Sheriff: Suspect in Colorado school shooting dead

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• Sheriff: Suspect in Colorado school shooting dead
• Man arrested for suspected suicide plot to blow up Kansas airport
• Does Bogota mayor's ouster threaten peace process?
• Shooting reported at Colorado high school, two may be hurt: reports
• Police respond to shooting report at Colo. school
• Rodgers ruled out to start at QB for Packers
• Dolphins' Pouncey returns from trip to Boston
• 'Active' shooting at Colorado school: reports
• Pressure mounting as Brown mulls decision
• Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
• North Korea purge mirrors those in 20th century
• Stocks slightly higher after 3-day downturn
• Witness: A year later, reflections from Newtown
• Appointee of NJ governor resigns amid bridge probe
• White House to keep NSA, cyber oversight together
• Vikings' Peterson practices, questionable for game
• Egypt's security forces disperse Islamist protests
• Iran quits nuclear talks protesting US blacklist move
• TWC adds live local TV to 'TV Everywhere' in SoCal
• Yemen: Airstrike targeted al-Qaida militants
• NCAA seeks dismissal of student-athlete lawsuit
• Sister of fugitive mobster is arrested in Italy
• US airport worker arrested for car bomb plot
• Syrian rebels say Islamic fighters seize weapons
• Ukraine talks give no indication crisis is over
• Man arrested in car bomb plot at Kan. airport
• Gunmen kill 15 Iranian pipeline workers in Iraq
• Harsin introduced as new Boise State coach
• S&P downgrades Venezuela citing policy 'radicalization'
• Guard brings Christmas to remote Alaska village
• Beyonce announces, releases new album on same day
• LA to offer $75K reward in TV director's death
• Small explosion hits central Belfast
• Afghan veteran Grisha 'ready to fight to death' in Kiev
• Hawaii survivor: Plane lost power, then glided
• New daily paper planned for Los Angeles
• Rodman's North Korea trip still on for next week
• Iran halts expert-level talks over US sanctions
• Daunting days ahead as Mexico readies oil opening
• NCAA seeks dismissal of student athlete suit

Sheriff: Suspect in Colorado school shooting dead Posted: 13 Dec 2013 01:00 PM PST CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado sheriff says a suspect in a Denver-area high school shooting has died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Man arrested for suspected suicide plot to blow up Kansas airport Posted: 13 Dec 2013 12:55 PM PST Authorities said Friday they foiled a suicide bombing plot to blow up the Mid-Continent Airport in Wichita, Kansas, arresting a man who proclaimed himself Muslim and had talked of committing "violent jihad on behalf of al Qaeda." Terry Loewen, a 58-year-old aviation technician from Wichita, was taken into custody early Friday morning as he attempted to enter the airport tarmac with a vehicle loaded with what authorities said he believed were explosives. Loewen has been under investigation by the Wichita Joint Terrorism Task Force since early summer and had been working on the bomb plot with individuals he thought were accomplices. But they were actually undercover FBI agents, according to the criminal complaint filed in federal court in Wichita. Loewen thought one of the undercover agents was a member of "AQAP," a Yemen-based terrorist group that has claimed responsibility for several terrorist acts against the United States, according to the criminal complaint.

Does Bogota mayor's ouster threaten peace process? Posted: 13 Dec 2013 12:54 PM PST BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Fighting for his political life, Bogota's leftist mayor convened supporters for a Friday rally, with some believing his dismissal could hurt attempts to make peace with the Americas' most powerful leftist rebel group.

Shooting reported at Colorado high school, two may be hurt: reports Posted: 13 Dec 2013 12:54 PM PST (Reuters) - Police were responding to reports of a shooting at a Colorado high school on Friday in which two people may have been wounded, local media reported. The Denver Post newspaper reported there had been a shooting and a fire at Arapahoe High School in Centennial, Colorado, citing a dispatcher with the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office. Arapahoe County Sheriff Grayson Robinson told the local ABC affiliate that he believed there were two victims and that the shooter was still inside the school but gave no further details. The Arapahoe County Sheriff's office confirmed to Reuters that officers were at the school but declined to give further details.

Police respond to shooting report at Colo. school Posted: 13 Dec 2013 12:53 PM PST CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — One student was in critical condition Friday after reports of a shooting at a high school in suburban Denver, hospital and state officials said.

Rodgers ruled out to start at QB for Packers Posted: 13 Dec 2013 12:53 PM PST GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers will play another game without star quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Dolphins' Pouncey returns from trip to Boston Posted: 13 Dec 2013 12:51 PM PST DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins center Mike Pouncey confirmed he missed one day of practice to fly to Boston, but he declined to say whether the trip was related to the criminal case there involving his former college teammate, ex-New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez.

'Active' shooting at Colorado school: reports Posted: 13 Dec 2013 12:43 PM PST Arapahoe High School in Centennial, just outside Denver, was put on lockdown as were other schools in the area, reports said. The Denver Post also cited reports of a fire at the school in Centennial, near the scene of last year's Aurora movie theater shooting that killed 12 people. Parents of students at the school were asked to gather at a nearby church, the Araphoe County Sheriff's department said on its Twitter feed. It is part of the Littleton school district, to which Columbine High School -- scene of the 1999 shooting by two students which killed 13 -- also belongs.

Pressure mounting as Brown mulls decision Posted: 13 Dec 2013 12:40 PM PST AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — From Texas to Tuscaloosa, the pressure is mounting on Mack Brown to say something — anything — about his future with the Longhorns.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows Posted: 13 Dec 2013 12:40 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:

North Korea purge mirrors those in 20th century Posted: 13 Dec 2013 12:38 PM PST PARIS (AP) — For people familiar with the way that dictators such as Stalin, Hitler and Mao methodically ousted their opponents, the purging and execution of the No. 2 official in North Korea is nothing new.

Stocks slightly higher after 3-day downturn Posted: 13 Dec 2013 12:37 PM PST The rally that has driven stocks to record highs paused this week as investors try to figure out where things are headed next.

Witness: A year later, reflections from Newtown Posted: 13 Dec 2013 12:37 PM PST By Dan Burns NEWTOWN, Connecticut (Reuters) - N-E-W-T-O-W-N. There's a second W. Of course, most everyone knows that now. But on that day, even President Obama got it wrong, initially calling us "Newton." We'd been used to that.

Appointee of NJ governor resigns amid bridge probe Posted: 13 Dec 2013 12:33 PM PST TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Gov. Chris Christie announced the resignation Friday of one of his top appointees amid an escalating probe of whether traffic jams approaching a bridge into New York City were purposeful political retribution. But the Republican governor and potential 2016 presidential candidate said the lane closures at the heart of the brouhaha were not politically motivated, although they have become a distraction.

White House to keep NSA, cyber oversight together Posted: 13 Dec 2013 12:31 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration will continue the National Security Agency's surveillance programs and cyber command operations under the direction of a single military commander, the first move in advance of what published reports described Friday as limited changes proposed by a task force that deliberated for months in secrecy.

Vikings' Peterson practices, questionable for game Posted: 13 Dec 2013 12:27 PM PST EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Adrian Peterson returned to practice Friday for the Minnesota Vikings, but his status for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles is questionable because of a sprained right foot.

Egypt's security forces disperse Islamist protests Posted: 13 Dec 2013 12:27 PM PST CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian security forces fired tear gas Friday to disperse hundreds of Islamist demonstrators marching across the country to demand the release of detained student protesters. One person was killed south of the capital and another in the canal city of Suez.

Iran quits nuclear talks protesting US blacklist move Posted: 13 Dec 2013 12:25 PM PST Iran has quit nuclear talks with world powers, accusing Washington on Friday of going against the spirit of a landmark agreement reached last month by expanding its sanctions blacklist. US Secretary of State John Kerry and a spokesman for EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton, who represents the major powers in the talks, both played down the suspension and said talks were expected to resume soon. But Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Abbas Araqchi said the US move went against the spirit of the deal struck in Geneva under which the powers undertook to impose no further sanctions for six months in exchange for Iran curbing its controversial nuclear activities.

TWC adds live local TV to 'TV Everywhere' in SoCal Posted: 13 Dec 2013 12:21 PM PST LOS ANGELES (AP) — Time Warner Cable Inc. said Friday that it has made live local TV station signals available on its TWC TV app in Los Angeles and San Diego, taking one further step on the industry's promise of making TV programming available on multiple devices.

Yemen: Airstrike targeted al-Qaida militants Posted: 13 Dec 2013 12:19 PM PST SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Yemen's official security committee says people targeted in an airstrike in central city were al-Qaida militants including those who masterminded attacks on vital institutions, police and army.

NCAA seeks dismissal of student-athlete lawsuit Posted: 13 Dec 2013 12:19 PM PST OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The NCAA has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit by former UCLA basketball standout Ed O'Bannon and other former student-athletes challenging the collegiate athletic association's ban on compensating athletes.

Sister of fugitive mobster is arrested in Italy Posted: 13 Dec 2013 12:19 PM PST ROME (AP) — Police searching for Italy's No. 1 Cosa Nostra fugitive arrested 30 people Friday in a pre-dawn sweep of his stronghold in Sicily, including his sister, whom prosecutors say was helping to transmit the Mafioso's orders and run extortion rackets during his years on the run.

US airport worker arrested for car bomb plot Posted: 13 Dec 2013 12:18 PM PST US authorities arrested an aviation worker Friday in an apparent sting operation after he tried to explode what he thought was a car bomb at an airport in the state of Kansas. Terry Lee Loewen, 58, was apprehended as part of an undercover investigation when he arrived at Wichita airport. "Those explosives were inert and it was not a bomb that would ever explode," US attorney for Kansas Barry Grissom told reporters. Grissom did not reveal where Loewen had obtained the inert bomb.

Syrian rebels say Islamic fighters seize weapons Posted: 13 Dec 2013 12:15 PM PST BEIRUT (AP) — Warehouses captured by Islamic militants in Syria last weekend contained a cache of machine guns and ammunition intended for Syria's Western-backed rebels, a senior opposition official said Friday, demanding the gear be returned.

Ukraine talks give no indication crisis is over Posted: 13 Dec 2013 12:15 PM PST KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — The meeting Friday of Ukraine's president and the leaders of mass protests against him was billed as a round table, but it was essentially a square-off.

Man arrested in car bomb plot at Kan. airport Posted: 13 Dec 2013 12:13 PM PST WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — An avionics technician from Kansas was arrested Friday as he planned to drive a vehicle full of explosives into a terminal at Wichita's Mid-Continent Regional Airport, authorities said.

Gunmen kill 15 Iranian pipeline workers in Iraq Posted: 13 Dec 2013 12:12 PM PST BAGHDAD (AP) — Gunmen in Iraq killed 15 Iranian pipeline workers and two Iraqi guards northeast of Baghdad on Friday, officials said. Separate attacks across the country killed 23 other people.

Harsin introduced as new Boise State coach Posted: 13 Dec 2013 12:11 PM PST BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Bryan Harsin says it didn't take long to begin thinking of about being the head coach for his hometown team.

S&P downgrades Venezuela citing policy 'radicalization' Posted: 13 Dec 2013 12:11 PM PST Standard & Poor's cut Venezuela's credit rating by one step Friday and put the country on watch for another downgrade, citing the "growing radicalization of economic policy." "We expect the results of the December 8 municipal elections to reinforce the recent trend toward more government intervention in the economy, creating greater uncertainty," S&P said. S&P cut the rating to "B-," already well into junk-bond territory, and added a "negative outlook" to the rating. The agency said it foresees the continuation of "erratic" economic policies by the government of Nicolas Maduro, seven months after he took the presidency following the death of socialist strongman Hugo Chavez, his longtime mentor.

Guard brings Christmas to remote Alaska village Posted: 13 Dec 2013 12:10 PM PST KWETHLUK, Alaska (AP) — The mere presence of Santa and Mrs. Claus put broad smiles on the faces of many children in an Alaska Yup'ik Eskimo community this week, and it wasn't just because they were about to receive gifts.

Beyonce announces, releases new album on same day Posted: 13 Dec 2013 12:03 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — Beyonce has released her new album in an unconventional way: She announced and dropped it on the same day.

LA to offer $75K reward in TV director's death Posted: 13 Dec 2013 11:57 AM PST LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles officials are offering a $75,000 reward in the fatal home-invasion shooting of a director on the reality TV show "America's Next Top Model."

Small explosion hits central Belfast Posted: 13 Dec 2013 11:57 AM PST LONDON (AP) — Police say there has been a small explosion in central Belfast, an attack that comes amid a spike in Irish republican activity.

Afghan veteran Grisha 'ready to fight to death' in Kiev Posted: 13 Dec 2013 11:55 AM PST With a blue beret perched on his head and dressed in army camouflage, Grisha keeps guard behind one of the barricades erected by protestors on Kiev's Independence Square. "We are ready to fight to the death against these bandits," said the veteran of the Soviet war in Afghanistan. He gave his name as Grisha, a diminutive for Grygoriy, while refusing to give his surname because he "is no hero." He said he spent four years as a paratrooper during the Soviet war in Afghanistan from 1979 to 1989 and now works as a driver in Kryviy Rig, an industrial town in eastern Ukraine.

Hawaii survivor: Plane lost power, then glided Posted: 13 Dec 2013 11:45 AM PST HONOLULU (AP) — The crash of a small plane off the Hawaiian island of Molokai was calm, orderly and none of the passengers seemed to be very distressed or have any major injuries, said a passenger who swam to shore.

New daily paper planned for Los Angeles Posted: 13 Dec 2013 11:44 AM PST LOS ANGELES (AP) — The owner of the Orange County Register plans a new daily newspaper in Los Angeles, the boldest step yet in an expansion across Southern California that emphasizes printed publications while others in the industry are focusing on digital.

Rodman's North Korea trip still on for next week Posted: 13 Dec 2013 11:31 AM PST Dennis Rodman plans to travel to North Korea next week to train its basketball team, a trip unaffected by the execution of leader Kim Jong Un's uncle.

Iran halts expert-level talks over US sanctions Posted: 13 Dec 2013 11:30 AM PST TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran pulled out of expert-level talks with six world powers Friday to protest the expansion of U.S. sanctions, saying the blacklisting of more entities violates the spirit of a groundbreaking agreement over Tehran's atomic program.

Daunting days ahead as Mexico readies oil opening Posted: 13 Dec 2013 11:30 AM PST MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico's sweeping away of seven decades of nationalist protections and letting foreign companies back into its oil fields is crucial to bringing the expertise and money needed to rejuvenate its sclerotic energy industry, supporters say.

NCAA seeks dismissal of student athlete suit Posted: 13 Dec 2013 11:30 AM PST OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The NCAA is asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit by former college basketball standout Ed O'Bannon and other former student athletes challenging the NCAA's ban on compensating athletes.

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