Obama holds Martin Luther King as personal hero

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• Obama holds Martin Luther King as personal hero
• New photos show marathon bomb suspect's surrender
• US seeks to delay airline-merger trial until March
• Wozniacki, Kvitova survive Asian tests to advance
• US stocks sink as West says ready to punish Syria
• Wal-Mart expands benefits to domestic partners
• Cowboys looking to break 8-8 rut, playoff drought
• Fort Hood gunman won't call witnesses, testify
• Panthers place RB Jonathan Stewart on PUP list
• Momentum grows for military action against Syria
• Redskins' RG3 could get OK from doctor on Thursday
• NOAA: Virus likely causing dolphin deaths
• Ga. mother testifies against accused baby shooter
• Biden: No doubt Syrian regime used chem weapons
• Sprint eliminating 800 customer-service jobs
• Vt. man pleads guilty to kidnapping, killing niece
• Zimmerman will ask Fla. to pay some bills
• Arias' attorneys want venue change for sentencing
• Oil climbs above $109 a barrel on Syrian crisis
• President says deposits haircut kept Cyprus in eurozone
• National tax cut battle turns intense in Missouri
• New ambulances, paramedics for struggling DC dept.
• Some Microsoft insiders could be CEO candidates
• U.S. seeking $6 billion from JPMorgan to settle mortgage claims: source
• No. 7 Kvitova needs 3 sets to advance at US Open
• Mounting tensions with Syria sink US stocks
• Bayern drop first points of season
• Study: Waivers leave behind at-risk students
• Fort Hood gunman won't talk before sentencing
• Cuba reports 163 new cholera cases
• Pirates acquire Byrd, Buck from Mets
• The top iPhone and iPad apps on App Store
• The top 10 songs and albums on the iTunes Store
• Man mauled by grizzly in Alaska recounts attack
• Some school districts quit healthier lunch program
• Caroline Kennedy to join March on Washington rally
• Judge weighs request to dismiss Earhart suit
• This time, long odds for GOP in NYC mayor's race
• No. 7 Texas A&M mum about Manziel's status
• 2 more NM counties give same-sex licenses

Obama holds Martin Luther King as personal hero Posted: 27 Aug 2013 01:05 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Barack Obama was 2 years old and growing up in Hawaii when Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Fifty years later, the nation's first black president will stand as the most high-profile example of the racial progress King espoused, delivering remarks Wednesday at a nationwide commemoration of the 1963 demonstration for jobs, economic justice and racial equality.

New photos show marathon bomb suspect's surrender Posted: 27 Aug 2013 01:11 PM PDT BOSTON (AP) — More photos showing the Boston Marathon bombing suspect's surrender have been released.

US seeks to delay airline-merger trial until March Posted: 27 Aug 2013 01:11 PM PDT DALLAS (AP) — The U.S. government wants to wait until March for a trial on its lawsuit aimed at blocking the merger of American Airlines and US Airways.

Wozniacki, Kvitova survive Asian tests to advance Posted: 27 Aug 2013 01:10 PM PDT Former Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova and 2009 US Open runner-up Caroline Wozniacki withstood challenges from tenacious Asian rivals to reach the second round of the US Open on Tuesday.

US stocks sink as West says ready to punish Syria Posted: 27 Aug 2013 01:09 PM PDT US stocks plunged Tuesday as the West moved closer to punitive military action against Syria for its alleged use of chemical weapons in a devastating attack on civilians.

Wal-Mart expands benefits to domestic partners Posted: 27 Aug 2013 01:05 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Wal-Mart Stores Inc. says it now will extend its health care benefits to its U.S. workers' domestic partners, including those of the same sex.

Cowboys looking to break 8-8 rut, playoff drought Posted: 27 Aug 2013 01:04 PM PDT ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Tony Romo slammed his helmet on a cart and screamed at nobody in particular during an embarrassing flurry of turnovers in a preseason game.

Fort Hood gunman won't call witnesses, testify Posted: 27 Aug 2013 01:02 PM PDT FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — The Army psychiatrist who killed 13 people at Fort Hood decided not to call witnesses or testify Tuesday during his trial's penalty phase, which is his last chance to plead for his life before the jury begins deliberating whether to sentence him to death.

Panthers place RB Jonathan Stewart on PUP list Posted: 27 Aug 2013 01:00 PM PDT CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers coach Ron Rivera says the team has placed Jonathan Stewart on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, meaning the veteran running back will miss at least the first six weeks of the season.

Momentum grows for military action against Syria Posted: 27 Aug 2013 12:56 PM PDT DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Momentum appeared to build Tuesday for Western military action against Syria, with the U.S. and France saying they are in position for a strike, while the government in Damascus vowed to use all possible measures to repel it.

Redskins' RG3 could get OK from doctor on Thursday Posted: 27 Aug 2013 12:56 PM PDT ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Robert Griffin III could get the all-clear to play in the regular season when he meets with his surgeon Thursday night.

NOAA: Virus likely causing dolphin deaths Posted: 27 Aug 2013 12:56 PM PDT NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Federal officials identified a virus Tuesday as the likely reason hundreds of bottlenose dolphins died along the East Coast, but they say there's little they can do to stop the deaths.

Ga. mother testifies against accused baby shooter Posted: 27 Aug 2013 12:54 PM PDT MARIETTA, Ga. (AP) — The mother of a baby who was fatally shot in his stroller in coastal Georgia testified at a man's murder trial Tuesday that she threw her arms across her baby, trying to save him.

Biden: No doubt Syrian regime used chem weapons Posted: 27 Aug 2013 12:52 PM PDT HOUSTON (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden says there is no doubt that Syrian President Bashar Assad's (bah-SHAR' AH'-sahd) government is responsible for the heinous use of chemical weapons.

Sprint eliminating 800 customer-service jobs Posted: 27 Aug 2013 12:51 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Sprint is eliminating about 800 customer service jobs because fewer people are calling its centers, the company said Tuesday. With growth in other parts of the business, however, Sprint said it expects the company's work force to remain at about 40,000.

Vt. man pleads guilty to kidnapping, killing niece Posted: 27 Aug 2013 12:51 PM PDT BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont man pleaded guilty Tuesday to kidnapping, sexually assaulting and killing his 12-year-old niece in an elaborate ruse involving a fake pool party and phony evidence to manipulate authorities into thinking she was killed by someone she met online.

Zimmerman will ask Fla. to pay some bills Posted: 27 Aug 2013 12:47 PM PDT ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — George Zimmerman's attorney is going to ask the state of Florida to pay for some of his client's non-lawyer legal bills.

Arias' attorneys want venue change for sentencing Posted: 27 Aug 2013 12:46 PM PDT PHOENIX (AP) — Lawyers for convicted killer Jodi Arias want her new sentencing moved out of the Phoenix metropolitan area because of excessive publicity.

Oil climbs above $109 a barrel on Syrian crisis Posted: 27 Aug 2013 12:39 PM PDT The price of oil closed above $109 a barrel, its highest level in a year and a half, as the U.S. edged closer to intervening in Syria's civil war.

President says deposits haircut kept Cyprus in eurozone Posted: 27 Aug 2013 12:38 PM PDT Cyprus's president said Tuesday that without a controversial haircut on bank deposits to secure an international bailout, the island would have found itself bankrupt and out of the eurozone.

National tax cut battle turns intense in Missouri Posted: 27 Aug 2013 12:37 PM PDT JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Millions of dollars spent broadcasting ads. Alarming fliers and phone calls targeting homes. Politicians barnstorming from one press conference to the next.

New ambulances, paramedics for struggling DC dept. Posted: 27 Aug 2013 12:36 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The beleaguered fire and EMS department in the nation's capital is adding new paramedics and ambulances to its ranks, but the new hires and equipment still leave the District of Columbia well short of the staffing levels in similar-sized cities.

Some Microsoft insiders could be CEO candidates Posted: 27 Aug 2013 12:36 PM PDT SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp has a stable of senior executives who could be contenders to succeed Chief Executive Steve Ballmer, even though outsiders have sparked the most discussion so far. After Ballmer's surprise announcement on Friday that he would retire within a year, the board's lead independent director John Thompson, who heads the search for the new CEO, said the planned transformation of the software giant into a fast-moving 'devices and services' company is still on track. ...

U.S. seeking $6 billion from JPMorgan to settle mortgage claims: source Posted: 27 Aug 2013 12:35 PM PDT (Reuters) - U.S. government housing finance authorities are pressing JPMorgan Chase & Co for at least $6 billion to settle lawsuits over bonds backed by subprime mortgages, according to a person familiar with the matter. The company is arguing that it should pay less to settle the claims by the U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency, according to the source, who was not authorized to speak for attribution. The FHFA sued JPMorgan over some $33 billion of securities two years ago and also sued 16 other financial institutions. ...

No. 7 Kvitova needs 3 sets to advance at US Open Posted: 27 Aug 2013 12:34 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Petra Kvitova likes the calm of Wimbledon, where she won her only Grand Slam title in 2011.

Mounting tensions with Syria sink US stocks Posted: 27 Aug 2013 12:34 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Fears of an escalating conflict in Syria rippled across financial markets on Tuesday, sinking stocks, lifting gold and pushing the price of oil to the highest in a year and a half.

Bayern drop first points of season Posted: 27 Aug 2013 12:33 PM PDT European champions Bayern Munich, perhaps with one eye on Friday's Super Cup clash with Europa League-winners Chelsea, dropped their first points of the Bundesliga season in a 1-1 draw at Freiburg on Tuesday.

Study: Waivers leave behind at-risk students Posted: 27 Aug 2013 12:31 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of at-risk students could fall through the cracks as the Education Department gives states permission to ignore parts of No Child Left Behind, according to a study education advocates released Tuesday.

Fort Hood gunman won't talk before sentencing Posted: 27 Aug 2013 12:28 PM PDT FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — The Army psychiatrist who killed 13 people at Fort Hood won't be addressing jurors before they decide whether to sentence him to death.

Cuba reports 163 new cholera cases Posted: 27 Aug 2013 12:28 PM PDT HAVANA (AP) — Cuba has reported a cholera outbreak to international health monitors, with 163 new cases this year associated with three provinces.

Pirates acquire Byrd, Buck from Mets Posted: 27 Aug 2013 12:27 PM PDT PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired outfielder Marlon Byrd and catcher John Buck from the New York Mets on Tuesday, hoping the veterans can bolster a struggling offense as the franchise vies for its first playoff berth in 21 years.

The top iPhone and iPad apps on App Store Posted: 27 Aug 2013 12:23 PM PDT App Store Official Charts for the week ending Aug. 26, 2013:

The top 10 songs and albums on the iTunes Store Posted: 27 Aug 2013 12:19 PM PDT iTunes' Official Music Charts for the week ending Aug. 26, 2013:

Man mauled by grizzly in Alaska recounts attack Posted: 27 Aug 2013 12:15 PM PDT ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A man who recently was mauled by a grizzly bear near northern Alaska's remote Brooks Range said he recognized the animal that left him with broken teeth and a deep gash in his arm from his guide trips.

Some school districts quit healthier lunch program Posted: 27 Aug 2013 12:12 PM PDT After just one year, some schools around the country are dropping out of the healthier new federal lunch program, complaining that so many students turned up their noses at meals packed with whole grains, fruits and vegetables that the cafeterias were losing money.

Caroline Kennedy to join March on Washington rally Posted: 27 Aug 2013 12:09 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Caroline Kennedy is joining the lineup of speakers commemorating the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial.

Judge weighs request to dismiss Earhart suit Posted: 27 Aug 2013 12:09 PM PDT CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — A federal judge said Tuesday he plans to rule soon on a request to dismiss a lawsuit by a Wyoming man who claims he was defrauded when he donated money to search for the plane of Amelia Earhart after it had already been discovered in the South Pacific.

This time, long odds for GOP in NYC mayor's race Posted: 27 Aug 2013 12:07 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — New York City is one of the nation's most liberal cities, yet the Republican Party has won the last five mayoral elections.

No. 7 Texas A&M mum about Manziel's status Posted: 27 Aug 2013 12:05 PM PDT COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Will Johnny Manziel play on Saturday when No. 7 Texas A&M opens the season at Rice amid allegations that he received payment for autographs?

2 more NM counties give same-sex licenses Posted: 27 Aug 2013 11:58 AM PDT ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — More than 100 people lined up in Albuquerque Tuesday as the clerk in New Mexico's most populous county began issuing marriage licenses to gay and lesbian couples.

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