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)
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Wednesday, January 12, 2011
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
AP Top Stories
AP Top Stories
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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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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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)
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.
e father of one of Loughner's close friends, Zach Osler, described a troubled relationship between the suspect and his parents.
AP Top Stories
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.
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
AP Top Stories
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.
Here's the latest news for Tuesday, Jan. 11th: Giffords still recovering; Southern Storm; Assange back in court; Auburn wins BCS title.