American doctor in Africa gets treatment for Ebola

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• American doctor in Africa gets treatment for Ebola
• It's 'Jeff Gordon Day' at IMS for record 5th time
• US: Russia has fired rockets into Ukraine
• MH17 armed mission 'unrealistic' as Ukraine fighting kills 13
• Judge strikes down DC ban on handguns outside home
• Tim Clark rallies to win Canadian Open
• Kenyans run to double gold, Aussies dominate cycling
• US doctor, Freetown resident latest Ebola victims
• Danone in talks to sell medical nutrition unit to Hospira: FT
• Runaway Sierra Leone Ebola patient dies in ambulance
• Foreigners urged to leave Libya amid rising violence
• Fighting intensifies near MH17 disaster site
• Comic-Con's dark side: Harassment amid the fantasy
• Netanyahu: Israel can lose on PR but not security
• Byron Scott says he will be LA Lakers' new coach
• Thousands march in French city of Marseille in support of Israel
• 38 killed as Libyan forces battle militias in east
• Italy's Vincenzo Nibali wins Tour de France
• Survey: US gas prices fall 9 cents to $3.58
• Emotional Nibali says Tour victory better than expected
• Panthers' Hardy: 'I hate I've distracted my team'
• 'Lucy' tops 'Hercules' with $44M at box office
• 3 days on, no arrests in hunt for carjack killers
• Northern California wildfire destroys 10 homes
• Key World War I battle re-enacted in Poland
• Gaza truce efforts go up in smoke
• LeBron deep-sixes number; will be No. 23 with Cavs
• Ukraine rebels appeal to WWII spirit with Soviet posters
• Fighting in Gaza abates, but truce hopes look fragile
• France urges nationals to leave Libya due to security situation
• EU, US seek Putin Achilles' heel on Ukraine
• Cable on Ohio amusement park ride snaps, hurting 2
• Sexual harassment at Comic-Con in the spotlight
• Air Algerie jet's black boxes to be sent to France
• Official: Ebola kills senior doctor in Liberia
• Fighting complicates Ukraine crash probe, U.S., EU prepare Russia sanctions
• Trial in salmonella outbreak to start in Georgia
• Startup offers elderly an Internet key to family links
• Peace before economy for Russia sanctions, German Fin Min tells paper
• Ricciardo upstages Mercedes to grab thrilling victory

American doctor in Africa gets treatment for Ebola Posted: 27 Jul 2014 01:05 PM PDT BOONE, N.C. (AP) — An American doctor infected with the deadly Ebola disease received intensive treatment Sunday in West Africa and was in stable condition, talking to his medical team and working on his computer, a spokeswoman for an aid group said.

It's 'Jeff Gordon Day' at IMS for record 5th time Posted: 27 Jul 2014 01:05 PM PDT INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — With a fifth Brickyard 400 victory on the line, Jeff Gordon looked like the driver he was 20 years ago.

US: Russia has fired rockets into Ukraine Posted: 27 Jul 2014 01:05 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. stepped up pressure on Moscow on Sunday by releasing satellite images it says show that rockets have been fired from Russia into neighboring eastern Ukraine and that heavy artillery for pro-Russian separatists have also crossed the border.

MH17 armed mission 'unrealistic' as Ukraine fighting kills 13 Posted: 27 Jul 2014 12:57 PM PDT The Netherlands on Sunday scrapped plans to send an international armed mission to secure the crash site of Malaysian flight MH17, fearing a deployment risked being dragged into the conflict in east Ukraine. Dutch authorities leading the probe into the downing of the passenger airliner carrying 298 people had along with Australia planned to send armed officers, but Prime Minister Mark Rutte said this is no longer viable. "Getting the military upper hand for an international mission in this area is according to our conclusion not realistic," Rutte told journalists in The Hague, noting the presence of heavily armed separatists and the proximity of the border with Russia -- accused of backing the rebels.

Judge strikes down DC ban on handguns outside home Posted: 27 Jul 2014 12:55 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge struck down the District of Columbia's ban on carrying guns outside of a person's home, concluding it violates Second Amendment rights.

Tim Clark rallies to win Canadian Open Posted: 27 Jul 2014 12:54 PM PDT MONTREAL (AP) — Tim Clark rallied to win the Canadian Open on Sunday, birdieing five of the last eight holes for a one-stroke victory over Jim Furyk.

Kenyans run to double gold, Aussies dominate cycling Posted: 27 Jul 2014 12:52 PM PDT Kenya's Caleb Ndiku took a flamboyant 5000m gold while compatriot Flomena Daniel claimed the women's marathon title as Commonwealth Games athletics got under way Sunday without headliners Usain Bolt and Mo Farah. Ndiku, the world indoor 3000m champion, made the most of the absence of injury-hit Olympic champion Farah to win the first gold medal on offer at the Hampden Park track. With his hair dyed gold in expectation of victory, Ndiku triumphed in 13min 12.07sec over the 5km race with teammate Isiah Koech claiming silver in 13:14.06, with New Zealander Zane Robertson claiming bronze (13:16.52).

US doctor, Freetown resident latest Ebola victims Posted: 27 Jul 2014 12:46 PM PDT Alarm soared in west Africa on Sunday over the deadliest ever Ebola virus outbreak, with an American doctor contracting the disease in Liberia and the death of the first victim from Sierra Leone's capital Freetown. Samaritan's Purse, a Christian charity, said Dr Kent Brantly was quarantined at the group's Ebola treatment centre at the ELWA hospital in the Liberian capital Monrovia after falling ill while treating sufferers of the disease, which is deadly in up to 90 percent of cases. In a statement announcing the Ebola case on Saturday, the organisation said that Brantly was married with two children. "Samaritan's Purse is committed to doing everything possible to help Dr Brantly during this time of crisis.

Danone in talks to sell medical nutrition unit to Hospira: FT Posted: 27 Jul 2014 12:45 PM PDT French dairy group Danone is in talks to sell its medical nutrition business to U.S. group Hospira in a deal valuing the unit at about $5 billion, the Financial Times reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the situation. Contacted by Reuters, a spokesman for Danone in Paris declined to comment. No one at Hospira immediately returned a request for comment. Reuters reported in February that Danone, the world's biggest yoghurt maker, was considering selling the business - which makes feeding tubes and foods and beverages for people with special nutritional needs - even though it has a profit margin above the group average.

Runaway Sierra Leone Ebola patient dies in ambulance Posted: 27 Jul 2014 12:43 PM PDT By Umaru Fofana FREETOWN (Reuters) - A Sierra Leone Ebola patient whose family sparked a nationwide hunt when they forcefully removed her from a treatment center and took her to a traditional healer, died in an ambulance on the way to hospital, a health official said. Health officials say fear and mistrust of health workers in Sierra Leone, where many have more faith in traditional medicine, are hindering efforts to contain an Ebola outbreak which has killed more than 450 people in the country. Amadu Sisi, a senior doctor at King Harman hospital in the capital Freetown, from which the patient was taken, said on Saturday that police found her in the house of a healer. Her family refused to hand her over and a struggle ensued with police, who finally retrieved her and sent her to hospital, he said.

Foreigners urged to leave Libya amid rising violence Posted: 27 Jul 2014 12:30 PM PDT Egypt and several western states on Sunday urged their citizens to leave Libya amid spiralling violence after two weeks of fighting in the capital Tripoli left 97 people dead. Washington evacuated its embassy staff on Saturday, with Secretary of State John Kerry warning the mission had faced a "real risk" from fierce fighting between armed groups for control of Tripoli's international airport. Another 38 people, mostly soldiers, were killed in 24 hours of fighting between the army and Islamists in the eastern city of Benghazi, military and medical officials said on Sunday, a further sign of the chaos plaguing the North African nation. The Tripoli clashes, the most violent since the overthrow of dictator Moamer Kadhafi in 2011, started with an assault on the airport by a coalition of groups, mainly Islamists, which has since been backed by fighters from third city Misrata.

Fighting intensifies near MH17 disaster site Posted: 27 Jul 2014 12:20 PM PDT DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian armed forces mounted a major onslaught against pro-Russian separatist fighters Sunday in an attempt to gain control over the area where a Malaysia Airlines plane was downed earlier this month.

Comic-Con's dark side: Harassment amid the fantasy Posted: 27 Jul 2014 12:17 PM PDT SAN DIEGO (AP) — Amid the costumes and fantasy of this weekend's Comic-Con convention, a group of young women drew widespread attention to a very real issue — allegations of sexual harassment at the annual pop-culture festival.

Netanyahu: Israel can lose on PR but not security Posted: 27 Jul 2014 12:10 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Every Palestinian civilian's death costs Israel in its fight for world opinion but the Jewish state must not cede its security for the sake of public relations, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said as he pressed his nation's case on America's Sunday TV news programs.

Byron Scott says he will be LA Lakers' new coach Posted: 27 Jul 2014 12:10 PM PDT LOS ANGELES (AP) — Byron Scott has told a CBS affiliate station that he is the Los Angeles Lakers' new coach.

Thousands march in French city of Marseille in support of Israel Posted: 27 Jul 2014 12:03 PM PDT Thousands took to the streets of Marseille in the south of France on Sunday to show their support for Israel, the first such demonstration in the country since the start of the recent fighting in Gaza, organizers said. "We are here to show our solidarity with Israel, which has been attacked and has a right to defend itself," William Labi, head of the body governing Jewish congregations in Marseille, told Reuters. Pro-Palestinian protesters clashed with police in central Paris on Saturday when thousands of protesters defied a ban by French authorities to rally against Israel's offensive in the Gaza Strip. Israel began its offensive earlier this month, citing a surge in rocket attacks launched from Hamas militants in the Gaza strip.

38 killed as Libyan forces battle militias in east Posted: 27 Jul 2014 11:59 AM PDT CAIRO (AP) — Heavy clashes between Libyan soldiers loyal to a renegade general and Islamist-led militias killed 38 people, health officials said Sunday, as fighting between rival militias around the capital's international airport raged on and European nations warned their citizens to leave.

Italy's Vincenzo Nibali wins Tour de France Posted: 27 Jul 2014 11:50 AM PDT PARIS (AP) — Vincenzo Nibali won the Tour de France on Sunday, becoming the first Italian in 16 years to triumph in cycling's greatest race by chiseling a lead over his main rivals a few seconds at a time and dominating them in the mountains.

Survey: US gas prices fall 9 cents to $3.58 Posted: 27 Jul 2014 11:48 AM PDT CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — A national survey finds the average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline has plummeted 9 cents a gallon over the past two weeks to $3.58.

Emotional Nibali says Tour victory better than expected Posted: 27 Jul 2014 11:39 AM PDT Vincenzo Nibali fought back tears as he stood on the Tour de France winner's podium and described the moment as better than he ever expected. Nibali completed his victory at the 2014 Tour by finishing safely in the pack on Sunday's 21st and final stage from Evry to Paris, won by German Marcel Kittel.

Panthers' Hardy: 'I hate I've distracted my team' Posted: 27 Jul 2014 11:39 AM PDT SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Convicted Pro Bowl defensive end Greg Hardy said he wants to remain with the Carolina Panthers beyond this season.

'Lucy' tops 'Hercules' with $44M at box office Posted: 27 Jul 2014 11:39 AM PDT LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luc Besson's "Lucy" proved mind can overpower muscle, topping a remake of "Hercules" by director Brett Ratner at the box office on the weekend.

3 days on, no arrests in hunt for carjack killers Posted: 27 Jul 2014 11:22 AM PDT PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The hunt for two Philadelphia carjackers who rammed their stolen SUV into a family, killing three children, has entered its third day, with investigators saying they're hopeful the suspects will soon be caught.

Northern California wildfire destroys 10 homes Posted: 27 Jul 2014 11:08 AM PDT PLYMOUTH, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters in Northern California on Sunday battled a wildfire that has destroyed 10 homes and forced hundreds of evacuations in the Sierra Nevada foothills, while a fire near Yosemite National Park destroyed one home and grew significantly overnight.

Key World War I battle re-enacted in Poland Posted: 27 Jul 2014 10:59 AM PDT SZKOTOWO, Poland (AP) — About 200 history enthusiasts from across Europe have gathered on a hilly area in Poland to reconstruct the Battle of Tannenberg, an engagement between the Russian and German Empires in the first days of World War I.

Gaza truce efforts go up in smoke Posted: 27 Jul 2014 10:47 AM PDT The Islamist Hamas movement fired more rockets at Israel Sunday, despite claims it had accepted a UN request for a 24-hour extension of a humanitarian truce in war-torn Gaza. Hamas's belated acceptance of diplomatic calls for a temporary ceasefire was announced several hours after Israel resumed its devastating military assault on the Palestinian enclave after a pause of more than 24 hours. Although Hamas said its militants would halt their fire from 1100 GMT in response to a request from the United Nations, there was no response from Israel. "They are violating their own ceasefire," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the CNN news network.

LeBron deep-sixes number; will be No. 23 with Cavs Posted: 27 Jul 2014 10:43 AM PDT LeBron James will go back to wearing jersey No. 23 in his return to Cleveland.

Ukraine rebels appeal to WWII spirit with Soviet posters Posted: 27 Jul 2014 10:39 AM PDT Pro-Russian rebels in east Ukraine are turning to Soviet World War II posters to spread their message of fighting against Ukrainian "fascists" in a part of the world that was flattened by Nazi troops. Dozens of posters have sprung up on the main roads in and around Donetsk, a rebel-held industrial city and commercial hub for eastern Ukraine. "We have put up about 100 of them," said Yelena Nikitina, the minister of information of the self-declared Donetsk People's Republic government. "We Will Win!" read another poster featuring a picture of a mediaeval Russian knight, the Russian general Alexander Suvorov who fought against Napoleon and a Bolshevik fighter from the 1917-1922 Russian Civil War.

Fighting in Gaza abates, but truce hopes look fragile Posted: 27 Jul 2014 10:17 AM PDT By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Maayan Lubell GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Fighting subsided in Gaza on Sunday after Hamas Islamist militants said they backed a 24-hour humanitarian truce, but there was no sign of any comprehensive deal to end their conflict with Israel. Hamas said it had endorsed a call by the United Nations for a pause in the fighting in light of the upcoming Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, expected to start in the next couple of days. Some firing of rockets continued after the time that Hamas had announced it would put its guns aside and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu questioned the validity of the truce. Israeli artillery guns also fired barrages into the Gaza Strip, Israeli media reported, although the object of the fire was initially unclear.

France urges nationals to leave Libya due to security situation Posted: 27 Jul 2014 10:15 AM PDT France on Sunday called on all French nationals to leave Libya, which in the last two weeks has descended into its deadliest violence since the 2011 war that ousted Muammar Gaddafi. The United States evacuated its embassy in Libya on Saturday, driving diplomats across the border into Tunisia under heavy military escort after escalating clashes near the embassy compound in Tripoli.

EU, US seek Putin Achilles' heel on Ukraine Posted: 27 Jul 2014 09:59 AM PDT BRUSSELS (AP) — Months after Russia annexed Crimea and stepped up support for separatists in eastern Ukraine, Europe and the United States are still searching for a way to persuade Russian President Vladimir Putin to change course.

Cable on Ohio amusement park ride snaps, hurting 2 Posted: 27 Jul 2014 09:58 AM PDT SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio amusement park ride that swings riders as high as 125 feet has been closed indefinitely after a cable snapped, injuring two visitors.

Sexual harassment at Comic-Con in the spotlight Posted: 27 Jul 2014 09:57 AM PDT SAN DIEGO (AP) — Amid the costumes and fantasy of this weekend's Comic-Con convention, a group of young women drew widespread attention to a very real issue — allegations of sexual harassment at the annual comic book convention.

Air Algerie jet's black boxes to be sent to France Posted: 27 Jul 2014 09:54 AM PDT BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Black boxes from the Air Algerie plane that crashed in northern Mali last week will be transferred to France for analysis, the French embassy in Mali said Sunday, as officials prepared for the process of identifying the remains of the dead.

Official: Ebola kills senior doctor in Liberia Posted: 27 Jul 2014 09:42 AM PDT MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — One of Liberia's most high-profile doctors has died of Ebola, a government official said Sunday, as an American doctor was treated in the West African country after contracting the disease, highlighting the risks facing health workers trying to combat the spread of the deadly virus.

Fighting complicates Ukraine crash probe, U.S., EU prepare Russia sanctions Posted: 27 Jul 2014 09:35 AM PDT By Aleksandar Vasovic DONETSK Ukraine (Reuters) - Fierce fighting in eastern Ukraine where a Malaysian airliner was downed further complicated an investigation on Sunday as Europe and the United States prepared economic sanctions on Russia over the conflict. International monitors said they had abandoned plans to visit the crash site due to fears it was not safe, even though Malaysia said earlier rebels had agreed to provide access. Ukraine said it was trying to dislodge the rebels, but denied it was fighting near the crash site, saying the separatists had put the monitors off by falsely claiming that the army was operating nearby.

Trial in salmonella outbreak to start in Georgia Posted: 27 Jul 2014 09:35 AM PDT ATLANTA (AP) — Three people accused of scheming to manufacture and ship salmonella-tainted peanuts that killed nine people, sickened more than 700 and prompted one of the largest food recalls in history are set to go to trial this week in south Georgia.

Startup offers elderly an Internet key to family links Posted: 27 Jul 2014 09:32 AM PDT The system -- the work of a startup called Hubert -- began operating in the United States and in Europe on crowd-funding website Indiegogo this month. "Everything started after one of my grandmothers died in a home for dependent seniors in France," Stephane Lucon, a Frenchman who co-founded Hubert, told AFP. "I was living with my wife and children 2,000 kilometres (1,250 miles) away from her, in Romania. I went to visit her whenever I could but I would have liked her to be able to see her grandchildren every day via Skype or any video conference application."

Peace before economy for Russia sanctions, German Fin Min tells paper Posted: 27 Jul 2014 09:29 AM PDT Germans must put peace before economic considerations and accept tougher sanctions against Russia if necessary, Germany's finance minister told the Bild am Sonntag newspaper on Sunday. The European Union reached an outline agreement on Friday to impose the first economic sanctions on Moscow since the downing of a Malaysian airliner and the deaths of 298 people onboard in an area of eastern Ukraine held by Russian-backed separatists. Germany, Europe's biggest economy, sold about 36 billion euros of goods to Russia last year, almost one-third of the EU's total.

Ricciardo upstages Mercedes to grab thrilling victory Posted: 27 Jul 2014 09:28 AM PDT Australian Daniel Ricciardo upstaged the stars again Sunday when he won a thrilling Hungarian Grand Prix and claimed his second victory for Red Bull in five races. Ricciardo, 25, held off Ferrari's Fernando Alonso to take first place in a race which saw several high-speed crashes after a heavy downpour before the start changed the course of the race. Rivalry between Lewis Hamilton and his Mercedes teammate and championship leader Nico Rosberg reached a new peak as Hamilton rebuffed team orders to let Rosberg by into third place. The German now leads with 202, Hamilton has 191 and Ricciardo is third with 131.

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