Health care signups: More older Americans so far

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• Health care signups: More older Americans so far
• 2 shot at Fla. movie theater, 1 later dies
• Powers, Iran eye February start to talks on nuclear settlement
• Obama says now not time for new Iran sanctions
• Challenges to Ohio lethal injection drugs not new
• Lab study cuts fracking waste's radioactivity
• Southwest airplane lands at wrong airport
• Unemployment bill remains stalled in Senate
• House Democrats request probe into Target card breach
• Milan designers trumpet workmanship
• Ronaldo ends Messi run with second Ballon d'Or
• Pizza Hut to offer 'by the slice' amid competition
• Fresh sectarian violence rocks C.Africa, 127 dead since Friday
• Syrian peace talks yield potato diplomacy
• Ohio opposes killer's appeal to US Supreme Court
• French president's girlfriend to remain in hospital
• Iran nuke deal doesn't end debate over sanctions
• Ackman gets something to cheer about with Suntory-Beam deal
• Iranians welcome nuclear deal, hard-liners oppose
• Armond White expelled from NY Film Critics Circle
• Japan's Suntory to buy U.S. spirits maker Beam for $13.6 billion cash
• Beam bonds soar on M&A news
• Top lawmakers wrapping up catchall spending bill
• '12 Years a Slave, 'American Hustle' take top Golden Globes
• Energy stocks lead a decline on Wall Street
• Fox chief: Forget pilot season for us
• Outkast announces more than 40 festival dates
• Texas school evacuated due to suspicious device
• '24' returns in May with 12-episode run on Fox
• Court could limit president's recess appointments
• University investigates Utah clinic's sperm mix-up
• Prince to appear on 'New Girl' after Super Bowl
• Five years on, Ronaldo back as world's best
• Golden Globes viewership highest in a decade
• Embattled N.J. Governor Christie faces probe over Sandy funds
• NJ Democrats intensify Christie scandal inquiry
• 2 shot at Tampa Bay area movie theater
• Justice Department is venue for Obama NSA speech
• Southwest pilots grounded after airport mix-up

Health care signups: More older Americans so far Posted: 13 Jan 2014 01:01 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — It's an older, costlier crowd that's signing up for health insurance under President Barack Obama's law.

2 shot at Fla. movie theater, 1 later dies Posted: 13 Jan 2014 01:04 PM PST WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say a man has been arrested on suspicion of shooting two people — one fatally — after an argument over cell phone use at a Florida theater.

Powers, Iran eye February start to talks on nuclear settlement Posted: 13 Jan 2014 12:58 PM PST By Justyna Pawlak BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Big powers and Iran are likely to start talks on a final settlement to the long dispute over its nuclear ambitions in February, shortly after a six-month deal curbing its atomic activity takes effect, a diplomatic source said on Monday. If successful, the next round of negotiations could head off the risk of lingering mistrust spiraling out of control into a wider Middle East war over the Islamic Republic's nuclear program. Led by European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton, the talks will face the challenge of defining a permissible scope of Iranian nuclear activity that would lay to rest Western concerns that it could yield an atomic weapon. In return, Iran - which denies having any intention to "weaponise" the enrichment of uranium for nuclear energy - wants governments in the United States and Europe to end painful economic sanctions.

Obama says now not time for new Iran sanctions Posted: 13 Jan 2014 12:58 PM PST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Monday it would not be right for Congress to impose new sanctions on Iran now and that diplomacy should be given a chance to work. Obama made the remarks to reporters while meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy. (Reporting by Mark Felsenthal; Editing by James Dalgleish)

Challenges to Ohio lethal injection drugs not new Posted: 13 Jan 2014 12:58 PM PST COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A condemned killer's attempt to stop his execution on the grounds he could experience a terrifying sensation of suffocation is the latest argument directed at whether use of a lethal drug will create an unconstitutionally cruel death.

Lab study cuts fracking waste's radioactivity Posted: 13 Jan 2014 12:56 PM PST HOUSTON (AP) — Researchers believe they have found an unlikely way to decrease the radioactivity of some hydraulic fracturing wastewater: Mix it with the hazardous drainage from mining operations.

Southwest airplane lands at wrong airport Posted: 13 Jan 2014 12:56 PM PST US airline Southwest was investigating Monday after a flight bound for Missouri's Branson airport landed safely -- at a different airport several miles away. The scheduled flight was carrying 124 customers and a crew of five from Chicago Midway to Branson, Southwest said. Instead it landed at the Taney County airport, also in Branson. The runway at Taney County is only about half the length of the one at the intended airport -- 3738 feet (1,139 meters) compared 7,140 -- which could have posed a problem for the Boeing 737.

Unemployment bill remains stalled in Senate Posted: 13 Jan 2014 12:48 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans and Democrats are squabbling publicly over legislation to resurrect federal unemployment benefits, at the same time they privately discuss possible steps toward compromise.

House Democrats request probe into Target card breach Posted: 13 Jan 2014 12:44 PM PST By Mark Hosenball and Alina Selyukh WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic members of the Financial Services Committee of the House of Representatives have called on the panel to investigate the hacking of credit and debit card data belonging to millions of customers of retailer Target Corp. The request piggybacks on a similar move by Senate Democrats on Friday as lawmakers respond to the massive breach at Target, the No. 3 U.S. retailer, during the holiday shopping season, which resulted in the theft of about 40 million credit and debit card records and 70 million other records containing customer information. In a letter to Jeb Hensarling, the committee's Republican chairman, 17 committee Democrats, led by ranking member Maxine Waters, asked for a "full Financial Services Committee hearing." It was unclear whether the committee's Republican majority would respond to the request. After the request from Senate Democrats last week, Senate Banking Committee leaders have confirmed they plan to hold a hearing on data security issues in late January.

Milan designers trumpet workmanship Posted: 13 Jan 2014 12:43 PM PST MILAN (AP) — Italian fashion trumpeted its roots during the third day of Milan Fashion Week on Monday.

Ronaldo ends Messi run with second Ballon d'Or Posted: 13 Jan 2014 12:37 PM PST Cristiano Ronaldo ended the four-year dominance of Lionel Messi when he was awarded the 2013 FIFA Ballon d'Or in Zurich on Monday. The tearful 28-year-old Real Madrid and Portugal star, who won the award in 2008, had been the overwhelming favourite to pip Barcelona and Argentina wonder Messi, winner the previous four years, and France's Franck Ribery, who claimed the treble with Bayern Munich in 2013. Ronaldo won with 27.99% of the votes ahead of Messi (24.72%) while Ribery was third (23.36%) according to France Football, co-organisers of the award with FIFA.

Pizza Hut to offer 'by the slice' amid competition Posted: 13 Jan 2014 12:36 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — Pizza Hut plans to start offering pizza by the slice for the first time in two test locations this week, as the chain looks to keep pace with trendy competitors offering quick, made-to-order pies.

Fresh sectarian violence rocks C.Africa, 127 dead since Friday Posted: 13 Jan 2014 12:35 PM PST Bangui (Central African Republic) (AFP) - New sectarian violence has erupted in the Central African Republic, the Red Cross warned Monday, saying at least 127 people had been killed in the past three days despite the new interim president telling marauding fighters "the party is over". Even as interim leader Alexandre-Ferdinand Nguendet vowed to end the "anarchy" that has gripped the country since his predecessor seized power in March, the local Red Cross said Christian-Muslim fighting continued killing scores of civilians. The head of the Central African Red Cross, Antoine Mbaobogo, said clashes had broken out in various towns after residents took to the streets to celebrate the resignation Friday of coup-leader Michel Djotodia, who had installed himself as the majority-Christian country's first Muslim president.

Syrian peace talks yield potato diplomacy Posted: 13 Jan 2014 12:33 PM PST PARIS (AP) — For some watchers of international diplomacy, the somber road to Syrian peace was overrun Monday by potatoes and furry pink hats.

Ohio opposes killer's appeal to US Supreme Court Posted: 13 Jan 2014 12:29 PM PST COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio is opposing a condemned killer's request that the U.S. Supreme Court spare him because a jury never heard the full extent of his chaotic and abusive childhood.

French president's girlfriend to remain in hospital Posted: 13 Jan 2014 12:26 PM PST Valerie Trierweiler, the long-term girlfriend of French President Francois Hollande, was to remain in hospital on Monday where she was admitted after reports emerged her partner was having an affair with an actress. Trierweiler, 48, was taken to hospital suffering from stress on Friday, and was initially expected to check out on Monday. But "doctors believe she needs more rest," an aide to Trierweiler said. The Socialist leader, 59, had initially been hoping to ride out the storm created by last week's revelation of an affair with Julie Gayet, a blonde actress 18 years his junior.

Iran nuke deal doesn't end debate over sanctions Posted: 13 Jan 2014 12:24 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — The weekend deal spelling out how Iran will roll back its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief buttresses the Obama administration's argument Tehran may be prepared for a grand diplomatic compromise averting the potential for war. But it has done little to sway skeptical lawmakers determined to levy new sanctions against Iran.

Ackman gets something to cheer about with Suntory-Beam deal Posted: 13 Jan 2014 12:19 PM PST By Svea Herbst-Bayliss BOSTON (Reuters) - Like a fine bourbon, a good bet sometimes needs to age. Hedge fund billionaire William Ackman saw his 3-1/2 year old investment in Fortune Brands pay off big on Monday when Japanese whiskey producer Suntory said it would pay $13.6 billion cash for Beam, the liquor unit spun out of Fortune in 2011. The deal, if it goes through, will give Ackman and his investors something to drink to in early 2014, after his 2013 was overshadowed by a $500 million loss on J.C. Penney and mounting losses on his short against Herbalife. But it also shows Ackman's long-term investment savvy by proving right his years-old theory about Fortune Brands: the conglomerate owner of Titleist golf balls, Jim Beam and Moen faucets was far more valuable to investors broken up than unified.

Iranians welcome nuclear deal, hard-liners oppose Posted: 13 Jan 2014 12:19 PM PST TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's reformers and moderate conservatives welcomed an agreement Monday between Iran and six world powers on how to implement a nuclear deal struck in November, saying it will shore up Iran's sanctions-hit economy. Hard-liners however inside the Islamic Republic remain opposed.

Armond White expelled from NY Film Critics Circle Posted: 13 Jan 2014 12:16 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — Film critic Armond White has been expelled from the New York Film Critics Circle after allegedly heckling "12 Years a Slave" director Steve McQueen at the group's annual awards banquet.

Japan's Suntory to buy U.S. spirits maker Beam for $13.6 billion cash Posted: 13 Jan 2014 12:16 PM PST By Martinne Geller and Olivia Oran LONDON (Reuters) - Suntory Holdings Ltd on Monday said it would buy U.S. spirits company Beam Inc for $13.6 billion cash in a deal that would make the Japanese company the world's third-largest spirits maker. Including the assumption of Beam's net debt, the deal is valued at $16 billion. It brings together Beam's Jim Beam and Maker's Mark bourbons, Courvoisier cognac and Sauza tequila with Suntory's Yamazaki, Hakushu, Hibiki and Kakubin Japanese whiskies, Bowmore Scotch whisky and Midori liqueur. "All Japanese beverage companies have been focused on getting growth outside Japan," said Bernstein Research analyst Trevor Stirling.

Beam bonds soar on M&A news Posted: 13 Jan 2014 12:14 PM PST By Danielle Robinson NEW YORK, Jan 13 (IFR) - Beam's bonds ratcheted in by as much as 15 basis points on Monday after Japan's Suntory Holdings made a USD16bn bid for the US spirits maker. The tightening is based on hopes that a successful bid from Suntory will trigger a change of control (CoC) covenant aimed at protecting investors against credit event risk. "We know very little on Suntory to be able to draw this conclusion (that CoC language would be triggered) with certainty, but this is what's currently driving the bonds," said a sell-side credit strategist. Beam is currently rated Baa2, BBB- and BBB by Moody's, S&P and Fitch respectively, but the strategist warned that the acquisition would raise leverage sharply - and Moody's quickly weighed in with a warning that it could downgrade Suntory.

Top lawmakers wrapping up catchall spending bill Posted: 13 Jan 2014 12:14 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — Top congressional negotiators raced to complete an agreement Monday on a bipartisan $1.1 trillion spending bill that would fund the operations of government through October and finally put to rest the bitter budget battles of last year.

'12 Years a Slave, 'American Hustle' take top Golden Globes Posted: 13 Jan 2014 12:10 PM PST By Mary Milliken BEVERLY HILLS, California (Reuters) - The film "12 Years a Slave" took the coveted Golden Globe for best drama and "American Hustle" won best musical or comedy on Sunday in a kick-off to the Hollywood awards season that foreshadows a wide scattering of honors for a year crowded with high-quality movies. Only two films garnered more than one award at the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards, an important but not entirely accurate barometer for the industry's highest honors, the Academy Awards to be held on March 2. "American Hustle," a romp through corruption in the 1970s directed by David O. Russell, was the top winner with three Globes for its seven nominations, while modest AIDS film "Dallas Buyers Club" starring Matthew McConaughey, took home two acting awards for him and co-star Jared Leto. British director Steve McQueen's brutal depiction of pre-Civil war American slavery in "12 Years a Slave," based on a true story of free black man Solomon Northup who was sold into slavery, only won one award out of its seven nominations.

Energy stocks lead a decline on Wall Street Posted: 13 Jan 2014 12:09 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market had its biggest drop in two months on Monday, led by a decline in energy stocks as the price of crude oil slumped. The retreat continued a weak start to the year on the U.S. stock market.

Fox chief: Forget pilot season for us Posted: 13 Jan 2014 12:08 PM PST PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Fox's chief says television's traditional way of doing business has become obsolete.

Outkast announces more than 40 festival dates Posted: 13 Jan 2014 12:07 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — Outkast's 20th anniversary comeback is being extended to more than 40 festival dates in 2014.

Texas school evacuated due to suspicious device Posted: 13 Jan 2014 12:05 PM PST KATY, Texas (AP) — A Houston-area school district says a student is in custody after a bomb squad was dispatched to a high school for a "potential explosive device" in a campus building.

'24' returns in May with 12-episode run on Fox Posted: 13 Jan 2014 12:05 PM PST PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Jack Bauer is back, and he's on the run in London.

Court could limit president's recess appointments Posted: 13 Jan 2014 12:04 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — Just back from their own long break, Supreme Court justices set out Monday to resolve a politically charged fight over when the Senate's absence gives the president the power to make temporary appointments to high-level positions without senators' approval.

University investigates Utah clinic's sperm mix-up Posted: 13 Jan 2014 12:03 PM PST SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The University of Utah is investigating a complaint that a convicted felon working at a fertility clinic replaced a customer's sperm with his own, fathering a girl 21 years ago.

Prince to appear on 'New Girl' after Super Bowl Posted: 13 Jan 2014 12:02 PM PST PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Fox's post-Super Bowl party will include Prince making a guest appearance on the comedy "New Girl."

Five years on, Ronaldo back as world's best Posted: 13 Jan 2014 11:57 AM PST It has taken Cristiano Ronaldo a long time to be back on top of the world. Since winning the Ballon d'Or for the first time after leading Manchester United to Champions League glory in 2008, he has been relegated into second place in three of the last four years as Barcelona rival Lionel Messi won the award for an unprecedented four consecutive times. On Monday, however, he was finally crowned World Player of the Year for a second time as he beat Messi and Bayern Munich's treble-winning playmaker Franck Ribery to football's highest individual award. By swapping Manchester for Real Madrid in the summer of 2009, Ronaldo accepted the challenge of constant comparisons with Messi.

Golden Globes viewership highest in a decade Posted: 13 Jan 2014 11:54 AM PST NEW YORK (AP) — The Nielsen ratings company says the Golden Globes awards ceremony hit a 10-year high in viewership.

Embattled N.J. Governor Christie faces probe over Sandy funds Posted: 13 Jan 2014 11:53 AM PST By Barbara Goldberg and Margaret Chadbourn NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. investigators are looking into whether embattled New Jersey Governor Chris Christie misused about $2 million in Superstorm Sandy relief funds for an ad campaign that put him in the spotlight in an election year, officials said on Monday. Already enmeshed in a scandal over snarled traffic at the George Washington Bridge, Christie, a likely 2016 Republican presidential contender, is now being audited by the Inspector General at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, an agency spokesman said. The probe began after HUD received a request from Congressman Frank Pallone Jr., a New Jersey Democrat, the spokesman said. The inspector is focusing on a federally financed $25 million marketing campaign intended to draw visitors back to the Jersey Shore as the area struggled to rebuild from the damage unleashed by Sandy in late 2012.

NJ Democrats intensify Christie scandal inquiry Posted: 13 Jan 2014 11:52 AM PST TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Democrats in New Jersey sharpened their aim at Republican Gov. Chris Christie on Monday, forming special legislative committees to explore the role politics played in traffic jams last fall and announcing that the investigation has grown into an abuse of power probe.

2 shot at Tampa Bay area movie theater Posted: 13 Jan 2014 11:51 AM PST WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say a man is in custody, suspected of shooting and wounding two people inside a Tampa Bay area movie theater.

Justice Department is venue for Obama NSA speech Posted: 13 Jan 2014 11:50 AM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Barack Obama will travel to the Justice Department to announce the results of his review of National Security Agency surveillance programs.

Southwest pilots grounded after airport mix-up Posted: 13 Jan 2014 11:50 AM PST DALLAS (AP) — The pilots of a Southwest Airlines flight that mistakenly landed at the wrong Missouri airport were grounded Monday, less than a day after they touched down at a small airfield that gave them only half as much room as normal to stop the jet.

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