Russia ordered to pay $50 billion over Yukos

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• Russia ordered to pay $50 billion over Yukos
• Three officers wounded in Manhattan shoot-out, suspect killed
• West agrees wider Russia sanctions as Kiev says forces near crash site
• Ernst back from military training to Senate race
• Trial begins in case over Oklahoma City bombing
• Dollar Tree to buy Family Dollar for $8.5 billion
• Man charged with kidnapping in N.H. teen's case
• Russia hit by $50 bn Yukos ruling amid sanctions squeeze
• Suspect dead, 2 marshals and cop wounded in NYC
• Fighting in Ukraine prompts residents to flee
• Drone almost blocks California firefighting planes
• U.S. appeals court strikes down Virginia's gay marriage ban
• US fuming over Israeli criticism of Kerry
• Stocks drift sideways in late afternoon trading
• US weapons for Afghans may end up with Taliban: audit
• Boehner urges US solidarity with Israel
• FAA proposes to fine Southwest Airlines $12M
• Lloyds not off hook yet after $370 million Libor fines
• Oil depot ablaze amid clashes in Libyan capital
• Not in my backyard: US sending dirty coal abroad
• Court orders Russia to pay $50 billion for seizing Yukos assets
• Dollar Tree steps up fight, buys Family Dollar
• Bankruptcy court approves Fisker sale to Chinese firm
• House bill lets airlines advertise pre-tax fares
• Israeli PM warns of prolonged campaign in Gaza war
• Police: Man killed family, himself in Maine
• The Situation agrees to anger management classes
• Dozens treated for illness at Keith Urban concert
• Rebels claim Kiev now controls part of MH17 site
• Lloyds bank settles with US, UK over market fixing
• It's all over but the arguing in Sterling trial
• Gaza fighting flares, UN, Israel debate truce
• Santana, Gattis lead Braves to 2-0 win over Padres
• Israel military: 9 soldiers killed in Gaza attacks
• In Iraq's Mosul, radicals unleash their vision
• West's largest coal-fired plant on track to close
• Deal to improve veterans' health care costs $17B
• Israeli military says 9 soldiers killed in Gaza war in separate attacks as violence mounts
• Israel must prepare for protracted Gaza campaign: Netanyahu
• Defense: US suppressed evidence in Blackwater

Russia ordered to pay $50 billion over Yukos Posted: 28 Jul 2014 01:05 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin's government must pay $50 billion for using tax claims to destroy Yukos, once the country's largest oil producer, and its Kremlin-critical CEO, an international court has ruled.

Three officers wounded in Manhattan shoot-out, suspect killed Posted: 28 Jul 2014 01:02 PM PDT New York (AFP) - Three New York law enforcement officers were wounded Monday in a shoot-out in Manhattan with an individual who was killed in the exchange of fire, authorities said.

West agrees wider Russia sanctions as Kiev says forces near crash site Posted: 28 Jul 2014 12:58 PM PDT By Gabriela Baczynska and Aleksandar Vasovic KIEV/DONETSK Ukraine (Reuters) - U.S. and European leaders agreed on Monday to impose wider sanctions on Russia's financial, defense and energy sectors as Ukraine said its forces advanced toward the crash site of Malaysian flight MH17. The new sanctions, which U.S. President Barack Obama and leaders of Germany, Britain, France and Italy discussed in a conference call, are aimed at increasing the pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin after the Malaysian airliner was shot down over territory held by pro-Moscow rebels in eastern Ukraine. ...

Ernst back from military training to Senate race Posted: 28 Jul 2014 12:49 PM PDT URBANDALE, Iowa (AP) — Republican Senate candidate Joni Ernst has returned from two weeks of training with the Iowa National Guard to a midterm election race against Democrat Bruce Braley that has become a competitive contest in the battle for Senate control.

Trial begins in case over Oklahoma City bombing Posted: 28 Jul 2014 12:48 PM PDT The FBI has done a thorough search of its archives and found no evidence that more Oklahoma City bombing videos exist, federal attorneys told a judge on Monday during the first day of a trial that has rekindled long-dormant questions about whether others were involved in the devastating 1995 attack.

Dollar Tree to buy Family Dollar for $8.5 billion Posted: 28 Jul 2014 12:46 PM PDT By Devika Krishna Kumar and Ramkumar Iyer (Reuters) - Dollar Tree Inc agreed to buy rival discount chain Family Dollar Stores Inc for $8.5 billion to fend off growing competition from Wal-Mart Stores Inc and fellow discounter Dollar General Corp . Dollar stores have struggled in a weak U.S. economy as Wal-Mart and other large retail chains chase penny-pinching consumers by offering more items priced at $1 or less. ...

Man charged with kidnapping in N.H. teen's case Posted: 28 Jul 2014 12:46 PM PDT Police are charging a 34-year-old man with kidnapping a New Hampshire teenage girl who returned home recently after vanishing nine months ago.

Russia hit by $50 bn Yukos ruling amid sanctions squeeze Posted: 28 Jul 2014 12:46 PM PDT London (AFP) - An international court ordered Russia on Monday to pay Yukos shareholders a record $50 billion compensation over its seizure of the defunct oil giant, a new blow for Moscow on top of sanctions over the Ukraine crisis.

Suspect dead, 2 marshals and cop wounded in NYC Posted: 28 Jul 2014 12:43 PM PDT A fugitive task force and a sex-assault suspect got into a shootout Monday in Greenwich Village, leaving the suspect dead and two federal marshals and a police detective wounded, authorities said.

Fighting in Ukraine prompts residents to flee Posted: 28 Jul 2014 12:42 PM PDT SHAKHTARSK, Ukraine (AP) — Panicky residents in an eastern Ukrainian town fled their homes Monday carrying a few possessions in plastic bags and small suitcases as shells exploded in the distance, fighting that also prevented an international police team from reaching the site of the Malaysia Airlines crash.

Drone almost blocks California firefighting planes Posted: 28 Jul 2014 12:40 PM PDT PLYMOUTH, Calif. (AP) — A private drone trying to record footage of a Northern California wildfire nearly hindered efforts to attack the flames from the air, but firefighters made enough progress to allow some of the 1,200 people under evacuation orders to return home Monday.

U.S. appeals court strikes down Virginia's gay marriage ban Posted: 28 Jul 2014 12:39 PM PDT A U.S. appeals court on Monday struck down Virginia's ban on same-sex marriage as unconstitutional, the latest in a string of court rulings to back gay marriage. A three-judge panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia, ruled 2-1 to affirm a February ruling by a federal judge who struck down the state ban as unconstitutional. In their ruling, Judges Roger Gregory and Henry Floyd wrote that barring gay couples from marrying violated their rights to due process and equal protection under the U.S. Constitution's 14th Amendment. Virginia's constitutional ban on gay marriage was approved by 57 percent of voters in 2006.

US fuming over Israeli criticism of Kerry Posted: 28 Jul 2014 12:37 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration pushed back strongly Monday at a torrent of Israeli criticism over Secretary of State John Kerry's latest bid to secure a cease-fire with Hamas, accusing some in Israel of launching a "misinformation campaign" against the top American diplomat.

Stocks drift sideways in late afternoon trading Posted: 28 Jul 2014 12:37 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Major stock market indexes drifted between slight gains and losses late Monday afternoon, as traders prepared for a week loaded with reports on the economy and corporate profits.

US weapons for Afghans may end up with Taliban: audit Posted: 28 Jul 2014 12:36 PM PDT Washington and Kabul have failed to keep track of hundreds of thousands of weapons provided to Afghanistan, raising the risk that some could end up in the hands of insurgents, a US audit said Monday. The United States also had delivered more weapons than Afghan forces now needed, partly because Kabul officials had revised their requests over time, the report said. "Given the Afghan government's limited ability to account for or properly dispose of weapons, there is a real potential for these weapons to fall into the hands of insurgents," the report said. Record-keeping and inventory efforts by Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) were "poor" and the inspector general's inspections at supply depots revealed missing weapons and other discrepancies, the report said.

Boehner urges US solidarity with Israel Posted: 28 Jul 2014 12:35 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker John Boehner said Monday that support for Israel must be the United States' main focus and not peace mediation in a subtle jab at the Obama administration.

FAA proposes to fine Southwest Airlines $12M Posted: 28 Jul 2014 12:34 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it is proposing a $12 million civil fine against Southwest Airlines for failing to comply with safety regulations related to repairs on Boeing 737 jetliners.

Lloyds not off hook yet after $370 million Libor fines Posted: 28 Jul 2014 12:34 PM PDT By Matt Scuffham and Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) - Lloyds Banking Group could face further punishment after agreeing to pay fines totalling $370 million (217.80 million pounds) for its part in a global interest rate rigging scandal and for attempting to manipulate fees for a government lending scheme to help banks. This special liquidity scheme (SLS), launched in 2008, was an attempt to free up banks' balance sheets and boost confidence in the financial system. Bank of England Governor Mark Carney said in a July 15 letter to Lloyds' chairman Norman Blackwell the attempted manipulation could lead to criminal action against those involved. He said Britain's financial regulator would consider whether further action should be taken against Lloyds or the individuals involved.

Oil depot ablaze amid clashes in Libyan capital Posted: 28 Jul 2014 12:34 PM PDT CAIRO (AP) — A fire at the oil depot for the airport in Libya's capital raged out of control Monday after being struck in the crossfire of warring militias battling for control of the airfield, the latest violence to plague the country as foreigners flee the chaos.

Not in my backyard: US sending dirty coal abroad Posted: 28 Jul 2014 12:30 PM PDT BOARDMAN, Ore. (AP) — The largest power plant in Oregon, the Boardman Coal Plant, sat idle one day earlier this summer, "cold steel" in industry parlance, its dirty power no longer wanted on an electricity grid that is becoming greener.

Court orders Russia to pay $50 billion for seizing Yukos assets Posted: 28 Jul 2014 12:25 PM PDT By Megan Davies, Jack Stubbs and Thomas Escritt MOSCOW/LONDON/AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - An international arbitration court ruled on Monday that Russia must pay $50 billion for expropriating the assets of Yukos, the former oil giant whose ex-owner Mikhail Khodorkovsky fell foul of the Kremlin. Finding that Russian authorities had subjected Yukos to politically-motivated attacks, the panel made an award to a group of former Yukos shareholders that equates to more than half the entire fund Moscow has set aside to cover budget holes. Russia, whose economy is on the brink of recession, said it would appeal the ruling by the Dutch-based panel, which judges private business disputes.

Dollar Tree steps up fight, buys Family Dollar Posted: 28 Jul 2014 12:22 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — The fight for penny pinchers is intensifying.

Bankruptcy court approves Fisker sale to Chinese firm Posted: 28 Jul 2014 12:20 PM PDT A bankruptcy court has approved the sale of one-time star electric carmaker Fisker Automotive to the Chinese auto parts group Wanxiang, the US firm said Monday. California-based Fisker said it received approval from the bankruptcy court in Delaware of its sale for $149.2 million. Fisker was started in southern California in 2007 by former Aston Martin and BMW designer Henrik Fisker and German business partner Bernhard Koehler.

House bill lets airlines advertise pre-tax fares Posted: 28 Jul 2014 12:20 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — In a victory for airlines and their workers' unions, the House rejected consumers' complaints and passed legislation Monday letting airline advertising emphasize the base price of tickets, before taxes and fees are added.

Israeli PM warns of prolonged campaign in Gaza war Posted: 28 Jul 2014 12:15 PM PDT GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel's prime minister warned Monday that the country faced a prolonged campaign against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, as the military urged residents in parts of the embattled territory to evacuate ahead of what appeared to be a broadening of the three-week war.

Police: Man killed family, himself in Maine Posted: 28 Jul 2014 12:13 PM PDT SACO, Maine (AP) — A suicidal man having financial problems killed his wife, three children and then himself over the weekend, police said Monday.

The Situation agrees to anger management classes Posted: 28 Jul 2014 12:09 PM PDT MIDDLETOWN, N.J. (AP) — The Situation will be getting lessons in anger management.

Dozens treated for illness at Keith Urban concert Posted: 28 Jul 2014 12:07 PM PDT MANSFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Authorities say several dozen people were treated for alcohol-related illnesses at a weekend Keith Urban concert in Massachusetts.

Rebels claim Kiev now controls part of MH17 site Posted: 28 Jul 2014 12:06 PM PDT Ukraine's army on Monday seized control of part of the vast site where Malaysian airliner MH17 crashed, insurgents said, as the United Nations announced the downing of the plane could constitute a war crime. After explosions and fighting blocked a new attempt by Dutch and Australian police to access the east Ukraine crash site, Kiev confirmed that its troops had now entered a string of towns around the scene, including Shakhtarsk, 10 kilometres (six miles) away. More than 1,100 people have been killed in the fighting engulfing east Ukraine over the past three months, the United Nations said, a toll that does not include the plane crash victims.

Lloyds bank settles with US, UK over market fixing Posted: 28 Jul 2014 12:04 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — Lloyds Banking Group is paying $369 million to U.S. and British authorities to settle allegations it manipulated a key global interest rate.

It's all over but the arguing in Sterling trial Posted: 28 Jul 2014 11:58 AM PDT LOS ANGELES (AP) — Closing arguments are underway in a trial to determine whether the estranged wife of Donald Sterling can sell the Los Angeles Clippers to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer for $2 billion.

Gaza fighting flares, UN, Israel debate truce Posted: 28 Jul 2014 11:58 AM PDT By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Crispian Balmer GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) - A grim-faced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Monday of a protracted war in Gaza, dashing any hopes of a swift end to the three-week conflict as Palestinian fighters launched an audacious cross-border raid. The Israeli army said five of its soldiers died in two separate incidents, including four in a mortar strike. Inside Gaza itself, eight children and two adults were killed by a blast in a park as an unofficial truce sought by the United Nations for the Muslim Eid al-Fitr festival collapsed. Residents blamed the explosion on an airstrike, but Israel said a misfiring militant rocket caused the carnage.

Santana, Gattis lead Braves to 2-0 win over Padres Posted: 28 Jul 2014 11:54 AM PDT ATLANTA (AP) — Ervin Santana threw eight scoreless innings, Evan Gattis homered for the first time in more than a month and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Diego Padres 2-0 on Monday.

Israel military: 9 soldiers killed in Gaza attacks Posted: 28 Jul 2014 11:53 AM PDT JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military says nine soldiers have been killed in separate attacks in ongoing Gaza fighting.

In Iraq's Mosul, radicals unleash their vision Posted: 28 Jul 2014 11:52 AM PDT BAGHDAD (AP) — Residents of Mosul have watched helplessly as extremists ruling the northern Iraqi city blew up some of their most beloved landmarks and shrines to impose a stark vision of Islam. Next up for destruction, they feared: the Crooked Minaret, a more than 840-year-old tower that leans like Italy's Tower of Pisa.

West's largest coal-fired plant on track to close Posted: 28 Jul 2014 11:50 AM PDT FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — The largest coal-fired power plant in the West will produce one-third less energy by 2020 and is on track to cease operations in 2044 under a proposal that the federal government adopted to cut haze-causing emissions of nitrogen oxide at places like the Grand Canyon.

Deal to improve veterans' health care costs $17B Posted: 28 Jul 2014 11:50 AM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan deal to improve veterans' health care would authorize at least $17 billion to fix the health program scandalized by long patient wait times and falsified records covering up delays, the bill's chief supporters said Monday.

Israeli military says 9 soldiers killed in Gaza war in separate attacks as violence mounts Posted: 28 Jul 2014 11:45 AM PDT JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli military says 9 soldiers killed in Gaza war in separate attacks as violence mounts.

Israel must prepare for protracted Gaza campaign: Netanyahu Posted: 28 Jul 2014 11:43 AM PDT Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday his country must prepare for a long conflict in the Gaza Strip, squashing any hopes of a swift end to fighting that has already cost more than 1,000 lives. In a televised address, a grim-faced Netanyahu said that any solution to the crisis would require the demilitarization of the Palestinian territory, which is controlled by Hamas Islamists and their militant allies. "We will not finish the mission, we will not finish the operation without neutralizing the tunnels, which have the sole purpose of destroying our citizens, killing our children," Netanyahu said, adding that it had been a "painful day". Earlier, the Israeli army said Palestinian fighters had slipped across the border from the Gaza Strip, with media reporting casualties in an ensuing gunbattle.

Defense: US suppressed evidence in Blackwater Posted: 28 Jul 2014 11:42 AM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for Blackwater security guards said Monday that the U.S. government has suppressed evidence favorable to defendants who are on trial in the killings of 14 Iraqis in Nisoor Square in Baghdad.

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