Former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier dies at 63

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• Former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier dies at 63
• Official: Enterovirus 68 virus caused boy's death
• AP PHOTOS: Major Muslim, Jewish holidays coincide
• US women beat Aussies 82-70 to reach worlds final
• Vegas area poised to get EPA clean air designation
• Texas Ebola patient in critical condition: hospital
• 2 Southern California crashes claim 5 lives each
• Two more polls show Neves passing Silva in Brazil election race
• No. 12 Mississippi State blasts No. 6 A&M, 48-31
• Jihadists pound key Syrian town after beheading Briton
• After dramatic campaign, Brazilians set to vote
• Loose e-cigarette laws may be hard to tighten
• Parents of American held by Islamic State appeal for his release
• One town has its hand in 1000s of pumpkin pies
• 1st non-English speech given at Mormon conference
• Indiana aid worker's parents plead for his release
• No. 20 Ohio State tops newcomer Maryland 52-24
• New Mexico balloon fiesta takes flight
• Messi, Neymar on target in Barca win at nine-man Rayo
• Ukraine's truce in trouble amid airport battle
• Run-run-run Royals could knock out mighty Angels
• Across 3 continents, Ebola makes its way to US
• Ex-Haiti president Jean-Claude Duvalier dead at 63
• Hospital: US Ebola patient in critical condition
• New Jersey nun credited with curing boy beatified
• No selfies: Brazil keeps phones out of vote booths
• UK leader: British hostage's killers must be found
• Man City go second, Lallana sparks Liverpool
• Ousted Haitian dictator, Jean-Claude Duvalier dies
• Biden apologizes to Turkey president in phone call
• Hong Kong government may resume on Monday, but protests go on
• Biden apologizes to Turkish president over remarks
• Dallas hospital: U.S. Ebola patient now in critical condition
• Huge Hong Kong rally as protesters reopen door for talks
• Embattled Syrian president makes rare appearance
• Latvians seen re-electing center right as Russia overshadows poll
• Parents of US IS captive in video plea for release 
• Lambie penalty gives Boks thrilling win over All Blacks
• Latest GM recalls cover 57,000-plus vehicles
• Medical copter crashes in Texas; 1 dead, 3 hurt

Former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier dies at 63 Posted: 04 Oct 2014 01:21 PM PDT By Amelie Baron PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - Deposed Haitian dictator Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier died of a heart attack on Saturday, closing the book on a political dynasty notorious for human rights abuses and corruption in the poorest country in the Americas. Duvalier's death was confirmed by his lawyer, Reynold Georges. He was 63. Duvalier inherited power from his father, Francois "Papa Doc" Duvalier, aged just 19 in 1971, but fled into exile in 1986 during a popular uprising which ended 28 years of rule by the father-and-son dynasty. ...

Official: Enterovirus 68 virus caused boy's death Posted: 04 Oct 2014 01:18 PM PDT TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A virus that has been causing severe respiratory illness across the country is responsible for the death of a 4-year-old boy, a state medical examiner determined.

AP PHOTOS: Major Muslim, Jewish holidays coincide Posted: 04 Oct 2014 01:16 PM PDT Major holidays for both Muslims and Jews are both being marked this Saturday across the Middle East, the first time this has happened since 1981.

US women beat Aussies 82-70 to reach worlds final Posted: 04 Oct 2014 01:15 PM PDT ISTANBUL (AP) — Tina Charles scored 18 points and Maya Moore added 16 to help the U.S. beat Australia 82-70 on Saturday night in the semifinals of the women's world championship.

Vegas area poised to get EPA clean air designation Posted: 04 Oct 2014 01:15 PM PDT LAS VEGAS (AP) — A 21-year push to limit dust pollution in and around Las Vegas has federal regulators poised to give the region a clean bill of health.

Texas Ebola patient in critical condition: hospital Posted: 04 Oct 2014 01:13 PM PDT Dallas (AFP) - The first person diagnosed with the deadly Ebola virus on US soil is faring worse and now in critical condition, health officials said Saturday, having previously described him as seriously ill.

2 Southern California crashes claim 5 lives each Posted: 04 Oct 2014 01:12 PM PDT IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — A pair of deadly nighttime crashes only hours apart in Southern California each killed five people, including a group of teens returning from an amusement park who were burned beyond recognition, officials said Saturday.

Two more polls show Neves passing Silva in Brazil election race Posted: 04 Oct 2014 01:10 PM PDT SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazilian presidential challenger Aecio Neves is heading into Sunday's election with a slight advantage over environmentalist Marina Silva in the still open race to see who would face the incumbent in a likely runoff, two new polls showed on Saturday. Neves, a pro-business senator who had been running in third place, has 26 percent of voter support versus 24 percent for Silva, according to a survey by pollster Datafolha. The poll also showed President Dilma Rousseff holding on to her commanding lead with 44 percent voter support. ...

No. 12 Mississippi State blasts No. 6 A&M, 48-31 Posted: 04 Oct 2014 01:03 PM PDT STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Dak Prescott threw two touchdown passes, added three Tebow-style TD runs, and No. 12 Mississippi State overwhelmed No. 6 Texas A&M 48-31 on Saturday as a new contender emerged in the SEC West.

Jihadists pound key Syrian town after beheading Briton Posted: 04 Oct 2014 01:02 PM PDT Mursitpinar (Turkey) (AFP) - Kurdish fighters supported by US-led air strikes held back Islamic State militants attacking a Syrian border town Saturday, amid an international outcry over the jihadist group's murder of a British hostage.

After dramatic campaign, Brazilians set to vote Posted: 04 Oct 2014 12:58 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — If anything, Dilma Rousseff is a survivor.

Loose e-cigarette laws may be hard to tighten Posted: 04 Oct 2014 12:58 PM PDT JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — In a rush to keep electronic cigarettes out of children's hands while the federal government creeps forward with a proposed national ban for minors, experts say that many states are passing laws that could mean fewer restrictions on the nicotine devices later.

Parents of American held by Islamic State appeal for his release Posted: 04 Oct 2014 12:54 PM PDT By Alex Dobuzinskis (Reuters) - The parents of an American humanitarian worker held hostage by Islamic State militants appealed for his release on Saturday, speaking in a statement and a video message that highlighted his aid work and mentioned his conversion to Islam. Ed and Paula Kassig, of Indianapolis, Indiana, urged the release of their son, Peter Kassig, 26. Kassig was threatened in a video issued on Friday by Islamic State militants that purported to show the beheading of British aid worker Alan Henning, 47. ...

One town has its hand in 1000s of pumpkin pies Posted: 04 Oct 2014 12:49 PM PDT MORTON, Ill. (AP) — Every year between August and early November, Steve Beuttel eats a lot of pumpkin pie.

1st non-English speech given at Mormon conference Posted: 04 Oct 2014 12:47 PM PDT SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Mormon leader's speech in Cantonese on Saturday marked the first time in the history of the faith's signature conference that a lecture was delivered in a language other than English.

Indiana aid worker's parents plead for his release Posted: 04 Oct 2014 12:41 PM PDT INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The parents of an Indiana man threatened with beheading by the Islamic State group are pleading with his captors to free him, saying in a video statement Saturday that their son has devoted his life to humanitarian work and aiding Syria's war refugees.

No. 20 Ohio State tops newcomer Maryland 52-24 Posted: 04 Oct 2014 12:39 PM PDT COLLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Ohio State marched up and down a field it had never seen before as if it owned the place, scoring on one quick drive after another as the No. 20 Buckeyes piled up 533 yards Saturday and spoiled Maryland's Big Ten home debut with a 52-24 win.

New Mexico balloon fiesta takes flight Posted: 04 Oct 2014 12:38 PM PDT ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The mass ascension of hundreds of hot air balloons above Albuquerque went off without a hitch Saturday morning.

Messi, Neymar on target in Barca win at nine-man Rayo Posted: 04 Oct 2014 12:36 PM PDT Madrid (AFP) - Barcelona recovered from their midweek defeat to Paris Saint-Germain as goals from Lionel Messi and Neymar handed them a comfortable 2-0 win away to nine-man Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.

Ukraine's truce in trouble amid airport battle Posted: 04 Oct 2014 12:36 PM PDT DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) — Despite a cease-fire declared a month ago between the Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian rebels, the biggest city in eastern Ukraine remains embroiled in fighting that includes daily artillery and rocket barrage hitting residential areas.

Run-run-run Royals could knock out mighty Angels Posted: 04 Oct 2014 12:35 PM PDT KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals, that scrappy run-run-run team quickly endearing itself to baseball purists, is proving small ball works on the game's biggest stage.

Across 3 continents, Ebola makes its way to US Posted: 04 Oct 2014 12:35 PM PDT DALLAS (AP) — His week began thousands of miles away with a frantic bid to save a life.

Ex-Haiti president Jean-Claude Duvalier dead at 63 Posted: 04 Oct 2014 12:26 PM PDT Port-au-Prince (AFP) - Haiti's former dictator Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier, who ruled the impoverished Caribbean nation from 1971 until his ouster in 1986, died Saturday of a heart attack, officials here said. He was 63.

Hospital: US Ebola patient in critical condition Posted: 04 Oct 2014 12:23 PM PDT DALLAS (AP) — The lone U.S. Ebola patient is in critical condition, the Dallas hospital that has been treating him reported Saturday.

New Jersey nun credited with curing boy beatified Posted: 04 Oct 2014 12:15 PM PDT NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey nun credited with curing a boy's eye disease moved a step closer to sainthood Saturday in what church officials said was the first beatification Mass held in the United States.

No selfies: Brazil keeps phones out of vote booths Posted: 04 Oct 2014 12:06 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Some of the globe's biggest users of social media, Brazilians snap selfies at the beach, at soccer matches, at the gym, in maternity wards and even inside the dens of drug-dealing gangs.

UK leader: British hostage's killers must be found Posted: 04 Oct 2014 12:04 PM PDT CAIRO (AP) — The Islamic State extremists who have beheaded another Western hostage are deaf to reason and must be destroyed, British Prime Minister David Cameron said Saturday as Muslims worldwide were urged to pray for the victim on one of Islam's holiest days.

Man City go second, Lallana sparks Liverpool Posted: 04 Oct 2014 12:00 PM PDT London (AFP) - Yaya Toure and Sergio Aguero scored late goals as Manchester City climbed to second place in the Premier League with a hard-earned 2-0 victory at Aston Villa on Saturday.

Ousted Haitian dictator, Jean-Claude Duvalier dies Posted: 04 Oct 2014 11:57 AM PDT PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Jean-Claude-Duvalier, the self-proclaimed "president for life" of Haiti whose corrupt and brutal regime sparked a popular uprising that sent him into a 25-year exile, died Saturday of a heart attack, his attorney said.

Biden apologizes to Turkey president in phone call Posted: 04 Oct 2014 11:50 AM PDT ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden apologized Saturday to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who was angry over comments in which Biden said Erdogan had admitted that Turkey had made mistakes by allowing foreign fighters to cross into Syria.

Hong Kong government may resume on Monday, but protests go on Posted: 04 Oct 2014 11:47 AM PDT By Yimou Lee and Twinnie Siu HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong pro-democracy protest leaders said they would unblock access to government buildings to allow civil servants to go back to work next week, but defied calls from the Chinese-controlled city's leaders to end their demonstrations. Tens of thousands of protesters have staged sit-ins across Hong Kong over the past week, demanding the city's pro-Beijing leader Leung Chun-ying step down and calling on China to reverse its decision to select the candidates for the city's 2017 leadership election. ...

Biden apologizes to Turkish president over remarks Posted: 04 Oct 2014 11:40 AM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden has apologized to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (REH'-jehp TY'-ihp UR'-doh-wahn) for saying the Turkish leader had conceded that his country mistakenly assisted foreign fighters, including Islamic State extremists, seeking to depose the Syrian regime.

Dallas hospital: U.S. Ebola patient now in critical condition Posted: 04 Oct 2014 11:27 AM PDT (Reuters) - The first Ebola patient diagnosed in the United States is now in critical condition, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas said on Saturday. The patient, Thomas Eric Duncan of Liberia, had previously been described as being in serious condition. (Reporting by Michele Gershberg; Editing by James Dalgleish)

Huge Hong Kong rally as protesters reopen door for talks Posted: 04 Oct 2014 11:14 AM PDT Tens of thousands of pro-democracy protesters held a peace rally in central Hong Kong in defiance of recent attacks against their ranks, as students early Sunday re-opened the door for talks with government over their political reform demands.

Embattled Syrian president makes rare appearance Posted: 04 Oct 2014 11:14 AM PDT BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian President Bashar Assad made a rare public appearance on Saturday by attending prayers for a key Muslim holiday at a mosque in the capital, Damascus, hours after the U.S.-led coalition carried out new airstrikes against Islamic State group militants in Syria.

Latvians seen re-electing center right as Russia overshadows poll Posted: 04 Oct 2014 11:12 AM PDT By Aija Krutaine RIGA (Reuters) - Latvia's center-right government held a comfortable lead in a general election on Saturday after taking a hard line over the actions of neighbor and former ruler Russia in Ukraine. Years of austerity after the financial crisis have dented the coalition government's popularity. But the conflict in Ukraine has shifted focus from the economy to security in a country where ethnic Russians make up almost 21 percent of voters and Concord, a pro-Russia opposition party, is the biggest in parliament. ...

Parents of US IS captive in video plea for release  Posted: 04 Oct 2014 10:58 AM PDT Washington (AFP) - The parents of an American aid worker held hostage by Islamic State jihadists issued a video plea for their son's release on Saturday, urging his captors to show mercy.

Lambie penalty gives Boks thrilling win over All Blacks Posted: 04 Oct 2014 10:55 AM PDT Johannesburg (AFP) - A 55-metre Patrick Lambie penalty gave South Africa a thrilling 27-25 Rugby Championship victory over New Zealand Saturday, condemning the world champions to a first defeat in almost two years.

Latest GM recalls cover 57,000-plus vehicles Posted: 04 Oct 2014 10:53 AM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - General Motors Co said on Saturday it was recalling more than 57,000 vehicles in the United States for potential problems ranging from a wiring problem in the steering column to inadvertent shutdown of the engine. The recall of 57,182 vehicles in three categories came a day after GM recalled 524,384 cars and sport utility vehicles globally for different problems. The No. 1 U.S. automaker now has issued 74 recalls this year, affecting some 30 million vehicles. ...

Medical copter crashes in Texas; 1 dead, 3 hurt Posted: 04 Oct 2014 10:49 AM PDT WICHITA FALLS, Texas (AP) — A medical helicopter crashed early Saturday a few blocks from a North Texas hospital where it was headed, killing a patient it was transporting from nearby Oklahoma and seriously injuring the pilot and two medical personnel who were aboard, authorities said.

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