Family identify 4 kids, 2 adults killed in blaze

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• Family identify 4 kids, 2 adults killed in blaze
• Sprint cuts 452 jobs at its Kansas headquarters
• West Virginia surprises No. 4 Baylor 41-27
• Barca, Madrid win ahead of Clasico clash
• Police: Another ambush suspect sighting reported
• High court balks at last-minute voting changes
• Setback for Pope Francis as synod fails to agree on gays, divorcees
• George Lucas fills in details on Chicago museum
• Tarpischev issues his apologies to Williams sisters
• Obama urges Americans not to give in to Ebola hysteria
• Bermuda fares better than expected from hurricane's direct hit
• Power out, trees fall as hurricane crosses Bermuda
• Slain journalist Foley 'tried to see the good'
• Earnhardt out to win at Talladega to save season
• Hong Kong democracy street battles rage on despite imminent talks
• First US Ebola victim remembered for compassion
• Palestinian leader calls settlers "herd of cattle"
• Brown pursues lasting policy legacy in California
• Bishops scrap welcome to gays in sign of split
• Giants fan who caught home-run ball gives it back
• Iraq fills top security posts as violence rages
• Iraq lawmakers approve interior, defense ministers
• Iran says number of foreign tourists surges
• Hawaii island hit by winds, rains from hurricane
• WHO won't discuss Ebola mistakes document
• Kurds thwart new jihadist bid to cut off Syria town
• Missouri officer says he feared for life before shooting unarmed teen: report
• Recall issued after deadly fire truck crash
• Food deliveries in Sierra Leone to fight Ebola
• Greece's anti-bailout party still leads conservatives in latest poll
• Eight-goal Southampton thrash Sunderland, Chelsea press on
• Man dies in Border Patrol custody in Texas
• Dhlakama calls Mozambique vote 'charade', but offers dialogue
• Catholic bishops scrap watered-down welcome to gays in document in sign of deep division.
• Report: Ferguson officer says he feared for life
• Ebola is 'disaster of our generation' says aid agency
• US-led strike kills 8 in IS-held Syria town
• Terry Labonte calling it quits after Talladega
• Jets announce trade for receiver Percy Harvin
• HK govt to open talks with democracy protesters next week

Family identify 4 kids, 2 adults killed in blaze Posted: 18 Oct 2014 01:22 PM PDT MCKEESPORT, Pa. (AP) — The sole survivor of a deadly house fire in western Pennsylvania lost his new wife, her four young children and his disabled father in the Saturday morning blaze after the recently married couple tried to save their loved ones, family members said.

Sprint cuts 452 jobs at its Kansas headquarters Posted: 18 Oct 2014 01:19 PM PDT OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — Sprint Corp. has cut 452 jobs from its Overland Park headquarters as part of a previously announced cost-cutting effort, the nation's third-biggest cellphone carrier disclosed in a filing with the Kansas Department of Commerce.

West Virginia surprises No. 4 Baylor 41-27 Posted: 18 Oct 2014 01:14 PM PDT MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Clint Trickett threw three touchdown passes and West Virginia surprised sloppy No. 4 Baylor 41-27 Saturday.

Barca, Madrid win ahead of Clasico clash Posted: 18 Oct 2014 01:11 PM PDT Madrid (AFP) - Barcelona maintained their four-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of La Liga ahead of next weekend's first El Clasico of the season with a 3-0 win over Eibar on Saturday.

Police: Another ambush suspect sighting reported Posted: 18 Oct 2014 01:11 PM PDT CANADENSIS, Pa. (AP) — A rifle-toting man with a mud-covered face who was spotted in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains is believed to be the suspect who has spent more than five weeks on the run after a deadly ambush at a state police barracks, officials said Saturday.

High court balks at last-minute voting changes Posted: 18 Oct 2014 01:04 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has allowed Texas to use its strict voter ID law in the November election even after a federal judge said the law was the equivalent of a poll tax and threatened to deprive many blacks and Latinos of the right to vote this year.

Setback for Pope Francis as synod fails to agree on gays, divorcees Posted: 18 Oct 2014 01:03 PM PDT Vatican City (AFP) - Roman Catholic bishops on Saturday failed to reach a consensus on opening the Church's doors to remarried divorcees and gays after a special synod on the family, in a blow to Pope Francis.

George Lucas fills in details on Chicago museum Posted: 18 Oct 2014 12:56 PM PDT CHICAGO (AP) — George Lucas is filling in some details on his planned art and movie memorabilia museum, including how the California native settled on Chicago as a location over San Francisco.

Tarpischev issues his apologies to Williams sisters Posted: 18 Oct 2014 12:54 PM PDT Moscow (AFP) - Russian tennis federation chief Shamil Tarpischev on Saturday said he was sorry for a jibe he made concerning Serena and Venus Williams on a Russian TV chat show, claiming that his words had been misinterpreted.

Obama urges Americans not to give in to Ebola hysteria Posted: 18 Oct 2014 12:44 PM PDT By Roberta Rampton WASHINGTON (Reuters) - With three cases of Ebola diagnosed in the United States but dozens of people being monitored in case they contract the disease, President Barack Obama urged Americans on Saturday not to give in to "hysteria" about the spread of the virus. Obama also made plain he is not currently planning to give in to demands from some lawmakers for a ban on travelers from the worst-hit countries. "We can't just cut ourselves off from West Africa," Obama said in his weekly radio address. ...

Bermuda fares better than expected from hurricane's direct hit Posted: 18 Oct 2014 12:39 PM PDT By Sam Strangeways HAMILTON Bermuda (Reuters) - Hurricane Gonzalo scored a direct hit on Bermuda Friday night into Saturday morning, pummeling the tiny island chain with rain and howling winds that downed trees and knocked out power but spared it catastrophic damage or death. Much of the Atlantic archipelago, a tourist destination and affluent insurance industry hub about 640 miles (1,030 km) off the coast of North Carolina, was still without electricity Saturday afternoon and many roads were impassable due to debris. ...

Power out, trees fall as hurricane crosses Bermuda Posted: 18 Oct 2014 12:32 PM PDT HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) — Hurricane Gonzalo crushed trees, flattened power lines and damaged Bermuda's main hospital during an hours-long battering, but the tiny, wealthy British territory suffered no deaths.

Slain journalist Foley 'tried to see the good' Posted: 18 Oct 2014 12:26 PM PDT ROCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Family and friends say slain journalist James Foley was a compassionate and capable journalist who tried to see the good in others.

Earnhardt out to win at Talladega to save season Posted: 18 Oct 2014 12:21 PM PDT TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — This magical season for Dale Earnhardt Jr. comes down to one race to save his championship hopes. NASCAR's most popular driver must win Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway to continue his quest for his first career Sprint Cup title.

Hong Kong democracy street battles rage on despite imminent talks Posted: 18 Oct 2014 12:16 PM PDT By James Pomfret and Elzio Barreto HONG KONG (Reuters) - Violent clashes erupted early on Sunday in a Hong Kong protest hotspot as unarmed pro-democracy activists once again confronted riot police despite the confirmation of talks between protest leaders and officials early this week. Hong Kong's 28,000 strong police force have been struggling to contain a youth-led movement that has shown little sign of waning after three weeks of standoffs in which hundreds of thousands of people have occupied city streets to demand full democracy in the former British colony. ...

First US Ebola victim remembered for compassion Posted: 18 Oct 2014 12:15 PM PDT SALISBURY, N.C. (AP) — Thomas Eric Duncan was remembered Saturday as a big-hearted and compassionate man whose virtues may have led to his infection with Ebola in his native Liberia and death as the first victim of the disease in the United States.

Palestinian leader calls settlers "herd of cattle" Posted: 18 Oct 2014 12:11 PM PDT RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The Palestinian president says his people should guard a Jerusalem holy site revered by both Jews and Muslims against visiting Jews, who he referred to as a "herd of cattle."

Brown pursues lasting policy legacy in California Posted: 18 Oct 2014 12:10 PM PDT SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Jerry Brown is on the verge of doing what no one has ever done in California and what no one may ever do again: get elected to a fourth term as governor.

Bishops scrap welcome to gays in sign of split Posted: 18 Oct 2014 12:06 PM PDT VATICAN CITY (AP) — Catholic bishops scrapped their landmark welcome to gays Saturday, showing deep divisions at the end of a two-week meeting sought by Pope Francis to chart a more merciful approach to ministering to Catholic families.

Giants fan who caught home-run ball gives it back Posted: 18 Oct 2014 12:05 PM PDT SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A lifelong San Francisco Giants fan had a piece of team history in his hands after Thursday's game: the walk-off home-run ball that sent the Giants to the World Series.

Iraq fills top security posts as violence rages Posted: 18 Oct 2014 12:00 PM PDT Baghdad (AFP) - Iraqi lawmakers approved defence and interior ministers on Saturday, filling the key posts after weeks of delay as security forces battle Islamic State jihadists who hold swathes of the country.

Iraq lawmakers approve interior, defense ministers Posted: 18 Oct 2014 11:52 AM PDT BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi lawmakers approved Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi's remaining Cabinet nominees on Saturday, including for the critical defense and interior portfolios, completing the formation of a government that will strive to push the Islamic State extremist group out of the sprawling territory it has seized in recent months.

Iran says number of foreign tourists surges Posted: 18 Oct 2014 11:50 AM PDT TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The number of foreigners visiting Iran jumped dramatically over the 12-month period ending in March, with 35 percent more tourists compared to the same period a year earlier, Iran's top tourism official said Saturday.

Hawaii island hit by winds, rains from hurricane Posted: 18 Oct 2014 11:35 AM PDT KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (AP) — Hurricane Ana was carving a path south of Hawaii on Saturday morning, producing high waves, strong winds and heavy rains that prompted a flood advisory.

WHO won't discuss Ebola mistakes document Posted: 18 Oct 2014 11:32 AM PDT LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization said Saturday that it wouldn't explain details contained in an internal document obtained by The Associated Press in which the U.N. health agency said it fumbled early attempts to contain the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.

Kurds thwart new jihadist bid to cut off Syria town Posted: 18 Oct 2014 11:32 AM PDT Mursitpinar (Turkey) (AFP) - Kurdish forces in the Syrian town of Kobane repulsed a new attempt by Islamic State fighters to cut off the border with Turkey Saturday as troops battled the jihadists in neighbouring Iraq.

Missouri officer says he feared for life before shooting unarmed teen: report Posted: 18 Oct 2014 11:27 AM PDT By Victoria Cavaliere (Reuters) - A white police officer who shot and killed an unarmed black teenager in Missouri in August told investigators he was in fear for his life after the young man grabbed at his gun, which was discharged twice in his patrol car, the New York Times reported. Government officials briefed on a federal civil rights probe into the Aug. 9 killing of Michael Brown by Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson told the New York Times that Wilson had said he was pinned in his car and punched and scratched by Brown in the moments before the shooting. ...

Recall issued after deadly fire truck crash Posted: 18 Oct 2014 11:26 AM PDT BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — A company that manufactures drivetrains for International fire engines has issued a recall after Montana authorities concluded a faulty drivetrain was responsible for a fatal crash that killed six people outside Helena.

Food deliveries in Sierra Leone to fight Ebola Posted: 18 Oct 2014 11:22 AM PDT FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) — The U.N.'s World Food Program on Saturday delivered emergency food rations to 265,000 people, many of them quarantined in Sierra Leone, to help fight the spread of Ebola.

Greece's anti-bailout party still leads conservatives in latest poll Posted: 18 Oct 2014 11:16 AM PDT ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece's radical leftist Syriza party would beat Prime Minister Antonis Samaras' New Democracy party if an election were held now, but its lead has slipped, an opinion poll showed on Saturday. Syriza is deeply opposed to an international bailout that has allowed Greece to avoid a debt default in return for a package of tough austerity measures and economic reform. A Metron Analysis survey for Parapolitika newspaper said support for Syriza was running at 32.9 percent against 26.1 percent for New Democracy and 4. ...

Eight-goal Southampton thrash Sunderland, Chelsea press on Posted: 18 Oct 2014 11:08 AM PDT London (AFP) - High-flying Southampton thrashed Sunderland 8-0 in the Premier League on Saturday as unbeaten leaders Chelsea remained five points clear with a 2-1 win away to Crystal Palace.

Man dies in Border Patrol custody in Texas Posted: 18 Oct 2014 11:00 AM PDT ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Federal authorities say a drug suspect has died while in custody at a U.S. Border Patrol facility in Texas.

Dhlakama calls Mozambique vote 'charade', but offers dialogue Posted: 18 Oct 2014 10:54 AM PDT By Manuel Mucari MAPUTO (Reuters) - Mozambique's Renamo opposition leader said on Saturday he would opt for dialogue with the ruling Frelimo party and not resort to violence after early results showed him losing an election he dubbed a charade. Afonso Dhlakama gave his pledge of negotiating differences with Frelimo at a news conference. Partial provisional results from Wednesday's vote indicate Frelimo and its presidential candidate Filipe Nyusi are headed for victory, ahead of Renamo's Dhlakama and Daviz Simango of the Mozambique Democratic Movement (MDM). ...

Catholic bishops scrap watered-down welcome to gays in document in sign of deep division. Posted: 18 Oct 2014 10:46 AM PDT VATICAN CITY (AP) — Catholic bishops scrap watered-down welcome to gays in document in sign of deep division.

Report: Ferguson officer says he feared for life Posted: 18 Oct 2014 10:41 AM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The police officer who fatally shot an unarmed 18-year-old in a St. Louis suburb last summer has told investigators that he was pinned in his vehicle and in fear for his life as they struggled over his gun, The New York Times reported.

Ebola is 'disaster of our generation' says aid agency Posted: 18 Oct 2014 10:37 AM PDT London (AFP) - Aid agency Oxfam on Saturday said Ebola could become the "definitive humanitarian disaster of our generation", as US President Barack Obama urged against "hysteria" in the face of the growing crisis.

US-led strike kills 8 in IS-held Syria town Posted: 18 Oct 2014 10:31 AM PDT MURSITPINAR, Turkey (AP) — A U.S.-led coalition airstrike on a gas distribution facility in a stronghold of the Islamic State group set off a series of secondary explosions and killed at least eight people in eastern Syria, activists said Saturday.

Terry Labonte calling it quits after Talladega Posted: 18 Oct 2014 10:24 AM PDT TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Terry Labonte will compete in his final NASCAR race Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway.

Jets announce trade for receiver Percy Harvin Posted: 18 Oct 2014 10:18 AM PDT FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets announced Saturday they have acquired wide receiver Percy Harvin from the Seattle Seahawks for a conditional draft pick.

HK govt to open talks with democracy protesters next week Posted: 18 Oct 2014 10:18 AM PDT Hong Kong's government has said it will open talks with student demonstrators on Tuesday, after three nights of violent clashes between police and protesters who have paralysed parts of the city with mass pro-democracy rallies.

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