Granny Pulls Gun On Accused Car ThiefJan 27, 2012 | 1:30 pmA 64-year-old woman stops an accused car thief of getting away by pointing her gun at him.
Beavis And Butthead Come To LifeJan 27, 2012 | 11:00 amIf you think the iconic cartoon characters Beavis and Butthead are terrors, wait till you see them come alive.
911 Call: Demi Moore 'Smoked Something'Jan 27, 2012 | 1:00 pmIn a 911 call, dispatchers are told actress Demi Moore "smoked something" before collapsing this week.
Exploding Churro Victims Awarded $180KJan 27, 2012 | 11:00 amThe Supreme Court in Chile has awarded $180,000 to 13 people who were injured after they tried to make a popular dessert.
Harrisburg's Phil Davis Fights on FOX43 SaturJan 27, 2012 | 11:34 pm"Mr. Wonderful" in UFC on FOX feature bout against Rashad EvansA star wrestler at both Harrisburg High and Penn State, Phil Davis will enter the octagon and fight Rashad Evans on FOX43 Saturday Night.
State Supreme Court Rejects Redistricting; 15Jan 27, 2012 | 8:00 pmState Supreme Court Rejects Redistricting; Legislative Reapportionment Commission Waiting on Formal OpinionThe Legislative Reapportionment Commission's redistricting proposals have been rejected. Pennsylvania's Supreme Court heard appeals the week of January 23rd and ruled that the current districting lines, dating back to 2001, remain in effect.
Five from Cumberland County Charged with DruJan 27, 2012 | 6:00 pm?????Five people from?Cumberland are charged with running a drug ring. ?A Federal Grand Jury in Harrisburg indicted 32 year old Dennis O'Hara, of Newville, 32 year old Conway Brown, of Carlisle, 34 year old Robert Jenkins, of Shippensburg, 27 year old Michael Horan, of Shippensburg and 53 year old Shirley Hess, of Shermans Dale, were all charged in a three count indictment with the unlawful distribution of Cocaine Hydrochloride, Marijauna, and the prescription pain medications Oxycodone and Oxymorphone.
Robbers Use Large Rock to Attack Store ClerkJan 27, 2012 | 2:00 pmHarrisburg Police release surveillance photos of suspectsPolice hope surveillance photos lead to arrests in the robbery of a Harrisburg neighborhood store. It happened just after 11 o'clock Thursday night at the Corner Store at 26 North 19th street.
Palmyra Police Step Up Search for Runaway TeeJan 27, 2012 | 2:00 pmMay be traveling in 1999 Mercedes BenzPolice in Lebanon County continue to search for a runaway teen and a man who is believed to be involved in concealing her whereabouts. Emily Hutchinson,16, left her Palmyra home around noon on January 15th and has not been seen or heard from since.
Package Of Cocaine Sent To United Nations HeaJan 27, 2012 | 2:00 pmNYPD officials are investigating after a shipment containing 16 kilograms of cocaine made its way to the mail room of the United Nations.
Governor Corbett signs new commercial driver Jan 27, 2012 | 1:30 pmGovernor Tom Corbett today signed House Bill 1458, which brings Pennsylvania into compliance with new federal rules for driver's licenses and permits issued to commercial drivers.
Sandusky Asks Judge To Let Him See GrandchildJan 28, 2012 | 5:32 amDespite being accused of child sex abuse, Jerry Sandusky is asking a judge to modify the terms of his bail so he can see his grandchildren, according to court documents.
Azarenka Romps To Victory At Australian OpenJan 28, 2012 | 4:30 amVictoria Azarenka has claimed her first grand slam title after comprehensively beating Maria Sharapova 6-3 6-0 in the final of the Australian Open in Melbourne. .
Police Make Arrests, Raid Offices Of News IntJan 28, 2012 | 4:02 amFour arrests have been made in connection with allegations of inappropriate payments to police, London's Metropolitan Police Service said Saturday, with a police officer among those detained. .
Etta James Funeral Set For SaturdayJan 28, 2012 | 12:30 amThe funeral for Etta James, the legendary singer whose earthy vocals bridged genres from blues to rock, was set for Saturday at a Southern California cemetery, the family said. .
Experts Divided On Pentagon's Proposed CutsJan 28, 2012 | 12:01 amSome military experts Friday called Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's proposed budget cuts "much ado about nothing," but others expressed concern about the potential of a shrinking U.S.
Romney Surrogates Shadow Gingrich CampaignJan 27, 2012 | 11:34 pmNewt Gingrich's campaign spokesman confronted a high-profile Mitt Romney surrogate who was sent to spin reporters at a Gingrich event Friday. .
Maker Recalls 2,200 Tubes Of Aveeno Baby LotiJan 27, 2012 | 10:00 pmJohnson & Johnson announced Friday it is voluntarily recalling a single lot of Aveeno Baby Calming Comfort Lotion after a test by the Food and Drug Administration found it contained more of a form of bacteria than specifications allow. .
Ship Carrying Rocket Parts Hits Ky. BridgeJan 27, 2012 | 10:00 pmCoast Guard crews were among those working Friday to reinforce a southwestern Kentucky bridge that partially collapsed after being hit by a 312-foot cargo ship. .
Obama Boosts Al Green's 'Let's Stay Together'Jan 27, 2012 | 10:00 pmPresident Barack Obama probably hopes his plans to reform financial aid programs are executed as well as his unintentional initiative to boost the music industry. ??.
Joe Paterno Memorial To Be Re-BroadcastJan 27, 2012 | 9:00 pmFor those of you who missed Thursday's public memorial service to Joe Paterno, you can see it again.
Lancaster Man Shot In LegJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 pmA Lancaster man heard four gunshots Friday evening and was struck in the leg by one of the bullets, police said.
Additions To Be Made To Penn State MuralJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 pmFollowing the death of coach Joe Paterno, an artist has decided to update his State College mural dedicated to Penn State notables.
Fire Company Battles Hose LeaksJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 pmAn Adams County fire department has had to battle more than fires when its firefighters go out on calls. Leaks in hoses have complicated the department's ability to put out fires.
5 Drug Suspects ArrestedJan 27, 2012 | 6:30 pmIn Cumberland and Franklin counties, five suspected drug dealers were arrested in the Carlisle and Shippensburg areas.
Azarenka Romps To Victory At Australian OpenJan 28, 2012 | 3:30 amVictoria Azarenka has claimed her first grand slam title after comprehensively beating Maria Sharapova 6-3 6-0 in the final of the Australian Open in Melbourne. .
World Peace: Boredom Eroded Defensive SkillsJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pmLos Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace said there's a reason his defensive skills have eroded over the past few seasons: boredom.
Celtics Erase 27-Point Deficit To Jolt MagicJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pmThe visiting Boston Celtics stormed back from 27 points down to stun the Orlando Magic 91-83 on Thursday night.
Dolphins Name Sherman, Coyle CoordinatorsJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pmThe Miami Dolphins named Mike Sherman and Kevin Coyle as their offensive and defensive coordinators, respectively.
Ex-Bengals QB Cook Dies At 65Jan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pmFormer Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Greg Cook has died after he was hospitalized with pneumonia. He was 65.
Giants Agree To 1-Year Deal With TheriotJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pmThe San Francisco Giants have reached agreement on a one-year contract with infielder Ryan Theriot.
Police Make Arrests, Raid News International Jan 28, 2012 | 2:32 amFour arrests have been made in connection with allegations of inappropriate payments to police, London's Metropolitan Police Service said Saturday, with a police officer among those detained. .
Maker Recalls 2,200 Tubes Of Aveeno Baby LotiJan 27, 2012 | 8:00 pmJohnson & Johnson announced Friday it is voluntarily recalling a single lot of Aveeno Baby Calming Comfort Lotion after a test by the Food and Drug Administration found it contained more of a form of bacteria than specifications allow. .
Feds To Crack Down On 'Occupy DC' CampingJan 27, 2012 | 5:00 pmThe National Park Service plans to crack down on what it calls "sleeping activity" that may take place at two longstanding camps established by "Occupy DC" demonstrators in the nation's capital, according to a letter issued by the federal agency.
Google Seeks To Clarify New Privacy PolicyJan 27, 2012 | 3:00 pmSeeking to blunt a sharp backlash to recent privacy policy changes, Google has offered to share "the real story" about a system that compiles information about users based on their activity on all of Google's sites and products.
Gov't Mortgage Probe UnveiledJan 27, 2012 | 1:30 pmPresident Obama's latest probe into the mortgage meltdown will have more power than past efforts, and federal officials say it won't derail a possible $20 billion settlement for underwater and foreclosed homeowners. .
Clipper Magazine Lays Off 40 WorkersJan 27, 2012 | 11:00 amClipper Magazine laid off 40 employees at the company's Mountville, Lancaster County, headquarters on Thursday.
U.S. Economy Picks Up SpeedJan 27, 2012 | 5:30 amThe United States economy picked up speed at the end of 2011 as consumers increased their spending. .
Judge Clears Transocean Of Some Damages In SpJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 amA federal judge in New Orleans ruled Thursday that Transocean is not liable for Deepwater Horizon compensatory damages sought by third parties in the worst oil spill in U.S.
Etta James Funeral Set For SaturdayJan 28, 2012 | 12:01 amThe funeral for Etta James, the legendary singer whose earthy vocals bridged genres from blues to rock, was set for Saturday at a Southern California cemetery, the family said. .
Obama Boosts Al Green's 'Let's Stay Together'Jan 27, 2012 | 5:00 pmPresident Barack Obama probably hopes his plans to reform financial aid programs are executed as well as his unintentional initiative to boost the music industry. ??.
911 Tape: Demi Moore 'Convulsing'Jan 27, 2012 | 3:30 pmA woman called 911 soliciting help for actress Demi Moore, whom she said was "convulsing" and "burning up" after "smoking something," according to a recording of the call obtained Friday from the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Review: 'Man On A Ledge' Edgy ThrillerJan 27, 2012 | 1:00 pmSure, there are a few holes in the story, but "Man on a Ledge" delivers what it's supposed to: suspense, melodrama and a story that should keep audiences on the edge.
5 Classic Best Picture Oscar SnubsJan 27, 2012 | 11:00 amEven with the ability to nominate 10 movies for the best picture category, the Academy Awards manages to rile the moviegoing public with snubs, year after year.
'Welcome Back, Kotter' Star Dead At 60Jan 27, 2012 | 10:00 amRobert Hegyes known for his role as Juan Epstein on the '70s sitcom "Welcome Back, Kotter," died on Thursday. He was 60.
Bjork's Latest Gig: Teaching Science In NYJan 27, 2012 | 9:00 amBjork will run a three-week musical education program for middle-schoolers during her residency at the New York Hall Of Science in February.
Harrisburg's Phil Davis Fights on FOX43 SaturJan 27, 2012 | 10:30 pm"Mr. Wonderful" in UFC on FOX feature bout against Rashad EvansA star wrestler at both Harrisburg High and Penn State, Phil Davis will enter the octagon and fight Rashad Evans on FOX43 Saturday Night.
FOX43 News to re-broadcast Joe Paterno memoriJan 27, 2012 | 11:30 amDue to overwhelming demand from the fans, students and supporters of Coach Joe Paterno, FOX43 News will offer an encore presentation of Thursday?s Paterno memorial service this Sunday at 4:00pm on FOX43. "FOX43 NEWS SPECIAL: A Memorial for Joe" will give Penn State fans one last chance to hear the speeches and stories that summarized the career and life of "JoePa.
Thousands Attend Emotional Memorial Service fJan 26, 2012 | 9:00 pmFormer players, Family & Friends pay tributeSue Paterno with her children and grandchildren are surrounded by thousands who turned out to pay last respects to the late Joe Paterno during a public memorial service. Players from each of the decades during which Paterno coached, spoke of how he impacted on only their lives but so many others.
Remembering the Life and Legacy of Joe PaternJan 26, 2012 | 9:00 pmThere were so many speakers at Joe Paterno's memorial service Thursday with so much to say about the father, husband, coach and mentor.
Sullinger leads No. 4 Ohio State past Penn StJan 25, 2012 | 9:30 pmCOLUMBUS, Ohio -- Aaron Craft took a dribble or two past midcourt and launched an alley-oop pass toward teammate Sam Thompson, who was approaching the rim from the left wing.
Two potential internal replacements for PaganJan 25, 2012 | 9:30 pmThe Ravens have a long history of promoting their defensive coordinators from within. Mike Nolan replaced Marvin Lewis.
Live feed: Joe Paterno's funeral processionJan 25, 2012 | 12:00 pmWe are about to air Joe Paterno's funeral procession Live on FOX43 and FOX43.com We will update you once the feed goes live (around 2:45-3:30PM)! But when it does, click here .
On a somber day, O'Brien truly joins the 'PenJan 24, 2012 | 8:00 pmOn a day when Penn Staters say farewell to legendary coach, his replacement truly joins the foldPenn State's new football coach took his players to say goodbye to Joe Paterno on Tuesday. Then he spoke to several hundred lettermen at Beaver Stadium, prompting one to tell a former teammate, "He's legit.
FOX43 News Will Carry Thursday's Public MemorJan 24, 2012 | 8:00 pmA public memorial service planned for Joe Paterno will be held Thursday at the University?s 16,000-seat basketball arena, the Bryce Jordan Center.?? Tickets for the service were offered on a first-come, first-served basis to the public through the athletics website, with a limit of two per person.
Penn State Prepares for Services Honoring PatJan 23, 2012 | 3:00 pmThousands of people made their way to State College over the weekend to pay respects to former football coach Joe Paterno.
Giant Recalls Pancakes With AllergenJan 28, 2012 | 5:03 amGiant Food Stores officials said Friday that they are recalling several varieties of Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes that may contain an undeclared allergen with soy products.
Joe Paterno Memorial To Be Re-BroadcastJan 27, 2012 | 11:34 pmFor those of you who missed Thursday's public memorial service to Joe Paterno, you can see it again.
Fire Company Battles Hose LeaksJan 27, 2012 | 10:00 pmAn Adams County fire department has had to battle more than fires when its firefighters go out on calls. Leaks in hoses have complicated the department's ability to put out fires.
Maker Recalls 2,200 Tubes Of Aveeno Baby LotiJan 27, 2012 | 10:00 pmJohnson & Johnson announced Friday it is voluntarily recalling a single lot of Aveeno Baby Calming Comfort Lotion after a test by the Food and Drug Administration found it contained more of a form of bacteria than specifications allow. .
Additions To Be Made To Penn State MuralJan 27, 2012 | 10:00 pmFollowing the death of coach Joe Paterno, an artist has decided to update his State College mural dedicated to Penn State notables.
Lancaster Man Shot In LegJan 27, 2012 | 10:00 pmA Lancaster man heard four gunshots Friday evening and was struck in the leg by one of the bullets, police said.
5 Drug Suspects ArrestedJan 27, 2012 | 10:00 pmIn Cumberland and Franklin counties, five suspected drug dealers were arrested in the Carlisle and Shippensburg areas.
Maker Recalls 2,200 Tubes Of Aveeno Baby LotiJan 27, 2012 | 8:00 pmJohnson & Johnson announced Friday it is voluntarily recalling a single lot of Aveeno Baby Calming Comfort Lotion after a test by the Food and Drug Administration found it contained more of a form of bacteria than specifications allow. .
War Of Words Over Looming EPA Dioxin StudyJan 27, 2012 | 9:00 amWith the EPA's deadline only days away, a war of words has erupted over whether the agency should go ahead with a dioxin study decades in the making.??.
Breast Implant Company's Founder ChargedJan 27, 2012 | 3:30 amThe founder of a French company that makes breast implants linked to a health scare was charged Friday with involuntary injury, his attorney told a CNN television affiliate.
Home Births On The Rise In U.S.Jan 26, 2012 | 10:30 amBetween 1990 and 2004, the number of women who were choosing to give birth at home steadily declined. But in 2005 the trend turned.
Gates Donates $750M To Fight AIDS, TB, MalariJan 26, 2012 | 4:00 amThe Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will inject $750 million into the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates announced Thursday at the World Economic Forum. .
Multitasking Hinders Youth Social SkillsJan 25, 2012 | 10:30 pmFaceTime, the Apple video-chat application, is not a replacement for real human interaction, especially for children, according to a new study. .
Man Refuses Surgery, Drops 270 PoundsJan 25, 2012 | 8:30 amA South Carolina man who used to weigh nearly 600 pounds drops 270 pounds after suffering a pulmonary embolism at age 39.??.
Study: Chemicals Reduce Effectiveness Of VaccJan 25, 2012 | 4:30 amCertain chemicals in the environment may reduce the effectiveness of childhood vaccines according to research in a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association. .
Top local stories - January 23 - 27Jan 27, 2012 | 7:00 pm
Top Local Stories: January 23-27 Monday: ?Money raised off of JoePa t-shirt?s to Special Olympics: http://www.whptv.
Timeline is coming to your Facebook, if it haJan 27, 2012 | 7:00 pm
Facebook has announced that in the coming weeks all its users will be switched over to a new display and many are not happy about it. The new display is called Timeline.
Boy finds worm in Capri Sun drinkJan 27, 2012 | 5:00 pm
Information provided by Huffington Post: A 10-year-old boy took a sip of his Capri Sun last week expecting a fruity thirst quencher to come through that yellow straw. Instead, he started choking, and then pulled a worm out of his mouth, his mom Christina Stewart told WSOC-TV.
Jerry Sandusky asks judge to have contact witJan 27, 2012 | 5:00 pm
Jerry Sandusky and his attorney, Joe Amendola, are attempting to have his bail conditions changed so he can contact his grandchildren, according to court documents.Sandusky?s children and grandchildren have expressed sadness over not being able to see their grandparents since Sandusky was arraigned, according to the documents.
Governor Corbett signs new commercial driver Jan 27, 2012 | 4:30 pm
Governor Tom Corbett Friday signed House Bill 1458, which brings Pennsylvania into compliance with new federal rules for driver?s licenses and permits issued to commercial drivers.The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently amended federal regulations to require holders of interstate commercial driver?s licenses, or CDLs, to provide a current copy of their Medical Examiner?s Certificate to their state driver licensing agency, if their type of commercial driving requires a physical exam.
Giant/Martin's recalling Aunt Jemima frozen pJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pm
Information provided by Giant Food:GIANT Food Stores, LLC and MARTIN?S Food Markets, following a recall by Pinnacle Foods Group, announced that it removed from sale several varieties of Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes. The products may have been cross contaminated with soy products, an undeclared allergen.
Dept. of Health warning consumers about raw mJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pm
Information provided by the Department of HealthThe Pennsylvania Department of Health advised consumers who purchased raw milk from The Family Cow store in Chambersburg, Franklin County, that several recent illnesses indicate the raw milk may contain harmful bacteria. Raw milk is milk that has not been pasteurized.
Man sentenced for possessing over 13,000 imagJan 27, 2012 | 3:30 pm
A Lancaster County man was sentenced to 9-23 months in prison and 47 years on probation Friday on charges of child pornography. Brandon Eakman, 25, waived his preliminary hearing on February 17 of 2011.
New exhibit in Philly looks at van Gogh closeJan 27, 2012 | 11:00 am
PHILADELPHIA (AP) ? A new blockbuster exhibition takes a close-up look at Vincent van Gogh's groundbreaking shift during the last four years of his life.The Philadelphia Museum of Art is the debut city and only U.
Jury mulling death of western Pa. double-murdJan 27, 2012 | 5:30 am
BROOKVILLE, Pa. (AP) ? A jury is set to deliberate whether a man convicted of killing a western Pennsylvania couple while robbing them of a rare coin collection should receive the death penalty or life in prison.
Pa. WWII vet gets long-delayed Purple HeartJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 am
PITTSBURGH (AP) ? A World War II veteran from Pittsburgh has at long last received a Purple Heart ? 70 years after he was wounded in combat on Okinawa.Aaron Narvol was awarded the medal Tuesday on his 93rd birthday for the bullet he took to his leg while trying to save a fellow soldier.
Ukranian coach indicted on teen sex charges iJan 26, 2012 | 12:30 pm
PHILADELPHIA (AP) ? A Ukrainian hockey coach has been indicted on charges he fondled a teen attending clinics in Philadelphia.Ivan? Pravilov, a mentor to several NHL and college players, has been in custody since his arrest last week.
Carjacking hoax mom faces 10 years for $1M frJan 26, 2012 | 9:00 am
PHILADELPHIA (AP) ? A Philadelphia-area woman faces an 8- to 10-year prison term Thursday for swindling more than $1 million before she staged a carjacking and fled to Disney World with a daughter.Bonnie Sweeten has already finished a one-year state prison term for the hoax 911 call.
Pa. child psychiatrist pleads in child porn cJan 26, 2012 | 6:00 am
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) ? A psychiatrist who worked with children at a northeastern Pennsylvania family therapy center has pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography.
Auditor warns Philly schools budget situationJan 26, 2012 | 3:30 am
PHILADELPHIA (AP) ? Philadelphia's chief auditor says he has serious concerns about the financial state of the city's school system that could affect its ability to borrow money as it faces a severe budget crunch.City Controller Alan Butkovitz told new schools chief Thomas Knudsen in a letter Wednesday that he would including a warning to bond-rating agencies in his annual independent audit report unless the district offers plans to close a massive projected budget deficit by the end of June.
Pa. teacher policies get D+ from national eduJan 25, 2012 | 7:30 pm
PHILADELPHIA (AP) ? A new report says Pennsylvania has made moderate progress compared with other states in preparing, retaining and rewarding effective teachers.But the National Council on Teacher Quality says the state still has a long way to go.
Rescued aid worker is recalled as devout, driJan 25, 2012 | 5:30 pm
PHILADELPHIA (AP) ? An American aid worker rescued by Navy SEALs in Somalia is being recalled as a role model for her college classmates and a student leader at her Christian grade school.Thirty-two-year-old Jessica Buchanan was rescued early Wednesday with a man from Denmark.
Venezuela to shun World Bank arbitration deciJan 27, 2012 | 5:00 pm
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) ? Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says his government will ignore future decisions by a World Bank-affiliated arbitration body.Venezuela formally began its withdrawal from the Washington-based International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes this week.
Haiti president now says no pardon for DuvaliJan 27, 2012 | 3:00 pm
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) ? Haiti's president is backing away from a possible pardon for former dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier. President Michel Martelly says he will let justice run its course in the case of the man known as "Baby Doc.
Hillary Clinton to visit Europe next weekJan 27, 2012 | 12:00 pm
WASHINGTON (AP) ? Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will make a short trip to Europe next week, making her sixth visit to Germany and first to Bulgaria as America's top diplomat.The State Department said on Friday that Clinton will go to Munich on February 3 to participate in the annual Munich Security Conference and meet with various other foreign ministers and senior officials who are attending.
Karzai want troops out of AfghanistanJan 27, 2012 | 10:00 am
PARIS (AP) ? President Nicolas Sarkozy says France and Afghan President Hamid Karzai will ask NATO to hand over all combat mission in Afghanistan to Afghan troops in 2013 ? a year earlier than planned.Sarkozy also says France has informed President Barack Obama of the plans, and will present the plan at a meeting of NATO defense ministers early next month.
Pakistani family wants justice in CIA killingJan 27, 2012 | 9:30 am
ISLAMABAD (AP) ? One year after a CIA contractor shot to death two Pakistanis, relatives of the victims are living off generous compensation they received in a deal that led authorities to free the American.But the family of the man killed by an U.
Dutch move step closer to banning burqaJan 27, 2012 | 9:30 am
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) ? The Dutch Cabinet moved a step closer Friday to banning the burqa, making good on an election promise that is largely symbolic but has broad public support. Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Verhagen said the Cabinet agreed on plans to ban the head-to-toe Islamic gown along with other forms of face-covering clothing including ski masks.
Russian investigators probe election violatioJan 27, 2012 | 9:30 am
MOSCOW (AP) ? Russia's top investigator says his agency is investigating a few dozen alleged electoral violations, even though opposition parties and election monitors have said they numbered thousands.? Claims that last month's parliamentary vote was manipulated to allow Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's party to retain its majority in parliament sparked Russia's largest anti-government protests in two decades.
Facebook IPO filing could come next weekJan 27, 2012 | 12:30 pm
LOS ANGELES (AP) ? The Wall Street Journal says Facebook could file regulatory papers for its initial public offering of stock as early as next week. The newspaper cites unnamed people familiar with the matter in saying that the social networking company could raise as much as $10 billion.
Ford posts big profitsJan 27, 2012 | 10:00 am
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) ? Ford's stock price fell after weak sales in Europe and production losses in Asia hurt fourth-quarter earnings.
AEP's profits upJan 27, 2012 | 10:00 am
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) ? American Electric Power Co. said Friday that its fourth-quarter earnings surged 75 percent, largely due to a court decision in Texas that went in the company's favor.
Newell Rubbermaid profits upJan 27, 2012 | 10:00 am
ATLANTA (AP) ? Consumer products maker Newell Rubbermaid Inc. said Friday that fourth-quarter net income rose 6 percent, boosted by results from emerging markets and market-share gains in North America.
Chevron profits downJan 27, 2012 | 10:00 am
NEW YORK (AP) ? Chevron says its net income slipped 3.2 percent in the fourth quarter as its refineries struggled to pass on the higher cost of crude oil.
Asia markets mutedJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 am
BANGKOK (AP) ? Asian stocks have failed to make much headway Friday after disappointing Japanese corporate earnings and U.S.
Samsung profits upJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 am
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) ? Samsung Electronics Co. says its fourth-quarter earnings rose 17 percent from a year earlier on strong growth in sales for smartphones and flat panels.
Twitter to censor tweets in individual countrJan 26, 2012 | 5:30 pm
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ? Twitter has refined its technology so it can censor messages on a country-by-country basis.The additional flexibility is likely to raise fears that Twitter's commitment to free speech may be weakening.
Motorola suffers 4Q loss as Google sale loomsJan 26, 2012 | 3:00 pm
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. (AP) ? Motorola Mobility sank to a fourth-quarter loss, as it battled fierce competition in the smartphone and computer tablet market.
'Downton Abbey' Creates Tourism BoomJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 amLots of sexy, glamorous and irresistible characters make their way through "Downton Abbey" -- the television drama that's got audiences around the world fascinated by the intrigue inside an English manor house. .
4-Year-Old Brings 9 Bags Of Pot To SchoolJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 amPolice are investigating after they say a 4-year-old special needs student brought nine bags of marijuana to school and offered it to his friends during snack time.
Potty Bandits Looting Auto FlushersJan 26, 2012 | 12:30 pmThe new wave of automatic flushing public toilets may offer the next level of convenience for potty connoisseurs, but it's also quite popular with intrepid thieves.
Cat In Cockpit Delays FlightJan 26, 2012 | 7:30 amAn escaped cat grounded at Air Canada flight for several hours on Wednesday.
Misspelled 'SHCOOL X-NG' Street Sign ReplacedJan 26, 2012 | 7:30 amTypos aren't so bad when they're in a text or an email, but a misspelled crossing sign outside a New York City school has taken more than a year and a few ironic chuckles to correct.
Dentist Admits To Paper Clip Root CanalsJan 25, 2012 | 8:00 amA former dentist pleads guilty to fraud for using paper clips instead of stainless steel posts in root canals.
3-Inch Nail Removed From Man's BrainJan 24, 2012 | 8:30 amAn Illinois man is recovering after having a nail removed from his brain, and he didn't even know it was there.
Man Weds Dead GirlfriendJan 23, 2012 | 7:30 amA Thai man may be taking the promise "till death do us part" too far when he marries his dead girlfriend -- at her funeral.
