Pilots reported fatigue, erred in UPS jet crash

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• Pilots reported fatigue, erred in UPS jet crash
• Gay rights groups oppose religious protection bill
• Fertilizer fire forces evacuation of city in Iowa
• Venezuela opposition denounces 'brutal repression'
• Saudi at Guantanamo pleads guilty over French tanker attack
• Man guilty in lake crash that killed Usher stepson
• Democrats see chances for gains in governor races
• My love affair with WhatsApp. Does it have to end?
• Oil below $103 as Chinese factory activity drops
• Maersk: Alabama leaves port after probe of deaths
• BNSF plans to upgrade tanker fleet after accidents
• Oregon won't defend gay-marriage ban in lawsuit
• North Dakota home prices soar with oil boom
• Christie hears from storm victims at town hall
• Going for gold: Olympic ad winners and losers
• Iran's London mission reopens doors after 2 years
• Canada hockey win breaks string of firsts in Sochi
• Perfect Canada beat Sweden for women's Olympic curling gold
• NATO head: Afghan security pact after elections
• EPA seeks tougher safety standards for farmworkers
• Lead prosecutor out in US Army general sex case
• European Union imposes sanctions against Ukraine
• Microsoft needs to get back to innovation roots: CEO
• How Adelina Sotnikova won gold
• Israeli demand sparks 'Jewish state' debate
• Canada women beat US 3-2 in OT for Olympic gold
• Flu season waning; younger adults hit hardest
• Sotnikova dethrones queen Kim, Ukraine shockwaves hit Sochi
• California store that sold $425M lotto gets $1M
• B.J. Novak compiles his 'Stories' for new book
• White House: No decision yet on Ukraine sanctions
• 2 admit guilt in Dodger Stadium Giants fan attack
• Egypt: Al-Jazeera journalists plead not guilty
• Medic: 70 protesters killed, 500 wounded in Kiev
• Alex Ovechkin's father recovering from surgery
• New study casts doubt on West's Afghan plan
• Mexico condemns shooting by US border agent
• Poulin lifts Canada to comeback women's hockey gold
• Democrats outraise GOP House committee

Pilots reported fatigue, erred in UPS jet crash Posted: 20 Feb 2014 01:16 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — The pilots of a UPS cargo jet that crashed last August complained about the company's tiring work schedules at the start of the fatal flight, and then made errors shortly before the plane flew into a hillside and burst into flames, according to information presented at a hearing Thursday.

Gay rights groups oppose religious protection bill Posted: 20 Feb 2014 01:14 PM PST PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona House has begun debating a Republican bill that would expand people's rights to assert their religious beliefs in refusing service to gays and others.

Fertilizer fire forces evacuation of city in Iowa Posted: 20 Feb 2014 01:09 PM PST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Authorities have evacuated residents of a small northern Iowa city as firefighters battle a fertilizer fire at the local airport.

Venezuela opposition denounces 'brutal repression' Posted: 20 Feb 2014 01:09 PM PST CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan opposition leaders condemned the government Thursday for its heavy-handed attempt to subdue a protest movement with nighttime sweeps that have turned many parts of the country into dangerous free-fire zones.

Saudi at Guantanamo pleads guilty over French tanker attack Posted: 20 Feb 2014 01:06 PM PST Fort Meade (United States) (AFP) - A Saudi detainee at the US prison in Guantanamo Bay pleaded guilty Thursday to terror charges in connection with the 2002 suicide bombing of a French oil tanker off Yemen. Ahmed Mohammed Ahmed Haza al-Darbi, 39, admitted to planning, aiding and supporting the attack on the MV Limburg, which killed a Bulgarian sailor, injured a dozen other men and caused a large oil spill in the Gulf of Aden. Darbi -- who has been held in Cuba for more than a decade -- likely faces up to 15 more years in prison, the chief prosecutor, Army Brigadier General Mark Martins, said in a statement. Some of that time could be served in his native Saudi Arabia.

Man guilty in lake crash that killed Usher stepson Posted: 20 Feb 2014 01:06 PM PST GAINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) — A man has been convicted of homicide by vessel in a Georgia jet ski crash that killed R&B singer Usher's 11-year-old stepson.

Democrats see chances for gains in governor races Posted: 20 Feb 2014 01:03 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats, facing fewer opportunities to pick up seats in the Senate and House, see a more fertile playing field in the three dozen governors' races across the country this year. As a bonus, there's even the potential of scoring an early knockout against a potential 2016 Republican presidential contender or two.

My love affair with WhatsApp. Does it have to end? Posted: 20 Feb 2014 01:02 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — When I used WhatsApp to tell my family about Facebook's $19 billion purchase of the company that makes my favorite app, I punctuated the message with a string of crying emojis (cartoon faces).

Oil below $103 as Chinese factory activity drops Posted: 20 Feb 2014 01:02 PM PST The price of oil slipped below $103 a barrel Thursday after a report indicated that manufacturing in China, the world's second-biggest economy, shrank again in February.

Maersk: Alabama leaves port after probe of deaths Posted: 20 Feb 2014 01:02 PM PST NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The Maersk Alabama has left port from the island nation of Seychelles after authorities there completed an onboard investigation into the deaths of two Americans aboard the ship that was the focus of a 2009 hijacking dramatized in the movie "Captain Phillips," a company spokesman said Thursday.

BNSF plans to upgrade tanker fleet after accidents Posted: 20 Feb 2014 12:58 PM PST BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — BNSF Railway Co. said Thursday it intends to buy a fleet of 5,000 strengthened tank cars to haul oil and ethanol in a move that would set a higher safety standard for a fleet that's seen multiple major accidents.

Oregon won't defend gay-marriage ban in lawsuit Posted: 20 Feb 2014 12:58 PM PST PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon's attorney general will not defend the state's ban on gay marriage, arguing it cannot withstand a federal constitutional challenge.

North Dakota home prices soar with oil boom Posted: 20 Feb 2014 12:57 PM PST BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota's oil boom isn't just driving up housing prices at the epicenter. Getting a roof overhead is getting more expensive throughout the state, with the average value of a home sold last year topping $200,000 — up more than 20 percent from 2011, a real estate trade group says.

Christie hears from storm victims at town hall Posted: 20 Feb 2014 12:57 PM PST MIDDLETOWN, N.J. (AP) — Gov. Chris Christie, appearing at his first town hall-style meeting since a political payback plot engulfed his administration, heard complaints from residents still displaced by last year's Superstorm Sandy but no gripes from commuters stuck in massive traffic jams manufactured by his aides.

Going for gold: Olympic ad winners and losers Posted: 20 Feb 2014 12:56 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — The pressure to win during the 2014 Sochi Olympics is nearly as intense for marketers as it is for the athletes themselves.

Iran's London mission reopens doors after 2 years Posted: 20 Feb 2014 12:55 PM PST LONDON (AP) — Iran's diplomatic mission to Britain partly reopened its doors Thursday for the first time in two years as part of a wider agreement on the thawing of tensions between the countries.

Canada hockey win breaks string of firsts in Sochi Posted: 20 Feb 2014 12:55 PM PST SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Canada won its fourth straight women's Olympic hockey title, breaking Thursday's pattern of first-time winners on the slopes and ice of the Sochi Games.

Perfect Canada beat Sweden for women's Olympic curling gold Posted: 20 Feb 2014 12:54 PM PST Sochi (Russia) (AFP) - All-conquering Canada won their first Olympic women's curling gold since 1998 on Thursday, defeating Sweden 6-3 to avenge their defeat in the final on home ice at the Vancouver Games. Skipped by Jennifer Jones, who took to the rink appropriately wearing golden eye shadow, Canada ended Sweden's hopes of a third successive Olympic title. Canada also matched the achievement of compatriot Kevin Martin's men's team, who won the title in 2010 by going through the tournament undefeated. They are also the only women's team to have won an Olympic medal in the sport at every winter Games -- they have two gold, one silver and two bronze medals.

NATO head: Afghan security pact after elections Posted: 20 Feb 2014 12:52 PM PST ATHENS, Greece (AP) — NATO's secretary general says he believes Afghan President Hamid Karzai will not sign a long-stalled security pact with the United States allowing American troops to remain in Afghanistan after the end of 2014, and will leave it to his successor after April elections.

EPA seeks tougher safety standards for farmworkers Posted: 20 Feb 2014 12:46 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking to strengthen 20-year-old standards aimed at protecting farmworkers from toxic pesticides.

Lead prosecutor out in US Army general sex case Posted: 20 Feb 2014 12:45 PM PST RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The lead military prosecutor in the case against a U.S. Army general facing sexual assault charges has resigned shortly before a court martial is set to begin.

European Union imposes sanctions against Ukraine Posted: 20 Feb 2014 12:45 PM PST BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union voted on Thursday to impose sanctions against those held responsible for the violence in Ukraine.

Microsoft needs to get back to innovation roots: CEO Posted: 20 Feb 2014 12:45 PM PST Microsoft's new chief executive Satya Nadella says the tech giant needs to start thinking like a startup again if it wants to move ahead in the new technology landscape. Nadella, who was named earlier this month to succeed Steve Ballmer at the helm of the tech titan, said Microsoft needs to move faster in innovation. Nadella's appointment coincides with Microsoft founder Bill Gates stepping back in as a "technology advisor," giving up his title of chairman.

How Adelina Sotnikova won gold Posted: 20 Feb 2014 12:39 PM PST SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Adelina Sotnikova won the women's figure skating gold medal at the Sochi Olympics pretty much because of one extra triple jump.

Israeli demand sparks 'Jewish state' debate Posted: 20 Feb 2014 12:37 PM PST JERUSALEM (AP) — Is Israel "the Jewish state"?

Canada women beat US 3-2 in OT for Olympic gold Posted: 20 Feb 2014 12:37 PM PST SOCHI, Russia (AP) — The puck skittered the length of the ice on its way toward the empty Canadian net before clanging off the post and coming to rest in front of the crease.

Flu season waning; younger adults hit hardest Posted: 20 Feb 2014 12:36 PM PST ATLANTA (AP) — Flu season seems to be winding down, and it's been an odd one.

Sotnikova dethrones queen Kim, Ukraine shockwaves hit Sochi Posted: 20 Feb 2014 12:36 PM PST Sochi (Russia) (AFP) - Russia's Adelina Sotnikova rode a powerful wave of national emotion to win a dramatic Olympic figure skating title Thursday as the Sochi Games felt shockwaves from Ukraine's bloody civil unrest. Sotnikova, 17, captured Russia's first ever women's individual gold as defending champion and red-hot favourite Kim Yu-Na was dumped into the silver medal position. Despite an error when she two-footed a double loop in her combination jump the teenager improved her free skate score by a massive 18 points to take a third skating title in Sochi for hosts Russia.

California store that sold $425M lotto gets $1M Posted: 20 Feb 2014 12:34 PM PST MILPITAS, Calif. (AP) — A Northern California convenience store that sold the sole winning ticket to the $425 million Powerball jackpot received a $1 million check on Thursday, as state lottery officials waited for the winner of the one of the largest jackpots in U.S. history to come forward.

B.J. Novak compiles his 'Stories' for new book Posted: 20 Feb 2014 12:29 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — B.J. Novak says his plan of action following nine seasons of writing, producing and acting on NBC's popular workplace comedy "The Office" was a bit random.

White House: No decision yet on Ukraine sanctions Posted: 20 Feb 2014 12:29 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House expressed renewed outrage Thursday over the continuing deadly violence in Ukraine but had reached no decision on whether to impose sanctions.

2 admit guilt in Dodger Stadium Giants fan attack Posted: 20 Feb 2014 12:24 PM PST LOS ANGELES (AP) — One of the greatest tragedies played out at Dodger Stadium in recent years was recalled in a courtroom just miles away as two men pleaded guilty Thursday to a 2011 beating that left San Francisco Giants fan Bryan Stow brain damaged and disabled.

Egypt: Al-Jazeera journalists plead not guilty Posted: 20 Feb 2014 12:23 PM PST CAIRO (AP) — Three Al-Jazeera journalists pleaded not guilty Thursday and shouted from the dock that their prison conditions are "psychologically unbearable" as they went on trial with several other defendants, on terror charges.

Medic: 70 protesters killed, 500 wounded in Kiev Posted: 20 Feb 2014 12:23 PM PST KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Protesters tossed firebombs and advanced upon police lines Thursday in Ukraine's embattled capital. Government snipers shot back, killing at least 70 people and wounding hundreds of others, according to a protest doctor.

Alex Ovechkin's father recovering from surgery Posted: 20 Feb 2014 12:22 PM PST ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Russia's stunning elimination from the Olympic hockey tournament was followed by somber family news for Alex Ovechkin, whose father is recovering from heart surgery after falling ill in Sochi.

New study casts doubt on West's Afghan plan Posted: 20 Feb 2014 12:21 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — A new assessment of Afghanistan's future says the country could revert to a terrorist haven unless U.S. and international partners underwrite a larger — and more expensive — Afghan security force than is currently planned beyond 2014.

Mexico condemns shooting by US border agent Posted: 20 Feb 2014 12:20 PM PST SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Mexican government on Thursday condemned a U.S. Border Patrol agent's fatal shooting of a Mexican man who allegedly struck the agent in the head with a rock near the U.S.-Mexico border.

Poulin lifts Canada to comeback women's hockey gold Posted: 20 Feb 2014 12:20 PM PST Sochi (Russia) (AFP) - Marie-Philip Poulin scored an equalizer 54 seconds from time and then the game winner in overtime as Canada came back from 2-0 down to defeat the United States 3-2 and win women's ice hockey gold. Poulin's golden goal came on the power play as she took a pass from Laura Fortino and snapped the puck past a sliding Jesse Vetter in goal for the Americans. Canada had trailed 2-0 late in the third and appeared to be heading to defeat before coming to life to score two goals just 2:42 apart to send the game into extra time. Brianne Jenner and Poulin both scored late to tie the game 2-2.

Democrats outraise GOP House committee Posted: 20 Feb 2014 12:18 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats facing long odds of reclaiming their majority in the House outraised their Republican rivals in this election year's first month and have banked more cash.

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