Pakistan says top al-Qaida militant killed in raid
By MUNIR AHMED Pakistani soldiers killed a top al-Qaida operative Saturday who was indicted in the U.S. for his alleged involvement in a plot to bomb New York’s subway system,…
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Protesters of chokehold death rally around nation
By The Associated Press Demonstrators around the country staged die-ins, blocked roadways and marched into stores to protest a New York grand jury’s decision to not indict a white police…
American, South African hostages killed in Yemen
By JULIE PACE and AHMED AL-HAJ An American photojournalist and a South African teacher were killed Saturday during a high-risk, U.S.-led raid to free them from al-Qaida-affiliated militants in Yemen,…
Obama taps Pentagon veteran Ashton Carter to lead DOD
By JULIE PACE Shaking up his Pentagon leadership, President Barack Obama tapped policy wonk Ashton Carter to oversee the sprawling Defense Department Friday, heralding his new nominee as one the…
Thai king Bhumibol Adulyadej turns 87, but absent from celebrations
The people of Thailand celebrated King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s 87th birthday Friday with both joy and trepidation, as the ailing monarch failed to make an expected public appearance at a time…
Feds urge Former Connecticut Gov. John G. Rowland sentence of more than 3 years
By MICHAEL MELIA Feds urge Former Connecticut Gov. John G. Rowland sentence of more than 3 years Rowland, who resigned as governor in 2004 over another corruption scandal, was convicted…
US relationship with Pakistan wary but improving
By KEN DILANIAN The U.S. has carried out a series of airstrikes in recent days against some of Pakistan’s most wanted militants hiding in a remote border area, the latest…
Student’s killing: Girlfriend details home defense
By LISA BAUMANN The girlfriend of a Montana man accused of killing a German exchange student in his garage testified that she kept a baseball bat with her while he…