Diamondbacks fire GM Kevin Towers

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• Diamondbacks fire GM Kevin Towers
• NIH finds old ricin, other forgotten germs in labs
• Todd beginning new era at 'Meet the Press'
• Captured albino cobra taken to Los Angeles Zoo
• What to watch at US Open: What if coaches played?
• Unresponsive, private U.S. plane crashes off coast of Jamaica
• Ocean sunfish washes up on Washington coast
• Manziel ready for Browns if called upon
• New York county official confirms two deaths in crashed plane
• US confirms death of Somalia terror group leader
• Rocky Mountain town becomes beer commercial set
• WHO: Use Ebola survivors' blood to treat patients
• Plane with unresponsive pilot crashes off Jamaica
• IRS says it has lost emails from 5 more employees
• White House asks for $58M for Ebola drugs
• US doctor infected with Ebola in stable condition
• Argentina holds funeral for rock star Cerati
• East Ukraine calm after ceasefire, but residents doubt it will last
• NATO backs spearhead force to boost eastern defenses
• Man arrested in 4 deaths; missing boy found safe
• Gatlin wins 100, 200 double at Van Damme meeting
• Luck doesn't fit the mold of the typical NFL star
• Fun, spectacle at New York Fashion Week on day 2
• Clinton: 2016 decision likely by early next year
• Russian sailors in limbo in French port
• NATO allies agree to take on Islamic State threat
• Ramsey holds early European Masters lead
• CORRECTS: Jamaican officials say unresponsive US plane has crashed in sea off the island
• Ex-Aryan Nations attorney dies in federal prison
• Competing views on IRS treatment of tea party
• Federal budget crunch idles Guard units across US
• WHO eyes Ebola vaccine by Nov as death toll passes 2,000
• New fines may prompt BP to cut back in Russia, elsewhere
• Kansas Sen. Roberts shakes up campaign team
• U.S. air controllers track plane with unresponsive pilot off Florida
• Cuba: Airspace not violated by plane with unresponsive pilot
• Maine mom fights state over no-resuscitation order
• VENICE WATCH: Bald James Franco turns heads
• No. 3 Oregon ready to host No. 7 Michigan State
• Controversy in Venezuela over Chavez prayer

Diamondbacks fire GM Kevin Towers Posted: 05 Sep 2014 01:05 PM PDT PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks have fired general manager Kevin Towers in the midst of a third straight disappointing season.

NIH finds old ricin, other forgotten germs in labs Posted: 05 Sep 2014 01:02 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Institutes of Health has uncovered a nearly century-old container of ricin and a handful of other forgotten samples of dangerous pathogens in its search of laboratories for improperly stored hazardous materials.

Todd beginning new era at 'Meet the Press' Posted: 05 Sep 2014 01:02 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — If he's to succeed as the new moderator of "Meet the Press," Chuck Todd says viewers need to be thinking about the show more than just on Sunday mornings.

Captured albino cobra taken to Los Angeles Zoo Posted: 05 Sep 2014 01:01 PM PDT LOS ANGELES (AP) — A deadly cobra that mysteriously appeared in a Southern California neighborhood was taken to the Los Angeles Zoo after being spotted and tracked to a backyard woodpile where animal-control officers captured it.

What to watch at US Open: What if coaches played? Posted: 05 Sep 2014 01:00 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Imagine, just for fun, if the four big-name coaches working with the U.S. Open men's semifinalists were to play Saturday's matches instead of their charges.

Unresponsive, private U.S. plane crashes off coast of Jamaica Posted: 05 Sep 2014 12:59 PM PDT By Aileen Torres-Bennett and Horace Helps KINGSTON (Reuters) - A small U.S. Search and rescue teams, including a military plane and a helicopter, were despatched to the crash site about 14 miles (22 km) north of the tourist town of Port Antonio, Jamaica's Civil Aviation Authority said. The United States Coast Guard also joined the search, the Jamaica Defence Force said. A New York county official said that the people on board the plane included Rochester, New York, developer Larry Glazer and his wife, Jane Glazer.

Ocean sunfish washes up on Washington coast Posted: 05 Sep 2014 12:58 PM PDT ILWACO, Wash. (AP) — A 7-foot ocean sunfish rarely seen in Washington waters recently washed ashore on a beach at Cape Disappointment State Park near the mouth of the Columbia River.

Manziel ready for Browns if called upon Posted: 05 Sep 2014 12:55 PM PDT BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Johnny Manziel's ready if the Browns need him against the Steelers.

New York county official confirms two deaths in crashed plane Posted: 05 Sep 2014 12:55 PM PDT NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York county official confirmed that Larry and Jane Glazer were killed in a plane crash near Jamaica earlier on Friday after the small aircraft had gone unresponsive. Maggie Brooks, the Monroe County executive, said she would speak about the couple's death at a press conference on Friday. (Reporting by Jonathan Allen)

US confirms death of Somalia terror group leader Posted: 05 Sep 2014 12:55 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. airstrikes earlier this week killed the leader of the al-Shabab terrorist group in Somalia, the Pentagon said Friday. President Barack Obama said the death of Ahmed Abdi Godane demonstrated U.S. counterterrorism resolve and was an example of his deliberate approach to dismantling al-Qaida affiliated groups.

Rocky Mountain town becomes beer commercial set Posted: 05 Sep 2014 12:54 PM PDT CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. (AP) — Up for whatever? For some in the tiny and tony Colorado resort town of Crested Butte that would be a no.

WHO: Use Ebola survivors' blood to treat patients Posted: 05 Sep 2014 12:51 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — Desperate to restore hope amid the Ebola crisis, the World Health Organization said Friday it would accelerate the use of experimental treatments and vaccines to contain the expanding epidemic in West Africa.

Plane with unresponsive pilot crashes off Jamaica Posted: 05 Sep 2014 12:51 PM PDT A private U.S. plane with an unresponsive pilot crashed into the ocean north of the Caribbean island Friday after a journey of more than 1,400 miles.

IRS says it has lost emails from 5 more employees Posted: 05 Sep 2014 12:47 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS says it has lost emails from five more workers who are part of congressional investigations into the treatment of conservative groups that applied for tax exempt status.

White House asks for $58M for Ebola drugs Posted: 05 Sep 2014 12:45 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is asking Congress for $58 million above current levels to speed the production of promising drugs to fight Ebola and additional flexibility for the Department of Homeland Security to cope with the thousands of unaccompanied Central American children still arriving at the southern border.

US doctor infected with Ebola in stable condition Posted: 05 Sep 2014 12:44 PM PDT OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A doctor who became infected with Ebola while working in Liberia is sick but in stable condition and communicating with his caregivers at the Nebraska Medical Center, officials said Friday.

Argentina holds funeral for rock star Cerati Posted: 05 Sep 2014 12:43 PM PDT BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentine rock star Gustavo Cerati is being remembered with a funeral in Buenos Aires.

East Ukraine calm after ceasefire, but residents doubt it will last Posted: 05 Sep 2014 12:43 PM PDT By Aleksandar Vasovic and Gabriela Baczynska MARIUPOL/DONETSK Ukraine (Reuters) - A ceasefire between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine appeared to be holding on Friday evening, despite some initial shelling in the rebel stronghold of Donetsk. The ceasefire was approved by envoys from Ukraine, the separatist leadership, Russia and Europe's OSCE security watchdog meeting in Minsk as part of a peace road map that also includes an exchange of prisoners and the creation of a humanitarian corridor for refugees and aid. Minutes after the ceasefire began at 1500 GMT, three blasts were heard north of Donetsk, followed by scattered mortar and artillery fire, but this later fell quiet. Fighting had raged for much of the day in two flashpoints in eastern Ukraine - near the strategic port of Mariupol on the Sea of Azov and further north in Donetsk, mostly around the city's airport which remains in government hands.

NATO backs spearhead force to boost eastern defenses Posted: 05 Sep 2014 12:43 PM PDT By Adrian Croft and Michael Holden NEWPORT Wales (Reuters) - NATO approved wide-ranging plans on Friday to boost its defenses in eastern Europe, aiming to reassure allies nervous about Russia's intervention in Ukraine that the U.S.-led alliance will shield them from any attack. The plan, adopted at a summit in Wales, includes creating a "spearhead" rapid reaction force and pre-positioning supplies and equipment in east European countries so they can be reinforced within days in a crisis. Low-spending NATO members pledged to avoid any more cuts in defense spending and to increase it towards NATO's guideline of 2 percent of economic output - although only within a decade. President Barack Obama said that, in light of recent Russian actions and rhetoric, the plan was intended to make it crystal clear that NATO's mutual self-defense commitment meant what it said.

Man arrested in 4 deaths; missing boy found safe Posted: 05 Sep 2014 12:37 PM PDT HUDSON, Fla. (AP) — A man suspected in the deaths of four people and the disappearance of a 4-year-old autistic boy was arrested as SWAT teams swarmed a downtown Tampa hotel Friday, ending an intense manhunt since the bodies were found a day earlier stacked on top of each other outside as birds circled above.

Gatlin wins 100, 200 double at Van Damme meeting Posted: 05 Sep 2014 12:33 PM PDT BRUSSELS (AP) — Justin Gatlin ran the fastest 100 meters of the year at the Van Damme Memorial before winning the 200 only an hour later to extend his unbeaten streak to 18 races through the season.

Luck doesn't fit the mold of the typical NFL star Posted: 05 Sep 2014 12:21 PM PDT INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Andrew Luck has always tried to deflect the spotlight.

Fun, spectacle at New York Fashion Week on day 2 Posted: 05 Sep 2014 12:12 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — New York Fashion Week kicked into high gear on its second day, with celebrities dotting audiences at the Lincoln Center tents and elsewhere in Manhattan.

Clinton: 2016 decision likely by early next year Posted: 05 Sep 2014 12:11 PM PDT MEXICO CITY (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton said Friday she will likely make a decision on whether to run for president around the beginning of 2015.

Russian sailors in limbo in French port Posted: 05 Sep 2014 12:06 PM PDT SAINT-NAZAIRE, France (AP) — Scores of Russian sailors are training on a French warship in an Atlantic port even though its transfer to the Russian Navy is now in doubt.

NATO allies agree to take on Islamic State threat Posted: 05 Sep 2014 12:05 PM PDT NEWPORT, Wales (AP) — The U.S. and 10 of its key allies agreed Friday that the Islamic State group is a significant threat to NATO countries and that they will take on the militants by squeezing their financial resources and going after them with military might.

Ramsey holds early European Masters lead Posted: 05 Sep 2014 12:02 PM PDT Crans-Montana (Switzerland) (AFP) - Richie Ramsay moved closer to a second European Masters title in three years by opening up a one shot lead on Ryder Cup debutant Jamie Donaldson in Switzerland on Friday. The Scot added a 66 to his opening 62 for a halfway total of 12 under par at the picturesque Crans Montana course, one ahead ahead of Donaldson who added a 64 to his opening 65. American Brooks Koepka is a shot further back after consecutive rounds of 65, alongside England's Graeme Storm, who carded a 66. "Today was a little bit tougher, especially on the back nine, where some of the pins were very tricky," said Ramsay, who had shared the overnight lead with Italian Edoardo Molinari.

CORRECTS: Jamaican officials say unresponsive US plane has crashed in sea off the island Posted: 05 Sep 2014 11:54 AM PDT MIAMI (AP) — CORRECTS: Jamaican officials say unresponsive US plane has crashed in sea off the island. (Corrects APNewsAlert that said plane crashed on island)

Ex-Aryan Nations attorney dies in federal prison Posted: 05 Sep 2014 11:54 AM PDT COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho (AP) — Edgar Steele, who once represented Aryan Nations founder Richard Butler in a lawsuit that bankrupted the white supremacist group, has died in federal prison in California. Steele was 69.

Competing views on IRS treatment of tea party Posted: 05 Sep 2014 11:49 AM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — After investigating the IRS for more than a year, two key senators — a Democrat and a Republican — disagree on whether the tax agency treated conservative groups worse than their liberal counterparts when they applied for tax-exempt status.

Federal budget crunch idles Guard units across US Posted: 05 Sep 2014 11:48 AM PDT CINCINNATI (AP) — Many of the nation's citizen-soldiers, whose motto is "Always Ready, Always There," won't be at regular training drills this weekend because of a federal funding shortfall.

WHO eyes Ebola vaccine by Nov as death toll passes 2,000 Posted: 05 Sep 2014 11:46 AM PDT The death toll from the Ebola epidemic has climbed above 2,000, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said Friday, as it voiced hopes a vaccine could be available in November. The deadly virus has claimed 2,097 lives out of 3,944 people infected in Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone, since emerging last December, the UN's health organ said after a two-day crisis meeting in Geneva. "If proven safe, a vaccine could be available in November 2014 for priority use in health-care workers," it said in a statement. The meeting in Geneva gathered more than 150 experts in drug research, epidemiology, ethics, regulation and financing.

New fines may prompt BP to cut back in Russia, elsewhere Posted: 05 Sep 2014 11:45 AM PDT By Dmitry Zhdannikov and Ron Bousso LONDON (Reuters) - The prospect of up to $18 billion in new fines for the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill could pressure BP to sell assets from the Americas to Asia and Russia, where its interests risk being dragged into a political standoff between Moscow and the West. "I wouldn't be surprised due to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and Russia if BP would like to reduce its huge 19.75 percent stake in the BP-Rosneft joint venture to cut their risks there, even though it is profit making," said Natixis analyst Abhishek Deshpande. BP's assets in Russia generate up to a quarter of its global production and the company has said it remains firmly committed to them despite the crisis in Ukraine, where separatists are being supported by Moscow. The West has imposed economic sanctions on Russia and Moscow has countered with its own restrictions.

Kansas Sen. Roberts shakes up campaign team Posted: 05 Sep 2014 11:40 AM PDT TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republican Sen. Pat Roberts has shaken up his struggling re-election team in Kansas, moving aside a longtime confidante as campaign manager and getting help from a national operative in a race that's suddenly a battleground in the fight for Senate control.

U.S. air controllers track plane with unresponsive pilot off Florida Posted: 05 Sep 2014 11:25 AM PDT The plane, which left from New York state and was headed to Florida, was flying at an altitude of 25,000 feet (7,620 meters) southbound over the Atlantic Ocean, according to a spokeswoman for the Federal Aviation Administration. The jets broke off after the plane entered Cuban airspace. "The pilot has not been responding to radio calls since 10 am EDT," the FAA said. The flight departed from Greater Rochester International Airport in New York on Friday morning and was headed to Naples Municipal Airport in Florida, the FAA added.

Cuba: Airspace not violated by plane with unresponsive pilot Posted: 05 Sep 2014 11:25 AM PDT Cuba's civil aviation institute said Cuban airspace was not violated by a plane with an unresponsive pilot that U.S. The jets broke off after the plane entered Cuban airspace. "There has been no violation of the airspace, and we are working in coordination with authorities in the United States," said an official with Cuba's Civil Aviation Institute.

Maine mom fights state over no-resuscitation order Posted: 05 Sep 2014 11:19 AM PDT PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A teenage mother is fighting a do-not-resuscitate order imposed over her objections on her brain-damaged daughter, saying she should be responsible for medical decisions. Child welfare officials who intervened after the baby was severely injured say life-saving measures in the event she stops breathing would only prolong her suffering.

VENICE WATCH: Bald James Franco turns heads Posted: 05 Sep 2014 11:13 AM PDT VENICE, Italy (AP) — James Franco was hailed as a visionary filmmaker as his latest directorial effort screened at the Venice Film Festival Friday. But everyone was talking about his head.

No. 3 Oregon ready to host No. 7 Michigan State Posted: 05 Sep 2014 11:06 AM PDT EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Oregon is known for its nimble spread offense, while Michigan State is known for its stout 3-4 defense.

Controversy in Venezuela over Chavez prayer Posted: 05 Sep 2014 11:05 AM PDT A rewriting of the Christian Lord's Prayer to commemorate the late Hugo Chavez is causing controversy in Venezuela.

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