Dempsey set to leave England, move to MLS

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• Dempsey set to leave England, move to MLS
• Obama tees off into birthday weekend with golf
• Franklin wins 5th gold, Ledecky sets another WR
• BART labor talks resume as planned strike looms
• Twitter hands down new rules to beat abusive talk
• U.S. Trade Representative overturns ban on some Apple iPad, iPhone sales
• US envoy in Egypt holds talks with rival sides
• Conciliatory tones in Egypt as envoys seek to avert bloodbath
• Canada draws up directive on beacons in 787 fire investigation
• Time Warner blackout of CBS goes into 2nd day
• Sikhs sidestep fights over Wis. rampage donations
• Diaper duty: Prince William tells of fatherhood
• Companies help immigrants obtain US citizenship
• 3rd place Mali candidate backs front-runner
• 5 spectators injured at old power plant implosion
• Kolb hurts knee in off-field slip at camp
• Berlusconi aides seek presidential pardon
• Wind suspends 3rd round at St. Andrews
• 9 Afghans killed in attack on Indian consulate
• Cleveland abductor moved to state prison for evaluation
• Zimbabwe officials: Mugabe wins with 61 percent
• Ledecky wins 4th gold, set another WR at worlds
• Bombings, shootings across Iraq kill 19
• Mets place Wright on DL, recall Baxter
• Franklin makes it 5 golds at world championships
• Interpol makes new warning linked to prison breaks
• Iran supreme leader endorses Rouhani for president
• US band Bloodhound Gang booted from Russia concert
• Iranians may have abducted Briton in Dubai - government source
• Iranians may have abducted Briton in Dubai - UK government source
• Terror threat prompts weekend US embassy closings
• CBS, Time Warner trying to settle fee dispute
• Al-Qaida chief: Egypt coup shows democracy corrupt
• Discarded NYC theater prop sparks bomb scare
• Fort Hood and the rarity of military executions
• Red Sox owner enters $70M deal for Boston Globe
• Swaddle-maker swamped after UK prince's photo-op
• New York Times sells Boston Globe to Red Sox owner
• Tsvangirai's MDC to challenge Zimbabwe vote in court

Dempsey set to leave England, move to MLS Posted: 03 Aug 2013 01:05 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — Clint Dempsey is returning to Major League Soccer, ending his six-year spell in English soccer.

Obama tees off into birthday weekend with golf Posted: 03 Aug 2013 12:55 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama kicked off his birthday weekend Saturday with a round of golf with friends and a getaway to Camp David.

Franklin wins 5th gold, Ledecky sets another WR Posted: 03 Aug 2013 12:54 PM PDT BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Missy Franklin made history at the world swimming championships — and she might not even be the most impressive swimmer on her own team.

BART labor talks resume as planned strike looms Posted: 03 Aug 2013 12:46 PM PDT SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bay Area Rapid Transit managers and union leaders returned to the bargaining table Saturday in a last-minute bid to avoid a strike that would leave 400,000 commuters scrambling for other ways to get to work.

Twitter hands down new rules to beat abusive talk Posted: 03 Aug 2013 12:45 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — Twitter is handing down new rules to control abusive language, the company said Saturday, a move which follows a barrage of nasty, harassing, and threatening messages directed at high-profile female users of the microblogging site.

U.S. Trade Representative overturns ban on some Apple iPad, iPhone sales Posted: 03 Aug 2013 12:43 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Apple Inc may continue to import and sell certain older iPads and iPhones made to use on AT&T's network, U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman said on Saturday in overturning a ban issued by a trade panel. Froman overturned a June decision by the International Trade Commission, which ruled that some Apple products infringed a patent owned by Samsung Electronics and ordered Apple to stop selling the popular devices. "This decision is based on my review of the various policy considerations ... as they relate to the effect on competitive conditions in the U.S. ...

US envoy in Egypt holds talks with rival sides Posted: 03 Aug 2013 12:37 PM PDT CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's Interior Ministry warned supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi on Saturday for a second time to abandon their protest camps as a senior U.S. diplomat met with officials on both sides of the country's political divide.

Conciliatory tones in Egypt as envoys seek to avert bloodbath Posted: 03 Aug 2013 12:36 PM PDT By Tom Perry and Matt Robinson CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's army-backed rulers and allies of its deposed Islamist president gave the first signs on Saturday of a readiness to compromise, pressed by Western envoys trying to head off more bloodshed. Faced with the threat of a crackdown on supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood, diplomacy appeared to pick up pace, a month to the day since Egypt's army deposed President Mohamed Mursi and plunged the country into turmoil. ...

Canada draws up directive on beacons in 787 fire investigation Posted: 03 Aug 2013 12:27 PM PDT (Reuters) - Canada's air transport regulator is drawing up a safety directive concerning the emergency beacons at the center of an investigation into a fire on a parked Boeing 787 Dreamliner last month, it said on Saturday. The directive - which would list action that airlines or manufacturers must take - will take into account inspections done by manufacturer Honeywell International and its Canadian sub-contractor Instrumar Ltd, Transport Canada said in a statement. "Transport Canada is developing an airworthiness directive in consultation with the FAA (U.S. ...

Time Warner blackout of CBS goes into 2nd day Posted: 03 Aug 2013 12:26 PM PDT Time Warner Cable's blackout of CBS continued Saturday, and neither side indicated a resolution of their dispute over fees is imminent.

Sikhs sidestep fights over Wis. rampage donations Posted: 03 Aug 2013 12:07 PM PDT OAK CREEK, Wis. (AP) — In the aftermath of shooting rampages in Colorado, Virginia and elsewhere, victims' families have clashed over how to distribute money donated by well-wishers. But after a gunman killed six worshippers at a Milwaukee-area Sikh temple last year, survivors and their families vowed not to let money divide them.

Diaper duty: Prince William tells of fatherhood Posted: 03 Aug 2013 12:05 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — Prince William gave guests at a charity polo match an insight into his newfound paternal duties Saturday, saying his mind had been stuck in "baby mode" thanks to his feisty newborn son.

Companies help immigrants obtain US citizenship Posted: 03 Aug 2013 11:56 AM PDT SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — For immigrants working toward the American Dream, some employers are now helping them reach their dream of becoming Americans.

3rd place Mali candidate backs front-runner Posted: 03 Aug 2013 11:53 AM PDT BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — The third-place finisher in Mali's presidential election threw his support behind the front-runner Saturday, an unexpected endorsement that could substantially improve the leading candidate's chances in the upcoming runoff vote.

5 spectators injured at old power plant implosion Posted: 03 Aug 2013 11:50 AM PDT BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — Five spectators were injured Saturday after shrapnel was sent flying at the demolition of a decommissioned steam power plant in California's Central Valley, authorities said.

Kolb hurts knee in off-field slip at camp Posted: 03 Aug 2013 11:47 AM PDT PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Quarterback Kevin Kolb's chances of earning the Buffalo Bills starting job were nearly upended by a wet and slippery rubber mat.

Berlusconi aides seek presidential pardon Posted: 03 Aug 2013 11:43 AM PDT ROME (AP) — A Silvio Berlusconi loyalist warned on Saturday of a possible "civil war" if the ex-premier's punishment for tax-fraud conviction is not lifted, as his aides maneuvered to win a presidential pardon so he can avoid a prison term and a ban on holding public office.

Wind suspends 3rd round at St. Andrews Posted: 03 Aug 2013 11:33 AM PDT ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — Inbee Park wanted tough conditions at St. Andrews to try to make up an eight-shot deficit in her pursuit of a fourth straight major.

9 Afghans killed in attack on Indian consulate Posted: 03 Aug 2013 11:31 AM PDT KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Three suicide bombers tried to attack the Indian consulate in an eastern Afghan city on Saturday, sparking a shootout with guards on a bustling downtown street that left at least nine civilians dead, official said.

Cleveland abductor moved to state prison for evaluation Posted: 03 Aug 2013 11:12 AM PDT By Kim Palmer COLUMBUS, Ohio (Reuters) - The Cleveland bus driver sentenced to life in prison for abducting three women and repeatedly raping them over a decade has been moved to an Ohio state prison for evaluation, a county spokesman said on Saturday. Ariel Castro, 53, was taken on Friday from a jail in Cleveland to the Lorain Correctional Institution in Grafton, Ohio, according to Cuyahoga County spokesman, John O'Brien. Castro will undergo a mental and physical evaluation before being placed permanently in a facility, O'Brien said. ...

Zimbabwe officials: Mugabe wins with 61 percent Posted: 03 Aug 2013 11:02 AM PDT HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe's longtime President Robert Mugabe won 61 percent of the presidential vote, trailed by opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai at 33 percent, election officials announced Saturday.

Ledecky wins 4th gold, set another WR at worlds Posted: 03 Aug 2013 11:02 AM PDT BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Katie Ledecky capped a brilliant world swimming championships with her fourth gold medal and second world record Saturday.

Bombings, shootings across Iraq kill 19 Posted: 03 Aug 2013 10:50 AM PDT BAGHDAD (AP) — Bombings and shootings across Iraq on Saturday killed 19 people, including an ambush that targeted a convoy carrying a top military commander in the country, authorities said.

Mets place Wright on DL, recall Baxter Posted: 03 Aug 2013 10:43 AM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets placed All-Star third baseman David Wright on the 15-day disabled list on Saturday, one day after he strained his right hamstring while legging out an infield hit.

Franklin makes it 5 golds at world championships Posted: 03 Aug 2013 10:37 AM PDT BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Missy Franklin got back to winning at the world swimming championships, and now she's joined a very select club.

Interpol makes new warning linked to prison breaks Posted: 03 Aug 2013 10:09 AM PDT PARIS (AP) — Interpol has issued a global security alert in connection with suspected al-Qaida involvement in several recent prison escapes including those in Iraq, Libya and Pakistan.

Iran supreme leader endorses Rouhani for president Posted: 03 Aug 2013 10:01 AM PDT TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's supreme leader formally endorsed Hasan Rouhani as president Saturday, allowing the moderate cleric to take charge of a country weakened by economic sanctions over its nuclear program.

US band Bloodhound Gang booted from Russia concert Posted: 03 Aug 2013 09:52 AM PDT MOSCOW (AP) — The American rock group Bloodhound Gang was kicked out of a Russian music festival and pelted with eggs after videos emerged of its bass player shoving a Russian flag down his pants at a recent concert in Ukraine. Russian prosecutors are even considering whether to open a criminal case in the matter, which comes amid a rise in U.S.-Russian tensions.

Iranians may have abducted Briton in Dubai - government source Posted: 03 Aug 2013 09:51 AM PDT LONDON (Reuters) - Britain is taking seriously allegations that a British-Iranian citizen who went missing in Dubai in June may have been kidnapped by "elements in Iran", a government source in London said on Saturday. Abbas Yazdi was reported missing on June 25 and his wife Atena has told Dubai-based news website 7Days that she fears he may have been kidnapped by Iranian intelligence officers. "We believe that allegations that elements in Iran might be responsible for Mr Yazdi's disappearance are plausible, and we are taking them very seriously," the source told Reuters. ...

Iranians may have abducted Briton in Dubai - UK government source Posted: 03 Aug 2013 09:50 AM PDT LONDON (Reuters) - Britain is taking seriously allegations that a British-Iranian citizen who went missing in Dubai in June may have been kidnapped by "elements in Iran", a government source in London said on Saturday. Abbas Yazdi was reported missing on June 25 and his wife Atena has told Dubai-based news website 7Days that she fears he may have been kidnapped by Iranian intelligence officers. "We believe that allegations that elements in Iran might be responsible for Mr Yazdi's disappearance are plausible, and we are taking them very seriously," the source told Reuters. ...

Terror threat prompts weekend US embassy closings Posted: 03 Aug 2013 09:49 AM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The threat of a terrorist attack led to the weekend closure of 21 U.S. embassies and consulates in the Muslim world and a global travel warning to Americans, the first such alert since an announcement before the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 strikes.

CBS, Time Warner trying to settle fee dispute Posted: 03 Aug 2013 09:46 AM PDT Time Warner Cable and CBS say they are trying to settle a fee dispute that has left three million customers without the network's programs.

Al-Qaida chief: Egypt coup shows democracy corrupt Posted: 03 Aug 2013 09:46 AM PDT CAIRO (AP) — Al-Qaida's leader said the military coup that ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi provides proof that Islamic rule cannot be established through democracy and urged the Islamist leader's followers to abandon the ballot box in favor of armed resistance.

Discarded NYC theater prop sparks bomb scare Posted: 03 Aug 2013 09:28 AM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City playwright who directed a show called the "American Suicide Bomber Association" unwitting sparked a bomb scare when he threw a prop from the production into the trash at his home.

Fort Hood and the rarity of military executions Posted: 03 Aug 2013 09:16 AM PDT DALLAS (AP) — Hundreds of unarmed soldiers, some about to deploy to Afghanistan, were waiting inside a building for vaccines and routine checkups when a fellow soldier walked inside with two handguns and enough ammunition to commit one of the worst mass shootings in American history.

Red Sox owner enters $70M deal for Boston Globe Posted: 03 Aug 2013 09:10 AM PDT BOSTON (AP) — Businessman John Henry, the principal owner of the Boston Red Sox, has entered into an agreement to buy The Boston Globe for $70 million, a massive drop from its record $1.1 billion price two decades ago.

Swaddle-maker swamped after UK prince's photo-op Posted: 03 Aug 2013 09:05 AM PDT LONDON (AP) — It took 45 seconds, but it was enough.

New York Times sells Boston Globe to Red Sox owner Posted: 03 Aug 2013 09:05 AM PDT By Jennifer Saba NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Times Co has agreed to sell The Boston Globe to the principal owner of the Boston Red Sox baseball team for $70 million in cash, a small fraction of what the Times paid for the newspaper 20 years ago. Under the transaction announced Saturday, Red Sox owner John W. Henry got the Boston Globe for less than a tenth of what the New York Times paid when it bought the newspaper for $1.1 billion in 1993. ...

Tsvangirai's MDC to challenge Zimbabwe vote in court Posted: 03 Aug 2013 08:56 AM PDT By Nelson Banya and MacDonald Dzirutwe HARARE (Reuters) - Zimbabwe's Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) will challenge in court an election victory by President Robert Mugabe's ZANU-PF party which the MDC rejects as a fraud, MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai said on Saturday. "We are going to go to court, we are going to go to the AU (African Union), we are going to go to the SADC (Southern African Development Community)," Tsvangirai angrily told a news conference in Harare. ...

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