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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Former O.J. Lawyer Defends Murder Acquittal

Former O.J. Simpson defense lawyer F. Lee Bailey is defending Simpson's 1995 acquittal on charges of murdering his ex-wife and her friend. Bailey posted a 46-page paper in which he presents evidence he says proves Simpson's innocence. (Jan. 10)

Brisbane Braces for Floods in Australia

The search was on in a Queensland valley Tuesday for dozens missing after destructive torrents poured through the area. Downstream Australia's third largest city Brisbane and other towns were bracing for the water heading their way. (Jan. 11)

Soccer Takes on New Meaning for Haitian Team

In the rebuilding city of Port-au-Prince, residents can't wait for sporting events to take their minds off the day-to-day struggles. On some nights residents turn to soccer teams, full of disabled players, to do just that. The AP's Rich Matthews has the s

Raw Video: Auburn Fans Celebrate BCS Title

Raw Video: Auburn Fans Celebrate BCS Title

Auburn has finished No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll, completing an unprecedented climb to its first national title in 53 years. Auburn won its only other title back in 1957. (Jan. 11)

Qantas to Resume A380 Flights to LAX

Qantas to Resume A380 Flights to LAX

Qantas said Tuesday it will resume A380 flights from Australia to Los Angeles this weekend after a more than two-month stoppage because of engine problems. (Jan. 11)

Innovative Water Filtration Gives Haitians Hope

Innovative Water Filtration Gives Haitians Hope

A Haitian businessman and a U.S. non-profit have joined hands to bring clean water to thousands of Haitians by equipping them an innovative water filtration device. John Mone has a closer look. (Jan. 11)


Congress Prays for Rep. Gabrielle Giffords

Congress Prays for Rep. Gabrielle Giffords


Members of Congress gather on the steps of the U.S. Capitol to honor Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who was shot in Tucscon Saturday. As AP's Jerry Bodlander reports, they're also rethinking their own security. (Jan. 10)


Southerners Struggle to Dig Out From Heavy Snow

Southerners Struggle to Dig Out From Heavy Snow

A blast of winter weather across the South has plagued motorists, grounded flights, and cut power to thousands of homes. At least nine people have been killed in weather-related traffic accidents across the region. (Jan. 10)

Wounded Man 'Grabs,' Helps Subdue Ariz. Gunman

Wounded Man 'Grabs,' Helps Subdue Ariz. Gunman

Bill Badger was in the back of a line of about 20 people who were waiting in line to meet congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords when the shots started. A bullet grazed his skull, but managed to subdue the suspect until police arrived. (Jan. 10)

Cell Phones Key to Commerce in Post-quake Haiti

Cell Phones Key to Commerce in Post-quake Haiti

2 of Haiti's biggest cell phone companies are working with aid groups to help cash-strapped Haitians purchase goods using 'mobile money'. Donated funds are transferred to residents' cell phones and then traded in at local shops for food. (Jan. 10)

Former O.J. Lawyer Defends Murder Acquittal

Former O.J. Lawyer Defends Murder Acquittal

Former O.J. Simpson defense lawyer F. Lee Bailey is defending Simpson's 1995 acquittal on charges of murdering his ex-wife and her friend. Bailey posted a 46-page paper in which he presents evidence he says proves Simpson's innocence. (Jan. 10)

Judge Sentences Tom DeLay to 3 Years in Prison

Judge Sentences Tom DeLay to 3 Years in Prison

A judge ordered former U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay to serve three years in prison Monday for his role in a scheme to illegally funnel corporate money to Texas candidates in 2002. (Jan. 10)

N.A. International Auto Show Opens in Detroit

N.A. International Auto Show Opens in Detroit

The world's top automakers are showing off their newest vehicles at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Robert Ray takes a closer look. (Jan. 10)

Suspect in Arizona Shooting Held Without Bail

Suspect in Arizona Shooting Held Without Bail

Jared Loughner, accused of trying to assassinate a Congresswoman and killing six others, appeared in court Monday It was the nation's first look at the 22-year-old loner accused of trying to assassinate Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. (Jan. 10)

Raw Video: Philly Apt. Complex Evacuated in Fire

Raw Video: Philly Apt. Complex Evacuated in Fire

Scores of firefighters battled a huge blaze in a four-story apartment complex in Philadelphia on Monday. Officials said the building had been evacuated safely and there were no reports of injuries. (Jan. 10)

Giffords Still in ICU, Gives Thumbs Up to Docs

Giffords Still in ICU, Gives Thumbs Up to Docs

Dr. Stephan Mayer, a New York based neurologist, isn't treating Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, but he says if she can continue following commands over the next 48 hours her chances for a complete or near complete recovery are 'fantastic'. (Jan. 10)

Spacing Babies Close May Raise Autism Risk

Spacing Babies Close May Raise Autism Risk

Close birth spacing may put a second-born child at higher risk for autism, suggests a preliminary study. AP's Bonny Ghosh reports. (Jan. 10)

After Tucson, Gun Control Advocates Speak Up

After Tucson, Gun Control Advocates Speak Up

Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy, whose husband was killed in a mass shooting in 1993, says she will introduce legislation banning the kind of high capacity ammunition clips like the one used in Saturday's deadly shooting in Tucson.

AP Top Stories

AP Top Stories

Here's the latest news for Monday, January 10th: Suspect in Arizona shooting appears in court; Giffords remains stable; Southern snowstorm; Winner takes all in the Valley of the Sun.


Playboy Agrees to Hefner Buyout Offer

Playboy Agrees to Hefner Buyout Offer


The publisher of Playboy magazine has agreed to accept a sweetened buyout offer from a partnership headed by founder Hugh Hefner, allowing the original playboy to fulfill his plans to take the company private. (Jan. 10)

US harboring a terrorist

Despite worldwide condemnation of Luis Posada Carriles and demands for his extradition to Venezuela, the U.S. government is only putting Posada on trial for minor charges of perjury and immigration fraud. A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition National Coordinator Brian Becker believes the US has harbored terrorism, financed terrorism and Luis Posada Corrales is their guy and the US government will protect him.

America's infamous CIA agent turned terrorist

The US continues to harbor one of the CIA's most infamous agents in Miami, Florida. Luis Posada-Carriles, a former CIA agent, has been convicted and implicated in terrorist attacks throughout Latin America. Congress failed to pass a resolution in 2007 to brand Posada-Carriles as a terrorist and hold him accountable for his countless violent acts. Posada is now standing trial in El Paso, Texas, but it is not for international terrorism charges.

Is China America's new enemy?

Is China a friend of the United States or is China an enemy the United States is keeping close? US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates is currently in China aimed at improving military ties between Beijing and Washington. Asia Times Correspondent Pepe Escobar says China is proceeding with extreme caution, they know the US would like to keep a foothold in Asia and are listening to the US carefully.

America's trigger happy society

izona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was shot at point blank in the head over the weekend, leaving many to wonder if gun control laws in the United States are weak. Is America's trigger happy society really able to lead by example? RT's Dina Gusovsky is joined by Filmmaker Danny Schechter, Activist David Swanson and Journalist Andy Worthington to discuss the problems of guns in America

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