Vatican City Looking tired but serene, Pope Benedict XVI told thousands of faithful Wednesday that he was stepping down for "the good of the church," speaking in his first public appearance since dropping the bombshell announcement of his resignation. The 85-year-old Benedict basked in more than a minute-long standing ovation when he entered the packed audience hall for his traditional Wednesday...
Charred Human Remains Found in Burned Cabin
Labels: Business Investigators have located charred human remains in the burned out cabin where they believe suspected cop killer and ex-LAPD officer Christopher Dorner was holed up as the structure burned to the ground, police said.The human remains were found within the debris of the burned cabin and identification will be attempted through forensic means, the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner...
Feb
12
Why pope will long be remembered
Labels: WorldTim Stanley says Pope Benedict will be seen as an important figure in church history.STORY HIGHLIGHTSTimothy Stanley: Benedict XVI's resignation is historic since popes usually serve for lifeHe says pope not so much conservative as asserting church's "living tradition" He backed traditionalists, but a conflicted flock, scandal, culture wars a trial to papacy, he saysStanley: Pope kept to principle,...
North Korea threatens "stronger" action after nuke test
Labels: Technology SEOUL: North Korea said its nuclear test on Tuesday was only a "first" step and warned of stronger action if it was faced with tougher sanctions as a result."The latest nuclear test was only the first action, with which we exercised as much self-restraint as possible," the foreign ministry said in a statement carried by the country's official news agency."If the US further complicates...
Defiant North Koreans hail third nuclear blast
Labels: LifestyleSTORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: China says it "resolutely opposes" the nuclear testObama calls the test "highly provocative," calls for "swift" international actionNorth Korea confirms it carried out a more powerful testThe test is "a significant step forward" for the North's program, an analyst saysHong Kong (CNN) -- North Korea said Tuesday that it had conducted a new, more powerful underground nuclear test...
State of the Union guests reflect nation's hot-button issues
Labels: Health Several lawmakers are bringing special guests to President Obama's State of the Union address Tuesday night in order to make a statement. Several lawmakers are bringing guests to help underscore the importance of gun control. More than 20 House Democrats are bringing guests who have been personally affected by gun violence. A bipartisan pair of Arizona lawmakers, meanwhile, will host former Rep....
Feb
11
What beats Grammy? Immortality
Labels: WorldLegends beyond their own timeLegends beyond their own timeLegends beyond their own timeLegends beyond their own timeLegends beyond their own timeLegends beyond their own timeSTORY HIGHLIGHTSBob Greene: Grammy nominated acts should remember the real prize comes later in lifeHe says at a hotel he ran into a group of singing stars from an earlier era, in town for a showHe says the world of post-fame...
US economy picks up, China might slow: OECD indicator
Labels: Technology PARIS: Economic activity in the United States is rising, in the eurozone it is steadying, but in China and India the growth trend is slowing, leading indicators from the OECD showed on Monday.The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development said that its index of leading indicators suggested that economic growth in the United States was "firming".Activity in Britain was also firming...
5 arrested in Mexico tourist rapes
Labels: LifestyleBy Jessica King and Salomon Kaufman, CNNupdated 2:52 AM EST, Mon February 11, 2013STORY HIGHLIGHTS50 investigators are working the caseAn official says investigators are pursuing strong leadsSix Spanish women were allegedly rapedAcapulco, Mexico (CNN) -- Mexican authorities are holding five suspects in connection with the alleged rapes of six Spanish tourists in Acapulco, Guerrero state Gov. Angel...
New England, N.Y. face first post-blizzard rush hour
Labels: Health NEWPORT, R.I. As electricity returns and highways reopen, Northeast residents are getting back to their weekday routines following the massive snowstorm that had millions digging out from New York to Maine. But the routine for some New Englanders will be disrupted by school and workplace closings, while residents of New York's Long Island anticipate the reopening of a major roadway. For some, there's...
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