Lebanon's Government Collapses

Lebanon's Government Collapses

The Islamic militant group Hezbollah and its allies resigned from the Lebanese Cabinet and topple the government on Wednesday. (Jan. 12)

New Photos, Details in Arizona Shootings

New Photos, Details in Arizona Shootings

New photos from the hospital room of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) have emerged. Meanwhile, investigators are looking for a black bag they say suspect Jared Loughner may have been carrying. (Jan. 12)

Teary Boehner Pays Tribute to Arizona Victims

Teary Boehner Pays Tribute to Arizona Victims

House Speaker John Boehner opened a session of the House by honoring victims of Saturday's shooting in Arizona, saying "our hearts are broken, but our spirit is not." (Jan. 12)

w Video: Wet, Sticky Snow Blankets Mass.

w Video: Wet, Sticky Snow Blankets Mass.

Wet, sticky, wind-blown snow caused near whiteout conditions in Massachusetts, forcing mass school cancelations and delaying every flight in an out of Logan International Airport. (Jan. 12)

New Photos, Details in Arizona Shootings

New Photos, Details in Arizona Shootings

New photos from the hospital room of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) have emerged. Meanwhile, investigators are looking for a black bag they say suspect Jared Loughner may have been carrying. (Jan. 12)

Raw Video: Travelers, Residents Cope With Latest

Raw Video: Travelers, Residents Cope With Latest

A winter storm is snarling road travel and forcing airlines to delay and cancel flights up and down the East Coast and airports have canceled thousands of flights, but east coast residents remain undeterred by the bad weather. (Jan.12)

Raw Video: Hillary Clinton Trips Boarding Plane

Raw Video: Hillary Clinton Trips Boarding Plane

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton trips while getting on her plane in Yemen. It happened just inside the doorway of the aircraft. Clinton got up and went on with her journey to Oman. (Jan. 12)

Raw Video: Philadelphia Digging Out

Raw Video: Philadelphia Digging Out

Philadelphia's mayor says the city has declared an end to its snow emergency. The city received about 5-7 inches of snow from Tuesday night into Wednesday, but no major problems are being reported. (Jan. 12)

Raw Video: 81-year-old Thrown Down in NYC

Raw Video: 81-year-old Thrown Down in NYC


New York City police released surveillance video showing an 81-year-old being thrown to the ground when a female suspect grabbed her purse while trying to enter the subway. The video sent to the AP was previously altered. (Jan. 12)

Raw Video: Mass Marks Anniversary of Haiti Quake

Raw Video: Mass Marks Anniversary of Haiti Quake

A large Mass is being celebrated in Haiti, marking the first anniversary of the devastating earthquake that destroyed much of Port-au-Prince and killed thousands of people. (Jan. 12)

Water Climbs in Brisbane, 20,000 Homes at Risk

Water Climbs in Brisbane, 20,000 Homes at Risk

The floods in northeastern Australia have turned Brisbane into a watery ghost town. Officials warn that 20,000 homes could be swamped. (Jan. 12)

ndly Suit: Facebook Settlement May Stand

ndly Suit: Facebook Settlement May Stand

Former Harvard University classmates of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg want to throw out a $65 million settlement of their lawsuit that alleged the social network was their idea. (Jan. 12)

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Here's the latest news for Wednesday, Jan. 12th: Obama heads to Tucson; Winter storm batters the Northeast; Death toll grows from Australia flooding; Dr. Conrad Murray will stand trial for Michael Jackson's death.

Haitian Artists Turn Disaster Into Beauty

Haitian Artists Turn Disaster Into Beauty

One year after the devastating earthquake destroyed Haiti, widespread despair remains. But, one group of artists is turning that disaster into beauty. The AP's Rich Matthews has their story. (Jan. 12)

Raw Video: Dramatic Rescue From Australia Floods

Raw Video: Dramatic Rescue From Australia Floods

As deadly floodwaters threaten 20-thousand homes in Australia's third-largest city, forcing thousands to flee, animals have also been caught up in the disaster. (Jan. 12)

day in History for January 12

day in History for January 12

Today in History for Wednesday, Jan. 12: Congress authorizes Gulf War; World War II coming to an end; All in the family premieres. (Jan. 12)

Gates Visits Great Wall of China

Gates Visits Great Wall of China

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says North Korea will pose a direct threat to the United States within five years if the communist dictatorship isn't reined in. Gates made the comments while visiting with leaders in China. (Jan. 12)

Raw Video: Mass Held to Remember Arizona Victims

Raw Video: Mass Held to Remember Arizona Victims

Hundreds of Tucson residents, still shaken by Saturday's shooting rampage, came together at a church to mourn the six victims who died, and the many others who were wounded, including Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. (Jan. 11)

New York, New England Gear Up for Winter Wallop

New York, New England Gear Up for Winter Wallop

Snow has already started falling in New York City and the worst is still to come. In the end, forecasters say up to a foot of snow could fall, and even more is possible in parts of New England. (Jan. 11)

Haiti's Iron Market Reopens

Haiti's Iron Market Reopens

Former President Bill Clinton took part in the official reopening of the Haiti's historic Iron Market, rebuilt following the earthquake. It is one piece of visible development in an area largely destroyed. (Jan. 11)

First Person: Doctor Recounts Giffords' Care

First Person: Doctor Recounts Giffords' Care

Dr. Peter Rhee, a hospital trauma chief, says Rep. Gabrielle Giffords has "a 101 percent chance of surviving," just three days after a gunman shot her in the head. Rhee also told AP about his response to Saturday's mass shooting. (Jan. 11)

More Warning Signs on Day of Ariz. Shooting

More Warning Signs on Day of Ariz. Shooting

Investigators on Tuesday revealed more disturbing details about the events leading up to the assassination attempt against U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, including a menacing handwritten note in the suspect's home. (Jan. 11)

Homeless Radio Sensation Briefly Held by Police

Homeless Radio Sensation Briefly Held by Police

The Ohio homeless man whose smooth voice made him an Internet sensation was questioned by police after he and his daughter got into a heated argument at a Hollywood hotel. (Jan. 11)

Giffords Docs Hopeful As Suspect's Parents Mourn

Giffords Docs Hopeful As Suspect's Parents Mourn

3 days after being shot in the head, doctors say Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is breathing on her own. Meanwhile, someone who knows the man arrested in Saturday's deadly rampage describe the suspect as dreamer who had nothing going for himself. (Jan. 11)

Oil Spill Report Rekindles Push for Reform

Oil Spill Report Rekindles Push for Reform

Democrats in Congress pledged Tuesday to push for tougher regulation of offshore drilling and to make oil companies more financially responsible for spills, steps a presidential panel says are necessary to prevent another catastrophic blowout. (Jan. 11)

Victims Relatives Describe Shooting Aftermath

Victims Relatives Describe Shooting Aftermath

The husband of a woman injured in a deadly Arizona shooting says his wife was holding hands with 9-year-old Christina Taylor Green, waiting to shake a congresswoman's hand when shots were fired. (Jan. 11)

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)

Clinton in Yemen to Press Counterterror Efforts

Clinton in Yemen to Press Counterterror Efforts

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton urged Yemen to step up security cooperation with the United States during an unannounced visit to shore up ties with a nation that is fast becoming a major focus of American counterterrorism efforts. (Jan. 11)



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Raw Video: Rain Washes Away Cars in Australia

Raw Video: Rain Washes Away Cars in Australia

Rain from a freak storm in Queensland, Australia funneled into a stream that formed a path of destruction-- lifting houses from foundations and sweeping away dozens of cars. Forecasters say up to 6 inches fell in half an hour in Toowoomba. (Jan. 11)

Family Friend Gives Portrait of Loughner Mindset

Family Friend Gives Portrait of Loughner Mindset

e father of one of Loughner's close friends, Zach Osler, described a troubled relationship between the suspect and his parents.

Ice Breakers Head Off to Stuck Russian Ship

Ice Breakers Head Off to Stuck Russian Ship

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AP Top Stories

Here's the latest news for January 11th: Rep. Giffords alert and responding to doctors; Snow storm moving up East Coast; iPhone comes to Verizon; Haitian amputee soccer league hits field.

Family Friend Gives Portrait of Loughner Mindset

Family Friend Gives Portrait of Loughner Mindset

The father of one of Loughner's close friends, Zach Osler, described a troubled relationship between the suspect and his parents. In an interview with The Associated Press, George Osler says Loughner had recently began experimenting with the plant salvia

South Could Be Frozen for Days From Storm

South Could Be Frozen for Days From Storm

It could be days before icy, treacherous conditions improve for areas of the South hit by a wintry blast that sent cars sliding off the road, emptied grocery shelves and had officials nervously watching ice-laden powerlines and tree limbs. (Jan. 11)

Founder Says WikiLeaks to Release More Documents

Founder Says WikiLeaks to Release More Documents

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has pledged to step up the release of secret documents. He made the declaration outside a London court Tuesday, where his lawyers were fighting to prevent his extradition. (Jan. 11)

Raw Video: Massive Water Main Break in Philly

Raw Video: Massive Water Main Break in Philly

A water main break flooded a 10-block area in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood. Fire officials are asking residents to head to a nearby shelter. (Jan. 11)

Doctor: Rep. Giffords Breathing on Her Own

Doctor: Rep. Giffords Breathing on Her Own

Doctors in Tucson, Arizona, say Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is now breathing on her own and that they remain hopeful. But they caution recovery from this point forward will depend on her. (Jan. 11)

D.C. Lobbyist Found Dead Inside Burning Car

D.C. Lobbyist Found Dead Inside Burning Car

A Washington lobbyist who was the wife of a White House adviser was found dead inside a burning car Monday in southeast Washington. (Jan. 11)

Raw Video: Atlanta Wakes to Sheets of Ice

Raw Video: Atlanta Wakes to Sheets of Ice

Atlanta's normally bustling downtown area was nearly deserted for the second day in a row Tuesday. The Georgia Department of Transportation is bringing in crews to help deal with the ice and snow that continue to coat highways. (Jan. 11)

Biden: U.S. Won't Cut and Run From Afghanistan

Biden: U.S. Won't Cut and Run From Afghanistan

Vice President Joe Biden said Tuesday that America will not cut and run in 2014, when the U.S.-led military coalition plans to hand over control of security to Afghan forces. (Jan. 11)

Video Essay: Transgender Vet Returns to Base

Video Essay: Transgender Vet Returns to Base
Transgender veteran Autumn Sandeen is still disappointed, even after President Barack Obama signed the repeal of don't ask don't tell. That is because the law does not apply to transgender recruits. (Jan. 11)

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AP Top Stories
Here's the latest news for Tuesday, Jan. 11th: Giffords still recovering; Southern Storm; Assange back in court; Auburn wins BCS title.