Senate panel OKs bill curbing gun buys
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee approved legislation today toughening laws against people who illegally buy guns for others as lawmakers cast the first votes in Congress to curb firearms since December’s horrific shootings at a Connecticut elementary school.
Lion kills Washington statewoman at exotic animal park
DUNLAP, Calif. (AP) — The Seattle-area intern fatally mauled by a lion at a Central California exotic animal park loved lions and tigers since childhood, “was absolutely fearless” around them and hoped to work at a zoo after her six-month internship, her father said late Wednesday.
Budget cuts threaten work at leaking nuke tanks
RICHLAND — Washington’s governor prepared to travel to the nation’s most contaminated nuclear site to learn more about leaking radioactive waste tanks there today, a day after federal officials acknowledged budget cuts may disrupt efforts to empty the aging vessels.
Overdraft rules for banks off to a slow start at Consumer Bureau
WASHINGTON — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which last year began exploring whether to tighten rules on checking overdraft fees, has decided against quick action after hearing from smaller U.S. banks that rely on the revenue.
Van Cliburn, celebrated classical pianist, dies at 78
Van Cliburn, celebrated classical pianist, dies at 78
On video: South African police drag man, who later dies
On video: South African police drag man, later found dead in cell
Gunmen kill Pakistani officer escorting polio team
Gunmen kill Pakistani officer escorting polio vaccination team
Swiss Red Cross cuts blood supply to broke Greece
Swiss Red Cross cuts blood supply to Greece after bills unpaid
First Gaza rocket in three months rattles cease-fire
Rocket fired by Gaza militants rattles three-month cease-fire
Rights group: Syrian missiles kill at least 141 in Aleppo
Rights group: Four Syrian missiles kill at least 141 in Aleppo
