Solar storm sparks dazzling northern
STOCKHOLM (AP) — A storm from the broiling sun turned the chilly northernmost skies of Earth into an ever-changing and awe-provoking art show of northern lights on Tuesday. Even experienced stargazers were stunned by the intensity of the aurora borealis…
Nissan announces new $2 billion plant in Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Nissan Motor Co. announced Wednesday it is investing $2 billion to build a new manufacturing plant in Mexico. It will be the Japanese company’s third in the country, helping it serve markets throughout the Americas. Construction…
Building collapses in centre of Rio de Janeiro
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A multistory building collapsed in Rio’s centre Wednesday evening, leaving rubble strewn over a wide area but confusion about the number of possible victims and the cause. Thick layers of debris covered cars and motorcycles….
Philippines disarms villagers in killing probe
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine police disarmed villagers on a southern island and will test their weapons to determine whether they were used to massacre 15 fishermen at sea in a suspected feud over lucrative fishing grounds, officials said Wednesday….
Lohan sued by pedestrian allegedly struck by star
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lindsay Lohan’s bad luck with cars continues after a woman who claims she was struck by the actress’ sports car sued over her injuries Wednesday. Nubia Del Carmen Preza claims she was struck by Lohan’s Maserati…
Forklift driver rewarded in homeless killings case
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Donny Hopkins was buying his wife cigarettes at a drug store when a man burst inside and screamed the unbelievable: A serial killer was savagely stabbing a man in the parking lot. Hopkins, who knew a…
Gerrard warns of Wembley slip-up
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is looking forward to leading out the side at Wembley for the first time but has cautioned against complacency given what happened to Arsenal in last year’s final against Birmingham City. Kenny Dalglish’s side drew 2-2…
Jamaica launches emergency jobs initiative
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Jamaica’s month-old government on Wednesday launched the first phase of an emergency jobs programme that was the centerpiece of its winning election campaign. The government formed by the People’s National Party said some 700 jobless people will…
Nadal tops Federer in Australian Open semifinal
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Rafael Nadal outlasted Roger Federer 6-7 (5), 6-2, 7-6 (5), 6-4 in an Australian Open semifinal on Thursday night, the longtime rivals playing with the intensity normally displayed when meeting in a Grand Slam final. The…
Obama praises Special Forces for hostage rescue
WASHINGTON (AP) — “Good job tonight,” President Barack Obama told his Defense chief as he arrived for his annual State of the Union message. Unknown to a global television audience watching the speech moments later, a bold hostage rescue operation…
