'Stop whining about right-wing media'

Former vice president Al Gore promotes his new book, "The Future" on January 30, 2013 in New York City. STORY HIGHLIGHTSAl Gore says right-wing media help account for resistance to Democrats' policiesPresident Barack Obama said media coverage could determine future of bipartisanshipHoward Kurtz: Fox News, Rush Limbaugh have influence, but White House has bigger voiceHe says conservative media gained...

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WP's Lee Li Lian holds first Meet-the-People session

SINGAPORE: Ms Lee Li Lian of the Workers' Party headed straight to her Meet-the-People session after Monday's Parliament sitting.The session was held at Blk 135 Rivervale Street.About 30 residents were in the queue to speak to Ms Lee about housing and parking issues.The Workers' Party's (WP) Secretary-General Low Thia Khiang also turned up.Ms Lee was sworn in as the Member of Parliament...

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English king's body found under parking lot

STORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: DNA evidence says remains found under parking lot are those of Richard IIIArchaeologists found the body of a man buried beneath a car park in Leicester last yearDNA tests confirm "beyond reasonable doubt" the identity of the bonesSupporters of Richard III hope the discovery will mean history has to be rewritten(CNN) -- DNA tests have confirmed that human remains found buried beneath...

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Boy held captive may celebrate birthday as hostage

(CBS News) The Alabama hostage drama is now in its seventh day. The 5-year-old boy held captive underground by Jimmy Lee Dykes remains underground and could spend his birthday as a hostage. The boy, identified only as Ethan, turns six on Wednesday. Police tell CBS News they still have an open line of communication with the Dykes, but almost a full week into this standoff, very little has changed....

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Which Super Bowl Commercial Won the Night?

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Hillary: Secretary of empowerment

Girls hug U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during a 2010 tour of a shelter run for sex trafficking victims in Cambodia.STORY HIGHLIGHTSDonna Brazile: Clinton stepping down as Secretary of State. Maybe she'll run for presidentShe says as secretary she expanded foreign policy to include effect on regular people She says she was first secretary of state to focus on empowering women and girlsBrazile:...

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Etch A Sketch creator dies

PARIS: Andre Cassagnes, the French inventor of the Etch A Sketch, a toy beloved of children around the world, has died at the age of 86.His death in France in mid-January was announced by the Ohio Art Company which has been making the Etch a Sketch since 1960, according to media reports.The Etch A Sketch, a grey screen with bold red frame, allows children to draw a picture using a stylus...

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Former Navy SEAL is killed at Texas gun range

STORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: Chris Kyle fought weapons bans, called Obama anti-Second Amendment Eddie Ray Routh faces two counts of capital murder Kyle recounted his days as a sniper in a best-sellerKyle declared himself the "most lethal sniper in U.S. history" (CNN) -- Former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, author of the best-selling autobiography "American Sniper," was one of two people killed Saturday at a gun range,...

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Bus hits overpass in Boston, injuring more than 30

Updated February 3, 2013, 10:27 AM ET After a visit to Harvard University, dozens in a group of high school students and their adult chaperones were injured when their charter bus hit a bridge after police say the driver failed to heed low-clearance warning signs. One person was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries and three with serious injuries, the Boston Emergency Medical Services said....

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Former SEAL Killed at Gun Range; Suspect Arrested

A man is under arrest in connection with the killing of a former Navy SEAL and "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle and another man at an Erath County, Texas, gun range, police said."We have lost more than we can replace. Chris was a patriot, a great father, and a true supporter of this country and its ideals. This is a tragedy for all of us. I send my deepest prayers and thoughts...

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