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House OKs bill aimed at improving drug safety

House OKs bill aimed at improving drug safety

House OKs bill aimed at improving drug safety

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 01:02 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has approved legislation aimed at improving the safety of drugs made by compounding pharmacies, which mix customized medicines.

No. 12 Gamecocks rally in 2nd half, beat UCF 28-25

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 01:00 PM PDT

South Carolina quarterback Dylan Thompson (17) throws a pass over Central Florida linebacker Troy Gray (57) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013.(AP Photo/John Raoux)ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Mike Davis rushed 26 times for 167 yards and three touchdowns, as No. 12 South Carolina overcame an injury to its starting quarterback, four turnovers and a 10-0 halftime deficit to beat UCF 28-25 on Saturday.

Deadline nearing, GOP seeks health care delay

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 12:57 PM PDT

House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, arrives at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013. Heat is building on balkanized Republicans, who are convening the House this weekend in hopes of preventing a government shutdown but remain under tea party pressure to battle on and use a must-do funding bill to derail all or part of President Barack Obama's health care law. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)WASHINGTON (AP) — Locked in a deepening struggle with President Barack Obama, House Republicans demanded a one-year delay in major parts of the nation's new health care law and permanent repeal of a tax on medical devices Saturday as the price for preventing a partial government shutdown threatened for early Tuesday.

Top Senate Dem: House GOP Obamacare plan won't fly

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 12:54 PM PDT

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., foreground, and Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y. , stand next to a countdown clock indicating three days to go before the federal government is due to run out of money, Friday, Sept. 27, 2013, during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, after passing a stopgap spending bill to keep the government running, but stripped of the defund "Obamacare" language, as crafted by House Republicans. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate's top Democrat says his chamber will reject a new House Republican plan to avert a partial government shutdown.

Norwegian Air Shuttle grounds Boeing 787

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 12:50 PM PDT

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA on Saturday became the latest airline to ground a Boeing 787 so that officials from the American company can examine what appears to be a technical problem.

Congress voted before to repeal medical device tax

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 12:49 PM PDT

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Va., walks out of a Republican caucus at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013. Lawmakers from both parties urged one another in a rare weekend session to give ground in their fight over preventing a federal shutdown, with the midnight Monday deadline fast approaching. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers on both sides of the Capitol already have overwhelmingly rejected the medical device tax that House Republicans insist on repealing as a condition for keeping the government open. It's just that those earlier votes didn't count.

Bitter-sweet victory for South Africa rugby

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 12:47 PM PDT

Flip van der Merwe of South Africa (C) catches the ball during the 2013 Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Australia at the Newlands Stadium on September 28, 2013 in Cape Town, South AfricaCape Town (AFP) - South Africa achieved a bitter-sweet 28-8 Rugby Championship victory over Australia Saturday at Newlands in Cape Town.

Sudan police fire on funeral march, protesters say

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 12:41 PM PDT

Sudanese men pray over the body of Salah Sanhory, 26, who was killed on Friday Sept. 27, 2013 by security forces, during his funeral in Khartoum, Sudan, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013. The regime of President Omar al-Bashir is trying to stop public anger over fuel price hikes from turning into an Arab Spring-style uprising against his 24-year rule. But a crackdown by security forces appears to be fueling the unrest. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Sudanese security forces in pickup trucks opened fire on Saturday on hundreds of mourners marching after the funeral of a protester killed a day earlier, the latest violence in a week of demonstrations calling for the ouster of longtime President Omar al-Bashir.

Shoe thrown as Rouhani home after historic Obama call

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 12:32 PM PDT

Iranian president Hassan Rouhani is protected by bodyguards as his motorcade draw out of Tehran's Mehrabad Airport upon his arrival from New York, on September 28, 2013Tehran (AFP) - A shoe was thrown at Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's motorcade Saturday as he arrived home to a mixed reception after his historic call with US President Barack Obama.

Italian government breaks up after Berlusconi pulls out ministers

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 12:30 PM PDT

Silvio Berlusconi waves to supporters next to PDL Secretary Angelino Alfano in downtown RomeBy Catherine Hornby and Antonella Cinelli ROME (Reuters) - Italian center-right leader Silvio Berlusconi pulled his ministers out of the cabinet on Saturday, effectively bringing down the government of Prime Minister Enrico Letta and leaving the euro-zone's third-largest economy in chaos. Talks will now start to find a new parliamentary majority to back a new cabinet and avoid going back to elections just seven months after the last one. ...

AP Sources: Mets, Collins close to extension

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 12:29 PM PDT

New York Mets David Wright (5) is escorted off the field by New York Mets manager Terry Collins after Wright was hit by a pitch in the third inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Citi Field in New York, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul J. Bereswill)NEW YORK (AP) — Three people with knowledge of the situation tell The Associated Press that Terry Collins is close to an agreement to remain manager of the New York Mets.

Pence, Giants strike $90 million, 5-year deal

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 12:24 PM PDT

San Francisco Giants center fielder Gregor Blanco (7), center fielder Angel Pagan, rear, and right fielder Hunter Pence celebrate after the Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers in a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013. The Giants won 6-4. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Hunter Pence and the San Francisco Giants have reached a tentative agreement on a $90 million, five-year contract, pending a physical.

Berlusconi ministers resign; Italy gov't in crisis

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 12:23 PM PDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Aug. 4, 2013 file photo, former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi addresses supporters during a demonstration in front of his residence in Rome. Government ministers in former Premier Silvio Berlusconi's political party have announced Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013 their intention to resign their posts, a move that raises tension in the uneasy coalition government and increases the possibility of early elections. Vice Premier Angelino Alfano's spokeswoman said Saturday the five ministers from Berlusconi's center-right People of Freedom Party have decided to submit their resignations. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, Files)MILAN (AP) — Italy's fragile coalition government was pushed into a full-fledged crisis Saturday after five ministers from former Premier Silvio Berlusconi's political party announced their resignations.

Syria vows to abide by UN resolution

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 12:22 PM PDT

In this image taken from Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, video obtained from the Sham News Network, Syrian opposition fighters fire at government forces near Daraa customs in Daraa al-Balad, Syria. Russia offered on Thursday to provide troops to guard facilities where Syria's chemical weapons would be destroyed, as U.N. inspectors prepared to continue their probe on the use of such agents in the country's civil war. (AP Photo/Sham News Network via AP video)BEIRUT (AP) — Syria's prime minister says Damascus will fully cooperate with U.N. inspectors charged with destroying the country's chemical weapons stockpile.

Arsenal pull away as Manchester giants slump

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 12:11 PM PDT

Swansea City's Spanish midfielder Miguel Michu (L) challenges Arsenal's German forward Serge Gnabry during the English Premier League football match between Swansea City and Arsenal at the Liberty Stadium in Swansea on September 28, 2013London (AFP) - Arsenal inched clear at the top of the Premier League on Saturday after Manchester United sensationally crashed at home to West Bromwich Albion and Manchester City lost at Aston Villa.

US-Iran: Breakthrough after decades of silence

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 12:09 PM PDT

President Barack Obama arrives in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, Sept. 27, 2013, to deliver a statement on the budget and foreign policy. The president announced that he spoke with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani by phone, and urged Congress to pass a government funding bill. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)WASHINGTON (AP) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani was ending his visit to the United States and inching through New York's notorious traffic when the call came from President Barack Obama in the Oval Office.

Greek far-right leader, other legislators arrested

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 12:03 PM PDT

Leader of the extreme far-right Golden Dawn party Nikos Michaloliakos, center, is escorted by anti-terror police as he exits Greek Police headquarters, in Athens, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013. Police arrested the leader of Greece's extreme-right Golden Dawn party and other top members on Saturday, in an escalation of a government crackdown after a fatal stabbing allegedly committed by a supporter. It is the first time since 1974 that sitting members of Parliament have been arrested. (AP Photo/Fosphotos/Angeliki Panagiotou)ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The leader of Greece's extreme-right Golden Dawn party and four other of its parliamentarians were formally charged Saturday with membership in a criminal organization with intent to commit crimes, in an escalation of a government crackdown after a fatal stabbing blamed on a supporter.

Clashes in eastern Lebanon kill at least 3

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 12:03 PM PDT

A Lebanese gunman fires his weapon during clashes that erupted between Hezbollah fighters and residents, in Lebanon's eastern city of Baalbek, Lebanon, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013. The officials said the shooting occurred around noon at a Hezbollah checkpoint in the city, a stronghold of the militant group, leaving several dead and wounded. (AP Photo)BEIRUT (AP) — Gunbattles between Hezbollah fighters and residents of a city in eastern Lebanon killed at least three people and wounded six others Saturday, officials and residents said.

No. 2 US nuke commander suspended amid probe

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 12:00 PM PDT

This image provided by the U.S. Navy shows Navy Vice Adm. Tim Giardina in a Nov. 11, 2011, photo. The U.S. strategic Command, the military command in charge of all U.S. nuclear warfighting forces says it has suspended its No. 2 commander, Giardina, for unspecific reasons, and he is under investigation by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service. (AP Photo/U.S. Navy)WASHINGTON (AP) — The No. 2 officer at the military command in charge of all U.S. nuclear war-fighting forces has been suspended and is under investigation by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service for issues related to gambling, officials said Saturday.

Dortmund stay top after routing 10-man Freiburg

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 11:57 AM PDT

Dortmund's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Freiburg's Swiss forward Admir Mehmedi vie for the ball on September 28, 2013Berlin (AFP) - Borussia Dortmund consolidated their place at the top of the Bundesliga with a 5-0 rout of 10-man Freiburg on Saturday.

Suicide bombers target northern Mali military camp

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 11:56 AM PDT

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Suicide bombers blew up their vehicle near a military camp in Mali's northern city of Timbuktu, killing two civilians and wounding seven people, the camp's commander said Saturday.

Pence, Giants agree to tentative 5-year deal

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 11:52 AM PDT

San Francisco Giants center fielder Gregor Blanco (7), center fielder Angel Pagan, rear, and right fielder Hunter Pence celebrate after the Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers in a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013. The Giants won 6-4. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Hunter Pence and the San Francisco Giants have tentatively agreed to a five-year contract, pending a physical.

Radio problems cited in deaths of 19 firefighters

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 11:44 AM PDT

FILE - In this Sunday, June 30, 2013, file photo, the Yarnell Hill Fire burns in Glenn Ilah near Yarnell, Ariz. Investigators are set to release a report Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013, on the deaths of 19 elite firefighters in Arizona, nearly three months after the crew became trapped by flames in a brush-choked canyon north of Phoenix. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Kadlubowski, File)PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) — A three-month investigation into the June deaths of 19 firefighters killed while battling an Arizona blaze cites poor communication between the men and support staff, and reveals that an airtanker carrying flame retardant was hovering overhead as the firefighters died.

Dodger fan stabbing suspect released from SF jail

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 11:43 AM PDT

This 2013 photo released by the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office shows Jonathan Denver. Denver, who was fatally stabbed during a confrontation after a Los Angeles Dodgers-San Francisco Giants baseball game in San Francisco, was the son of one of a Dodgers security guard, the team said Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013. San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr said two people were in custody, and one of them will face homicide charges. (AP Photo/Mendocino County Sheriff's Office)SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The man suspected in the stabbing death of a Los Angeles Dodgers fan after a Dodgers-Giants game in San Francisco has been released from jail as prosecutors seek more evidence before deciding whether to file charges, authorities said.

Italian PM Letta accuses Berlusconi of 'huge lie'

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 11:40 AM PDT

ROME (Reuters) - Prime Minister Enrico Letta accused center-right leader Silvio Berlusconi on Saturday of telling Italians a "huge lie" by claiming the cabinet's failure to pass measures to avert a rise in sales tax was the reason for pulling out of the government. The statement came after Berlusconi, battling moves to expel him from parliament following a tax fraud conviction, pulled ministers from his center-right party out of the cabinet, effectively bringing down Letta's fragile coalition of left and right. ...

Pastor shot, killed during La. church service

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 11:38 AM PDT

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — A Louisiana pastor was fatally shot as he preached to a crowd of more than 60 during a revival service Friday night, and a suspect has been arrested, law enforcement officials said.

Ex-soldier pleads not guilty in DEA killing plot

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 11:37 AM PDT

Joseph Manuel Hunter, left, is led by Thai police commandos to Police Aviation Division after being arrested, in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013. Thai police said they arrested the American man wanted by the U.S. for allegedly running a drug trafficking network that spanned Asia and the United States. Hunter was arrested Wednesday on the resort island of Phuket as part of a sting operation launched at the request of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)NEW YORK (AP) — A former U.S. solder nicknamed Rambo pleaded not guilty Saturday to charges he plotted with phony Colombian drug traffickers to kill a federal agent for $800,000.

NY kid gives grand slam ball back to Rodriguez

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 11:20 AM PDT

NEW YORK (AP) — The 12-year-old fan who retrieved Alex Rodriguez's record 24th career grand slam ball from the stands at Yankee Stadium says he gave it back because he felt the slugger had "worked hard" for the feat and deserved it.

Norwegian Air Shuttle grounds Dreamliner

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 11:18 AM PDT

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA on Saturday became the latest airline to ground a Boeing 787 Dreamliner so that officials from the American company can examine what appears to be a technical problem.

Egypt foreign minister wants nuke-free Middle East

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 11:16 AM PDT

Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy speaks during the 68th session of the General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Egypt's interim foreign minister has called for a nuclear-free Middle East in his address to world leaders at the United Nations.

Royal Mint coins to mark Prince George christening

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 11:11 AM PDT

FILE - Britain's Prince William, right, and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge hold the Prince of Cambridge, in this Tuesday July 23, 2013, file photo as they pose for the media outside St. Mary's Hospital's exclusive Lindo Wing in London where the Duchess gave birth on Monday July 22. Kensington Palace announced Friday Sept 27 2013 that their son Prince George will be christened on Oct. 23 by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby at Chapel Royal at St. James's Palace. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, file)LONDON (AP) — The christening of Prince William and Kate's firstborn, Prince George, will be marked with a set of commemorative coins, the Royal Mint said Saturday.

U.S. Republicans reject Senate bid to avoid government shutdown

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 10:57 AM PDT

By Caren Bohan and Kim Dixon WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government edged closer to a shutdown Saturday as Republicans in the House of Representatives promised to reject an emergency spending bill approved by the Senate and push instead for a one year delay of President Barack Obama's healthcare reform law. In the latest round of high-stakes brinkmanship between Democrats and Republicans, Republican leaders said after a closed-door meeting that the House would vote on Saturday afternoon on their latest plan to scuttle the healthcare law, known as "Obamacare. ...

Dutchwoman Vos defends world road race title

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 10:52 AM PDT

Gold medalist Marianne Vos of the Netherlands competes in the Elite Women Road Race of the UCI Road World Championships on September 28, 2013 in Florence, ItalyFLORENCE (Italy) (AFP) - Olympic champion Marianne Vos outclassed her rivals to claim her third gold in the women's road race at the world cycling championships on Saturday.

Kenya blasts US over updated travel warning

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 10:47 AM PDT

In new video made available Saturday Sept. 28, 2013, showing undercover police officers and police with guns asking shoppers caught up in the mall to leave with their hands up as they crouch on the ground for cover, in the Westgate Mall in Kenyan capital Nairobi Saturday Sept. 21, 2013. In the new footage made available Saturday from the Sept. 21, 2013, attack on the Westgate Mall undercover policemen and soldiers order civilians in the mall to put their hands up and searched suspects for possible weapons during the siege as terrified shoppers made their way to exits, during a terror attack that killed at least 67 and injured 175 with 59 still missing according to the Kenyan Red Cross. (AP Photo) TV OUTNAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya on Saturday sharply criticized a decision by the United States to reissue a travel advisory for the country in the wake of the deadly attack on an upscale mall in the capital Nairobi, highlighting fears that the assault could hurt the East African nation's lucrative tourism industry.

New House GOP bill delays health law by 1 year

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 10:45 AM PDT

House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, arrives at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013. Heat is building on balkanized Republicans, who are convening the House this weekend in hopes of preventing a government shutdown but remain under tea party pressure to battle on and use a must-do funding bill to derail all or part of President Barack Obama's health care law. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans on Saturday pushed the government to the edge of a partial shutdown next week, insisting that President Barack Obama's health care law be delayed a year in defiance of White House and the Democratic-controlled Senate.

Margaret Thatcher's ashes buried in London

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 10:44 AM PDT

Reverend Richard Whittington, foreground centre, carries an oak casket containing the ashes of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, followed by her daughter Carol, son Mark, centre left and his wife Sarah, centre left, after leaving the chapel, at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London, Saturday Sept. 28, 2013. The country's first female prime minister died aged 87 on April 8, following a stroke. Her ashes will be laid to rest in the grounds of the hospital. (AP Photo/PA, John Stillwell) UNITED KINGDOM OUTLONDON (AP) — Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's ashes have been laid to rest in London at a service attended by her family and closest friends.

Berlusconi ministers say they will resign

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 10:40 AM PDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013 file photo, former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi arrives in his private residence, in Rome. Government ministers in former Premier Silvio Berlusconi's political party have announced Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013 their intention to resign their posts, a move that raises tension in the uneasy coalition government and increases the possibility of early elections. Vice Premier Angelino Alfano's spokeswoman said Saturday the five ministers from Berlusconi's center-right People of Freedom Party have decided to submit their resignations. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, Files)MILAN (AP) — Government ministers in former Premier Silvio Berlusconi's political party announced on Saturday their intention to resign their posts, a move that raises tension in the fragile coalition government and increases the possibility of early elections.

Greek police arrest leader, lawmakers of far-right Golden Dawn

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 10:40 AM PDT

Far-right Golden Dawn party leader Mihaloliakos is escorted by anti-terrorism police officers as he leaves the Greek police headquarters in AthensBy Renee Maltezou and Harry Papachristou ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek police arrested the leader and more than a dozen senior members and lawmakers from the far-right Golden Dawn party on Saturday after the killing of an anti-fascist rapper by a party supporter triggered outrage and protests across the country. Party leader Nikolaos Mihaloliakos, spokesman Ilias Kasidiaris, three other lawmakers and more than 10 members of the party were arrested on charges of founding and participating in a criminal organization. ...

Nigeria official: 42 drown in ferry capsizing

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 10:36 AM PDT

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — An emergency official in Nigeria say at least 42 people drowned and rescuers are searching for about 200 missing victims from a ferry that broke up in stormy weather on the Niger River.

Tunisia's governing Islamists to step down

Posted: 28 Sep 2013 10:31 AM PDT

FILE- Tunisian Prime Minister Ali Larayedh addresses the media in this file photo dated Monday, July 29, 2013, in Tunis, Tunisia. It is announced Saturday Sept. 28, 2013, that Larayedh will step down in three weeks and negotiations will continue to find an interim replacement, after Tunisia's governing Islamist party agreed to resign in favor of a caretaker government to resolve the political crisis that has paralyzed the country. (AP Photo/Hassene Dridi, FILE)TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia's governing Islamist party has agreed to resign in favor of a caretaker government in an attempt to resolve a political crisis that has paralyzed the country, officials said Saturday.
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