White House hints at fall confirmation for next AG

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• White House hints at fall confirmation for next AG
• Big numbers for ABC's night of Rhimes
• Japanese firm fined $67.7M in shipping conspiracy
• Europe roar back to lead on gripping opening day
• Syrian refugees see future in continental Europe
• US stocks gain on Nike earnings, Apple rally
• Once-shunned Indian PM starts triumphant US tour
• 'Sleepy Hollow' actors visiting Sleepy Hollow, NY
• Mellencamp still carries torch for Ryan
• Stenson, Rose the perfect match at Ryder Cup
• Chicago-area air traffic center fire grounds 1,700 flights
• Police: Trooper ambush suspect researched manhunts
• Gross' departure from Pimco followed clashes, threats to quit
• Huge California fire mostly spares infrastructure
• US worker beheads colleague after losing job: police
• Europe leads 5-3 after Day 1 of Ryder Cup
• Ryder Cup capsules
• Fancy meals but no food for fasting Indian leader
• Massachusetts doctor says he knew Ebola risk
• Wife of Randy Jackson of 'Idol' fame seeks divorce
• Palestinian leader in new UN bid to end occupation
• Texas congressman battles Ryan for committee post
• Cop felt lives in danger before Wal-Mart shooting
• Former NFL exec takes jab at troubled league
• US economy grew sturdy 4.6% in second quarter
• Colorado approves $5M incentive for Tarantino film
• BlackBerry cuts loss and sees rising sales; shares jump
• US-led strikes hit IS group as coalition grows
• US cites Missouri company in cell tower deaths
• Nats clinch home field on Fister's 3-hit shutout
• UKIP targets Labour voters before 2015 vote
• SEC alleges $129M pyramid scheme in China, US
• Vanishing Marine will be tried on desertion charge
• EU unveils interim deal for ending Russia-Ukraine gas war
• Few flights resume at Chicago airports after fire
• Nigerian schoolgirl freed by extremists comes home
• Judge in Russia hacking case boots law firm
• Germany arrests Syria returnee over extremist link
• New Kennedy Center head seeking innovation in arts
• No charges in toxic tea incident at Utah eatery

White House hints at fall confirmation for next AG Posted: 26 Sep 2014 01:27 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Could there be a hint about when President Barack Obama might nominate a new attorney general coming from the White House?

Big numbers for ABC's night of Rhimes Posted: 26 Sep 2014 01:26 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — ABC's night of Shonda Rhimes has gotten off to an impressive start, and it was the newcomer that led the way.

Japanese firm fined $67.7M in shipping conspiracy Posted: 26 Sep 2014 01:25 PM PDT A major Japanese shipping company agreed Friday to pay the United States a $67.7 million criminal fine for conspiring to fix prices for international ocean shipments of cars, trucks and other wheeled vehicles ...

Europe roar back to lead on gripping opening day Posted: 26 Sep 2014 01:25 PM PDT By Mitch Phillips GLENEAGLES Scotland (Reuters) - The Ryder Cup delivered high drama yet again as Europe produced a stirring fightback to win three of the foursomes matches against the United States and take a 5-3 lead after a tense and hugely entertaining first day on Friday. The Americans had much the best of the morning fourballs, the highlight being a remarkable performance by rookie duo Patrick Reed and Jordan Spieth to hammer European talisman Ian Poulter and Scottish new boy Stephen Gallacher 5 & 4. ...

Syrian refugees see future in continental Europe Posted: 26 Sep 2014 01:25 PM PDT NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Surrounded by compatriots among a row of white canvas tents and prefabricated homes, Bahjat Molla sings mournfully of missing his Latakia home, of the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, of sitting with his mother.

US stocks gain on Nike earnings, Apple rally Posted: 26 Sep 2014 01:24 PM PDT New York (AFP) - US stocks Friday finished an up-and-down week on a high note, posting solid gains on a strong Nike earnings report and a rally in Apple shares.

Once-shunned Indian PM starts triumphant US tour Posted: 26 Sep 2014 01:21 PM PDT Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday started a visit to the United States which is rolling out the red carpet after shunning him for a decade, but a lawsuit revived past grievances.

'Sleepy Hollow' actors visiting Sleepy Hollow, NY Posted: 26 Sep 2014 01:21 PM PDT SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. (AP) — "Sleepy Hollow" is coming to Sleepy Hollow.

Mellencamp still carries torch for Ryan Posted: 26 Sep 2014 01:19 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — John Mellencamp apparently still carries a torch for Meg Ryan.

Stenson, Rose the perfect match at Ryder Cup Posted: 26 Sep 2014 01:18 PM PDT GLENEAGLES, Scotland (AP) — Henrik Stenson had different playing partners in all five of his team matches at the Ryder Cups in 2006 and '08.

Chicago-area air traffic center fire grounds 1,700 flights Posted: 26 Sep 2014 01:16 PM PDT By Mary Wisniewski and Karl Plume CHICAGO (Reuters) - A fire apparently set by an employee at a Chicago-area air traffic control center led to the cancellation of nearly 1,700 flights at the city's two major airports, snarling air traffic across the United States, officials said. Flights resumed at O'Hare International Airport, one of the world's busiest, after a delay of about four hours, but there were bottlenecks across the entire air system. The blaze at the facility in Aurora, outside of Chicago, appeared to be set by a man who suffered self-inflicted knife wounds, Aurora police said. ...

Police: Trooper ambush suspect researched manhunts Posted: 26 Sep 2014 01:16 PM PDT Trooper ambush suspect Eric Frein performed extensive Internet research on how to avoid police manhunts, experimented with explosives and might have booby-trapped the woods where authorities are looking for him, Pennsylvania State Police said Friday, two weeks after the deadly attack outside a rural barracks.

Gross' departure from Pimco followed clashes, threats to quit Posted: 26 Sep 2014 01:15 PM PDT By Paritosh Bansal and Jennifer Ablan NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bill Gross' abrupt departure from Pimco, the giant bond firm that he co-founded more than four decades ago, was preceded by months of clashes between the star investor and the firm's executive committee that got progressively worse, according to sources familiar with the situation. Tensions have been building within Pimco, the Newport Beach, California-based asset manager with about $2 trillion under management. Co-Chief Investment Officer Mohamed El-Erian, Gross's long-time heir-apparent, made an acrimonious exit in January. The wrangling and the underperformance grated on the executive committee, including Chief Executive Douglas Hodge.

Huge California fire mostly spares infrastructure Posted: 26 Sep 2014 01:12 PM PDT SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Nearly an inch of rain, with more wet weather forecast for the weekend, is helping firefighters gain the upper hand on a massive wildfire burning in the mountains east of Sacramento.

US worker beheads colleague after losing job: police Posted: 26 Sep 2014 01:11 PM PDT Los Angeles (AFP) - A US worker who had recently tried to convert colleagues to Islam beheaded one of them with a knife after being fired from his job at a food distributor, police said Friday.

Europe leads 5-3 after Day 1 of Ryder Cup Posted: 26 Sep 2014 01:11 PM PDT GLENEAGLES, Scotland (AP) — For the first time in eight years, Europe is ahead after the first full day of play at the Ryder Cup.

Ryder Cup capsules Posted: 26 Sep 2014 01:10 PM PDT GLENAGLES, Scotland (AP) — A capsule look at Friday's matches in the Ryder Cup:

Fancy meals but no food for fasting Indian leader Posted: 26 Sep 2014 01:08 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join President Barack Obama for dinner on Monday and attend a State Department lunch the next day. But there's one hitch.

Massachusetts doctor says he knew Ebola risk Posted: 26 Sep 2014 01:08 PM PDT WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Dr. Rick Sacra knew what he was getting into when he went to Liberia in early August to treat very ill pregnant women and deliver babies at a time when the West African nation was dealing with an outbreak of Ebola.

Wife of Randy Jackson of 'Idol' fame seeks divorce Posted: 26 Sep 2014 01:08 PM PDT LOS ANGELES (AP) — The wife of former "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson has filed for divorce after nearly 19 years of marriage.

Palestinian leader in new UN bid to end occupation Posted: 26 Sep 2014 01:00 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas accused Israel on Friday of conducting a "war of genocide" and a "series of absolute war crimes" during the 50-day summer conflict in Gaza, but stopped short of saying he will pursue war crime charges against the Jewish state at the International Criminal Court.

Texas congressman battles Ryan for committee post Posted: 26 Sep 2014 12:58 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Paul Ryan's plan to take over one of the most powerful committees in Congress could hit a snag when lawmakers return after the midterm elections.

Cop felt lives in danger before Wal-Mart shooting Posted: 26 Sep 2014 12:58 PM PDT CINCINNATI (AP) — The police officer who fatally shot a man in an Ohio Wal-Mart said the man didn't respond to repeated commands to drop the weapon and turned toward officers in an aggressive manner.

Former NFL exec takes jab at troubled league Posted: 26 Sep 2014 12:58 PM PDT CHICAGO (AP) — A former NFL executive took a not-so-subtle jab at the troubled league, saying "a brand is not a shield you can hide behind."

US economy grew sturdy 4.6% in second quarter Posted: 26 Sep 2014 12:56 PM PDT Washington (AFP) - The US economy grew at the fastest pace since 2011 in the second quarter, far offsetting the first-quarter's dive as the recovery picks up, revisions showed Friday.

Colorado approves $5M incentive for Tarantino film Posted: 26 Sep 2014 12:56 PM PDT DENVER (AP) — Colorado on Friday approved a $5 million incentive package to lure production of the upcoming Quentin Tarantino film "The Hateful Eight."

BlackBerry cuts loss and sees rising sales; shares jump Posted: 26 Sep 2014 12:54 PM PDT By Euan Rocha and Alastair Sharp TORONTO (Reuters) - BlackBerry Ltd reported a smaller quarterly loss on Friday and flashed encouraging signals about its hard-pressed smartphone business as well as its software and services sales, spurring a more than 4 percent jump in its shares. The Canadian company, a smartphone pioneer pushed to the margins by Apple's iPhone and devices running Google's Android software, is now focusing more on software and services than on hardware as it works through a long turnaround. ...

US-led strikes hit IS group as coalition grows Posted: 26 Sep 2014 12:54 PM PDT BEIRUT (AP) — American warplanes and drones hit Islamic State group tanks, Humvees, checkpoints and bunkers in airstrikes Friday targeting the extremists in Syria and Iraq, as the U.S.-led coalition expanded to include Britain, Denmark and Belgium.

US cites Missouri company in cell tower deaths Posted: 26 Sep 2014 12:50 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal safety enforcement agency cited a Missouri-based communications company on Friday for "willful" and "serious" safety violations in the death of two workers in the collapse in March of a cell tower they were dismantling in Blaine, Kansas.

Nats clinch home field on Fister's 3-hit shutout Posted: 26 Sep 2014 12:49 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The NL East champion Washington Nationals locked up home-field advantage until the World Series by beating the Miami Marlins 4-0 on Doug Fister's three-hitter in the opener of a day-night doubleheader Friday.

UKIP targets Labour voters before 2015 vote Posted: 26 Sep 2014 12:48 PM PDT By Kylie MacLellan LONDON (Reuters) - The anti-EU United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) said on Friday it would target working class voters in the north of England who traditionally back the opposition Labour party as it seeks to broaden support ahead of next May's national election. UKIP, which wants Britain to quit the European Union and to sharply curb immigration, has in the past been seen as more of an electoral threat to Prime Minister David Cameron's ruling Conservatives. Many Conservatives fear UKIP could split the centre-right vote and prevent them being re-elected. ...

SEC alleges $129M pyramid scheme in China, US Posted: 26 Sep 2014 12:45 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators have charged two companies and three individuals with operating a pyramid scheme that made some $129 million from preying on investors in China, Taiwan and the U.S.

Vanishing Marine will be tried on desertion charge Posted: 26 Sep 2014 12:45 PM PDT A U.S. Marine who vanished from his unit in Iraq and later wound up in Lebanon for eight years will face trial in military court on desertion and other charges, the military said Friday.

EU unveils interim deal for ending Russia-Ukraine gas war Posted: 26 Sep 2014 12:41 PM PDT Berlin (AFP) - The European Union on Friday unveiled an interim deal meant to end Russia's latest gas war with Ukraine which could see a return of supplies to the crisis-hit nation and a renewal of trust between the rival neighbours.

Few flights resume at Chicago airports after fire Posted: 26 Sep 2014 12:40 PM PDT A fire at a suburban Chicago air traffic control facility Friday halted to all flights in and out of the city's two airports.

Nigerian schoolgirl freed by extremists comes home Posted: 26 Sep 2014 12:39 PM PDT The first of Nigeria's kidnapped "Chibok girls" to make it home after being released by her Islamic extremist captors spent a tortured night, tossing and turning and screaming "They will kill me! They will kill me!"

Judge in Russia hacking case boots law firm Posted: 26 Sep 2014 12:37 PM PDT SEATTLE (AP) — A federal judge on Friday told the New York law firm of Fox Rothschild that its lawyers cannot represent a Russian man charged with hacking businesses across the U.S.

Germany arrests Syria returnee over extremist link Posted: 26 Sep 2014 12:32 PM PDT BERLIN (AP) — German authorities say they have arrested a man who returned in August from a long stay in Syria and says he spent time there with the extremist Islamic State group.

New Kennedy Center head seeking innovation in arts Posted: 26 Sep 2014 12:27 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Deborah Rutter says there's no reason the nation's capital should be a conservative, risk-averse place for the arts. In fact, she wants to see the Kennedy Center drive more innovation and discussion about the role of the arts in society.

No charges in toxic tea incident at Utah eatery Posted: 26 Sep 2014 12:27 PM PDT SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — No charges will be filed in the case of a customer who nearly died after unknowingly drinking iced tea mixed with chemicals at a suburban Salt Lake City restaurant, prosecutors said Friday.

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