Hollande doesn't rule out Syria 'military option'

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• Hollande doesn't rule out Syria 'military option'
• Many bridges in Puerto Rico considered risky
• Floods transform Colorado's 'Gore-Tex Vortex'
• Bombings and shootings across Iraq kill at least 36 people: police
• Horner wins Vuelta as oldest grand tour champion
• Swiss rapist snared on Polish border after therapist murder
• Egypt says militants booby trap border with Gaza
• Assad government hails 'victory' in arms deal, troops attack
• Pettersen tops teen Ko to win Evian Championship
• 'Insidious' sequel scares up box-office success
• Todd Helton to retire after 17 years with Rockies
• Merkel allies win in Bavaria a week before German election
• New Miss America to be crowned Sunday night
• Syrian official: Chemical weapons deal a 'victory'
• After surviving Manziel, 'Bama remains No. 1
• Another female police officer shot in Afghanistan
• Police: Ohio mobile home fire kills man, 5 kids
• Alabama church marks 50th anniversary of bombing
• Flooding brings tales of rescues, improvisation
• Congo accuses Rwanda of 'kidnapping' soldier
• Serbia beats Canada to reach Davis Cup final
• Ariz. mom booked in Calif. death of children
• Phylicia Rashad takes on directing role
• Parts of NM brace for more rain, clean up begins
• Merkel allies appear to triumph in Bavaria
• Lawmakers debate whether US was outfoxed on Syria
• 2 bystanders wounded in Manhattan police shooting
• Hurricane Ingrid, TS Manuel near Mexico, kill 12
• Russian TV host invites McCain on popular talk show
• Portugal faces another bailout review
• Norway's Suzann Pettersen wins Evian Championship
• Ariz. mom suspected of killing 2 kids in Calif.
• Social media erupts over French jeweller who killed thief
• Another woman missing and feared dead in Colorado floods
• Merkel's conservatives triumph in Bavarian vote
• Summers drops role as Citigroup consultant
• Obama says he and Iran's Rowhani swapped letters
• Bombings kill 58 in south and central Iraq
• Sidelined France still determined to go after Assad
• Kerry: threat of US force against Syria 'remains real'

Hollande doesn't rule out Syria 'military option' Posted: 15 Sep 2013 12:50 PM PDT PARIS (AP) — French President Francois Hollande hasn't ruled out the "military option" against Syria, as U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry flies to Paris for talks Monday on how to rid Syria of its chemical weapons stockpile.

Many bridges in Puerto Rico considered risky Posted: 15 Sep 2013 12:44 PM PDT SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico's salty ocean air is corroding dozens of bridges across the U.S. territory, continually weakening the structures and posing a challenge for officials trying to prioritize which ones to repair first.

Floods transform Colorado's 'Gore-Tex Vortex' Posted: 15 Sep 2013 12:44 PM PDT LYONS, Colo. (AP) — The cars that normally clog Main Street in Lyons on the way to Rocky Mountain National Park have been replaced by military supply trucks. Shop owners in Estes Park hurriedly cleared their wares in fear that the Big Thompson River will rise again. A plywood sign encouraged residents mucking out their homes to "Hang in there."

Bombings and shootings across Iraq kill at least 36 people: police Posted: 15 Sep 2013 12:43 PM PDT BAGHDAD (Reuters) - A wave of car bombs and shootings across Iraq killed at least 36 people on Sunday, police sources said. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attacks, which appeared coordinated, but Sunni Islamist insurgents, including an al Qaeda affiliate, have been regaining momentum in recent months. The civil war in neighboring Syria has aggravated sectarian divisions in Iraq, fraying an uneasy government coalition of Shi'ite, Sunni and ethnic Kurdish factions. ...

Horner wins Vuelta as oldest grand tour champion Posted: 15 Sep 2013 12:36 PM PDT MADRID (AP) — American Christopher Horner is getting the best results of his life at an age when most cyclists have already retired.

Swiss rapist snared on Polish border after therapist murder Posted: 15 Sep 2013 12:32 PM PDT A Swiss-French rapist suspected of killing his female therapist during a day release trip was on Sunday snared in Poland, after a four-day international manhunt in a case that has rocked Switzerland.

Egypt says militants booby trap border with Gaza Posted: 15 Sep 2013 12:28 PM PDT CAIRO (AP) — The Egyptian army has discovered a network of booby traps along its border with the Gaza Strip, a military spokesman said Sunday, as he criticized the Palestinian territory's Hamas rulers for poorly controlling their side of the border and urged them to reign in militant groups operating there.

Assad government hails 'victory' in arms deal, troops attack Posted: 15 Sep 2013 12:26 PM PDT By Oliver Holmes BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syria's government hailed as a "victory" a Russian-brokered deal that has averted U.S. strikes, while President Barack Obama defended a chemical weapons pact that the rebels fear has bolstered their enemy in the civil war. President Bashar al-Assad's jets and artillery hit rebel suburbs of the capital again on Sunday in an offensive that residents said began last week when Obama delayed air strikes in the face of opposition from Moscow and his own electorate. Speaking of the U.S. ...

Pettersen tops teen Ko to win Evian Championship Posted: 15 Sep 2013 12:24 PM PDT EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — Suzann Pettersen barely had time to hug her caddie before the Champagne started flowing in her direction.

'Insidious' sequel scares up box-office success Posted: 15 Sep 2013 12:24 PM PDT LOS ANGELES (AP) — Moviegoers had an appetite for fright this weekend, sending "Insidious: Chapter 2" to the top of the box office.

Todd Helton to retire after 17 years with Rockies Posted: 15 Sep 2013 12:17 PM PDT PHOENIX (AP) — Todd Helton has had enough.

Merkel allies win in Bavaria a week before German election Posted: 15 Sep 2013 12:16 PM PDT By Christiaan Hetzner MUNICH (Reuters) - Angela Merkel's allies swept to victory in a state election in Bavaria on Sunday, regaining the absolute assembly majority they lost in 2008 and providing a show of conservative strength for the chancellor a week before Germany goes to the polls. The Christian Social Union (CSU), sister party of Merkel's Christian Democrats (CDU), won 49 percent according to TV projections, putting them back more firmly in the saddle of the prosperous southern state they have governed for 56 years. ...

New Miss America to be crowned Sunday night Posted: 15 Sep 2013 12:07 PM PDT ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The finale of the Miss America pageant returns to Atlantic City on Sunday night, with plenty of drama to augment the glamour.

Syrian official: Chemical weapons deal a 'victory' Posted: 15 Sep 2013 12:00 PM PDT BEIRUT (AP) — A high-ranking Syrian official called the U.S.-Russian agreement on securing Syria's chemical weapons a "victory" for President Bashar Assad's regime, but the U.S. warned Sunday "the threat of force is real" if Damascus fails to carry out the plan.

After surviving Manziel, 'Bama remains No. 1 Posted: 15 Sep 2013 11:51 AM PDT Breaking down The Associated Press college football poll after Week 2 of the regular season.

Another female police officer shot in Afghanistan Posted: 15 Sep 2013 11:46 AM PDT KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) — Gunmen shot the top female police officer in a troubled southern Afghan province Sunday, leaving her facing possible paralysis just months after her predecessor was killed, government and hospital authorities said. It was the latest in a series of attacks on prominent women in Afghanistan, where just 1 percent of the police force is female.

Police: Ohio mobile home fire kills man, 5 kids Posted: 15 Sep 2013 11:45 AM PDT TIFFIN, Ohio (AP) — A fire swept through a mobile home Sunday morning, killing a man and five young children, police said.

Alabama church marks 50th anniversary of bombing Posted: 15 Sep 2013 11:43 AM PDT BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Hundreds of people black and white, many holding hands, filled an Alabama church that was bombed by the Ku Klux Klan 50 years ago Sunday to mark the anniversary of the blast that killed four little girls and became a landmark moment in the civil rights struggle.

Flooding brings tales of rescues, improvisation Posted: 15 Sep 2013 11:43 AM PDT BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — As people came down from the flooded foothills of the Colorado Rockies, they brought tales of dramatic rescues, heartbreaking loss and neighbors coming together to protect their families and homes. Here are a few of their stories:

Congo accuses Rwanda of 'kidnapping' soldier Posted: 15 Sep 2013 11:40 AM PDT KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congolese officials accused Rwandan soldiers of detaining a sergeant from Congo's army near the two countries' shared border Sunday, a move they described as a "provocation."

Serbia beats Canada to reach Davis Cup final Posted: 15 Sep 2013 11:39 AM PDT BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia reached the Davis Cup final Sunday after Janko Tipsarevic won the decisive singles match against Vasek Pospisil to clinch a 3-2 victory over Canada.

Ariz. mom booked in Calif. death of children Posted: 15 Sep 2013 11:34 AM PDT SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — Two children found dead in a Southern California hotel room after their suicidal mother crashed her car outside a shopping complex were a 13-year-old boy and a 10-year-old girl, a police spokesman said Sunday.

Phylicia Rashad takes on directing role Posted: 15 Sep 2013 11:33 AM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Phylicia Rashad is best known for starring roles on stage and television, but as a director she'll commemorate a historic moment that helped spur the civil rights movement.

Parts of NM brace for more rain, clean up begins Posted: 15 Sep 2013 12:56 PM PDT ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Another round of rainfall moved across New Mexico on Sunday, renewing the threat of heavy runoff from already saturated soils and flooding in low areas as residents faced a major cleanup effort from damage left in the wake of days of relentless rain.

Merkel allies appear to triumph in Bavaria Posted: 15 Sep 2013 11:09 AM PDT BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative allies triumphed in Bavaria's state election Sunday, according to projections, though her partners in government suffered a painful setback just a week before Germany's national vote.

Lawmakers debate whether US was outfoxed on Syria Posted: 15 Sep 2013 11:07 AM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers assessing the agreement on Syria's chemical weapons argued Sunday about whether President Barack Obama was outfoxed by the Russians and had lost leverage in trying to end the civil war, or whether his threat of military action propelled the breakthrough.

2 bystanders wounded in Manhattan police shooting Posted: 15 Sep 2013 10:59 AM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Two police officers fired on a man who was acting erratically and dodging cars on a busy Manhattan street Saturday night, wounding two bystanders and sending people running for cover, authorities said.

Hurricane Ingrid, TS Manuel near Mexico, kill 12 Posted: 15 Sep 2013 10:50 AM PDT ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Flooding and landslides unleashed by Hurricane Ingrid and Tropical Storm Manuel have claimed at least a dozen lives in Mexico and sparked the evacuations of thousands of people even before the weather systems had made landfall on the country's east and west coasts.

Russian TV host invites McCain on popular talk show Posted: 15 Sep 2013 10:45 AM PDT A Russian state television presenter said Sunday he had invited US Senator John McCain to appear on his chat show to discuss his views on Syria.

Portugal faces another bailout review Posted: 15 Sep 2013 10:38 AM PDT International auditors arrive in Lisbon on Monday to begin an eighth evaluation of Portugal's economy under its 78-billion-euro bailout as government austerity measures get bogged down and borrowing costs soar.

Norway's Suzann Pettersen wins Evian Championship Posted: 15 Sep 2013 10:30 AM PDT EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — Suzann Pettersen of Norway beat teenage star Lydia Ko of New Zealand by two shots to win the Evian Championship on Sunday and clinch the second major title of her career.

Ariz. mom suspected of killing 2 kids in Calif. Posted: 15 Sep 2013 10:25 AM PDT SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — An Arizona woman who was arrested on suspicion of killing her son and daughter and then crashing her car into an electrical box in an apparent suicide attempt had a propane tank in her vehicle and tried to choke herself with a rope or belt as rescuers approached, a police spokesman said Sunday.

Social media erupts over French jeweller who killed thief Posted: 15 Sep 2013 10:25 AM PDT A French jeweller who shot dead a teenage robber last week has sparked an intense national debate in France, with a Facebook page supporting him attracting more than 1.4 million "likes".

Another woman missing and feared dead in Colorado floods Posted: 15 Sep 2013 10:22 AM PDT By Keith Coffman DENVER (Reuters) - Colorado officials warned on Sunday the death toll from the week's severe flooding could rise as it was confirmed that a second person was missing and presumed dead, in addition to four deaths previously verified. The 80-year-old woman had been at home with an injury when the building in which she lived was destroyed, the Larimer County sheriff's office said on its Twitter feed on Sunday. Previously, authorities had confirmed that a 60-year-old woman was missing and presumed dead after witnesses said they saw her mountain home swept away. ...

Merkel's conservatives triumph in Bavarian vote Posted: 15 Sep 2013 10:16 AM PDT BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative allies triumphed in Bavaria's state election Sunday, though her partners in government suffered a painful setback just a week before Germany's national vote, projections showed.

Summers drops role as Citigroup consultant Posted: 15 Sep 2013 10:14 AM PDT Former treasury secretary Larry Summers has stopped working as a consultant for Citigroup while he is under consideration to be the next Federal Reserve chairman, Citigroup said Sunday.

Obama says he and Iran's Rowhani swapped letters Posted: 15 Sep 2013 10:06 AM PDT Barack Obama has revealed an exchange of letters with Iran's new President Hassan Rowhani but warned his reluctance to strike Syria should not devalue US threats of force to thwart an Iranian nuclear bomb.

Bombings kill 58 in south and central Iraq Posted: 15 Sep 2013 10:02 AM PDT BAGHDAD (AP) — A wave of car bombings and other attacks in Iraq killed at least 58 people in mostly Shiite-majority cities on Sunday, another bloody reminder of the government's failure to stem the surge of violence that is feeding sectarian tensions.

Sidelined France still determined to go after Assad Posted: 15 Sep 2013 09:59 AM PDT Sidelined from the US-Russia negotiations on chemical weapons, France is determined that demands for President Bashar al-Assad to be tried for war crimes do not drop off the rapidly shifting international agenda.

Kerry: threat of US force against Syria 'remains real' Posted: 15 Sep 2013 09:57 AM PDT The threat of US military action against Syria remains "real", Washington's top diplomat said on Sunday a day after striking a deal with Russia to destroy Damascus's chemical weapons stockpile.

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