Legal, political hurdles in child migrant crisis

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• Legal, political hurdles in child migrant crisis
• Electric cord sparked fire that killed firefighter
• Six Jewish suspects arrested over death of Palestinian teenager
• Pro-Russia separatists vow to keep up the fight
• Commissioner: NY firefighter died in accidental fire started by air-conditioning electric cord
• Muti conducts 'Requiem' for WWI 100th anniversary
• 6 Jewish suspects arrested in slaying of Arab teen
• Church parade past Mafia home a challenge to pope
• California man blows off hands with fireworks
• Atlantic Canada cleans up after Arthur strikes
• Saudi rights lawyer sentenced to 15 years prison
• Almirola wins rain-cut NASCAR race at Daytona
• What a final! Djokovic tops Federer at Wimbledon
• Rubin wins Wimbledon junior title in all-US final
• Iraq analyzing tape purported to show top militant
• Almirola wins rain-shortened NASCAR at Daytona
• Weekend shootings add to violent year for Indy
• Ukraine says forces will press forward after taking rebel stronghold
• Syrian opposition meets to elect new president
• Charges against bombing suspects' pals questioned
• Cause of blaze that killed NYC firefighter probed
• Egypt president raises cigarette, alcohol prices
• Djokovic beats Federer in Wimbledon final
• Washington pot shops prepare for historic sales
• Smoke alarms installed in home where 4 kids died
• Egypt's Sisi says independence for Iraq's Kurds would be 'catastrophic'
• 5 things to know about the Tour de France
• Versace leads Paris' haute couture revival
• Victim recounts Southern California shark attack
• Most NSA data from regular Internet users: report
• Brazil tries to stay confident after losing Neymar
• Sheriff, feds: Rancher must be held accountable
• Northern California wildfire challenges crews
• Yankees acquire McCarthy from Diamondbacks
• 'Transformers' tops 'Tammy' on weak July 4 weekend
• Ethnic Albanians protest court ruling on slayings
• Video footage shows Pistorius re-enacting killing
• Gunmen kill at least 29 in latest raids on Kenyan coast
• Syrian opposition to elect new president

Legal, political hurdles in child migrant crisis Posted: 06 Jul 2014 01:13 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The legal, humanitarian and political constraints facing the Obama administration as it copes with thousands of Central American children entering the country illegally came into sharp focus in a series of interviews Sunday.

Electric cord sparked fire that killed firefighter Posted: 06 Jul 2014 01:11 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — A blaze at a high-rise apartment that killed a fire lieutenant started in an air-conditioner electrical cord pinched between a bed frame and a wall, the fire commissioner said Sunday, adding that the fire had been ruled accidental.

Six Jewish suspects arrested over death of Palestinian teenager Posted: 06 Jul 2014 01:05 PM PDT By Jeffrey Heller JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel has arrested six Jewish suspects in the abduction and killing of a Palestinian teenager whose death sparked violent protests in Jerusalem and Israeli Arab towns, a security source said on Sunday. With tensions high along the Gaza border, Israel said its aircraft attacked 10 sites in the Palestinian enclave in response to persistent rocket strikes on southern Israeli towns. The burning-alive of 16-year-old Mohammed Abu Khudair, and the earlier murders of three kidnapped Israeli teenagers, have driven relations between Palestinians and Israelis to their lowest point since U.S.-backed peace talks broke down in April. The security source gave no details about the suspects arrested in the investigation into the abduction and killing of Abu Khudair, other than to say they were Jewish and that police saw "nationalist motives" in the case.

Pro-Russia separatists vow to keep up the fight Posted: 06 Jul 2014 01:04 PM PDT DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) — Discouraged but defiant, pro-Russia separatists vowed to keep fighting the government in Kiev from the largest city in eastern Ukraine, where they regrouped Sunday after being driven out of a key stronghold.

Commissioner: NY firefighter died in accidental fire started by air-conditioning electric cord Posted: 06 Jul 2014 01:03 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Commissioner: NY firefighter died in accidental fire started by air-conditioning electric cord.

Muti conducts 'Requiem' for WWI 100th anniversary Posted: 06 Jul 2014 12:57 PM PDT ROME (AP) — Maestro Riccardo Muti is conducting Verdi's Requiem Mass in northeastern Italy to mark the 100th anniversary of World War I's outbreak in Europe and honor its millions of war dead.

6 Jewish suspects arrested in slaying of Arab teen Posted: 06 Jul 2014 12:57 PM PDT JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel arrested six Jewish suspects Sunday in the grisly slaying of a Palestinian teenager who was abducted and burned alive last week — a crime that set off a wave of violent protests in Arab sections of the country.

Church parade past Mafia home a challenge to pope Posted: 06 Jul 2014 12:51 PM PDT ROME (AP) — In apparent defiance of Pope Francis, a church procession detoured from its route through a southern Italian town to honor a convicted mobster under house arrest.

California man blows off hands with fireworks Posted: 06 Jul 2014 12:50 PM PDT SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — A Northern California man igniting illegal fireworks blew off both of his hands when a device exploded prematurely, police said.

Atlantic Canada cleans up after Arthur strikes Posted: 06 Jul 2014 12:46 PM PDT HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — Arthur was moving across Newfoundland on Sunday a day after striking Canada's Maritime provinces with near-hurricane strength winds and torrential rains, knocking down trees and leaving tens of thousands of people without power.

Saudi rights lawyer sentenced to 15 years prison Posted: 06 Jul 2014 12:44 PM PDT RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — A court in Saudi Arabia sentenced a prominent human rights lawyer on Sunday to 15 years imprisonment and barred him from traveling for another 15 years after that on charges related to his activism.

Almirola wins rain-cut NASCAR race at Daytona Posted: 06 Jul 2014 12:36 PM PDT DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Aric Almirola has won the rain-delayed and rain-shortened NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Daytona International Speedway, putting Richard Petty's famed No. 43 in Victory Lane for the first time since 1999.

What a final! Djokovic tops Federer at Wimbledon Posted: 06 Jul 2014 12:31 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — Novak Djokovic's large lead in the rollicking Wimbledon final was slipping away, due in no small part to Roger Federer's regal presence and resurgent play.

Rubin wins Wimbledon junior title in all-US final Posted: 06 Jul 2014 12:27 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — Qualifier Noah Rubin beat sixth-seeded Stefan Kozlov 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to win the Wimbledon junior boys' title Sunday in an all-American final.

Iraq analyzing tape purported to show top militant Posted: 06 Jul 2014 12:22 PM PDT BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq security agencies are working to verify the authenticity of a video that purportedly shows the elusive leader of the Sunni extremist group that has declared an Islamic state in a large chunk of territory it controls leading prayers this week in northern Iraq, authorities said.

Almirola wins rain-shortened NASCAR at Daytona Posted: 06 Jul 2014 12:15 PM PDT DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Aric Almirola has won the rain-delayed and rain-shortened NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Daytona International Speedway, putting Richard Petty's famed No. 43 in Victory Lane for the first time since 1999.

Weekend shootings add to violent year for Indy Posted: 06 Jul 2014 12:15 PM PDT INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis' violent year has become more so with two holiday weekend shootings, including one that killed a decorated officer.

Ukraine says forces will press forward after taking rebel stronghold Posted: 06 Jul 2014 12:15 PM PDT By Maria Tsvetkova SLAVIANSK Ukraine (Reuters) - Ukraine's government said it would quickly seize more territory from pro-Russian separatists after re-taking their stronghold of Slaviansk in what President Petro Poroshenko called a turning point in the fight for control of the country's east. "Continue the operation to liberate Donetsk and Luhansk regions," he said, naming Ukraine's two major eastern parts which have boiled with separatist rebellion since April. There were no immediate figures for casualties caused by the government offensive in Slaviansk, launched after Poroshenko refused to renew a unilateral ceasefire and ordered the resumption of a government offensive on June 30. In Slaviansk, where Ukrainian forces had been tightening their grip for more than a month, around 200 residents lined up in the city's central square for meat, potatoes, onions and bread distributed by troops.

Syrian opposition meets to elect new president Posted: 06 Jul 2014 12:12 PM PDT BEIRUT (AP) — The main Western-backed Syrian opposition group began a three-day meeting in Istanbul on Sunday to elect a new president and discuss the offensive by Islamic militants straddling Iraq and Syria, an official with the group said.

Charges against bombing suspects' pals questioned Posted: 06 Jul 2014 12:11 PM PDT BOSTON (AP) — In the weeks after two bombs exploded near the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon, prosecutors charged three of the surviving suspect's friends with obstructing the investigation or lying to authorities.

Cause of blaze that killed NYC firefighter probed Posted: 06 Jul 2014 11:59 AM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Fire marshals were working Sunday to determine what sparked a blaze that killed a lieutenant who became trapped while looking for possible victims in a burning public-housing high-rise.

Egypt president raises cigarette, alcohol prices Posted: 06 Jul 2014 11:52 AM PDT CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's president decreed an increase in sales tax on cigarettes, beer and wine, the latest in a series of price hikes that aim to ease the country's staggering budget deficit.

Djokovic beats Federer in Wimbledon final Posted: 06 Jul 2014 11:46 AM PDT LONDON (AP) — Novak Djokovic won his second Wimbledon title and denied Roger Federer his record eighth by outlasting the Swiss player in five sets Sunday.

Washington pot shops prepare for historic sales Posted: 06 Jul 2014 11:37 AM PDT SEATTLE (AP) — With the clock ticking down to the start of legal weed sales in Washington state, store owners hoping to start selling on Tuesday are consumed by details as they try to make sure there's pot on the shelves.

Smoke alarms installed in home where 4 kids died Posted: 06 Jul 2014 11:33 AM PDT PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Smoke detectors were installed last year inside a row home where four young children died in a fast-moving blaze that engulfed at least 10 residences, fire officials said.

Egypt's Sisi says independence for Iraq's Kurds would be 'catastrophic' Posted: 06 Jul 2014 11:33 AM PDT Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Sunday a referendum on the independence of Iraq's Kurdish region would lead to a "catastrophic" break up of the country, which is facing an onslaught by Sunni Islamist militants. The comments from Sisi, leader of the most populous Arab nation, indicate a growing fear in the region that the division of Iraq could further empower the insurgents who have declared a "caliphate" on land seized in Iraq and neighboring Syria. "The referendum that the Kurds are asking for now is in reality no more than the start of a catastrophic division of Iraq into smaller rival states," Egypt's MENA news agency quoted Sisi as saying during a meeting with local journalists.

5 things to know about the Tour de France Posted: 06 Jul 2014 11:32 AM PDT SHEFFIELD, England (AP) — For those who had doubts about Vincenzo Nibali's current form, there is little left to fuel the skepticism.

Versace leads Paris' haute couture revival Posted: 06 Jul 2014 11:32 AM PDT PARIS (AP) — Just a few years ago it was on the brink of extinction. Now, haute couture — the 150-year-old Parisian tradition of making unique, astronomically-priced handmade gowns — is back.

Victim recounts Southern California shark attack Posted: 06 Jul 2014 11:29 AM PDT MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Steven Robles was an hour into his regular weekend swim off some of Southern California's most popular beaches when he came face-to-face with a great white shark.

Most NSA data from regular Internet users: report Posted: 06 Jul 2014 11:27 AM PDT Nine out of 10 people identified in a large cache of online conversations intercepted by the National Security Agency were ordinary Internet users and not foreign surveillance targets, a news report says. Nearly half of the surveillance files were of United States citizens or residents, The Washington Post said of its four-month investigation of the trove of NSA-intercepted electronic data provided by fugitive NSA contractor Edward Snowden. The revelations are likely to rekindle criticism in the US and abroad of US surveillance techniques and especially the NSA's vast data sweeps, and came after German authorities said they had arrested a suspected double-agent accused of spying for the United States.

Brazil tries to stay confident after losing Neymar Posted: 06 Jul 2014 11:19 AM PDT BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (AP) — Still coping with the loss of its biggest star, Brazil is trying to find ways to remain upbeat about its prospects at the World Cup.

Sheriff, feds: Rancher must be held accountable Posted: 06 Jul 2014 11:15 AM PDT RENO, Nev. (AP) — U.S. Bureau of Land Management officials say they agree with a Nevada sheriff's position that rancher Cliven Bundy must be held accountable for his role in an April standoff between his supporters and the federal agency.

Northern California wildfire challenges crews Posted: 06 Jul 2014 11:09 AM PDT WINTERS, Calif. (AP) — A rural fire in Northern California raged throughout the night, challenging firefighters Sunday with rising temperatures and the threat of shifting winds, officials said.

Yankees acquire McCarthy from Diamondbacks Posted: 06 Jul 2014 11:07 AM PDT ATLANTA (AP) — The New York Yankees acquired help for their depleted rotation on Sunday by acquiring veteran right-hander Brandon McCarthy from Arizona.

'Transformers' tops 'Tammy' on weak July 4 weekend Posted: 06 Jul 2014 10:56 AM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — The Fourth of July went off like a dud at the box office, as the Michael Bay sequel "Transformers: Age of Extinction" and the Melisa McCarthy comedy "Tammy" led the weakest summer holiday weekend in at least a decade.

Ethnic Albanians protest court ruling on slayings Posted: 06 Jul 2014 10:43 AM PDT SKOPJE, Macedonia (AP) — Police in western Macedonia have used stun grenades to disperse hundreds of protesters angry over the verdict in a murder trial.

Video footage shows Pistorius re-enacting killing Posted: 06 Jul 2014 10:37 AM PDT JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Newly released video footage shows Oscar Pistorius participating in a re-enactment of how he says he fatally shot girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp and then carried her out of a toilet cubicle in his home.

Gunmen kill at least 29 in latest raids on Kenyan coast Posted: 06 Jul 2014 10:16 AM PDT By Joseph Akwiri MOMBASA Kenya (Reuters) - Gunmen killed at least 29 people in two coastal areas of Kenya in raids the deputy president indicated on Sunday were the work of political rivals, despite Somali Islamists al Shabaab claiming responsibility. The raids will hammer Kenya's beleaguered tourist industry after a wave of militant attacks and will deepen public frustrations about poor security, a day before a big opposition rally in the capital. The Interior Ministry said one of the Saturday night attacks killed nine in the trading town of Hindi in Lamu County, close to where 65 people were killed by gunmen last month in Mpeketoni. Another was further south in the Gamba area, where 20 died.

Syrian opposition to elect new president Posted: 06 Jul 2014 10:11 AM PDT BEIRUT (AP) — The Western-backed Syrian opposition group will begin a three-day meeting in Istanbul later Sunday to elect a new president and discuss the offensive by Islamic militants straddling Iraq and Syria, an official with the group said.

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