Atlantic Club casino in NJ closing Jan. 13

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• Atlantic Club casino in NJ closing Jan. 13
• Affinity casino company warns of data breaches
• Treatment of arrested diplomat was typical in US
• Obama: 2014 can be 'breakthrough year for America'
• Latest delay adds to chaotic rollout of Obama's health law
• Canadian court strikes down anti-prostitution laws
• Foreigners flee slaughters in South Sudan
• Obama: Sochi group shows US doesn't discriminate
• Rebels said to control some S. Sudan oil fields
• Navy says more to come in contracting scandal
• Turkish PM widens purge, facing biggest threat of his rule
• AT&T says it will publish reports on data requests
• Obama hints at changing phone records collection
• U.S. adds new charges against bin Laden son-in-law
• AT&T to join rivals with 'transparency report'
• Vienna Philharmonic strips ex-Nazis of honors
• Fresh violence kills more than 30 in C.Africa capital
• Spanish govt approves new restrictive abortion law
• Khodorkovsky arrives in Germany after lightning release
• Notre Dame to play at Fenway Park in 2014
• Libyan intelligence official killed outside home
• Obama sees surging health care sign-ups
• Bayern 'against an entire country' in Club World Cup final
• Foul weather threatens to snarl US holiday travel
• Packers rule out Rodgers for Steelers game
• Mafia toxic waste dumping poisons Italy's farms
• At least 11 civilians killed in attack on South Sudan base: U.N.
• Vikings RB Peterson practices, expects to play
• Dolphins on verge of playoffs despite scandal
• Fury and frustration over Target data breach
• Stores open for 100 hours to attract shoppers
• DeGeneres angles for 'Bridesmaids' sequel, role
• No 'Mandela moment' as Khodorkovsky emerges in Berlin
• Obama says 2013 hasn't been so bad for him
• Yellen takes big step toward taking reins at U.S. Fed
• Preacher at the center of Turkish political storm
• C. Africa violence fans flames of sectarian hatred
• Settlement reached on Casey Kasem conservatorship
• Women rule the 2013 pool, Phelps hints at return
• Obama: 2014 could be economic 'breakthrough year'

Atlantic Club casino in NJ closing Jan. 13 Posted: 20 Dec 2013 12:43 PM PST ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The Atlantic Club Casino Hotel in Atlantic City says it will close on Jan. 13, reducing the number of casinos in the struggling gambling resort to 11.

Affinity casino company warns of data breaches Posted: 20 Dec 2013 12:42 PM PST LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas company that owns casinos in four states says a data breach has compromised customer credit and debit card information.

Treatment of arrested diplomat was typical in US Posted: 20 Dec 2013 12:37 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — It has sparked protests outside the American embassy in New Delhi. Burnings of President Barack Obama's photo. And angry speeches by Indian officials.

Obama: 2014 can be 'breakthrough year for America' Posted: 20 Dec 2013 12:32 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — Citing strong progress on the economy, President Barack Obama said at his annual year-end news conference Friday that 2014 "can be a breakthrough year for America" after a long season of recession and slow recovery.

Latest delay adds to chaotic rollout of Obama's health law Posted: 20 Dec 2013 12:29 PM PST By Susan Cornwell and Roberta Rampton WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The government's decision to delay for some people the requirement to buy medical insurance under President Barack Obama's health law raised more doubts about the policy just days before an enrollment deadline. Republican Party critics of the law known as Obamacare were emboldened by Thursday night's sudden rule change, which could further dampen enthusiasm for the president's signature domestic policy. The administration said people who have had their insurance plans canceled because of new standards under the healthcare law may be able to claim a "hardship exemption" to the requirement that Americans have coverage by March 31, or face a penalty. While several million people have received policy cancellations, U.S. officials estimate that fewer than 500,000 would be affected by this delay in the so-called individual mandate.

Canadian court strikes down anti-prostitution laws Posted: 20 Dec 2013 12:28 PM PST TORONTO (AP) — Canada's highest court struck down the country's anti-prostitution laws Friday, a victory for sex workers who had argued that a ban on brothels and other measures made their profession more dangerous. The ruling drew criticism from the conservative government and religious leaders.

Foreigners flee slaughters in South Sudan Posted: 20 Dec 2013 12:28 PM PST Battles between rival ethnic groups spread across South Sudan on Friday as foreign governments scrambled to get their nationals away from reported slaughters and a refugee buildup. African ministers pushed President Salva Kiir to start talks with his former vice president Riek Machar. But the death toll mounted and the United Nations strongly condemned an attack on one of its bases in which at least 11 civilians and two Indian peacekeepers were killed. Six days into the battles between followers of Salva Kiir, an ethnic Dinka, and Riek Machar, a Nuer, at least 500 people have been killed in the capital Juba alone and the UN says more than 35,000 people are sheltering in its compounds across the country.

Obama: Sochi group shows US doesn't discriminate Posted: 20 Dec 2013 12:27 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says the delegation he's sending to Russia for the Winter Olympics shows the United States doesn't make distinctions on the basis of sexual orientation.

Rebels said to control some S. Sudan oil fields Posted: 20 Dec 2013 12:23 PM PST JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — Armed rebels were said to be in control of some of South Sudan's oil fields Friday, raising questions of how long the country's oil will flow and whether Sudan could enter the conflict.

Navy says more to come in contracting scandal Posted: 20 Dec 2013 12:20 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — The Navy has not seen the end of the multimillion-dollar bribery and contracting scandal that has implicated several contractors and naval personnel, Navy Secretary Ray Mabus said Friday, warning that more disclosures are coming.

Turkish PM widens purge, facing biggest threat of his rule Posted: 20 Dec 2013 12:19 PM PST By Ayla Jean Yackley and Ece Toksabay ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's purge of the police command spread to other state institutions on Friday, widening a crackdown on what he described as a foreign-backed conspiracy to undermine him and create a "state within a state". The crisis, Erdogan's biggest challenge in 11 years as Turkey's leader, raised fears of damage to the Turkish economy and a fracturing in his AK Party, helping drive the lira to a historic low. ...

AT&T says it will publish reports on data requests Posted: 20 Dec 2013 12:16 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — AT&T Inc. says it will publish reports on the number of requests for customer information it receives from law enforcement agencies, the latest move in the telecommunications industry toward fuller disclosure amid debate over government surveillance programs.

Obama hints at changing phone records collection Posted: 20 Dec 2013 12:15 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama suggests he may be ready to rein in some of the bulk collection of Americans' phone records to allay the public's privacy concerns.

U.S. adds new charges against bin Laden son-in-law Posted: 20 Dec 2013 12:14 PM PST NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. prosecutors on Friday added two new charges to an indictment accusing Suleiman Abu Ghaith, a son-in-law of Osama bin Laden who once served as a spokesman for al Qaeda, of conspiring to kill Americans. According to a superseding indictment filed with the U.S. District Court in Manhattan, Abu Ghaith now faces charges of providing material support and resources to terrorists, and conspiracy to provide such support and resources. ...

AT&T to join rivals with 'transparency report' Posted: 20 Dec 2013 12:13 PM PST Washington (AFP) - AT&T said Friday it would join rivals in the tech and telecom sector in publishing a "transparency report" about demands for information from law enforcement agencies.

Vienna Philharmonic strips ex-Nazis of honors Posted: 20 Dec 2013 12:12 PM PST VIENNA (AP) — A Vienna historian says the famed Vienna Philharmonic orchestra has stripped six former senior Nazi officials of honors the orchestra had awarded them.

Fresh violence kills more than 30 in C.Africa capital Posted: 20 Dec 2013 12:11 PM PST Bangui (Central African Republic) (AFP) - More than 30 people including a Chadian peacekeeper have been killed in a fresh outbreak of brutal sectarian violence in the Central African Republic capital, sources said Friday. The Central African Red Cross said it had retrieved 29 bodies from the streets of Bangui after heavy fighting broke out overnight, continuing into early Friday. The victims were "shot or hacked to death with machetes," said a Red Cross official who asked not to be named, and who said the overall toll was likely to be higher. Doctors Without Borders said around 40 victims had been taken to a community hospital Friday, most of them with gunshot wounds, and three had died of their injuries.

Spanish govt approves new restrictive abortion law Posted: 20 Dec 2013 12:09 PM PST MADRID (AP) — Spain's conservative government on Friday approved tighter restrictions on abortion, allowing the practice only in the case of rape or when there is a serious health risk to the mother or fetus.

Khodorkovsky arrives in Germany after lightning release Posted: 20 Dec 2013 12:05 PM PST Berlin (AFP) - Russia's most famous prisoner and Kremlin critic Mikhail Khodorkovsky on Friday arrived in Germany a free man after more than 10 years behind bars, in a whirlwind release hours after his surprise pardon by President Vladimir Putin.

Notre Dame to play at Fenway Park in 2014 Posted: 20 Dec 2013 12:05 PM PST SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame won't play a Big Ten opponent in 2015, the first time that's happened in more than 100 years, but the Fighting Irish will play a home game against Boston College at Fenway Park.

Libyan intelligence official killed outside home Posted: 20 Dec 2013 12:01 PM PST TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — Gunmen shot and killed a top Libyan military intelligence official Friday outside his home in an eastern city known as a stronghold for an Islamic extremist militia, the latest in a string of assassinations targeting government officials and others.

Obama sees surging health care sign-ups Posted: 20 Dec 2013 12:01 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — His health care plan facing a dicey transition, President Barack Obama said Friday that insurance sign-ups are surging now that the government's website is working better for consumers.

Bayern 'against an entire country' in Club World Cup final Posted: 20 Dec 2013 12:01 PM PST Marrakech (Morocco) (AFP) - Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola has admitted that his team will face a hostile reception in Saturday's Club World Cup final against Raja Casablanca in Marrakech. Raja are playing in the competition as champions of the host nation and created a huge shock by beating South American champions Atletico Mineiro in the semi-finals on Wednesday. European champions Bayern are the stronger side on paper, but Guardiola has been impressed with Raja's performances thus far and they will have a large and passionate support behind them in the final. "I don't think Atletico Mineiro underestimated Raja Casablanca.

Foul weather threatens to snarl US holiday travel Posted: 20 Dec 2013 12:01 PM PST ST. LOUIS (AP) — Holiday travelers in the Midwest and in parts East and South were keeping a leery eye Friday on a band of foul weather that stretched across the nation's midsection and that was threatening to mess up opening weekend of one of the year's busiest travel periods.

Packers rule out Rodgers for Steelers game Posted: 20 Dec 2013 12:01 PM PST GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Packers have ruled out Aaron Rodgers for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Mafia toxic waste dumping poisons Italy's farms Posted: 20 Dec 2013 12:00 PM PST CAIVANO, Italy (AP) — On Ciro Fusco's farm in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, police swooped down one recent day and planted a sign prohibiting anyone from harvesting the broccoli or even setting foot on the land.

At least 11 civilians killed in attack on South Sudan base: U.N. Posted: 20 Dec 2013 11:59 AM PST UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United Nations estimated on Friday that at least 11 people from the ethnic Dinka group in South Sudan were killed during an attack by thousands of armed youths from a different ethnic group on a U.N. peacekeeping base in Jonglei state. About 2,000 ethnic Lou Nuer youths overran the U.N. base in Akobo on Thursday, killing two of the 43 Indian peacekeepers and fleeing with arms and ammunition, the United Nations said. Dozens of Dinka civilians who were killed had sought refuge at the base. ...

Vikings RB Peterson practices, expects to play Posted: 20 Dec 2013 11:57 AM PST EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Adrian Peterson returned to practice for the Minnesota Vikings on Friday and is expected to play in Sunday's game at Cincinnati as long as he doesn't have any setbacks with his sprained right foot.

Dolphins on verge of playoffs despite scandal Posted: 20 Dec 2013 11:57 AM PST By now the Miami Dolphins' season was supposed to be over, with little left to do but make sure quarterback Ryan Tannehill still had all his body parts and the NFL had an answer for what really went on in the locker room.

Fury and frustration over Target data breach Posted: 20 Dec 2013 11:53 AM PST NEW YORK (AP) — Potential victims of credit card fraud tied to Target's security breach said they had trouble contacting the discounter through its website and call centers.

Stores open for 100 hours to attract shoppers Posted: 20 Dec 2013 11:48 AM PST NEW YORK (AP) — Some stores are ending the holiday shopping season the same way they began it — with round-the-clock, marathon shopping hours.

DeGeneres angles for 'Bridesmaids' sequel, role Posted: 20 Dec 2013 11:48 AM PST LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ellen DeGeneres wants to be in "Bridesmaids 2."

No 'Mandela moment' as Khodorkovsky emerges in Berlin Posted: 20 Dec 2013 11:47 AM PST Moscow (AFP) - After Vladimir Putin's surprise announcement that he would grant a pardon to Mikhail Khodorkovsky after a decade in jail, many were expecting a "Mandela moment" with the ex oil tycoon confidently stepping out of prison into a jubilant crowd.

Obama says 2013 hasn't been so bad for him Posted: 20 Dec 2013 11:41 AM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says he's not brooding about 2013, despite a series of setbacks.

Yellen takes big step toward taking reins at U.S. Fed Posted: 20 Dec 2013 11:40 AM PST By Thomas Ferraro WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Janet Yellen, an unwavering advocate of the Federal Reserve's aggressive steps to boost the U.S. economy, on Friday took a big step toward becoming the first woman to chair the central bank as her nomination cleared a Republican procedural hurdle in the Senate. The Democrat-led Senate voted 59-34 to move forward with the nomination, indicating ample support for her confirmation. A final vote is set for January 6 when the Senate returns after a holiday break. ...

Preacher at the center of Turkish political storm Posted: 20 Dec 2013 11:40 AM PST ISTANBUL (AP) — A vast corruption scandal could damage Turkey's powerful leader in a way that anti-government protests which brought thousands into the streets this summer failed to do.

C. Africa violence fans flames of sectarian hatred Posted: 20 Dec 2013 11:39 AM PST BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — After days of relative calm, sectarian violence once more exploded Friday in Central African Republic claiming at least 30 lives.

Settlement reached on Casey Kasem conservatorship Posted: 20 Dec 2013 11:38 AM PST LOS ANGELES (AP) — Casey Kasem's wife and one of his daughters have reached a settlement that ends a bid to place the ailing radio personality in a conservatorship.

Women rule the 2013 pool, Phelps hints at return Posted: 20 Dec 2013 11:33 AM PST Berlin (AFP) - The ladies ruled the pool in 2013 with five long-course world records broken by women at Barcelona's world championships while swimming superstar Michael Phelps has fuelled rumours of a comeback.

Obama: 2014 could be economic 'breakthrough year' Posted: 20 Dec 2013 11:33 AM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama singles out recent improvements in the economy and says 2014 could be a 'breakthrough year' for the United States.

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