked on a confession that she burned the paintings in order to protect her son.

NFL, players union talking about HGH tests again

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 12:15 PM PDT

The NFL and players union are talking again about getting a test in place for human growth hormone as early as the upcoming season.

Palestinians, Israelis play down chances of imminent talks

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 12:15 PM PDT

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu delivers a statement to the media in JerusalemBy Ali Sawafta and Allyn Fisher-Ilan RAMALLAH, West Bank/JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israelis and Palestinians played down on Monday the prospects of their envoys meeting in Washington any time soon, and the White House said getting the two sides to agree a peace deal remained an "enormous challenge". Palestinians said negotiations could not begin unless it was clear in advance that they would be about a future state based on pre-1967 borders, while an Israeli official said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would seek the approval of his cabinet before going ahead. U.S. ...


Spike Lee launches Kickstarter campaign for film

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 12:14 PM PDT

FILE - In this June 10, 2013 file photo, Spike Lee attends the eighth annual Made in New York Awards in New York. Lee has launched a Kickstarter campaign to help fund his next feature film. The Brooklyn director on Monday unveiled his bid to raise $1.25 million over the next month. Lee offered few details on the film, but said it would be about NEW YORK (AP) — The next Spike Lee joint will be a Kickstarter production.


Loeb to sell 40M Yahoo shares as he leaves board

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 12:12 PM PDT

FILE- This Oct. 17, 2012, photo, shows a sign in front of Yahoo! headquarters in Sunnyvale, Calif. Activist investor Dan Loeb and two other directors nominated by his hedge fund are leaving Yahoo's board after big gains in the Internet company's stock price over the past year. Yahoo is also buying back 40 million shares of its common stock from Third Point LLC, Loeb's hedge fund. Shares hit a 5-year high of $29.83 on Thursday, July 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Activist investor Dan Loeb is leaving Yahoo's board with a windfall after a 15-month stint that vindicated his crusade to shake up the long-slumping company under new leadership.


Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott welcomes daughter

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 12:10 PM PDT

CORRECTS FAMILY NAME TO TYRRELL - FILE - This June 7, 2013 file photo shows Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum performing on day 2 of the 2013 CMA Music festival at the LP Field in Nashville, Tenn. Scott's representative confirms the country singer gave birth to Eisele Kaye Tyrrell on Monday in Nashville. Scott is married to drummer Chris Tyrrell. Eisele is the couple's first child. (Photo by Wade Payne/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK (AP) — Lady Antebellum's leading lady has given birth to a little lady.


EU adds Hezbollah's military wing to terrorism list

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 12:06 PM PDT

File picture shows Lebanon's Hezbollah leader Nasrallah greeting supporters at an anti-U.S. protest in Beirut's suburbsBy Justyna Pawlak and Adrian Croft BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union agreed on Monday to put the armed wing of Hezbollah on its terrorism blacklist, a move driven by concerns over the Lebanese militant group's involvement in a deadly bus bombing in Bulgaria and the Syrian war. The powerful Lebanese Shi'ite movement, an ally of Iran, has attracted concern in Europe and around the world in recent months for its role in sending thousands of fighters to support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government, an intervention that has turned the tide of Syria's two-year-old civil war. ...


S&P 500 edges higher, helped by gold miners

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 11:56 AM PDT

Trader Fred DeMarco, center, and specialist Christopher Gildea, right, on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Monday, July 22, 2013. The stock market edged higher as a big week of earnings kicked off Monday, with mixed results from a handful of large U.S. companies. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)NEW YORK (AP) — Rising commodity prices made up for a disappointing quarterly performance at McDonalds, lifting the stock market Monday.


Palace: Prince William's wife, Kate, in labor

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 11:56 AM PDT

LONDON (AP) — The heir is almost apparent.

Michelle Obama shines new light on gun debate

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 11:54 AM PDT

FILE - In this May 27, 2013 file photo, President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama greet visitors to Section 60 on Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. Veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars are buried in Section 60. By reaching beyond the pair of relatively safe issues she has pushed _ reducing childhood obesity and rallying public support for military families _ the Harvard-trained lawyer who some say has played it safe is showing a willingness to step outside of her comfort zone. (AP Photo/Molly Riley, File)WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama is speaking out about the toll that gun violence is taking on young people, in a shift that shows the first lady's willingness to tackle new and polarizing issues as she shapes her second term.


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