Ford plans 23 new cars, 11,000 new jobs in 2014

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• Ford plans 23 new cars, 11,000 new jobs in 2014
• O'Neal lawyers rest case over portrait by Warhol
• Country star Ray Price leaves hospital for hospice
• 'Slave,' 'American Hustle' lead crowded Globes race
• Agencies differ on allowing in-flight phone calls
• Del. judge: Cheap Trick spat belongs in Illinois
• US stocks head for a third day of declines
• Islamic extremist leader boasts of Nigerian attack
• Officials: US drone strike kills 13 in Yemen
• Ex-Senate staffer appears in court on porn charges
• Gridlock in the Senate, progress in the House
• Swansea through to Europa League last 32 despite defeat
• Mexican Congress approves historic energy bill
• House weighs comprehensive defense bill
• Newlywed pleads guilty to second-degree murder
• Congo and M23 rebels sign peace agreements
• Winnie Mandela describes ex-husband's last moments
• Consumers' big purchases lift hopes for US economy
• Sentence in Texas teen's fatal DWI wreck stirs ire
• US killer executed after last-ditch appeal fails
• Kiev protesters gather, EU dangles aid promise
• Machinists await Boeing response on contract
• Some from Newtown join vigil at National Cathedral
• Medical test surprises: What should you be told?
• South Africa admits error over 'schizophrenic' Mandela signer
• EU promises more aid for Ukraine to sign EU deal
• Ex-cop's acquittal brings stirs Katrina memories
• Netflix basks in 6 big Globe nominations
• CERN votes to admit Israel as newest full member
• Mandela shirts showed he was true to himself
• Crash probe renews debate over culture in aviation
• Injuries, losses prompt MLB to seek collision ban
• Holiday shopping spree not for everyone
• Mysterious 'white widow' eludes police in Africa
• Instagram launches direct messaging feature
• School massacre remembered with Washington vigil
• Wallis Simpson's jewels sell at London auction
• Von Trapps' Vt. lodge taps interest in new musical
• Airline owner: Engine failed in Hawaii plane crash
• Kerry back in Mideast to push peace talks

Ford plans 23 new cars, 11,000 new jobs in 2014 Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:58 PM PST DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Ford Motor Co. says 2014 will be its busiest year ever, with 23 new vehicles being introduced around the world.

O'Neal lawyers rest case over portrait by Warhol Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:57 PM PST LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ryan O'Neal's attorneys have concluded their defense of the actor in a lawsuit aimed at making him relinquish an Andy Warhol portrait of Farrah Fawcett that he says he has owned since 1980.

Country star Ray Price leaves hospital for hospice Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:57 PM PST TYLER, Texas (AP) — Entering what his wife calls his "final days," country music star Ray Price is ending all aggressive treatment for his pancreatic cancer and left an East Texas hospital Thursday to begin receiving hospice care at home.

'Slave,' 'American Hustle' lead crowded Globes race Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:53 PM PST Historical drama "12 Years a Slave" and crime caper "American Hustle" won most nominations for the Golden Globes with seven nods each on Thursday, as Hollywood's awards season heats up. Both frontrunner movies garnered nods for their main actors, including Chiwetel Ejiofor, Lupita Nyong'o and Michael Fassbender for "12 Years a Slave," and Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams and Jennifer Lawrence for "American Hustle."

Agencies differ on allowing in-flight phone calls Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:52 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — Just because it's safe to use cellphones on a plane, it doesn't mean that passengers should call just to say hello.

Del. judge: Cheap Trick spat belongs in Illinois Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:52 PM PST WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — A Delaware judge on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit filed by three members of the rock group Cheap Trick against the band's ex-drummer, saying a dispute among the musicians should be decided in federal court in Illinois, where they formed.

US stocks head for a third day of declines Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:52 PM PST Wall Street's third down day in a row pushed stocks to their lowest levels in a month as investors worried that the end may be nearing for the Federal Reserve's support for the economy.

Islamic extremist leader boasts of Nigerian attack Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:52 PM PST LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — The leader of an Islamic extremist group in northeastern Nigeria boasts in a new video of a daring attack on military bases in a provincial capital and threatens to attack the United States next.

Officials: US drone strike kills 13 in Yemen Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:52 PM PST SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Missiles fired by a U.S. drone slammed into a convoy of vehicles traveling to a wedding party in central Yemen on Thursday, killing at least 13 people, Yemeni security officials said.

Ex-Senate staffer appears in court on porn charges Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:50 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — The fired chief of staff for Sen. Lamar Alexander made his first court appearance Thursday on charges of possession and distribution of child pornography.

Gridlock in the Senate, progress in the House Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:49 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — A budget agreement between key Republicans and Democrats. Even President Barack Obama was on board. All without anyone threatening to repeal this or shut down that.

Swansea through to Europa League last 32 despite defeat Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:48 PM PST Swansea City are through to the last 32 of the Europa League despite producing a lacklustre performance in losing 1-0 to St Gallen in Switzerland on Thursday. The Welsh side knew that a point in north-eastern Switzerland would secure their qualification for the knockout stages from Group A but instead a second-half Marco Mathys goal allowed the already-eliminated hosts to bow out on a high. Nevertheless, the defeat did not prevent the Swans from advancing as Kuban Krasnodar failed to get the victory they required away to Valencia in Spain to stand a chance of grabbing second place. Paraguayan Lorenzo Melgarejo scored to earn the Russians a 1-1 draw after young forward Paco Alcacer put group winners Valencia ahead at the Mestalla, but Kuban bowed out.

Mexican Congress approves historic energy bill Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:42 PM PST MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico's Congress voted Thursday to open the country's moribund state-run oil industry to foreign and domestic investors, casting aside nationalist opposition to approve the most dramatic energy reform in seven decades.

House weighs comprehensive defense bill Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:37 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — The House pushed toward passage of a comprehensive defense policy bill on Thursday that would address sexual assault in the ranks, cover the cost of combat pay for the nation's war-fighters and fund new aircraft and ships.

Newlywed pleads guilty to second-degree murder Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:36 PM PST MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — A federal judge accepted a guilty plea Thursday from a Montana newlywed after she reached a surprise plea agreement and said she pushed her husband from a cliff in Glacier National Park.

Congo and M23 rebels sign peace agreements Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:36 PM PST NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Congo and the so-called M23 rebels have signed a peace agreement that will see the insurgent group demobilize its fighters and transform itself into a political party.

Winnie Mandela describes ex-husband's last moments Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:34 PM PST LONDON (AP) — Winnie Mandela says she feels "very blessed" to have been with ex-husband Nelson Mandela when he died, describing how she sat by his bedside until he drew his last breath.

Consumers' big purchases lift hopes for US economy Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:34 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans ramped up spending at retail businesses in November, providing a boost to the economy just in time for the holidays.

Sentence in Texas teen's fatal DWI wreck stirs ire Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:31 PM PST HOUSTON (AP) — "Affluenza," the term used by a psychologist to argue that a North Texas teenager from a wealthy family should not be sent to prison for killing four pedestrians while driving drunk, is not a recognized diagnosis and should not be used to justify bad behavior, psychologists said Thursday.

US killer executed after last-ditch appeal fails Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:29 PM PST The US state of Missouri executed a man who killed a motorist that came to his help on a highway, after the Supreme Court rejected a last-minute appeal. Allen Nicklasson, 41, was given the lethal injection late Wednesday in Bonne Terre, Missouri, local media said. He had turned to the Supreme Court arguing that the lethal injection of pentobarbital was "cruel and unusual punishment" contrary to his constitutional rights. Nicklasson had unsuccessfully argued that the use of pentobarbital was unconstitutional because the compounding pharmacy that made it had not been approved by medical authorities.

Kiev protesters gather, EU dangles aid promise Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:28 PM PST By Richard Balmforth KIEV (Reuters) - Thousands of anti-government protesters gathered in central Kiev, rebuilding barricades torn down by police, on Thursday as the European Union held out a promise of increased aid for Ukraine if it signed a trade and cooperation pact. Ukraine's first deputy prime minister Serhiy Arbuzov flew to Brussels with a high-level delegation seeking billions of euros of aid from the EU in return for signing the agreement, which Kiev suddenly backed away from last month. He said Ukraine, which is on the brink of bankruptcy, would "soon sign" the accord, but declined to provide any date. EU enlargement chief Stefan Fuele pledged more aid to Kiev if it signed the agreement, and to help it negotiate a loan from the IMF, but gave no figures.

Machinists await Boeing response on contract Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:28 PM PST SEATTLE (AP) — Boeing is expected to respond Thursday to a Machinists union proposal that would keep much of the 777X work in the Puget Sound.

Some from Newtown join vigil at National Cathedral Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:27 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of the Newtown, Conn., community, including the parent of a teacher killed in a school massacre last year, are joining a vigil at the National Cathedral to remember those killed by gun violence.

Medical test surprises: What should you be told? Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:27 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — It's a growing side effect of modern medicine: A test for one condition turns up something completely unrelated. It might be a real danger, or an anxiety-provoking false alarm.

South Africa admits error over 'schizophrenic' Mandela signer Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:27 PM PST By Olivia Kumwenda-Mtambo JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - A South African sign-language interpreter accused of miming nonsense as world leaders paid tribute to Nelson Mandela defended himself as a "champion" signer on Thursday but said he suffered a schizophrenic episode during the event. The interpreter, 34-year-old Thamsanqa Jantjie, told Johannesburg's Star newspaper he started hearing voices and hallucinating while on stage, resulting in gestures that made no sense to outraged deaf people around the world. The government admitted Jantjie was not a professional interpreter but played down security concerns at his sharing the podium with world leaders including U.S. President Barack Obama at the memorial on Tuesday. We accept all that." After the memorial, South Africa's leading deaf association denounced him as a fake, making up gestures to be put into the mouths of Obama and his South African counterpart Jacob Zuma.

EU promises more aid for Ukraine to sign EU deal Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:23 PM PST BRUSSELS (AP) — Ukraine's deputy prime minister said Thursday his financially troubled country will soon sign a trade and cooperation deal with the EU after the bloc promised more aid to the former Soviet republic.

Ex-cop's acquittal brings stirs Katrina memories Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:19 PM PST NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Lingering memories from Hurricane Katrina were evident in New Orleans as residents considered the acquittal of ex-cop David Warren.

Netflix basks in 6 big Globe nominations Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:18 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — Netflix, which didn't exist as an original television programming source until February, snagged six Golden Globe nominations on Thursday — more than stalwarts ABC, CBS and NBC.

CERN votes to admit Israel as newest full member Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:17 PM PST GENEVA (AP) — The governing council of the world's top particle physics lab has unanimously voted to accept Israel as a full member.

Mandela shirts showed he was true to himself Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:15 PM PST Pathe Ouedraogo can barely keep up with demand for his "Mandela shirts" since Nelson Mandela died last week. The man whose designs were made famous by the anti-apartheid icon has fond memories of his most high-profile client, who was "not afraid" to show the world who he was through his trademark colourful shirts.

Crash probe renews debate over culture in aviation Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:15 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — New details about the crash of an Asiana Airlines jet have renewed questions about whether a culture of strict deference to more-senior pilots can compromise air safety.

Injuries, losses prompt MLB to seek collision ban Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:15 PM PST LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Baseball officials are up front about this: They want to ban home-plate collisions to guard their investments.

Holiday shopping spree not for everyone Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:13 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — Many Americans are watching the annual holiday spending ritual from the sidelines this year.

Mysterious 'white widow' eludes police in Africa Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:12 PM PST AYLESBURY, England (AP) — She is called the most wanted woman in the world, a suspected terrorist charged with plotting to blow up resort hotels in Kenya packed with Christmas tourists, a Westerner who wrote an ode praising Osama bin Laden, a jihadist who has eluded the law even as she has traveled through Africa with four young children in tow.

Instagram launches direct messaging feature Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:12 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — Instagram has added a new feature that lets users share photos and videos with up to 15 people rather than everyone who follows them on the popular Facebook-owned photo-sharing app.

School massacre remembered with Washington vigil Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:08 PM PST Hundreds are expected at Washington's National Cathedral on Thursday to mark the first anniversary of the Newtown school massacre and demand tough gun legislation in the United States. Pop icon Carole King was lined up to perform at the late-afternoon vigil, which organizers hope will pull the media spotlight away from the New England town where 20 first-graders and six educators died. Several Newtown residents, including relatives of the dead, were expected at the vigil spearheaded by the Newtown Foundation, a non-profit group that calls for tougher gun laws. "Make us instruments of your peace, and strengthen our hearts and hands and minds -- not only to care for the victims and survivors of gun violence, but also to bring about the change that will end the violence caused by guns in the hands of the criminal, the sick, and the cruel."

Wallis Simpson's jewels sell at London auction Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:04 PM PST LONDON (AP) — Sotheby's says jewels and precious possessions once belonging to the Duke and Duchess of Windsor have fetched 620,125 pounds ($1.01 million) in a London auction.

Von Trapps' Vt. lodge taps interest in new musical Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:03 PM PST STOWE, Vt. (AP) — In the week since NBC aired a revival of "The Sound of Music," the real von Trapp and the vacation lodge it runs in Vermont are in high demand.

Airline owner: Engine failed in Hawaii plane crash Posted: 12 Dec 2013 12:01 PM PST HONOLULU (AP) — Engine failure caused a small commercial plane carrying nine people to crash into the ocean off Hawaii, killing the director of the state's Health Department, the airline's owner said Thursday. Eight other people onboard, including the pilot, survived.

Kerry back in Mideast to push peace talks Posted: 12 Dec 2013 11:59 AM PST RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Continuing a furious pace of shuttle diplomacy aimed at securing an elusive Israeli-Palestinian peace deal by spring, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry opened meetings Thursday in the Middle East on his ninth trip of the year to the region.

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