Dragon arrives at space station in historic 1st
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The privately bankrolled Dragon capsule made a historic arrival at the International Space Station on Friday, captured by astronauts wielding a giant robot arm.
Suspect awaits arraignment in '79 Etan Patz case
NEW YORK (AP) — Psychologists examined a man accused in one of New York City's most notorious missing child cases as authorities prepared to arraign him Friday in the case of Etan Patz, a 6-year-old boy who disappeared exactly 33 years ago on a date now recognized as National Missing Children's Day.
- UN agency finds higher enrichment at Iranian site
VIENNA (AP) — Inspectors have found traces of uranium enriched at an Iranian site to a level that is slightly closer to the threshold needed to arm nuclear missiles, the U.N. nuclear agency said Friday.
THE RACE: Presidential race is most costly ever
The battle between President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney will be the most expensive presidential contest ever — by a long shot.
- Top CEO pay equals 3,489 years for typical worker
WASHINGTON (AP) — David Simon of Simon Property received a pay package worth more than $137 million for last year, and the typical CEO took home $9.6 million, according to an analysis by The Associated Press.
Egypt results point to deeply divisive runoff race
CAIRO (AP) — The candidate of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood won a spot in a runoff election, likely against a veteran of ousted leader Hosni Mubarak's regime in what would be a deeply divisive battle to become the new president of Egypt, according to partial results Friday from the first round of voting.
P&G to add latches to make detergent packs safer
DALLAS (AP) — The maker of Tide Pods will create a new double-latch lid to deter children from accessing and eating the brightly colored detergent packets, a company spokesman said Friday.
Actress Keira Knightley to wed musician Righton
LONDON (AP) — Keira Knightley, the glamorous star of "Pirates of the Caribbean," is engaged to marry musician James Righton, her publicist said Friday.
Expert says DNA on medical waste matched Clemens'
WASHINGTON (AP) — A forensic scientist testified Friday that two cotton balls and a syringe needle allegedly saved after a steroids injection tested positive for Roger Clemens' DNA, a key moment as the government tries to prove the former pitcher used performance-enhancing drugs.
Trainer O'Neill suspended by Calif. racing board
Despite vigorously denying he gave one of his horses an illegal performance-enhancing mixture, trainer Doug O'Neill was suspended 45 days — a ban that won't take effect until after his superstar colt, I'll Have Another, tries to win the Triple Crown.
Investors plan soccer stadium for Haiti shantytown
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A local sports hero, a New York real estate developer and a well-known architect are teaming up to build a soccer stadium in Haiti's notorious Cite Soleil, hoping to revive the seaside shantytown known throughout the hemisphere for its extreme poverty and gang battles.
Egypt results point to deeply divisive runoff race
CAIRO (AP) — The candidate of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood won a spot in a runoff election, likely against a veteran of ousted leader Hosni Mubarak's regime in what would be a deeply divisive battle to become the new president of Egypt, according to partial results Friday from the first round of voting.
- UN agency finds higher enrichment at Iranian site
VIENNA (AP) — Inspectors have found traces of uranium enriched at an Iranian site to a level that is slightly closer to the threshold needed to arm nuclear missiles, the U.N. nuclear agency said Friday.
Israeli archaeologists find rare ancient jewelry
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli archaeologists have discovered a rare trove of 3,000-year-old jewelry, including a ring and earrings, hidden in a ceramic jug near the ancient city of Megiddo, where the New Testament predicts the final battle of Armageddon.
- Everest climber skips summit, rescues friend
ISTANBUL (AP) — An Israeli who rescued a distressed climber on Mount Everest instead of pushing onward to the summit said Friday that the man he helped, an American of Turkish origin, is like a brother to him.
Lebanese pilgrims kidnapped in Syria are released
BEIRUT (AP) — A group of Lebanese Shiites who were kidnapped in Syria were released in good health Friday, three days after gunmen abducted the men as they returned from a religious pilgrimage, officials said.
Thai king makes 1st trip outside Bangkok in years
BANGKOK (AP) — Thousands upon thousands of devoted Thais feted their 84-year-old monarch Friday on his first trip outside the capital in almost three years, a period marked by his ailing health and national political turmoil
AU, Somali forces capture town outside Mogadishu
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — African Union and Somali troops seized a town on the outskirts of Mogadishu on Friday from Islamist militants after three days of fighting, marking the biggest victory over al-Shabab since the pro-government forces took control of the capital last August.
French president defends early Afghan withdrawal
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — France's president defended his decision to pull the country's 2,000 combat troops out of Afghanistan two years early, telling French soldiers stationed in the east on Friday that "the time for Afghan sovereignty has come."
- New telescope to be in South Africa, Australia
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Australia and South Africa will share hosting of a giant radio telescope made up of thousands of separate dishes and intended to help scientists figure out the make-up of the universe, the international consortium overseeing the project announced Friday.
Suspect awaits arraignment in '79 Etan Patz case
NEW YORK (AP) — Psychologists examined a man accused in one of New York City's most notorious missing child cases as authorities prepared to arraign him Friday in the case of Etan Patz, a 6-year-old boy who disappeared exactly 33 years ago on a date now recognized as National Missing Children's Day.
Expert says DNA on medical waste matched Clemens'
WASHINGTON (AP) — A forensic scientist testified Friday that two cotton balls and a syringe needle allegedly saved after a steroids injection tested positive for Roger Clemens' DNA, a key moment as the government tries to prove the former pitcher used performance-enhancing drugs.
Sandusky charity to shut down, transfer programs
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The charity for troubled youths started by Jerry Sandusky more than three decades ago — and through which the retired Penn State assistant football coach met the boys he is charged with sexually abusing — said Friday it is seeking court approval to shut down and transfer its programs to a Texas-based youth ministry that serves abused and neglected children.
Hurricane Bud roars toward Mexican coast
PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Bud continued to weaken early Friday, but remained a Category 2 storm as it headed toward a string of laid-back beach resorts and small mountain villages on Mexico's Pacific coast south of Puerto Vallarta.
California's Coronado named nation's best beach
CORONADO, Calif. (AP) — Like a Hollywood star, Coronado's 1.5 mile-long beach literally sparkles, thanks to the mineral mica glinting in its sand.
Dragon arrives at space station in historic 1st
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The privately bankrolled Dragon capsule made a historic arrival at the International Space Station on Friday, captured by astronauts wielding a giant robot arm.
- Investigators enter fire-damaged sub in Maine
KITTERY, Maine (AP) — Investigators have begun their damage assessment and investigation following a fire aboard a billion-dollar nuclear-powered submarine being overhauled at Maine's Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in a dry dock.
Pa. mom questioned in death of toddler twins
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia woman is being questioned by police who say she suffocated her 18-month-old twins, named Adam and Eve, in the family home.
Typical CEO made $9.6M last year, AP study finds
NEW YORK (AP) — Profits at big U.S. companies broke records last year, and so did pay for CEOs.
- NJ Muslims angry over NYPD surveillance findings
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Muslim leaders in New Jersey say they are angry but uncertain what their next step will be after the state's attorney general found that New York City police did not violate any laws in its surveillance of Muslim businesses, mosques and student groups in New Jersey.
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